Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 150 summary
Chapter 150 of 503 · 4 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 150, Sir Gareth and Sir Gawaine fight without recognizing each other until Linet reveals their kinship and brings their battle to an emotional end. King Arthur and dame Morgause reunite with Gareth, the brothers recover at a temporary camp, and Arthur summons dame Liones to discuss Gareth’s wishes.
What happens
- After the duke leaves, Sir Gareth takes his shield and fights an approaching knight for two hours.
- Linet identifies the fighters as brothers, and Sir Gawaine and Sir Gareth embrace, seek forgiveness, and praise each other.
- Linet treats their wounds and fetches King Arthur because their injured horses cannot carry them.
- Arthur and dame Morgause faint during their joyful reunions with Gareth, and Arthur orders lodgings nearby.
- The brothers recover during an eight-day stay, and Arthur sends Linet to fetch dame Liones.
- Liones arrives the next morning with Sir Gringamore and forty knights and receives a warm welcome.
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What to notice
Linet’s announcement reveals the fighters’ relationship and immediately ends their battle. Recognition replaces violence with forgiveness.
Quick check
Why does Linet suggest telling Arthur about the wounded brothers?
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