Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 236 summary
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In Chapter 236, Sir Hemison dies at Morgan le Fay’s castle, and she buries him with an inscription naming Sir Tristram as his killer. Tristram discusses the merits of other knights with his host, conceals his identity, and reaches the Roche-dure, where he sees five hundred tents.
What happens
- The wounded Sir Hemison asks his squire to carry him to Morgan le Fay so he can speak before dying.
- Hemison dies on arrival, and Morgan buries him beneath an inscription identifying Tristram as his killer.
- Tristram’s host mentions Sir Ector de Maris, prompting Tristram to rank several knights and place Sir Launcelot first.
- Tristram rates Sir Gaheris above Sir Gawaine and denies knowing Tristram when his host praises that knight.
- After resting overnight, Tristram rides to the Roche-dure without adventure and finds five hundred tents at the castle.
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Tristram hides his identity even as his host praises him. The denial contrasts his private knowledge with their discussion of public reputation.
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Whom does Tristram judge better than Sir Gawaine?
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