169:
Emperor Lucius is urged to retreat. Arthur surrounds him.
169:
Emperor Lucius is urged to retreat. Arthur surrounds him.
168:
Arthur is pleased at the outcome, Arthur weeps for the dead.
“for knyghtes ons shamed recoverys hit never” = Malory is showing us how in chivalry lost honor can never be regained – maybe speaking from person experience?
167:
10 of Arthur’s knights taken prisoner, the enemy flees. Launcelot is the ultimate hero of the battle. “corne-boote” = payment.
166:
Sir Berel killed and is avenged.
164-165:
Launcelot speaks and chooses to fight against tough odds.
163:
Gawayne prisoner? Arthur can’t rescue him? NOPE, they’re OK. They win the battle?
162:
Death of Sir Borce and Sir Berel. Gawayne keeps fighting.
161:
Brief scuffle but the Romans don’t pursue further but are trapped. 10,000 of the emperor’s men are killed.
160:
The damesells are given to the Emperor – obviously the Emperor declines to just “walk away”. Gawayne beheads a knight. They ambush the pursuers