Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 123 summary
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In Chapter 123, Sir Beaumains kills two knights who block a river crossing, but the damsel denies his courage and credits his victories to chance. He refuses to turn back, declares his trust in God, and follows her to a meadow marked by black weapons, a horse, and a stone.
What happens
- The damsel and Beaumains thank their host, leave the next morning, and reach a river crossing guarded by two knights.
- Beaumains fights in the river, strikes one knight on the helmet, and causes him to fall into the water and drown.
- On the bank, Beaumains fights the second knight and kills him by splitting his helmet and head.
- The damsel attributes both deaths to luck, insults Beaumains, and warns him that continuing means death.
- Beaumains insists on following her, and they reach a black meadow with black equipment, a horse, and a stone.
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What to notice
Beaumains refuses the damsel's invitation to turn back. Her insults and warnings do not change his commitment to accompany her.
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