Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 58 summary
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In Chapter 58, King Pellinore overhears two knights discuss a plan to poison King Arthur through a trusted friend at court, then continues toward Camelot with his lady. At a well, he finds a young woman’s remains, regrets passing her by, and carries a dead knight to a hermit for burial.
What happens
- Two knights meet and discuss Arthur’s strong fellowship, which one believes cannot be defeated.
- The other knight carries poison intended for Arthur and says a trusted friend has accepted gifts to administer it.
- One knight warns about Merlin, but the poison carrier dismisses the warning, and they separate.
- Pellinore and his lady reach a well, where they find a knight’s body and a young woman’s head.
- Pellinore grieves that his pursuit of his quest prevents him from saving the woman.
- Following his companion’s advice, Pellinore carries the knight to a hermitage and gives the hermit the armor in return for funeral services.
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Pellinore recognizes that pursuing his quest keeps him from helping someone in danger. His grief exposes the cost of that choice.
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