Ivanhoe, Chapter 14 summary
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In Chapter 14, Prince John entertains Saxon leaders at Ashby Castle to gain their support, but he and his courtiers ruin the effort by mocking their guests. Cedric answers with a toast to Richard the Lion-Hearted, exposes divisions among the company, and leaves John fearful that his followers are deserting him.
What happens
- Prince John prepares a lavish banquet and welcomes Cedric and Athelstane as part of his effort to gain Saxon support.
- Norman guests ridicule the Saxons’ clothing, table manners, and appetite while John struggles to hide his anxiety.
- Cedric rejects a toast to Ivanhoe, condemning his son's disobedience and acceptance of land held through feudal service.
- John confirms Front-de-Bœuf’s possession of Ivanhoe, and the courtiers insult the Saxons until Cedric sharply answers them.
- Ignoring Fitzurse’s suggestion to honor John, Cedric toasts Richard the Lion-Hearted and then leaves with Athelstane and other Saxons.
- As guests disperse, John fears abandonment, while Fitzurse and De Bracy undertake to steady his wavering supporters.
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What to notice
Cedric refuses the expected compliment to John and honors his brother instead. The divided response exposes the insecurity of John’s support.
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Whom does Fitzurse privately urge Cedric to name in his toast?
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