Le Morte d’Arthur · Chapter
LXVII explained
Sir Tristram and his fellowship arrive at the tournament of Lonazep.
What happens
Sir Tristram and his fellowship arrive at the tournament of Lonazep. Sir Tristram, disguised in green armor, refuses to reveal his name to King Arthur. The next day, Sir Gareth jousts with Selises, and both are knocked down. La Beale Isoud tends to Gareth's injuries, and Sir Palomides offers counsel.
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Narrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Sir Tristram de Liones
Arrives at the tournament in green armor, refuses to tell King Arthur his name, and later helps Sir Gareth after his joust.
- Sir Gawaine
Reports to King Arthur that the green knight (Tristram) smote him and others down.
- King Arthur
Presides over the tournament, questions Tristram about his name, and sends Sir Griflet to speak with him.
- Sir Gareth of Orkney
Jousts with Selises, is knocked down and bruised, and is helped by Tristram and Palomides.
- Sir Palomides
Helps Sir Gareth after his joust and advises him to rest for the next day.
- La Beale Isoud
Tends to Sir Gareth's injuries and asks what ailed him.
