Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 468 summary
Chapter 468 of 503 · 3 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 468, Sir Agravaine and Sir Mordred resolve to expose Sir Launcelot’s relationship with Queen Guenever despite their brothers’ refusal to join them. Sir Gawaine recalls Launcelot’s rescues and warns of war, but King Arthur’s arrival leaves the family divided and the dissenting brothers grieving for the realm.
What happens
- The narrator places the beginning of a great calamity in May and chiefly blames Sir Agravaine and Sir Mordred.
- In King Arthur’s chamber, Agravaine publicly condemns Launcelot’s relationship with the queen and demands that the king’s shame end.
- Gawaine, Gaheris, and Gareth refuse to participate, while Mordred supports Agravaine.
- Gawaine warns that powerful rulers support Launcelot and recalls how Launcelot saves Arthur, Guenever, and several brothers.
- Arthur arrives, but Agravaine and Mordred refuse to stop; their three brothers leave, fearing disaster for the realm and Round Table.
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What to notice
Gawaine treats Launcelot’s past help as a reason to reject the scheme. His appeal to gratitude fails to move Agravaine.
Quick check
Why does Gareth say he cannot speak ill of Launcelot?
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