Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 358 summary
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In Chapter 358, Galahad easily draws the sword from the floating stone and identifies it as the weapon belonging to Balin le Savage, establishing his success where other knights fail. A visiting damsel declares that Launcelot no longer ranks first among knights and brings Nacien’s message that the Holy Grail appears that day.
What happens
- The queen arrives with ladies and shows them the floating stone, while the king tells Galahad that many knights fail its test.
- Galahad claims the adventure as his own, draws the sword easily, and places it in the scabbard he already carries.
- Galahad identifies Balin le Savage’s sword and explains its connection to Balan and his wounded grandfather, King Pelles.
- A damsel arrives on a white palfrey and tells Launcelot that the sword adventure proves another knight surpasses him.
- The damsel delivers Nacien’s message that the Holy Grail comes that day to feed the king and his companions, then departs.
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