Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 270 summary
Chapter 270 of 503 · 2 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 270, Sir Sadok disobeys King Mark by sparing Anglides and Alisander le Orphelin, provided she promises revenge for Prince Boudwin’s death. Anglides reaches her inherited castle, where she raises Alisander through many years until he becomes stronger than anyone else in the country.
What happens
- King Mark searches for Anglides and her son, then threatens Sir Sadok with death unless he brings them back.
- Sadok catches Anglides but lets her escape after she promises that her son shall avenge his father.
- Sadok returns and falsely reports that he drowns Alisander, pleasing King Mark.
- Anglides travels out of Cornwall and reaches Magouns, also called Arundel, where Bellangere welcomes her as the rightful owner.
- Anglides remains at the castle for years, and Alisander grows exceptionally strong and unmatched in feats of arms.
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What to notice
Anglides makes her son’s survival part of a promise of revenge. His father’s blood-marked clothes accompany the duty she intends to give him.
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What does Sadok tell King Mark about Alisander?
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