King Arthur

Queen Guenever

Arthur loves Guenever as his queen and wife, but their marriage is undermined by her affair with Launcelot.

Merlin

Merlin serves as Arthur's wise counselor and prophet, guiding his rise to power.

Sir Palomides

Arthur respects Palomides as a skilled knight of the Round Table, despite his Saracen origins.

Queen Guenever

Arthur loves Guenever as his queen and wife, but their marriage is undermined by her affair with Launcelot.

Sir Palomides

Arthur respects Palomides as a skilled knight of the Round Table, despite his Saracen origins.

Queen Guenever

Arthur loves Guenever as his queen and wife, but their marriage is undermined by her affair with Launcelot.

Merlin

Merlin serves as Arthur's wise counselor and prophet, guiding his rise to power.

Sir Palomides

Arthur respects Palomides as a skilled knight of the Round Table, despite his Saracen origins.

Preface of William Caxton

Caxton defends Arthur's historical reality, citing his tomb, seal, and status as first of the three Christian Worthies.

Le Morte d'Arthur

Returns to England to face Mordred and dies at the Battle of Salisbury.

Book I

Born to Uther Pendragon and Igraine, raised by Sir Ector, draws the sword from the stone, crowned king, receives Excalibur, marries Guenever, establishes the Round Table.

Of the Birth of King Arthur and of His Nurture

Arthur is born, christened by a holy man, and given to Sir Ector's wife to nurse, beginning his hidden upbringing.

How Arthur was chosen king, and of wonders and marvels of a sword taken out of a stone by the said Arthur.

Young Arthur, the nourished brother of Sir Kay, pulls the sword from the stone, revealing his destiny as the rightful king.

How King Arthur Pulled Out the Sword Divers Times

Pulls the sword from the stone, learns of his true parentage, and is recognized as the rightful king.

How King Arthur was crowned, and how he made officers

Crowned king after pulling the sword from the stone; swears to be a true king and restores lands; appoints officers and begins conquests.

How King Arthur held in Wales, at a Pentecost, a great feast, and what kings and lords came to his feast.

Hosts the Pentecost feast in Carlion, is insulted by the kings, retreats to a tower, and is advised by Merlin to face them boldly.

Of the first war that King Arthur had, and how he won the field

Leads his knights against the rebel kings, draws Excalibur for the first time in battle, and wins the field.

King Arthur Seeks Alliance with Kings Ban and Bors

Seeks counsel from Merlin and his barons, sends messengers to Kings Ban and Bors, and hosts a great feast.

Of a great tourney made by King Arthur and the two kings Ban and Bors, and how they went over the sea

Organizes the great tourney and later leads the host with Ban and Bors.

How Eleven Kings Gathered a Great Host Against King Arthur

Arthur is the target of the eleven kings' rebellion; the castle of Bedegraine is held by his men.

Of a dream of the King with the Hundred Knights

Leads the campaign against the eleven kings, follows Merlin's counsel and the advice of Kings Ban and Bors.

How the eleven kings with their host fought against Arthur and his host, and many great feats of the war

Fights like a lion, rescues Ulfius by smiting King Cradelment and giving him the horse, later strikes down the King with the Hundred Knights.

XV

Arthur fights wood as a lion, slays twenty knights, and wounds King Lot sore on the shoulder.

The Battle Against the Eleven Kings

Fights fiercely in the battle, becomes covered in blood and brains, and provides a horse to King Ban.

XVII

Leads the battle against the eleven kings; follows Merlin's advice to withdraw and reward his knights; fathers a son named Borre with Lionors.

How King Arthur, King Ban, and King Bors rescued King Leodegrance, and other incidents

Leads the rescue of King Leodegrance, first sees and loves Guenever, and declines to accompany King Ban and King Bors back to their lands.

How King Arthur Rode to Carlion, and of His Dream, and How He Saw the Questing Beast

Rides to Carlion, dreams of griffins and serpents, hunts a hart, and sees the Questing Beast.

How King Pellinore Took Arthur's Horse and Followed the Questing Beast, and How Merlin Met with Arthur

Arthur is pensive after losing his horse to a knight and learns of his parentage and a dark prophecy from Merlin.

How Ulfius impeached Queen Igraine, Arthur’s mother, of treason; and how a knight came and desired to have the death of his master revenged.

