Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 351 summary
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In Chapter 351, Sir Tristram leaves La Beale Isoud, dismisses his escort, and attacks Sir Palamides despite having no armor, but Palamides refuses to strike back. By asking Tristram to imagine their positions reversed, Palamides gains his agreement that fighting would be shameful, and Tristram then questions his refusal of baptism.
What happens
- Sir Tristram leaves La Beale Isoud and sends back the four knights she provides as an escort.
- He sees Sir Palamides standing over a nearly fatally wounded knight and regrets having no armor.
- Palamides challenges him, and Tristram charges, breaks his spear, and strikes Palamides six times with his sword.
- Palamides refuses to fight because killing an unarmed opponent would bring him dishonor.
- Asked to imagine their positions reversed, Tristram admits that he would also refuse to fight.
- Tristram questions why Palamides remains unbaptized when his brother Sir Safere accepts baptism.
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What to notice
Palamides treats restraint as a duty of honor rather than a sign of fear. His refusal stops the unequal fight.
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Why does Palamides refuse to fight Tristram?
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