Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 427 summary
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In Chapter 427, Galahad heals the maimed king, travels with Percivale and Bors aboard a sacred ship, and receives permission to choose the moment of his death. At Sarras, he heals another man, the companions bury Percivale’s sister, and King Estorause imprisons them after hearing about the Sangreal.
What happens
- Galahad rubs the spear’s blood onto the maimed king’s legs, healing him; the king enters a religious house.
- A voice directs the knights to do good, and Galahad asks the knights from Gaul to carry greetings to Arthur’s court.
- Galahad, Percivale, and Bors board a ship containing the silver table and Sangreal; a voice grants Galahad death whenever he requests it.
- Galahad explains his desire for heavenly joy, sleeps aboard the ship, and wakes within sight of Sarras.
- At Sarras, Galahad heals an old man who helps carry the table, and the companions bury Percivale’s sister.
- Estorause questions the companions about the Sangreal, then seizes them and puts them in a dungeon.
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What to notice
The promise grants Galahad’s prayer. His explanation to Percivale connects this request with his longing for heavenly joy.
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What does the old man do after he recovers?
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