Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 274 summary
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In Chapter 274, Queen Morgan le Fay treats Sir Alisander’s wounds, steers him away from marriage, and takes him to her castle, where she requires an oath before promising recovery. He regains his health but regrets his confinement because it prevents revenge on King Mark, and the castle’s rightful heiress arrives.
What happens
- Morgan applies a dangerous ointment, then uses other ointments that relieve Alisander’s pain.
- Following Morgan’s advice, Alisander refuses the damsel’s marriage request and instead marries her to Sir Gerine le Grose.
- Morgan gives Alisander a sleeping drink and transports him to La Beale Regard.
- Alisander promises to remain within the castle’s bounds for a year and a day, then recovers.
- He regrets the oath because it prevents revenge on King Mark, and a damsel entitled to inherit the castle finds him troubled.
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What to notice
Recovery does not restore Alisander’s freedom. His promise now blocks the revenge he wants to pursue.
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What does Morgan require Alisander to promise?
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