Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 290 summary
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In Chapter 290, Sir Tristram follows La Beale Isoud’s advice to hunt in armor, and a meeting near a well leads to Sir Bleoberis pursuing Breuse Sance Pité. Breuse gains protection by falsely naming his pursuer, then attacks fallen knights before escaping, leaving his protectors to discover their mistake.
What happens
- La Beale Isoud warns Sir Tristram about King Mark, and Tristram begins hunting in armor.
- Near a well, Tristram encounters the Questing Beast, Breuse Sance Pité, and Sir Palamides; Breuse reports King Mark’s imprisonment.
- Sir Bleoberis unhorses Palamides and pursues Breuse, who secures three knights’ protection by falsely identifying his pursuer as Breuse.
- Bleoberis defeats Sir Ector and Sir Percivale, then falls with Sir Harry when their horses collide.
- Breuse attacks the fallen Bleoberis, defies Harry’s intervention, strikes Harry while he mounts, and escapes pursuit.
- Bleoberis identifies himself and exposes Breuse’s crimes; the knights welcome him but grieve over Breuse’s escape.
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What to notice
Harry states the rule that Breuse repeatedly violates. His intervention separates honorable combat from deliberate attacks on helpless opponents.
Quick check
How does Breuse persuade the three knights to protect him?
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