Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 371 summary
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In Chapter 371, Sir Launcelot lies partly asleep near a cross and watches a sick knight receive healing through the Holy Grail, while his own sin leaves him unable to rise. The healed knight and his squire question his spiritual condition, then take his helmet, sword, and horse before riding away.
What happens
- Two white palfreys carry a sick knight to the cross, where he prays for relief as Sir Launcelot watches.
- A candlestick, a silver table, and the Holy Grail appear; the sick knight touches and kisses the vessel and receives healing.
- The vessel enters the chapel, while sin leaves Launcelot unable to rise; the narrator also mentions public shame and repentance.
- The healed knight and his squire discuss Launcelot’s failure to wake and suggest that unconfessed sin explains it.
- The knight takes Launcelot’s helmet, sword, and superior horse, then rides away with his squire.
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What to notice
The narrator directly explains Launcelot’s helplessness. His exclusion contrasts with the sick knight’s access to healing.
Quick check
Why does the healed knight take Launcelot’s horse?
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