Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 28 summary
Chapter 28 of 503 · 3 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 28, the Lady of the Lake demands Balin’s head or the maiden’s, but Arthur refuses, and Balin kills the lady to avenge his mother. Arthur orders him away for violating her protection, while Balin plans to defeat King Ryons in hopes of regaining the king’s favor.
What happens
- The Lady of the Lake claims Arthur’s promised gift and demands the head of Balin or the maiden who brought the sword.
- Arthur refuses to dishonor himself by granting either death, but the lady rejects any other gift.
- Balin recognizes his mother’s enemy and beheads her before Arthur, who condemns the killing and orders him away.
- Balin gives his squire the head to take to his friends, along with news of his release and sword-winning adventure.
- Balin plans to defeat King Ryons to regain Arthur’s favor, and Arthur gives the lady an impressive burial.
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Arthur treats the killing as a breach of his protection and honor. Balin’s private revenge directly conflicts with his duty to the king.
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Why does Balin plan to fight King Ryons?
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