Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 326 summary
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In Chapter 326, a hermit announces the coming birth of the knight destined for the Perilous Seat, and Sir Launcelot du Lake frees an enchanted lady and kills a dragon at Corbin. These rescues establish Launcelot’s exceptional standing, while a tomb inscription predicts a son who surpasses other knights.
What happens
- At Arthur’s Whitsunday feast, a hermit predicts the birth of the knight destined for the Perilous Seat and the Sangreal.
- At Corbin, townspeople ask Launcelot to free a lady whom Sir Gawaine cannot rescue.
- Iron doors open for Launcelot, and he releases the enchanted lady by taking her hand.
- After giving thanks in a chapel, Launcelot accepts the people’s request to destroy a serpent.
- A tomb inscription predicts a royal leopard and his greater son; Launcelot opens the tomb and kills its fire-breathing dragon.
- King Pelles greets Launcelot and asks his name.
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What to notice
The animal imagery links the dragon’s conqueror to an even greater son. It connects Launcelot’s present achievement with the unit’s opening concern about a remarkable birth.
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