Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 256 summary

What happens

1. Sir Palamides demands revenge despite his opponent’s warning that fighting an exhausted knight brings no honor.
2. Palamides refuses to joust, and both knights dismount to fight with swords for nearly an hour.
3. An earlier spear wound weakens Palamides, who asks his opponent’s name.
4. The knight identifies himself as Sir Lamorak de Galis, and Palamides kneels to ask forgiveness.
5. The knights embrace and pledge affection, each placing only his own brother above the other.
6. Sir Dinadan joins them, their squires dress their wounds, and they spend the night at a priory.

What to notice

Lamorak answers Palamides’s apology with regret rather than renewed hostility. The statement marks their movement from combat toward friendship.

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