Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 166 summary
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In Chapter 166, Sir Segwarides threatens his wife and pursues Sir Tristram, who wounds him severely before taking secret lodgings in Tintagil. Although Sir Segwarides recovers and drops the dispute, King Mark hides his lasting loss of affection for Sir Tristram behind friendly speech.
What happens
- A lady welcomes Sir Tristram, helps remove his armor, and sends him away when she learns her husband approaches.
- Sir Segwarides threatens his wife with death until she identifies Sir Tristram and tells him where he goes.
- Sir Segwarides pursues and attacks Sir Tristram, who first urges restraint, then strikes him unconscious.
- Sir Tristram secretly lodges in Tintagil, while Sir Segwarides’s men carry their wounded master home.
- Sir Segwarides recovers, and King Mark conceals his encounter with Sir Tristram and his loss of affection.
- After many weeks, Sir Segwarides drops the matter because he fears Sir Tristram’s fighting skill and royal connection.
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