Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 293 summary
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In Chapter 293, Sir Tristram strikes down Sir Agravaine and Gaheris, then arranges for La Beale Isoud to welcome Sir Dinadan while he hides. Dinadan rejects her claim that knights must fight for ladies, and Tristram sets out with plans to join him on the journey to the tournament at Lonazep.
What happens
- Sir Agravaine calls Sir Tristram a traitor, and Tristram knocks both him and Gaheris from their horses.
- At Joyous Gard, Tristram praises Sir Dinadan and asks La Beale Isoud to welcome him while Tristram stays hidden.
- Dinadan arrives, identifies himself, and explains that he seeks Tristram; Isoud denies seeing him.
- Isoud argues that good knights defend ladies, but Dinadan refuses her request to fight three knights.
- Isoud laughs and welcomes Dinadan overnight; next morning, Tristram leaves, promising to meet him and arrange for Isoud to watch the tournament.
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What to notice
Dinadan explains his opposition to love. His judgment challenges Isoud’s belief that service to a lady defines a good knight.
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What does Dinadan refuse to do for Isoud?
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