Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 326 — краткое содержание

Что происходит

1. At Arthur’s Whitsunday feast, a hermit predicts the birth of the knight destined for the Perilous Seat and the Sangreal.
2. At Corbin, townspeople ask Launcelot to free a lady whom Sir Gawaine cannot rescue.
3. Iron doors open for Launcelot, and he releases the enchanted lady by taking her hand.
4. After giving thanks in a chapel, Launcelot accepts the people’s request to destroy a serpent.
5. A tomb inscription predicts a royal leopard and his greater son; Launcelot opens the tomb and kills its fire-breathing dragon.
6. King Pelles greets Launcelot and asks his name.

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На что обратить внимание

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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