Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 224 summary
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In Chapter 224, Sir Tristram joins the King of Northgalis solely to oppose Sir Palamides, then fights fiercely and receives help when surrounded by enemy knights. His admiration for Sir Launcelot’s outnumbered kin changes his conduct: he threatens to defend them, persuading his ally to withdraw rather than overwhelm them.
What happens
- Sir Palamides joins King Arthur’s side, and Sir Tristram tells his messenger that he chooses the opposing side because of their rivalry.
- The tournament begins, King Carados loses his horse, and Sir Tristram fiercely resists King Arthur’s advancing knights.
- The king of the hundred knights rescues Sir Tristram from attackers, after which Tristram unhorses Sir Kay.
- Sir Launcelot seeks Sir Tristram but puts away his sword because attacking such a fighter seems shameful.
- Sir Tristram admires twenty knights of Sir Launcelot’s kin who stand together against overwhelming numbers.
- Sir Tristram threatens to help the twenty, and the king of the hundred knights agrees to withdraw his men.
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What to notice
Tristram places fair combat above his current alliance. His objection persuades the king of the hundred knights to withdraw.
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