Defends his mother, learns the truth of his birth, and embraces her.

How Griflet was made knight, and jousted with a knight

Arthur knights Griflet despite his youth, showing his willingness to honor requests and his concern for his knights' safety.

XXIII

Refuses the Roman demand for truage, rides out alone, and is defeated in single combat by a knight at a fountain.

How Merlin saved Arthur’s life, and threw an enchantment on King Pellinore and made him to sleep

Arthur is nearly slain by King Pellinore but is saved by Merlin's enchantment.

How Arthur by the mean of Merlin gat Excalibur his sword of the Lady of the Lake

Receives Excalibur from the Lady of the Lake; is advised by Merlin to keep the scabbard for its protective power.

How tidings came to Arthur that King Rience had overcome eleven kings, and how he desired Arthur’s beard to trim his mantle.

Receives the insulting message from King Rience and responds with defiance, vowing to make Rience do homage or lose his head.

How all the children were sent for that were born on May-day, and how Mordred was saved

Orders the collection of all May-day-born children to prevent his prophesied destruction.

The Sword and the Damosel

Holds court at Camelot, attempts to draw the sword, and expresses displeasure at his knights' failure.

How Balin, arrayed like a poor knight, pulled out the sword, which afterward was the cause of his death.

King Arthur witnesses Balin's feat and offers to advance him at court, but Balin chooses to depart.

How the Lady of the Lake Demanded the Knight's Head

Arthur is bound by his promise to the Lady of the Lake but refuses to grant her request for heads, upholding his honor. He is shamed and angered by Balin's violent act in his court and banishes him.

How Merlin told the adventure of this damosel

Wroth with Balin for the despite done to him and his court, grants Lanceor leave to pursue Balin.

How Balin Slew Sir Lanceor

His court is the origin of Sir Lanceor's quest for vengeance.

How Balin and his brother, by the counsel of Merlin, took King Rience and brought him to King Arthur

Arthur receives the captured King Rience and expresses gratitude to the unknown knights, later learning their names from Merlin.

The Battle Against Nero and King Lot

Leads his host against Nero and King Lot; slays twenty knights and maims forty; praised the Knight with the Two Swords and Balan as the best knights he ever saw.

Of the interment of twelve kings, and of the prophecy of Merlin, and how Balin should give the dolorous stroke

Oversees the interment of the twelve kings, commissions the golden images, and entrusts the scabbard of Excalibur to Morgan le Fay.

How a sorrowful knight came before Arthur, and how Balin fetched him, and how that knight was slain by a knight invisible.

Sick and resting in his pavilion, he observes the sorrowful knight and sends Balin to fetch him.

The Tomb of Balin and the Prophecy of the Sword

Expresses great sorrow upon hearing of Balin and Balan's fate.

Book III

Establishes his court, marries Guenever, and receives the Round Table.

How King Arthur Took a Wife and Wedded Guenever

Arthur seeks Merlin's counsel on marriage and chooses Guenever.

How the Knights of the Round Table were ordained and their sieges blessed by the Bishop of Canterbury

Receives Guenever and the Round Table with joy, orders Merlin to find knights, and grants Gawaine's request to be knighted on his wedding day.

How a poor man riding upon a lean mare desired King Arthur to make his son knight

Knights Tor and questions Merlin about his lineage.

How Sir Tor was known for son of King Pellinore, and how Gawaine was made knight

Presides over the feast, knights Gawaine, and questions Merlin about the empty sieges.

The Wedding of King Arthur and Queen Guenever

Wedded to Guenever at Camelot; defers to Merlin's advice regarding the adventures.

How the Hart Was Chased Into a Castle and There Slain, and How Sir Gawaine Slew a Lady

Mentioned as the recipient of Ablamar's report.

How four knights fought against Gawaine and Gaheris

Displeased with Gawaine for slaying the lady; Merlin arranges for Gawaine to swear to tell his adventures.

How Sir Tor rode after the knight with the brachet, and of his adventure by the way.

Mentioned as the king to whom the defeated knights are to yield as prisoners.

How Sir Tor Found the Brachet and Fought Abelleus

Mentioned as the source of Sir Tor's quest from his court.

XI

Receives Sir Tor back at Camelot and grants him an earldom based on Merlin's prophecy.

