Le Morte Darthur: resumen de Chapter 1

Qué sucede

1. Uther Pendragon summons the Duke of Tintagil and Igraine, and the lords help settle their conflict.
2. Igraine rejects Uther’s advances and persuades her husband to leave secretly that night.
3. After the couple refuses another summons, Uther threatens war, and the duke prepares Tintagil and Terrabil for attack.
4. Uther besieges Terrabil while Igraine stays at Tintagil, and fighting causes many deaths.
5. Uther becomes ill with anger and love, so Sir Ulfius leaves to seek Merlin.
6. Merlin reveals himself to Ulfius and promises to satisfy Uther’s wishes in return for payment and a sworn commitment.

En qué fijarte

Uther directly connects his illness to his feelings for Igraine. His distress prompts Ulfius to seek Merlin’s help.

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