Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 206 summary
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In Chapter 206, Sir Lamorak condemns two hiding knights and fights Sir Meliagaunce after they disagree over whether Queen Guenever or Queen Morgause of Orkney is more beautiful. Both men suffer serious wounds before Sir Launcelot rides between them and questions why two knights of King Arthur are fighting.
What happens
- Sir Lamorak greets Sir Launcelot and offers help, which Launcelot declines.
- Lamorak finds the two knights hiding in woods and condemns their cowardice.
- Meliagaunce declares his love for Queen Guenever, while Lamorak claims Queen Morgause of Orkney surpasses her beauty.
- They charge, their horses fall, and they continue fighting with swords, each badly wounding the other.
- Lamorak drives Meliagaunce back until Launcelot arrives with Sir Bleoberis and intervenes.
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What to notice
Lamorak treats defending Morgause’s beauty as a worthy reason for combat. His certainty helps turn the quarrel into violence.
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Who rides between Lamorak and Meliagaunce during their fight?
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