Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 116 summary
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In Chapter 116, Sir Launcelot protects a wife from her jealous husband, but Pedivere tricks him into looking away and kills her. After refusing to fight Launcelot, Pedivere carries her remains to Queen Guenever and then Rome as penance, and becomes a holy hermit.
What happens
- Sir Launcelot interrupts a knight chasing his wife, who denies his accusation of betrayal and asks for protection.
- The knight promises obedience, then distracts Launcelot with a warning about armed men and beheads his wife.
- Launcelot demands combat, but the killer begs for mercy and refuses even an offer to fight Launcelot without armor.
- Pedivere swears to carry his wife's body and head to Queen Guenever, whom he finds with King Arthur at Winchester.
- Guenever sends him to the Pope of Rome under strict conditions, and the Pope orders his return and arranges the burial.
- Pedivere becomes a good man and a holy hermit.
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What to notice
Launcelot sees the murder as a disgrace to his own honor because he promises protection but fails to prevent it.
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How does Pedivere distract Launcelot before killing his wife?
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