Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 472 summary
Chapter 472 of 503 · 4 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 472, Sir Launcelot returns safely to Sir Bors, describes his escape, and asks him to discover which nearby knights support him as he declares that war has begun. His allies pledge their service, and he offers to defend Queen Guenever, fearing that King Arthur condemns her to burning because of the knights he kills.
What happens
- Sir Bors explains that troubled dreams and fears of treachery lead Launcelot’s relatives and supporters to arm themselves.
- Launcelot describes his escape, announces war, and receives promises that his companions share his troubles.
- Launcelot asks Bors to identify his supporters before daylight, and Bors promises an answer before seven.
- Twenty-two knights gather armed and mounted, and about eighty others join for Sir Lamorak’s and Sir Tristram’s sakes.
- Launcelot declares his loyalty to Arthur and Guenever and suspects a plot behind the summons to her chamber.
- He identifies Agravaine among those he kills, expects deadly war, and offers to defend the queen against condemnation.
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What to notice
Launcelot turns his escape into preparations for conflict. He needs clear pledges of support rather than general comfort.
Quick check
By what time does Sir Bors promise to identify Launcelot’s supporters?
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