Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 100 summary
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In Chapter 100, Sir Launcelot du Lake leaves court with his nephew Sir Lionel to seek adventures, but stops to sleep beneath an apple tree. Sir Lionel secretly challenges a powerful knight who defeats three riders, only to suffer defeat himself and join the captives in a prison where other knights already suffer.
What happens
- After King Arthur returns to England, Sir Launcelot du Lake excels in tournaments and enjoys Queen Guenever’s special favor.
- Launcelot decides to seek unfamiliar adventures and rides away with his nephew, Sir Lionel.
- In the midday heat, Launcelot sleeps beneath an apple tree while Lionel keeps watch.
- Lionel watches a powerful knight defeat and bind three fleeing knights, then challenges him without waking Launcelot.
- The knight defeats Lionel, carries all four captives to his castle, and has them beaten and imprisoned.
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What to notice
Lionel turns from watching to fighting. His choice separates him from the sleeping Launcelot and leads directly to his capture.
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Why does Sir Lionel leave the sleeping Launcelot?
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