How King Pellinore rode after the lady and the knight that led her away, and how a lady desired help of him, and how he fought with two knights for that lady, of whom he slew the one at the first stroke.

Referenced as the king to whom Pellinore has promised to return the lady.

How on the way he heard two knights, as he lay by night in a valley, and of their adventures.

Target of a poisoning plot; his court at Camelot is described as having an unbreakable fellowship.

The Quest of the White Hart and the Penance of King Pellinore

Establishes the laws of the Round Table, charging knights to avoid cruelty, grant mercy, and protect women.

Book IV

Defies King Rience's demand for his beard, marries Guenever, receives the Round Table, and is warned by Merlin of future treachery.

How Merlin was assotted and doted on one of the ladies of the lake, and how he was shut in a rock under a stone and there died.

Receives Merlin's warnings about his sword and scabbard and the loss of Merlin.

How Five Kings Came into This Land to War Against King Arthur

Arthur receives tidings of the invasion, makes a vow to defend his liege people, and leads the queen and his fellowship northward.

How King Arthur had ado with them and overthrew them, and slew the five kings and made the remnant to flee

Leads the defense against the five kings, slays one in combat, and later massacres the enemy host.

How the battle was finished or he came, and how King Arthur founded an abbey where the battle was

Receives news of King Pellinore's arrival, counts the slain, founds an abbey, and selects new knights for the Round Table.

How Sir Tor was made knight of the Round Table, and how Bagdemagus was displeased

Chooses Sir Tor over Bagdemagus, praising Tor's proven prowess and character.

How King Arthur, King Uriens, and Sir Accolon of Gaul, chased an hart, and of their marvellous adventures

Leads the hunt, boards the enchanted ship, and ends up imprisoned.

How Arthur took upon him to fight to be delivered out of prison, and also for to deliver twenty knights that were in prison

Imprisoned by Sir Damas, Arthur volunteers to fight Sir Ontzlake to free himself and twenty other knights.

How Accolon found himself by a well, and he took upon him to do battle against Arthur

Prepares to fight as Sir Damas's champion, unknowingly against Accolon, and receives a false sword from Morgan le Fay.

Of the battle between King Arthur and Accolon

Fights Accolon despite having his sword treacherously swapped; endures severe blood loss and shows great knighthood.

How King Arthur recovered Excalibur and overcame Sir Accolon

Fights bravely despite being weaponless and wounded; refuses to yield; recovers Excalibur and defeats Accolon.

How Accolon Confessed the Treason of Morgan le Fay

Reveals his identity to Accolon and grants mercy, but vows vengeance on Morgan le Fay.

How Arthur accorded the two brethren, and delivered the twenty knights, and how Sir Accolon died

Arthur judges the brothers, recovers at an abbey, and sends Accolon's body to Morgan le Fay.

How Queen Morgan le Fay made great sorrow for the death of Accolon, and how she stole away the scabbard from Arthur

Sleeps at the abbey, wakes to find his scabbard stolen, and pursues Morgan le Fay.

How Morgan le Fay saved a knight that should have been drowned, and how King Arthur returned home again.

Returns to Camelot, hears of Morgan's falsehood, and receives her gift mantle with suspicion.

How the Damosel of the Lake saved King Arthur from mantle that should have burnt him

Warned by the Damosel of the Lake, he avoids the deadly mantle and banishes Sir Uwaine.

How Sir Marhaus rode with the damosel, and how he came to the Duke of the South Marches

Referenced as the lord of Sir Marhaus and the Round Table, whom the Duke opposes.

How Sir Marhaus fought with the duke and his four sons and made them to yield them

Referenced as the king to whom the defeated duke and his sons pledge fealty.

How Sir Uwaine rode with the damosel of sixty year of age, and how he gat the prize at tourneying.

Referenced as the king whose knight Sir Uwaine is, lending authority to his intervention.

How Sir Uwaine fought with two knights and overcame them

Sir Hue is commanded to appear at King Arthur's court at the next feast of Pentecost.

The Return to Court and the Rise of New Knights

Glad of the knights' return; makes them swear to tell their adventures; welcomes Sir Pelleas and Sir Marhaus to the Round Table.

The Roman Ambassadors Demand Truage

Holds a royal feast with the Round Table, receives the Roman ambassadors, and takes counsel on their demand for truage.

