Ivanhoe, Chapter 5: riassunto

Cosa succede

1. Cedric admits Isaac despite his guests’ objections, but only the pilgrim offers the newcomer a seat, warmth, and food.
2. A discussion of hunting language becomes a dispute over Saxon achievement and the standing of English warriors in Palestine.
3. The pilgrim describes six English champions’ victories, but hesitates over the final name; Brian identifies that knight as Ivanhoe.
4. Brian challenges Ivanhoe, and the pilgrim stakes a relic on his answering; Rowena and Cedric also defend his honor.
5. Prior Aymer takes custody of the pledges and urges the company to retire before their tensions become a quarrel.
6. Brian questions Isaac about the tournament, rejects his claim of poverty, and speaks privately with his Muslim slaves.

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