Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 219 summary
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In Chapter 219, Sir Gawaine and Sir Tristram challenge Morgan le Fay’s thirty knights, who refuse to leave their castle because they recognize Tristram and fear his skill. After joining two companions, Gawaine tries to protect a lady from Sir Breuse Sance Pité, but Tristram must intervene when Breuse knocks Gawaine down and repeatedly rides over him.
What happens
- Sir Tristram agrees to support Sir Gawaine against Morgan le Fay’s thirty knights.
- Gawaine publicly challenges the knights and accuses Morgan of setting a trap for Sir Launcelot and Tristram.
- Morgan and the knights refuse combat, admitting that they recognize Tristram and chiefly fear him.
- Gawaine and Tristram meet Sir Kay and Sir Sagramor le Desirous, and the four ride together.
- Gawaine confronts Sir Breuse Sance Pité to protect a lady, but Breuse knocks him down and rides over him twenty times.
- Tristram intervenes and pursues the fleeing Breuse, who escapes; Tristram then stops beside a well to rest.

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What to notice
Gawaine redirects Breuse’s attack from the lady to himself. His attempt to protect her exposes him to Breuse’s violence.
Quick check
Why do Morgan’s knights chiefly refuse to leave the castle?

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