Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 135 summary
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In Chapter 135, Beaumains spares the Red Knight of the Red Lawns on condition that he makes amends to Lady Liones and seeks forgiveness at King Arthur’s court. The knight fulfills these terms, while Sir Launcelot praises Beaumains and explains that a promise prevents him from revealing his identity.
What happens
- Nobles beg Beaumains to spare the defeated knight and accept allegiance and compensation instead of killing him.
- Beaumains requires the Red Knight to submit to Lady Liones and seek forgiveness from Sir Launcelot and Sir Gawaine.
- The knight and his nobles pledge allegiance, and Linet treats both wounded knights during a ten-day stay in tents.
- The Red Knight submits to Lady Liones, provides guarantees, and fully repairs the harm done to her.
- At Arthur’s court, the Red Knight submits to Launcelot and Gawaine and recounts his defeat and battles.
- Launcelot praises Beaumains but explains that he promises to keep his identity secret until permitted to disclose it.
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What to notice
The nobles argue for mercy on practical grounds. Their appeal helps turn defeat into an agreement requiring allegiance and compensation.
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Why does Launcelot refuse to reveal Beaumains’ identity?
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