Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 327 summary
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In Chapter 327, Sir Launcelot du Lake sees the Sangreal at Pelles’ castle, where the king seeks to make him love Elaine because of their foretold child. Dame Brisen uses a false message and enchanted wine to make Launcelot mistake Elaine for Queen Guenever, before he regains his senses.
What happens
- Launcelot and Pelles introduce themselves and enter the castle, where a dove brings fragrance and the table fills with food.
- A maiden carries a golden vessel, and Pelles identifies it as the Sangreal while warning that its departure means the Round Table’s breaking.
- Pelles wants Launcelot to love Elaine because he knows their child, Sir Galahad, is destined to rescue the country and win the Grail.
- Dame Brisen sends a familiar messenger with a ring supposedly from Guenever, drawing Launcelot to Castle Case.
- Elaine travels there with twenty-five knights, and Brisen gives Launcelot wine that makes him see Elaine as Guenever.
- Launcelot regains his senses, rises, and approaches the window.
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