II

Receives pledges of aid from his lords, delivers a defiant response to the Roman ambassadors, and claims sovereignty over the empire.

How King Arthur held a parliament at York, and how he ordained the realm should be governed in his absence

Holds a parliament at York, appoints governors, resigns rule of realm and queen, declares heir, and departs for war against the Roman Empire.

How King Arthur being shipped and lying in his cabin had a marvellous dream and of the exposition thereof

Dreams of a dragon and a boar, seeks interpretation from a philosopher, and arrives at Barflete.

How King Arthur Fought and Conquered a Giant

King Arthur personally confronts and slays the giant, showing his courage and compassion for his people.

How King Arthur sent Sir Gawaine and other to Lucius, and how they were assailed and escaped with worship

Sends the knights on the mission, receives news of the battle, assembles his army, and comforts the wounded Gawaine.

VII

Arrives after the battle, embraces his knights, weeps for the slain, and counsels against reckless courage.

VIII

Leads the battle against Lucius, slays the emperor with Excalibur, and sends the dead to Rome as tribute.

How Arthur, after he had achieved the battle against the Romans, entered into Almaine, and so into Italy.

Leads the campaign into Italy and orders the foraging expedition.

XI

Lies at the siege and receives the returning knights with their prisoners and treasure.

How Sir Gawaine returned to King Arthur with his prisoners, and how the King won a city, and how he was crowned Emperor

Receives Gawaine's prisoners, spares a city after a duchess's plea, conquers towns, and is crowned Emperor in Rome.

How Sir Launcelot and Sir Lionel Departed from the Court

Recently returned from Rome, his court is the setting for the knights' tournaments and jousts.

XI

Mentioned as the son of Uther Pendragon and Igraine, lord of Tintagil Castle.

How Sir Launcelot came into the Chapel Perilous and gat there of a dead corpse a piece of the cloth and a sword

Mentioned as lord of the court to which Sir Meliot is bidden for Pentecost.

How Sir Launcelot Overtook a Knight Which Chased His Wife to Have Slain Her

Present at Winchester when Pedivere recounts the deed to the queen.

How Sir Launcelot came to King Arthur’s Court, and how there were recounted all his noble feats and acts

Receives Sir Launcelot and hears the full account of his deeds from various knights.

Book VII

Grants Beaumains three boons and later knights him, recognizing his noble lineage.

How Beaumains came to King Arthur's Court and demanded three petitions of King Arthur

Holds the Pentecost feast and grants the mysterious young man's first petition for meat and drink.

How Sir Launcelot and Sir Gawaine were wroth because Sir Kay mocked Beaumains, and of a damosel which desired a knight to fight for a lady.

Holds the Whitsuntide feast at Carlion and refuses to send knights with the damosel until she reveals her lady's name.

How Beaumains Desired the Battle and Was Made Knight

Grants Beaumains the adventure and orders Launcelot to knight him.

How Beaumains told to Sir Launcelot his name, and how he was dubbed knight of Sir Launcelot, and after overtook the damosel

Referenced as the one who entrusted Beaumains with the damsel's adventure.

IX

Mentioned as the one to whom the Green Knight and his knights are to yield when Beaumains calls upon them.

How the knight yielded him, and how Beaumains made him to go unto King Arthur's court, and to cry Sir Launcelot mercy

Marvels at Beaumains' nobility and discusses his lineage with Launcelot.

The Rescue of the Dwarf and the Revelation of Sir Gareth

Mentioned as the uncle of Sir Gareth, whose mother is sister to King Arthur.

How Sir Gareth Came to His Lady and of Their Love

Mentioned by Sir Gareth as one who will seek him out within the twelvemonth.

XXIII

Receives the yielded knights at the feast of Pentecost.

How King Arthur pardoned them, and demanded of them where Sir Gareth was

Pardons the knights and asks about Sir Gareth; promises to make them Knights of the Round Table.

How the Queen of Orkney came to the feast and rebuked King Arthur and Sir Gawaine for their treatment of Sir Gareth

Defends himself against his sister's accusations, explaining he did not know Gareth and recounting the three gifts Gareth asked; he promises to find Gareth.

The Tournament at Castle Perilous

Sends for Dame Lionesse and agrees to her tournament plan.

How King Arthur went to the tournament with his knights, and how the lady received him worshipfully, and how the knights encountered.

