Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 444 summary
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In Chapter 444, Queen Guenever accuses Sir Launcelot of betrayal over Elaine’s sleeve, while Sir Bors de Ganis defends him and resolves to find him. Elaine reaches the wounded knight and nurses him devotedly, but his discovery that Sir Gawaine knows his identity makes him fear the queen’s anger.
What happens
- Queen Guenever summons Sir Bors de Ganis and condemns Sir Launcelot for wearing the maiden’s sleeve.
- Bors argues that Launcelot wears the token to hide his identity, rejects the queen’s accusations, and promises to seek him.
- Elaine meets her brother Sir Lavaine in Winchester and explains that Sir Gawaine identifies Launcelot through his shield.
- Lavaine brings Elaine to the hermitage, where she faints twice at the sight of the wounded Launcelot.
- Launcelot comforts Elaine but fears trouble because Gawaine knows his identity and can report the sleeve to Guenever.
- Elaine nurses Launcelot continually, and he asks Lavaine to arrange a watch for Bors in Winchester.
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What to notice
Launcelot connects his exposed identity with the danger of Guenever learning about the sleeve. His fear matches the anger she already expresses.
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How does Sir Gawaine discover Launcelot’s identity?
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