Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 481 — краткое содержание

Что происходит

1. The bishop brings the Pope’s letters to Arthur, who accepts the queen’s return but yields to Gawaine’s refusal of peace with Launcelot.
2. Arthur grants safe passage and promises that no one shall challenge the queen about past events.
3. At Joyous Gard, Launcelot accepts the written guarantees and promises to bring Guenever to Arthur eight days afterward.
4. Launcelot arranges a richly dressed procession, with knights carrying olive branches as signs of peace.
5. At Carlisle, Launcelot and Guenever kneel before Arthur while many knights weep.
6. Arthur remains silent, and Launcelot helps Guenever rise before beginning to speak.

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На что обратить внимание

Launcelot grounds his acceptance in Arthur’s reliability. His trust makes the queen’s return possible despite Gawaine’s continuing opposition.

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