Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 30: riassunto

Cosa succede

1. The Irish knight arms himself, rides after Balin, and catches sight of him on a mountain.
2. He challenges Balin and says he seeks revenge for the insult to King Arthur and his court.
3. Balin expresses regret for offending the court but says the dead lady seriously harmed him.
4. Sir Lanceor insists on combat, and both knights charge with their spears.
5. Lanceor’s spear shatters, while Balin’s pierces his opponent’s shield, armor, body, and horse.
6. Balin draws his sword before seeing that Lanceor lies dead.

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Cosa notare

Balin warns his pursuer that revenge can turn against the attacker. Lanceor’s death makes the warning directly relevant to their encounter.

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