Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 104 summary

What happens

1. The pavilion’s owner lies beside Sir Launcelot, and both men seize their swords when Launcelot jumps out of bed.
2. Sir Launcelot severely wounds the owner outside, accepts his surrender, and learns that the pavilion belongs to him.
3. Launcelot apologizes for acting from fear of deception and stops the wounded knight’s bleeding inside the pavilion.
4. Belleus’s lady protests, but Belleus explains the encounter and praises Launcelot’s kindness after his surrender.
5. Launcelot identifies himself and offers to help Belleus seek a seat at the Round Table if he demonstrates bravery in combat.
6. At daybreak, Launcelot arms himself, mounts, and reaches the abbey within two hours after receiving directions.

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What to notice

Sir Launcelot’s apology marks the change from combat to care once Belleus explains his presence in the bed.

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