Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 217 summary
Chapter 217 of 503 · 3 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 217, Sir Tristram and Sir Dinadan win lodging by defeating two castle knights, then must defend the same custom against Sir Palamides and Sir Gaheris. Dinadan protests against further fighting, the combat ends through intervention, and he and Tristram leave for a priory rather than remain at the castle.
What happens
- Herdsmen explain that visiting knights must defeat two opponents to earn lodging, and Tristram persuades the unwilling Dinadan to try.
- Tristram and Dinadan defeat the castle’s knights and receive a generous welcome, but Palamides and Gaheris arrive demanding combat.
- Tristram unhorses Gaheris, while Palamides unhorses Dinadan, who refuses further fighting because of his injuries.
- Tristram offers to face both opponents, but Palamides rejects unequal combat and fights him alone.
- Gaheris and Dinadan stop the fight; Dinadan leaves, and Tristram follows with a guide to lodging at a priory.
- That night, Bors, Bleoberis, Ector, and Driant meet Launcelot at the earlier battle site and arrange lodging with Colgrevance.
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What to notice
Palamides limits the fighting despite Tristram’s offer to face both opponents. His objection turns the encounter into a single combat.
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Why must Tristram and Dinadan defend the castle’s custom?
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