Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 285 summary

What happens

1. Sir Gaheris unhorses Sir Ossaise of Surluse, and the opposing sides charge into a violent clash.
2. Sir Dornard and Sir Aglovale fall with their opponents, prompting Sir Lamorak to attack fiercely and restore his brothers to horseback.
3. Lamorak rebukes his brothers for falling and scorns fighting on foot except when necessity or treason forces it.
4. Duke Chaleins and Earl Ulbawes unhorse each other; after their rescue, Chaleins separates Gaheris and the King with the Hundred Knights.
5. At dinner, Dinadan jokes about Sir Galahalt’s hatred of fish and exchanges teasing remarks with Launcelot.
6. The company enjoys the night, then hears Mass and prepares for the field while Queen Guenever, nobles, and armed judges take their places.

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What to notice

The question expresses Lamorak’s strict view of knightly conduct. His rescue becomes a rebuke because he considers fighting on foot beneath a knight unless circumstances force it.

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