Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 354 summary
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In Chapter 354, Sir Launcelot leaves Camelot with a gentlewoman who speaks for King Pelles and leads him to an abbey where Galahad awaits knighthood. After meeting his cousins and hearing the nuns’ request, Launcelot confirms Galahad’s wish and makes him a knight the next morning.
What happens
- On Pentecost eve, a gentlewoman enters Arthur’s hall and asks Sir Launcelot to accompany her on behalf of King Pelles.
- Launcelot agrees, and the gentlewoman reassures the queen that he can return by dinner the next day.
- At an abbey in a forest valley, Launcelot receives a warm welcome and finds his cousins Sir Bors and Sir Lionel.
- Twelve nuns bring Galahad before Launcelot and ask him to grant the young man knighthood.
- Launcelot confirms Galahad’s desire and makes him a knight at prime the next morning.
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What to notice
Launcelot checks Galahad’s own wish rather than relying only on the nuns’ request. His agreement follows their shared confirmation.
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Who asks Launcelot to make Galahad a knight at the abbey?
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