Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 25 summary
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In Chapter 25, King Arthur gathers noble children born on May Day after Merlin warns that a child born that day threatens his destruction, then sends them to sea. The ship breaks apart, Mordred reaches shore alive, and grieving nobles suppress their anger through fear and loyalty.
What happens
- Arthur orders noble children born on May Day brought to him under threat of death because of Merlin’s warning.
- King Lot’s wife sends Mordred, and the gathered infants are placed aboard a ship.
- The ship drifts to a castle and breaks apart, killing most of the children.
- Mordred reaches shore, where a good man finds him and raises him until he is fourteen.
- Lords and barons resent their children’s deaths, often blaming Merlin more than Arthur, but remain silent.
- A messenger reaches King Ryons, who becomes furious and prepares a large army.
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