Leads the knights to the tournament and is received worshipfully by Dame Lionesse.

How the Knights Bare Them in the Battle

Watches the tournament and praises Sir Gareth, calling him a good knight.

Sir Gareth is Discovered and Escapes the Field

Orders heralds to spy on Gareth to learn his identity.

How Sir Gareth came to a castle where he was well lodged, and he jousted with a knight and slew him

Referenced as the king whose knights are not loved by the Duke de la Rowse; Gareth identifies himself as one of Arthur's knights.

How Sir Gareth fought with a knight that held within his castle thirty ladies, and how he slew him

Referenced as the lord to whom Sir Gareth sends the rescued ladies and the defeated duke.

XXXIII

Rejoices at the reunion of his nephews, swoons for gladness.

How Sir Gareth acknowledged that they loved each other to King Arthur, and of the appointment of their wedding.

Oversees the declaration of love, blesses the marriage, and gives a rich pair of gold beads to Dame Lionesse.

Of the Great Royalty, and what officers were made at the feast of the wedding, and of the jousts at the feast

Presides over the weddings and jousts; makes several knights of the Round Table and grants lands.

How Sir Tristram de Liones was born, and how his mother died at his birth, wherefore she named him Tristram

Reigning as high king over many realms including England, Wales, Scotland, and others.

How Sir Tristram Fought Against Sir Marhaus

Mentioned as the king who made Marhaus a Knight of the Round Table.

How a Young Man Came into the Court of King Arthur and Was Named La Cote Male Taile

King of the realm, he hears the young man's request, is persuaded by Sir Lamorak and Sir Gaheris to knight him, and later knights him after he slays a lion.

How a damosel came into the court and desired a knight to take on him an enquest, which La Cote Male Taile emprised

King Arthur receives the damosel and inquires about her quest, then advises La Cote Male Taile against undertaking the adventure.

How Sir Launcelot fought with six knights, and after with Sir Brian, and how he delivered the prisoners

His knights are among the prisoners rescued by Sir Launcelot.

XIV

Jousts with Sir Lamorak, wounds him, and rides away without being recognized.

How King Arthur was brought into the Forest Perilous, and how Sir Tristram saved his life

Lured into the Forest Perilous by the sorceress Annowre, nearly killed, but rescued by Sir Tristram.

How Sir Launcelot jousted with Palomides and overthrew him, and after he was assailed with twelve knights

Sits on a scaffold to judge the tournament; Launcelot stays with him on the first day.

The Knight with the Black Shield

Blows to lodging and, as judge, awards the prize to the Knight with the Black Shield.

How Sir Tristram returned against King Arthur's party because he saw Sir Palomides on that party

Present at the tournament, marvels at Tristram's deeds of arms.

How Sir Tristram found Palomides by a well, and brought him with him to his lodging

Blows unto lodging, gives the prize to the King of Northgalis, and laments the loss of the Knight with the Black Shield.

How Sir Tristram smote down Sir Palomides, and how he jousted with King Arthur, and other feats

Fights valiantly, unhorsing Sir Tristram once, but is himself smitten down by Tristram earlier; later exchanges blows with Tristram.

How Sir Launcelot hurt Sir Tristram, and how after Sir Tristram smote down Sir Palomides

Arms himself and enters the field to aid Launcelot.

How the prize of the third day was given to Sir Launcelot, and Sir Launcelot gave it to Sir Tristram

Makes great dole for Tristram's hurt and departure; declares Tristram one of the noblest knights he ever saw.

How Sir Tristram at a tournament bare the shield that Morgan le Fay delivered to him

Marvels at the shield and is troubled by its implied warning; confronts Tristram.

Book X

The king whose court serves as the backdrop for the knights' exploits.

How Sir Tristram Jousted and Smote Down King Arthur

Jousts with Tristram, is wounded on the left side, and acknowledges his own orgulyté.

How Sir Launcelot brought Sir Tristram to the court, and of the great joy that the king and other made for the coming of Sir Tristram.

Welcomes Tristram warmly, grants him a boon, and installs him in the siege of Marhaus.

How for the despite of Sir Tristram King Mark came with two knights into England, and how he slew one of the knights

He makes great joy of Tristram's arrival at court and grants him a seat at the Round Table.

