Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 423 summary
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In Chapter 423, Sir Launcelot sets out toward Logris, discovers that Sir Gawaine has killed King Bagdemagus of Gore, and returns to Camelot, where many knights are lost. He recounts his adventures and reports on Galahad, Percivale, and Bors, telling King Arthur that only one of the three can return.
What happens
- King Pelles brings news of Launcelot’s brother, and the troubled Launcelot sets out toward Logris.
- At a white abbey, Launcelot finds a tomb identifying Sir Gawaine as King Bagdemagus of Gore’s killer and grieves deeply.
- Launcelot stays at the abbey associated with Galahad’s tomb adventures and white shield, then returns to Camelot.
- The court welcomes Launcelot, though more than half its Round Table knights are dead or lost.
- Launcelot reports his adventures and those of Galahad, Percivale, and Bors, saying only one of those three can return.
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What to notice
Arthur expresses his desire to reunite the absent knights. Launcelot’s reply immediately limits that hope to one return.
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How does Launcelot learn who kills King Bagdemagus of Gore?
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