Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 241 summary
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In Chapter 241, Sir Tristram receives new armor and unhorses Sir Sagramor le Desirous and Sir Dodinas le Savage after they force him to joust. When they pursue him for revenge, he explains his approaching fight with Sir Palamides, and they let him go before learning his name and praising his honor.
What happens
- Gouvernail brings new armor, and Sir Tristram leaves the widow early the next morning.
- Sir Sagramor le Desirous and Sir Dodinas le Savage demand a joust despite Tristram's concern about another promised fight.
- Tristram unhorses both knights and rides onward with Gouvernail.
- The defeated knights pursue Tristram and demand revenge, but he asks them to spare him injury before his promised combat.
- Hearing that his opponent is Sir Palamides, they agree to part and greet Tristram warmly when he names himself.
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What to notice
Tristram rejects responsibility for the challengers' humiliation. He reminds them that their own demand causes the fight and asks them to abandon revenge.
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Why do Sagramor and Dodinas agree to let Tristram go?
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