How King Mark had slain Sir Amant wrongfully to-fore King Arthur, and Sir Launcelot fetched King Mark to King Arthur.

Wroth at King Mark's treachery, but agrees to a love-day for Tristram's sake.

The Tale of Sir Lamorak's Prowess and the Questing Beast Knight

Listens to Sir Dinadan's tales and expresses wonder at Sir Lamorak's strength.

How King Arthur let do cry a jousts, and how Sir Lamorak came in, and overthrew Sir Gawaine and many other.

Organizes the jousting tournament and observes the prowess of the Knight with the Red Shield, later revealed as Sir Lamorak.

How King Arthur made King Mark to be accorded with Sir Tristram, and how they departed toward Cornwall.

Arranges an accord between King Mark and Sir Tristram, asking Mark to swear loyalty.

How Sir Percivale was made knight of King Arthur, and how a dumb maid spake, and brought him to the Round Table

Knights Sir Percivale at the request of Sir Aglavale and witnesses the maiden's miracle.

How Sir Lamorak visited King Lot’s wife, and how Sir Gaheris slew her which was his own mother

Passing wroth at the murder; commands Gaheris to leave court; fears losing Lamorak and Tristram.

How King Arthur, the Queen, and Launcelot received letters out of Cornwall, and of the answer again.

Receives letters from Tristram and later from King Mark; is in Wales at Carlion.

How Sir Launcelot was wroth with the letter that he received from King Mark, and of Dinadan which made a lay of King Mark.

Reads King Mark's letter, muses on Morgan le Fay's words, but dismisses them; becomes wroth with King Mark.

How Sir Galahalt Did Cry a Jousts in Surluse

Grants Sir Galahalt leave to cry a joust in Surluse and gives Queen Guenever permission to attend.

Of the Fifth Day, and How Sir Lamorak Behaved Him

Witnesses his knights being defeated, thanks Lamorak, and laments the murder of his sister by Gawaine's brethren.

XLIX

Mentioned as the lord to whom Guenever and Launcelot return; Lamorak sends him regards.

How Sir Tristram and La Beale Isoud came unto England, and how Sir Launcelot brought them to Joyous Gard

Learns of Tristram's escape and Isoud's arrival, and proclaims a tournament at Lonazep for May Day.

LXVI

Mentioned as the leader of the opposing faction at the tournament; Sir Tristram rides to hear his counsel.

LXVII

Presides over the tournament, questions Tristram about his name, and sends Sir Griflet to speak with him.

LXVIII

Observes the tournament, inquires about the green knights, marvels at Tristram and Palomides' prowess.

How Sir Tristram was unhorsed and smitten down by Sir Launcelot, and after that Sir Tristram smote down King Arthur

Leads the counter-attack against the Green Knights, unhorses Sir Dinadan, but is later struck from his saddle by Sir Tristram.

How Sir Tristram changed his harness and it was all red, and how he demeaned him, and how Sir Palomides slew Launcelot’s horse

Observes and remarks that Palomides should be christened.

How Sir Launcelot said to Sir Palomides, and how the prize of that day was given unto Sir Palomides

Observes the tournament and, along with the other kings, awards the prize to Sir Palomides.

How King Arthur and Sir Lancelot came to see La Beale Isoud, and how Palomides smote down King Arthur

Disguised as a poor errant knight, he comes to see Queen Isoud and is smitten down by Sir Palomides.

How the second day Palomides forsook Sir Tristram, and went to the contrary part against him

Observes the jousts and praises Tristram's skill, acknowledging him as surpassing Palomides.

LXXV

Enters the field and speaks with Launcelot about Tristram and Palomides.

How King Arthur and Sir Launcelot came unto their pavilions as they sat at supper, and of Sir Palomides.

Visits Tristram's pavilion with Launcelot, praises Isoud and Tristram, and rebukes Palomides for unknightly conduct.

How Sir Tristram and Sir Palomides did the next day, and how King Arthur was unhorsed

Observes the tournament, praises Palomides and Tristram, but is unhorsed by Tristram unknowingly.

How Sir Palomides and Sir Safere conducted Sir Epinogris to his castle, and of other adventures

Mentioned as the lord of the Round Table; Palomides asks to be commended to him.

How Sir Launcelot rode on his adventure, and how he holp a dolorous lady from her pain, and how that he fought with a dragon.

