Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 117 summary
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In Chapter 117, Sir Launcelot du Lake returns to King Arthur’s court, where witnesses recount his victories, rescues, and imprisonment, making his achievements widely known. The exchange of armor with Sir Kay explains several mistaken identities, and Launcelot secures Sir Belleus a place among the Round Table knights.
What happens
- Sir Launcelot returns before Pentecost, and four knights recognize Kay’s armor as the disguise of the man who defeated them.
- Freed prisoners praise Launcelot, and Sir Gaheris describes his victory over Sir Turquine.
- Sir Kay recounts his rescue, explains the exchanged armor, and directs defeated challengers to Launcelot.
- Sir Meliot reports his rescue, while other accounts reveal Launcelot’s imprisonment, release, and tournament victories.
- A lady connected with Sir Belleus arrives, and Launcelot requests Belleus’s admission to the Round Table.
- Launcelot holds the highest reputation among knights and receives honor across social ranks.

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Why does Sir Kay travel without being challenged?

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