Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 472 summary

What happens

1. Sir Bors explains that troubled dreams and fears of treachery lead Launcelot’s relatives and supporters to arm themselves.
2. Launcelot describes his escape, announces war, and receives promises that his companions share his troubles.
3. Launcelot asks Bors to identify his supporters before daylight, and Bors promises an answer before seven.
4. Twenty-two knights gather armed and mounted, and about eighty others join for Sir Lamorak’s and Sir Tristram’s sakes.
5. Launcelot declares his loyalty to Arthur and Guenever and suspects a plot behind the summons to her chamber.
6. He identifies Agravaine among those he kills, expects deadly war, and offers to defend the queen against condemnation.

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What to notice

Launcelot turns his escape into preparations for conflict. He needs clear pledges of support rather than general comfort.

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