Present at the Round Table when the hermit speaks of the Siege Perilous.

How Sir Bors Made Sir Pedivere to Yield Him, and of Marvellous Adventures That He Had, and How He Achieved Them

Referenced in the vision as the dragon with letters of gold signifying him.

How Sir Bors Departed; and How Sir Launcelot Was Rebuked of Queen Guenever, and of His Excuse

Returns from war against King Claudas and proclaims a great feast for all lords and ladies of England.

How Dame Elaine, Galahad’s mother, came in great estate unto Camelot, and how Sir Launcelot behaved him there.

Greets Elaine upon her arrival at Camelot.

How Dame Elaine was commanded by Queen Guenever to avoid the court, and how Sir Launcelot became mad.

Escorts Dame Elaine partway through the forest with a hundred knights, unaware of the full tragedy.

XI

Mentioned as the king whom Sir Aglovale serves.

How Sir Percivale met with Sir Ector, and how they fought long, and each had almost slain other

Speaks of Sir Percivale's noble lineage, predicting he will prove a good knight.

Book XII

Present as the sovereign, overseeing the court and the knights' activities.

How Sir Launcelot Came into the Joyous Isle

Mentioned as the ruler of Logris, for whom Launcelot weeps daily.

The Return of Sir Launcelot

Welcomes Launcelot back and questions him about the cause of his madness, suggesting it was for love of Elaine.

How Sir Tristram and Sir Palomides Fought and Accorded

Present at Camelot with Queen Guenever; glad that Palomides is christened.

Book XIII

Presides over the court as the Grail quest begins.

How at the Vigil of Pentecost a Damosel Came for Sir Launcelot to Dub a Knight

Presides over the Pentecost feast at Camelot and directs the damosel to Sir Launcelot.

The Siege Perilous and the Sword in the Stone

Welcomes Launcelot and his cousins, observes the letters on the Siege Perilous, and suggests Launcelot should claim the sword.

The Siege Perilous and the Coming of Galahad

Commands the assays and speaks of greater marvels to come.

How the Old Man Brought Galahad to the Siege Perilous

Welcomes Galahad and declares that he will achieve the quest of the Sangreal, moving many good knights to the quest.

How King Arthur Shewed the Stone Hoving on the Water to Galahad

Shows Galahad the sword in the stone and recounts the story of Balin and the dolorous stroke.

The Tournament at Camelot Before the Quest

Arranges the tournament to see the knights together before the quest.

The Quest of the Holy Grail Begins

Arthur yields thanks for the Grail's appearance but is greatly displeased when the knights vow to quest, fearing the fellowship will never meet again.

The Departure of the Knights for the Quest of the Holy Grail

Weeps openly at the departure of the knights, lamenting that his court will never be the same and reproaching Gawaine for bringing this sorrow upon him.

Book XV

Welcomes Launcelot back and supports his quest.

Book XVI

Hosts the feast at which Galahad appears and the Grail quest is initiated.

How Sir Launcelot returned towards Logris, and of other adventures which he saw in the way.

Found at Camelot with the queen; questions Launcelot about Galahad.

Of the sorrow that Percivale and Bors made when Galahad was dead: and of Percivale how he died, and other matters

Hears the chronicle of the Sangreal adventures from Bors.

Book XVIII

Torn between his love for Guenever and the demands of justice, he reluctantly condemns her.

Of the joy King Arthur and the queen had of the achievement of the Sangreal; and how Launcelot fell to his old love again.

Rejoices at the return of knights from the Sangreal quest, especially Launcelot and Bors.

The Poisoned Apple

Arrives at the scene of the trouble and is deeply distressed.

How Sir Mador Appeached the Queen of Treason

Acts as judge, regrets he cannot fight for the queen, and advises her to seek Sir Bors as champion.

The Queen's Champion

Pleads with Sir Bors to champion the queen, believing she is untruly defamed.

How at the day Sir Bors made him ready for to fight for the queen; and when he would fight how another discharged him.

Presides over the trial by combat, expressing confidence in Sir Bors but allowing the mysterious knight to take the battle.

VII

Calls for a champion to fight for the queen, thanks Launcelot, and reconciles with Guenever.

How the truth was known by the Maiden of the Lake, and of divers other matters

Proclaims a great tournament at Camelot; departs with his fellowship and lodges at Astolat after the queen and Launcelot decline to join.

