Ivanhoe, Chapter 13: samenvatting

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1. John discusses Ivanhoe’s disputed estate and offers medical help, while Waldemar reports that friends already care for the wounded knight.
2. John proposes marrying Rowena to De Bracy and orders a courteous summons to bring her party to his banquet.
3. A sealed warning frightens John, who interprets it as news of Richard’s freedom and brings forward the archery contest.
4. Forced to compete, Locksley surpasses Hubert’s shooting and splits his rival’s arrow.
5. Locksley splits a willow rod, refuses John’s service, gives Hubert the money prize, and disappears into the crowd.
6. John sends his chamberlain to demand money from Isaac, then returns to Ashby as the spectators disperse.

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Locksley separates physical coercion from willing action. His refusal to accept John’s service reinforces this independence after his victory.

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