Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 107 summary

What happens

1. Their mounted charge breaks both horses’ backs, and the knights continue fighting on foot with swords.
2. After at least two hours, both wounded knights pause, leaning on their swords.
3. Turquine offers friendship and the release of sixty-four prisoners, provided his opponent is not Launcelot.
4. Turquine explains that Launcelot kills his brother, Sir Carados, and describes his revenge against other knights.
5. Launcelot identifies himself and challenges Turquine, who insists that their encounter must end in death.
6. They fight for at least another two hours without resting, and blood covers the ground.

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What to notice

Launcelot openly challenges Turquine after naming himself. His declaration ends the possibility of the conditional peace Turquine offers.

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