Le Morte Darthur: resumen de Chapter 489

Qué sucede

1. Arthur falls ill with grief over Gawaine’s wounds and the war, while the siege continues with little fighting.
2. After about three weeks of treatment, Gawaine rides to Benwick’s gate and challenges Launcelot with accusations of treachery.
3. Both armies watch as Launcelot knocks down Gawaine and his horse, then dismounts to fight with swords.
4. Launcelot conserves his strength through three hours of Gawaine’s increased power, then strikes his old wound and defeats him.
5. Launcelot refuses to attack Gawaine while he cannot stand, despite Gawaine’s insults and promise of another fight.
6. Gawaine recovers after nearly a month, but news from England makes Arthur’s army break camp before he fights again.

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En qué fijarte

Launcelot sets a limit on his violence despite Gawaine’s demands. His restraint contrasts with Gawaine’s determination to continue their deadly quarrel.

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