Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 137 summary
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In Chapter 137, Sir Beaumains pursues his captured dwarf to Sir Gringamore’s castle, where the dwarf reveals that his master is Sir Gareth of Orkney. Dame Liones declares her love for Gareth but wants her identity hidden, and her intervention turns his angry challenge into a welcome and reunion.
What happens
- Sir Beaumains risks his life crossing bogs, then receives directions and a warning from a poor man.
- At the castle, the dwarf reveals his master’s royal family and true name under pressure from Dame Liones.
- During dinner, Dame Linet praises Gareth’s courtesy and patience despite her cruel insults.
- Gareth enters with his sword drawn, demands his dwarf, and challenges Sir Gringamore to fight.
- Liones asks her brother to return the dwarf, admits her love for Gareth, and requests that her identity remain hidden.
- Gringamore apologizes, returns the dwarf, and leads Gareth into the hall, where Gringamore’s wife waits.
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What to notice
Liones openly states her feelings to her brother. Her request prompts Gringamore to stop resisting Gareth and welcome him instead.
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What does Dame Liones want concealed from Gareth?
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