Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 374 summary
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In Chapter 374, Sir Percivale de Galis seeks news of a knight and discovers that the recluse he consults is his aunt. She tells him that his mother dies from grief after his departure, then warns that his intended opponent works miracles and cannot be defeated by any earthly man.
What happens
- Sir Percivale returns to the recluse for news of the knight Sir Launcelot follows, and she welcomes him after hearing his name.
- The next morning, Percivale asks about the knight carrying a white shield because shame drives him to seek another fight.
- The recluse warns against reckless combat and reveals that she is his aunt, a former queen who now values poverty.
- She tells Percivale that his mother dies from grief after he leaves, and he prays for her soul.
- His aunt confirms that the knight wears red armor at Pentecost and declares that no earthly opponent can defeat him.
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