Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 465 summary
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In Chapter 465, King Arthur gently examines Sir Urre’s wounds and calls on the assembled knights to do the same, seeking to discover the noblest knight. The account names many participants, recalls their deeds and family ties, and records repeated failures without showing a cure.
What happens
- Arthur has Urre lowered from his litter, asks permission to examine him, and causes some wounds to bleed again.
- Kings, nobles, Sir Gawaine’s family, and Sir Launcelot’s relatives attempt the examination, with repeated failures.
- The account explains the promises that prevent Sir Servause le Breuse and Sir Launcelot from fighting each other.
- The roll of knights includes accounts of family relationships, past battles, treacherous killings, and revenge.
- A total of one hundred and ten knights examine Urre’s wounds at Arthur’s command.
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