Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 61 summary
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In Chapter 61, King Arthur receives news that five kings are ravaging his lands and leaves quickly to confront them, calling for reinforcements and taking Queen Guenever with him. As his small company camps beside the Humber, an enemy adviser urges an attack before daybreak to prevent Arthur from gathering strength.
What happens
- After feasting at Camelot, Arthur returns to Cardoile and hears that five invading kings are burning settlements and killing people.
- Arthur vows to fight, summons troops through King Pellinore and absent supporters, and refuses to delay despite the barons’ private anger.
- Arthur asks Guenever to accompany him for courage and safety, and she agrees.
- The next morning, the royal company rides north and camps in a forest beside the Humber.
- A brother of one invading king advises a rapid approach and an attack before daybreak, while Arthur has few men.
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What to notice
Arthur connects his subjects’ safety with his own responsibility. This explains his urgent departure despite the barons’ resentment.
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Why does the enemy knight urge an attack before daybreak?
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