Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 331 summary
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In Chapter 331, Sir Bors receives a warning about Sir Launcelot’s spiritual failings, sees a holy vision, and returns to Camelot to report his adventures. Queen Guenever excuses Launcelot after hearing how enchantment deceives him, while King Arthur returns from war against King Claudas and announces a great feast.
What happens
- An old man tells Sir Bors that Launcelot’s sin prevents him from achieving holy deeds despite his unmatched worldly prowess.
- Bors sees women praying at a silver altar, but a hovering sword blinds him and a voice orders him away as unworthy.
- After spending the night in bed, Bors leaves King Pelles and reports his adventures to Launcelot at Camelot.
- Guenever rebukes Launcelot over his child with Elaine, then excuses him when he explains the enchantment.
- Arthur returns from war against Claudas and announces a feast for England’s nobles, excluding rebels.
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What to notice
The command ends Bors’s vision and makes spiritual worthiness a limit even for the knight who receives the warning about Launcelot.
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Why does Guenever excuse Launcelot?
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