Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 18: riassunto

Cosa succede

1. Arthur offers to take over the quest, but the knight refuses, takes his horse, and offers to meet him near the well.
2. Merlin appears as a boy and names Arthur’s parents, but Arthur rejects his claim and becomes angry.
3. Merlin returns as an old man and predicts that Arthur’s sister’s child brings destruction upon Arthur and his knights.
4. Merlin reveals his identity and contrasts his own predicted shameful death with Arthur’s honorable death.
5. At Carlion, Ector and Ulfius confirm Arthur’s parentage, and Arthur summons Igraine, who arrives with Morgan le Fay.

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Cosa notare

Arthur wants direct confirmation from Igraine despite the agreement of Merlin, Ector, and Ulfius. His demand makes the question of his birth central to her arrival.

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