Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 348 summary
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In Chapter 348, Sir Bors de Ganis takes his son Helin le Blank to Camelot, where King Arthur makes the boy a Round Table knight. Meanwhile, Sir Ector persuades Sir Launcelot to return to court, and Dame Elaine announces that their son Galahad is ready for knighthood at Pentecost.
What happens
- After nearly two years searching for Sir Launcelot, Sir Bors de Ganis and Sir Lionel reach King Brandegore’s house.
- Sir Bors takes his son Helin le Blank away despite sorrow at his departure.
- At Camelot, King Arthur makes Helin le Blank a Round Table knight, and Helin proves adventurous and capable.
- Sir Launcelot refuses to return to court because of his treatment there, but Sir Ector describes the court’s grief and desire for him.
- Sir Launcelot agrees to return and takes leave of King Pelles and Dame Elaine.
- Dame Elaine announces Galahad’s approaching knighthood, and Sir Launcelot hopes that God makes him a good knight.
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Launcelot reverses his refusal to return to court. His brother’s account of affection and grief persuades him to leave.
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What persuades Launcelot to return to court?
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