Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 168 summary
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In Chapter 168, Sir Tristram challenges two knights from Arthur’s court despite Gouvernail’s warning, defeats them both, and answers their contempt for Cornish fighters. He reveals his identity but refuses their invitation to remain, then spots Sir Bleoberis de Ganis with Sir Segwarides’s lady and a squire.
What happens
- Gouvernail warns Sir Tristram against challenging two experienced knights, but Tristram seeks a chance to increase his honor.
- Sir Sagramore insults Cornish fighters and describes defeating a knight whom Tristram identifies as his cousin.
- Sir Tristram unhorses Sir Dodinas le Savage, then brings down Sir Sagramore and his horse, breaking Sagramore’s thigh.
- Sir Sagramore admits that a Cornish knight can equal them and asks Tristram to identify himself.
- Tristram gives his name and family connections, declines their invitation, and rides toward Bleoberis, whom he sees in a valley.
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