Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 15 summary

What happens

1. Arthur, Ban, and Bors join a fierce charge that drives the eleven kings back across a river.
2. Merlin stops the fighting, reports Saracen attacks on the enemy lands, and advises Arthur to distribute captured goods through Ban and Bors.
3. Merlin visits Bleise in Northumberland and has him record the battle and the deeds of Arthur’s knights.
4. Merlin returns disguised, tells Arthur of buried treasure, and is recognized by Ulfius and Brastias.
5. Lionors arrives to pay homage, and she and Arthur fall in love; she bears his child, Borre.
6. News of Rience’s attack on Leodegrance angers Arthur, while selected knights return to Benwick because of the threat from Claudas.

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What to notice

Merlin challenges Arthur’s continued fighting rather than praising further victory. His warning makes restraint necessary despite the enemy’s retreat.

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