Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 452 summary
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In Chapter 452, Sir Launcelot and Sir Lavaine dominate the jousts, prompting King Arthur to gather knights against them and Sir Gareth to join their side in disguise. The three overcome their opponents, while Gareth’s borrowed shield hides his identity even from Launcelot, whose past kindness inspires his support.
What happens
- Several kings exchange victories before King Arthur and the Round Table knights press their opponents hard.
- Sir Launcelot enters with Sir Lavaine, unhorses thirty knights, and causes his own relatives to avoid fighting him.
- Arthur gathers a force against the pair, and Sir Bors advises Gareth to disguise himself before helping Launcelot.
- Gareth borrows a wounded Welsh knight’s shield, warns Launcelot, and assigns opponents to their three-man company.
- Launcelot, Gareth, and Lavaine overcome Arthur’s attackers and continue unhorsing knights, while Gareth’s identity remains hidden.
- Launcelot’s relatives fight elsewhere and put two kings under heavy pressure.
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What to notice
Bors makes concealment a condition of helping Launcelot. Gareth follows this advice, and his remarkable fighting leaves Launcelot wondering who he is.
Quick check
How does Gareth disguise himself before helping Launcelot?
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