Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 75 summary
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In Chapter 75, the damsel of the lake saves King Arthur by advising him to test a mantle on its bearer, who burns to ashes. Arthur blames his sister and dismisses Sir Uwaine through suspicion, prompting Sir Gawaine to leave too; their journey brings them to damsels insulting a white shield.
What happens
- The damsel of the lake privately warns King Arthur to make the mantle’s bearer wear it before anyone else.
- Arthur forces the reluctant bearer to put on the mantle, and she dies and burns to ashes.
- Arthur clears King Uriens of helping his sister but orders Sir Uwaine away from court because he suspects him.
- Sir Gawaine leaves with his cousin, and the nobles mourn the loss of both knights.
- After lodging at an abbey and hearing Mass, the cousins ride into a forest.
- Near a tower, Gawaine sees twelve damsels spitting and throwing mud at a white shield, with two mounted knights nearby.
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Gawaine places loyalty to his cousin above remaining at court. His departure turns Uwaine’s dismissal into the loss of two knights.
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