Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 447 summary
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In Chapter 447, Sir Bors de Ganis reports Sir Launcelot’s condition to Arthur’s court and shares the tournament prize with Sir Gawaine, while Gareth leaves despite outstanding success. Bors then rejoins Launcelot, who praises Gareth, and they travel with Elaine le Blank to Astolat, where she approaches Launcelot before his departure.
What happens
- Launcelot sends Bors to court, where Arthur welcomes news of his survival but the queen wishes him dead.
- Bors defends Launcelot’s loyalty, and visiting rulers and knights gather for the All Hallows’ Day tournament.
- Gawaine and Bors each unhorse twenty knights and share the prize for beginning first and remaining longest.
- Gareth unhorses thirty knights but leaves; Palamides also departs, and people suppose they pursue an adventure together.
- Bors returns to Launcelot, who praises Gareth’s strength, honesty, loyalty, and generosity.
- Launcelot and Bors leave the hermit with Elaine, receive hospitality at Astolat, and face her approach the next morning.
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What to notice
Launcelot’s praise presents honesty and loyalty as essential knightly virtues, not merely success in combat.
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