The Talisman, sammanfattning av Chapter 25

Handling

1. Richard sends the disguised knight toward the Soldan’s camp to arrange neutral ground and seek a champion against Montserrat.
2. Before that journey, Richard grants him a private audience with Edith but demands complete silence.
3. Neville escorts him past Berengaria, whose mockery gives way to Lady Calista’s warning against another prank.
4. Edith recognizes Sir Kenneth and expresses sympathy, but his refusal to speak makes her feel rejected and humiliated.
5. Edith reads the Soldan’s proposal, tramples the letter, condemns Kenneth, and leaves him in anguish.
6. Kenneth returns with Neville to Richard’s pavilion, where the King welcomes newly arrived horsemen.

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Edith asks for the response Kenneth cannot give without breaking his promise. Her question captures the conflict between his obedience and her need for reassurance.

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