Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 157 summary
Chapter 157 of 503 · 4 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 157, Sir Tristram gains his father’s permission to seek knighthood and offers to fight Sir Marhaus to free Cornwall from tribute. King Mark knights him, learns that he is his nephew, and equips him for an island battle that makes the Cornish nobles weep for his danger.
What happens
- King Meliodas warns Tristram of Marhaus’s strength but permits him to seek knighthood from King Mark.
- Tristram offers to fight Marhaus, and King Mark makes him a knight.
- Marhaus demands an opponent of royal birth, so Tristram reveals that his mother is Mark’s sister, Dame Elizabeth.
- Mark welcomes his nephew and supplies his arms, horse, and equipment for the agreed island battle.
- The Cornish nobles weep as the young knight sets out to defend their rights.
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What to notice
Tristram ties his request for knighthood to defending Cornwall. His offer gives Mark a challenger when no knight accepts the fight.
Quick check
What condition does Marhaus place on accepting an opponent?
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