Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 272 summary
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In Chapter 272, King Mark learns that Alisander is alive and knighted, then tries to kill Sir Sadok for saving him, but Sadok kills four attackers and escapes. Sir Tristram directs Alisander toward Sir Launcelot, while Mark asks two sorceress queens to organize a campaign to capture or kill Alisander.
What happens
- A knight reports Alisander’s knighting and his mother’s charge, prompting King Mark to search for Sir Sadok with a sword.
- Sadok admits saving Alisander, condemns Mark for murdering Boudwin, and kills four knights who attack him.
- Sadok rides away, and Sir Tristram sends Alisander instructions to seek Sir Launcelot’s guidance at King Arthur’s court.
- Mark promises his informer land, but Sadok meets and kills that knight.
- Mark asks Queen Morgan le Fay and the Queen of Northgalis to use enchantment and dangerous knights against Alisander.
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What to notice
Sadok openly accepts responsibility for protecting Alisander. He makes Mark’s murder of Boudwin the reason for his defiance.
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Whose guidance does Tristram tell Alisander to seek?
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