Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 244 summary
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In Chapter 244, King Mark travels secretly to England to kill Sir Tristram, whose growing fame and love for La Beale Isoud anger him. When Sir Bersules rejects his plan, Mark kills him, prompting Sir Amant and the squires to leave and threaten an accusation before King Arthur.
What happens
- Reports of Sir Tristram’s achievements delight La Beale Isoud but deepen King Mark’s resentment.
- Mark disguises himself and travels to England with two knights and two squires, intending to kill Tristram.
- A passing knight describes Tristram’s victories and admission to the Round Table, increasing Mark’s distress.
- Mark reveals his treacherous plan, but Sir Bersules refuses to help and renounces his service.
- Mark kills Bersules, and Sir Amant and the squires threaten to accuse him before Arthur.
- Amant promises to conceal Mark’s identity, then leaves with the squires and buries Bersules.
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Bersules places his refusal to commit murder above service to Mark. His open rejection immediately provokes Mark’s fatal attack.
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