Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 254 summary
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In Chapter 254, Dinadan explains Morgan le Fay’s hostile castle custom, and Palamides offers to oppose it before Sir Lamorak claims the challenge for himself. Lamorak unhorses four castle knights, killing the fourth in his fall, and earns high praise from both watching knights.
What happens
- Dinadan explains that Morgan le Fay uses her castle knights against knights favored by King Arthur.
- Palamides condemns the custom and offers resistance, while Dinadan promises support.
- Sir Lamorak, carrying a red shield, asks to face the castle’s challengers alone, and Palamides agrees.
- Lamorak unhorses three opponents, refuses help, and receives cheers from spectators on the walls.
- His squire strips the captured horses of their equipment and drives them into the forest.
- Lamorak defeats a fourth knight, who dies in the fall, and Palamides and Dinadan praise his jousting.
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What to notice
Lamorak rejects assistance and insists on facing the challenge alone. His confidence matches his repeated victories.
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What does Lamorak’s squire do with the defeated knights’ horses?
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