Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 26 summary
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In Chapter 26, Arthur summons his nobles to Camelot after hearing that King Ryons attacks his subjects, and a damsel arrives seeking a knight who can draw her sword. Arthur and nearly all the Round Table knights present fail, leaving her distressed and their claimed excellence unable to resolve her trouble.
What happens
- A knight tells Arthur that King Ryons invades his land and burns and kills his subjects.
- Arthur orders his fighting men to gather at Camelot for a council and tournament.
- A damsel sent by Lile of Avelion reveals a sword that only a knight with exceptional skill and virtue can draw.
- She reports that King Ryons and his knights cannot draw it, and Arthur also fails.
- Nearly all the Round Table knights present try unsuccessfully, and Arthur defends their worth despite the damsel’s grief.
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What to notice
The damsel distinguishes worthiness from physical force. Arthur’s hard pulling cannot overcome the sword’s conditions.
Quick check
What does the damsel say about the knight who can draw her sword?
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