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Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 436 summary

Chapter 436 of 503 · 4 min to read the chapter

In Chapter 436, Sir Launcelot du Lake fights unrecognized for Queen Guenever, defeats Sir Mador de la Porte, and makes him withdraw his accusation against her. After revealing himself, Launcelot explains his debt to Arthur and the queen, while her tears and the court’s welcome mark their grateful reunion.

What happens

  1. An unknown knight agrees to defend the queen and rebukes the Round Table knights for allowing her disgrace.
  2. The champion unhorses Sir Mador, then fights him on foot for nearly an hour.
  3. Despite a thigh wound, the champion defeats Mador and demands the queen’s complete clearance as the price of mercy.
  4. The champion removes his helmet, and everyone recognizes Sir Launcelot du Lake.
  5. Launcelot explains that Arthur’s gift of knighthood and Guenever’s help with his lost sword bind him to their service.
  6. Guenever weeps over her unkindness, the knights welcome Launcelot, and medical care and celebration follow.

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What to notice

Launcelot presents his defense of Guenever as a lasting personal obligation. His promise rests on gratitude rather than a judgment of her conduct.

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