Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 160 summary
Chapter 160 of 503 · 3 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 160, Sir Marhaus dies from his wound, while Sir Tristram cannot recover because the spear that wounds him carries poison. A wise lady directs Tristram to Ireland for healing, where he calls himself Tramtrist and receives help from King Anguish without revealing his part in Marhaus’s death.
What happens
- Sir Marhaus returns to Ireland and dies with a sword fragment in his head; his sister keeps it in hope of revenge.
- Gouvernail brings the badly wounded Sir Tristram ashore, and King Mark and Sir Dinas take him into Tintagil Castle.
- Tristram remains near death for over a month because of poison, and the assembled healers cannot promise to save him.
- A wise lady says healing requires travel to the poison’s country, so King Mark sends Tristram and Gouvernail to Ireland.
- Tristram’s harp playing draws royal attention, and he gives King Anguish the name Tramtrist.
- Anguish promises help and mourns Marhaus; Tristram acts sorrowful while concealing his knowledge of the death.
Free for 3 months
Get the full summary of La muerte de Arturo, free
- 200,000+ classics as eBooks, audiobooks and 15-minute summaries, and print and large print at cost
- Up to 5 readers in your home on one plan
Empieza 90 días gratisNothing to pay today. 0,14 USD a day in the first year, then 0,27 USD a day.
In this chapter
What to notice
Tristram conceals his identity while seeking care from Marhaus’s family. The false name separates the patient Anguish helps from the knight he has reason to blame.
Quick check
Why does the wise lady say Tristram must travel abroad?
Free for 3 months
Get the full summary of La muerte de Arturo, free
- 200,000+ classics as eBooks, audiobooks and 15-minute summaries, and print and large print at cost
- Up to 5 readers in your home on one plan
Empieza 90 días gratisNothing to pay today. 0,14 USD a day in the first year, then 0,27 USD a day.
200,000+ classics to read, hear and hold
15-minute summaries today, eBooks and audiobooks as each book opens, and printed books, large print included, at cost.
Try 3 months free
