Ivanhoe, Chapter 31 summary
Chapter 31 of 44 · 21 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 31, the besiegers enter Torquilstone as Ulrica’s fire spreads, and the Black Knight defeats Maurice de Bracy and rescues Ivanhoe. Cedric secures Rowena’s escape, but Bois-Guilbert carries Rebecca away and strikes down Athelstane, while Ulrica dies as the burning castle collapses.
What happens
- Cedric, Locksley, and the Black Knight arrange the assault, and the attackers build a raft to cross the moat.
- Locksley protects the exposed leaders with arrows until news of fire interrupts De Bracy’s attempt to crush them with stone.
- The Black Knight enters the opened gate, defeats De Bracy, and secures his surrender by whispering his identity.
- Bois-Guilbert seizes Rebecca, while the Black Knight carries Ivanhoe to safety and Cedric sends Rowena away with Gurth.
- Wamba helps Athelstane escape, but Athelstane mistakes Rebecca for Rowena, attacks Bois-Guilbert, and falls beneath his sword.
- Bois-Guilbert escapes with Rebecca; Ulrica dies in the collapsing turret, and Locksley orders the victors to gather their plunder.
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What to notice
Rebecca refuses to abandon the helpless Ivanhoe even as fire reaches the room. Her loyalty contrasts with Bois-Guilbert’s refusal to rescue anyone but her.
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Why does Athelstane attack Bois-Guilbert?
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