Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 12 summary
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In Chapter 12, Arthur and his allies follow Merlin’s plan to hide ten thousand men while a smaller visible force draws the eleven kings into battle. The fighting becomes a series of fierce attacks and rescues, with knights taking enemy horses to help their companions return to combat.
What happens
- Arthur, Ban, and Bors attack the enemy camp, but the eleven kings gain open ground amid heavy losses.
- Merlin arranges for Ban and Bors to hide ten thousand men while Arthur displays a smaller army near the passage.
- Ulfius and Brastias lead an attack, but fierce resistance leaves both men without horses.
- Kay, Griflet, and the opposing kings seize horses to remount fallen companions.
- Arthur supplies Ulfius with a horse and attacks angrily when he sees an enemy riding Ector’s horse.
- Kay remounts Ector, Ector remounts Brastias, and Brastias and Griflet fight to rescue Lucas.
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What to notice
Arthur’s practical help reflects the repeated efforts to remount companions. Keeping allies able to fight matters throughout the battle.
Quick check
Why does Merlin hide Ban and Bors with their men?
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