Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 275 summary

What happens

1. A damsel warns Alisander about Morgan le Fay’s intentions and promises an honorable escape if he gives her his love.
2. She summons her uncle, the Earl of Pase, and directs Alisander through a secret gate to his horse and armor.
3. The earl destroys the castle, and Alisander proclaims that he guards its ground for a year and a day.
4. Alice La Beale Pilgrim offers herself and her lands to any knight who defeats Alisander, then camps beside his ground.
5. Alisander unhorses Sagramor le Desirous, and Alice declares her love after asking Alisander to uncover his face.

What to notice

Alice shifts from offering herself to Alisander’s conqueror to choosing Alisander himself. Her declaration follows his victory and the removal of his helmet.

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