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Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 170 summary

Chapter 170 of 503 · 3 min to read the chapter

In Chapter 170, Sir Segwarides’s lady rejects Sir Tristram because he does not immediately pursue her, and Sir Bleoberis returns her to her wounded husband. Tristram resolves to choose more carefully whom he trusts, while the lady tells Segwarides that Tristram’s fighting makes Bleoberis bring her back.

What happens

  1. The lady accuses Sir Tristram of failing her trust by letting Sir Segwarides pursue her first, and she chooses Sir Bleoberis.
  2. Bleoberis blames Tristram but offers to let the lady leave with him if she wishes.
  3. The lady refuses Tristram and asks Bleoberis to take her to the abbey where her husband lies.
  4. Bleoberis agrees to return her, while Tristram explains his delay and resolves to be more careful in love and trust.
  5. Tristram rides to Tintagil, and Bleoberis returns the lady to the wounded Segwarides at the abbey.
  6. The lady credits Tristram’s battle with securing her return, pleases Segwarides with this account, and tells King Mark about the fighting.

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Tristram

What to notice

Bleoberis makes the lady’s wishes central to the dispute. His offer cannot reconcile her with Tristram because she refuses to accompany him.

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Where does the lady ask Sir Bleoberis to take her?

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