Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 86: riassunto

Cosa succede

1. After both sides reject treachery, Sir Uwaine meets the brothers outside the gates and knocks each from his horse.
2. The brothers demand combat on foot and wound Sir Uwaine severely during a fight lasting five hours.
3. Sir Uwaine kills Sir Edward with a sword blow, then accepts Sir Hue’s surrender.
4. The lady regains her lands, and Sir Hue receives orders to attend King Arthur’s court at Pentecost.
5. Sir Uwaine spends nearly half a year recovering before the three knights head toward their promised meeting at the crossroads.

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Cosa notare

The gesture ends the combat through mercy rather than another killing. Sir Uwaine accepts the surviving brother’s submission.

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