Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 484 summary
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In Chapter 484, Sir Launcelot returns Guenever to Arthur, leaves the court under banishment, and gathers his companions at Joyous Gard after Sir Gawaine threatens war against him. His followers pledge to stay beside him, he promises to share his inherited lands, and they declare that the Round Table fellowship is broken.
What happens
- Sir Launcelot laments his banishment and warns that he must defend his lands if the king and Sir Gawaine attack.
- Sir Gawaine threatens his castles and orders him to surrender the queen and leave court.
- Launcelot promises to defend Guenever against false accusations, kisses her, and returns her to Arthur.
- Everyone except Gawaine mourns his departure from Carlisle, and Launcelot renames Joyous Gard as Dolorous Gard.
- His companions pledge to accompany him, explaining that those outside his family cannot expect a welcome at court.
- Launcelot promises to divide his wealth and lands among them, and his knights declare the fellowship broken.
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What to notice
The knights describe more than a personal separation. They identify the fellowship as the support of Arthur's rule and the realm's peace.
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What does Launcelot promise his companions at Joyous Gard?
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