Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 37 summary
Chapter 37 of 503 · 2 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 37, King Arthur sends Balin to bring back a sorrowful knight, but an invisible attacker strikes the man despite Balin’s promise to protect him. The dying Herlews le Berbeus names Garlon as his killer and asks Balin to avenge him and pursue his quest with the damsel’s guidance.
What happens
- An ill King Arthur rests in a meadow and sees a grieving knight who refuses to explain his sorrow.
- Arthur asks Balin to fetch the knight, using force if necessary.
- Balin finds the knight with a damsel and secures his agreement to return by promising protection.
- Outside Arthur’s pavilion, an invisible attacker pierces the knight with a spear.
- The dying knight names Garlon, offers Balin his horse, and asks him to continue the quest and seek revenge.
- Balin swears to comply, Arthur arranges a rich burial, and the damsel keeps the broken spear shaft.
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What to notice
Herlews names his killer while pointing to Balin’s failed protection. His dying request gives Balin a duty to seek revenge.
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What does the damsel keep after Herlews is killed?
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