Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 178 summary
Chapter 178 of 503 · 2 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 178, Sir Tristram fights Sir Breunor, survives the killing of his horse, and beheads his opponent after a long and bloody struggle. The castle’s people pledge loyalty to Tristram and ask him to end their evil custom, while a knight brings news to Breunor’s son, Sir Galahad.
What happens
- Sir Tristram knocks Sir Breunor from his horse, but Breunor rises and kills Tristram’s horse.
- Breunor strikes before Tristram can ready his weapons, and both knights suffer serious wounds during nearly two hours of fighting.
- Breunor tries to overpower Tristram by grappling, but Tristram throws him down and cuts off his head.
- The castle’s people pledge loyalty to Tristram, who agrees to stay and end their evil custom.
- A castle knight rides to Sir Galahad and reports the misfortune involving his father and mother.
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What to notice
The final grapple resolves the duel. Breunor’s death leads the castle’s people to offer Tristram their loyalty.
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Why does a castle knight ride to Sir Galahad?
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