Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 339 summary
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In Chapter 339, Sir Percivale prays to Jesus, and the passing Sangreal restores both him and Sir Ector to full health, changing their grief into gratitude. Ector explains the vessel’s sacred contents, and the knights resume riding together while discussing their adventures and his search for Sir Launcelot.
What happens
- Both knights grieve, and Sir Percivale kneels to pray devoutly to Jesus.
- The Sangreal passes with sweet fragrances, and Percivale glimpses its maiden bearer because of his purity.
- Both knights recover completely and thank God, while Sir Ector explains that the vessel holds Christ’s blood.
- They repair their damaged armor, mount their horses, and exchange adventures as Ector describes his search for Sir Launcelot.
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What to notice
Ector links the ability to see the vessel with purity. His explanation matches the narrator’s reason for Percivale’s glimpse.
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What does Sir Ector say the holy vessel contains?
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