Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 147 summary
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In Chapter 147, heralds identify Sir Gareth of Orkney by the writing on his helmet, and he escapes the crowded field after striking his brother Sir Gawaine. He sends Dame Liones her ring and a message of loyalty, then rides through a violent storm until he reaches a castle.
What happens
- King Arthur sends heralds to identify the yellow knight, and one reads Gareth’s name on his helmet.
- As the heralds announce his identity, Gareth knocks down Sir Sagramore and Sir Gawaine before escaping the crowd.
- Gareth retrieves his ring from his dwarf, conceals his identity, and loses Gawaine in the forest.
- On the dwarf’s advice, Gareth sends Dame Liones her ring with a message asking for mutual faithfulness.
- The dwarf delivers the message and returns, while the weary Gareth seeks rest and reaches a castle during a nighttime storm.
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What to notice
Gareth explains the ring’s purpose and demands control over his identity after the heralds expose him.
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How does the herald discover Gareth’s identity?
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