Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 311 summary
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In Chapter 311, Sir Palamides pretends to be too exhausted to support Sir Tristram, then seeks the tournament’s glory for himself. Encouraged by Sir Gareth, Tristram answers with greater feats, wins the crowd’s praise, and leaves Palamides weeping because his rival’s strength denies him the honor he seeks.
What happens
- Sir Uwaine and Sir Lucanere de Buttelere open the second day’s jousting, before Sir Tristram knocks both down.
- Sir Palamides falsely claims exhaustion, so Tristram asks Sir Gareth to stay near and help him.
- Palamides rides away and performs great feats among the knights of Orkney, leaving Tristram watching in amazement.
- Gareth explains Palamides’s pursuit of glory and urges Tristram to show his own ability.
- Tristram surpasses Palamides, drives back the knights of Orkney, and wins the praise of the crowd, Launcelot, and Arthur.
- Palamides withdraws to watch and weeps in frustration as he recognizes Tristram’s superiority.
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What to notice
The narrator explicitly exposes the false claim of exhaustion. Palamides’s separate pursuit of praise becomes a deliberate betrayal of Tristram’s trust.
Quick check
Why does Palamides claim he cannot perform as well as before?
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