Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 14 summary
Chapter 14 of 503 · 5 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 14, King Ban’s fierce attack drives the opposing forces together, and King Arthur supplies him with another horse after his own is killed. The eleven kings withdraw in close formation, and King Lot wins agreement to abandon their foot soldiers and kill anyone who breaks ranks to flee.
What happens
- King Ban enters the battle and drives the two northern forces together despite their leaders’ efforts to rally them.
- Ban and the King with the Hundred Knights lose their horses, and Ban strikes down both his opponent and King Morganore.
- Arthur kills a mounted knight and brings his horse to Ban, allowing him to resume fighting on horseback.
- Arthur, Ban, and Bors force their opponents back, but the eleven kings withdraw without breaking formation.
- Ban and Bors praise their enemies’ courage, while Arthur says he cannot love men who seek his destruction.
- Lot proposes leaving the foot soldiers and killing fugitives; the other leaders agree, swear mutual loyalty, and prepare their equipment.
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What to notice
Lot makes group survival the reason for killing fugitives. The other leaders accept this demand as part of their mutual oath.
Quick check
Why does Lot propose leaving the foot soldiers behind?
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