Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 218 summary
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In Chapter 218, Sir Tristram defeats three challengers while seeking rest before a tournament, then follows a damsel who promises him honor. Sir Gawaine stops their journey and forces her to reveal Queen Morgan le Fay’s plan to lure Tristram or Launcelot into an ambush.
What happens
- Sir Launcelot recognizes Tristram’s deeds from news about a shield, while the injured Sir Dinadan remains at the priory.
- Pellinore pursues Tristram to discover his name, but Tristram defeats him and wounds his shoulder.
- Heralds announce a tournament, and Tristram hopes to rest before competing but defeats the persistent Kay and Sagramor.
- A damsel promises Tristram honor through defeating a harmful knight, and he follows her for six miles.
- Gawaine recognizes Morgan’s attendant, stops Tristram, and threatens the damsel until she reveals the planned ambush.
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