Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 341 summary

What happens

1. The dwarf returns with Sir Selivant and six men, who carry the sleeping Sir Launcelot to Castle Blank.
2. Launcelot regains his strength but not his sanity, and remains bound and cared for through a long stay.
3. Breuse Sance Pité and Sir Bertelot attack Sir Bliant, wound him, and pursue him toward his castle.
4. Launcelot breaks his chains, injures his hands, and attacks the pursuers; Bliant cuts off Bertelot’s hand before both attackers flee.
5. Sir Selivant and Bliant give thanks for Launcelot’s help and stop binding him.
6. After another half year or more, Launcelot watches a boar hunt and notices a hunter leave his horse and spear beside a tree.

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What to notice

Physical recovery does not restore Launcelot’s sense of himself. His rescue of Bliant therefore shows compassion and strength despite his continuing illness.

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