Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 251 summary
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In Chapter 251, Sir Dinadan and King Mark search for a knight, and both overhear Sir Palamides mourning his unreturned love for La Beale Isoud and condemning her husband. Mark retreats to Camelot, defeats Sir Amant despite the justice of Amant’s accusation, and leaves court because he fears recognition.
What happens
- Sir Dinadan finds seven grieving knights, suspects the knight they discuss is Sir Lamorak de Galis, and promises to search.
- King Mark follows Sir Palamides and hears a knight mourning; Dinadan obtains directions from a knight hunting a deer.
- Dinadan approaches Palamides on foot and hears him lament Isoud’s love for Tristram and condemn Mark’s cowardice and treachery.
- Mark fears Dinadan might reveal his identity to Palamides, so he withdraws and rides to Camelot.
- At King Arthur’s command, Mark fights Sir Amant and drives a spear through him, although Amant’s accusation of treason is just.
- Mark leaves court fearing exposure; maidens sent by Isoud to Tristram know Amant well.
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What to notice
Palamides directs blame toward himself rather than Isoud. His complaint presents love as suffering he cannot escape.
Quick check
Why does Mark withdraw after seeing Dinadan near Palamides?
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