Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 346 summary

What happens

1. Sir Launcelot defeats five hundred knights over three days without killing any, then gives them a feast.
2. Sir Percivale de Galis and Sir Ector de Maris reach the water surrounding the Joyous Isle and question a lady.
3. The lady describes Elaine and Le Chevaler Mal Fet, recounts his recovery through the Sancgreal, and directs them to a vessel.
4. Percivale leaves Ector waiting because he considers it shameful for two knights to challenge one.
5. Percivale and Launcelot unhorse each other, then fight with swords for more than two hours and seriously wound each other.
6. Percivale names himself and his family, prompting Launcelot to lament fighting a former Round Table companion.

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What to notice

Percivale’s name changes Launcelot’s understanding of their fight. His regret connects their wounds to a fellowship neither acknowledges during combat.

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