Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 433 summary
Chapter 433 of 503 · 3 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 433, Sir Mador presses his accusation against the queen, and King Arthur sets a trial by combat fifteen days away, with burning as her punishment if no defender appears. Unable to fight as her judge, Arthur advises her to ask Sir Bors for help because Sir Launcelot is absent.
What happens
- Sir Mador accuses the queen, while Arthur insists that his duty as judge prevents him from fighting for her.
- The twenty-four dinner guests suspect the queen or her servants, but she denies any evil intention.
- Arthur sets combat fifteen days away beside Westminster and orders the queen burned if no champion appears.
- Alone with Arthur, the queen says she does not know how the death happened or where Sir Launcelot is.
- Arthur urges her to seek Sir Bors as a defender for Sir Launcelot’s sake.
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What to notice
Arthur separates his public duty from his loyalty to his wife. This leaves the queen dependent on another knight to defend her.
Quick check
Whom does Arthur advise the queen to ask to defend her?
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