Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 220 summary
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In Chapter 220, Dame Bragwaine finds Sir Tristram by recognizing his horse and delivers letters from Queen La Beale Isoud, which delight him despite their sorrowful complaints. As he seeks lodging before the tournament, the account introduces Sir Pellounes and describes Sir Persides de Bloise’s resentment and his identification of Sir Palamides.
What happens
- Dame Bragwaine recognizes the sleeping Sir Tristram through his horse and waits for him to wake.
- Sir Tristram reads Isoud’s letters gladly and asks Bragwaine to remain with him until the tournament ends.
- Sir Pellounes offers lodging, Gouvernail arrives, and news comes that Pellounes’s son, Sir Persides de Bloise, returns home.
- The account describes an encounter in which Persides tells Tristram, without recognizing him, why he resents Sir Tristram.
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What to notice
Persides separates respect for knightly ability from personal goodwill. His admission makes the resentment explicit while he unknowingly addresses its target.
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How does Bragwaine recognize the sleeping Tristram?
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