Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 90 summary
Chapter 90 of 503 · 2 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 90, King Arthur holds a parliament at York, orders ships gathered at Sandwich, and appoints Sir Bawdwin of Britain and Sir Constantine to govern during his expedition. He leaves Queen Guenever in their care, names Constantine his heir if he dies, and sails with his army to claim the empire.
What happens
- Arthur summons his followers to a parliament at York for Hilary’s octave.
- The parliament orders the realm’s ships to gather at Sandwich within fifteen days, and Arthur declares his claim to the empire.
- Arthur entrusts the realm and Guenever to Bawdwin and Constantine.
- Launcelot is angry about leaving Tristram with Mark, while Guenever faints from grief at Arthur’s departure.
- Arthur names Constantine his heir if the expedition costs his life, then sails from Sandwich with his army.
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What to notice
Arthur makes his succession plan public before departure. His choice connects royal authority with kinship and acknowledges the expedition’s danger.
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Whom does Arthur appoint to govern during his absence?
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