Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 128 summary
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In Chapter 128, Beaumains refuses to abandon the damsel and resolves to face Sir Persant of Inde despite her warnings about his strength and followers. His patience makes her suspect noble birth, and their quarrel ends in forgiveness as he explains that her insults strengthen his resolve in combat.
What happens
- Beaumains asks the damsel to stop insulting him and refuses to leave while he continues winning honor.
- They approach a city and a meadow where Sir Persant of Inde keeps an indigo pavilion and many armed followers.
- The damsel urges Beaumains to avoid another fight because the siege is near and his journey has been long.
- Beaumains insists on testing Sir Persant’s strength and promises to reach the siege before dark.
- The damsel recognizes his courtesy, suspects noble birth, and asks his forgiveness.
- Beaumains forgives her and explains that her insults fuel his fighting, while her kindness gives him fresh confidence.
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