Le Morte Darthur, Chapter 77 — краткое содержание

Что происходит

1. Sir Marhaus takes up his defiled shield and defeats Sir Uwaine and Sir Gawaine in successive jousts.
2. Marhaus dismounts to fight Gawaine fairly; Gawaine’s strength triples toward noon but fades afterward.
3. Marhaus proposes peace, and the two knights embrace as brothers before riding toward his home.
4. Marhaus explains that he hates enchantresses, not good ladies, and hosts both knights while their wounds heal.
5. After seven nights of recovery, the three ride together and reach Arroy after nearly seven days.
6. Three damsels offer each knight a guide and a separate road, requiring a return to the spring in one year.

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Marhaus chooses restraint when he gains the advantage. His offer turns a damaging fight into friendship.

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