Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 177: riassunto

Cosa succede

1. A visiting knight explains that the castle’s custom condemns the weaker knight and the less beautiful lady to death.
2. Sir Tristram condemns the custom but requests his horse and armor to defend himself the next day.
3. Sir Breunor insists that the women face judgment first, while Tristram questions whether anyone present can judge fairly.
4. Both women are displayed, and everyone, including Breunor, recognizes La Beale Isoud as the fairer.
5. Tristram blames Breunor and his wife for many deaths, takes the wife, and cuts off her head.
6. Breunor declares that Tristram has insulted him.

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Cosa notare

Tristram places Isoud’s safety above his own. His protective claim contrasts with his readiness to kill Breunor’s wife under the same custom.

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