How Sir Launcelot rode to Astolat, and received a sleeve to wear upon his helm at the request of a maid

Espies Launcelot at Astolat and recognizes him, but keeps his identity secret from the other knights.

The Tourney at Winchester

Presides over the tournament from a scaffold, forbids Sir Gawaine from jousting when Launcelot is disguised.

How Sir Launcelot and Sir Lavaine Departed Out of the Field, and in What Jeopardy Launcelot Was

Blows unto lodging and notes that the knight with the red sleeve will be known before he departs.

XIII

Returns from the tournament, expresses great sorrow over the unknown knight's injury, and refuses to reveal the knight's identity.

How Sir Gawaine was lodged with the lord of Astolat, and there had knowledge that it was Sir Launcelot that bare the red sleeve

Already knew of Launcelot's lodging in Astolat; learns of the shield from Gawaine.

Of the great lamentation of the Fair Maid of Astolat when Launcelot should depart, and how she died for his love.

Makes great joy of Launcelot's return to Winchester.

The Fair Maiden of Astolat

Discovers the barge with the corpse, reads the letter, and commands Launcelot to oversee the maiden's burial.

Of great jousts done all a Christmas, and of a great jousts and tourney ordained by King Arthur, and of Sir Launcelot

Calls knights together to arrange a great tournament for Candlemas Day.

How Launcelot after that he was hurt of a gentlewoman came to an hermit, and of other matters

Arrives at the jousting field with two hundred knights, many of the Round Table, and sits with the queen to judge the tournament.

How Sir Launcelot behaved him at the jousts, and other men also

Leads nine knights against Sir Launcelot; is wroth at Launcelot's deeds and encounters Sir Lavaine.

How King Arthur marvelled much of the jousting in the field, and how he rode and found Sir Launcelot

Marvels at the jousting, identifies Sir Launcelot, and praises Sir Gareth for his loyalty.

Book XIX

Presides over the trial and supports the judgment by combat.

VII

Informed of the accusation and the upcoming battle; expresses concern that Launcelot may have been trapped by treason.

How Sir Launcelot came the same time that Sir Meliagrance abode him in the field and dressed him to battle.

Presides over the trial, grants Sir Lavaine leave to fight, and later honors Sir Launcelot.

The Healing of Sir Urre

Hosts the feast of Pentecost at Carlisle and initiates the healing ritual for Sir Urre.

How King Arthur Handled Sir Urre

King Arthur initiates the healing attempt on Sir Urre, handling his wounds and encouraging other knights to try.

How Sir Launcelot was commanded by Arthur to handle his wounds, and anon he was all whole, and how they thanked God

Commands Launcelot to attempt the healing and organizes the thanksgiving.

How There Was a Party Made of an Hundred Knights Against an Hundred Knights, and of Other Matters

Organizes the joust of a hundred knights against a hundred knights and grants baronies to Sir Urre and Sir Lavaine.

How Sir Agravaine Disclosed Their Love to King Arthur

Reluctantly agrees to the plot to catch Launcelot with the queen.

V

Referenced as the king who may judge the queen to the fire in his heat and malice.

Of the counsel and advice that was taken by Sir Launcelot and his friends for to save the queen

Mentioned as the king who may judge the queen to be burned; contrasted with King Mark as a man of his word.

How Sir Mordred rode hastily to the king, to tell him of the affray and death of Sir Agravaine and the other knights

Grieves the breaking of the Round Table but commands the queen to be burned, refusing Gawaine's counsel to delay.

How Sir Launcelot and his kinsmen rescued the queen from the fire, and how he slew many knights

Orders the queen's execution and commands Gaheris and Gareth to attend.

Of the sorrow and lamentation of King Arthur for the death of his nephews and other good knights, and also for the queen, his wife.

Swoons from sorrow, laments the loss of his knights and the queen, and blames Agravaine and Mordred for the strife.

The Siege of Joyous Gard

Grieves for the deaths of Sir Gareth and Sir Gaheris, and agrees to lead a war against Sir Launcelot.

Of the communication between King Arthur and Sir Launcelot, and how King Arthur reproved him.

Confronts Launcelot, accusing him of slaying his knights and betraying him with the queen.

How the cousins and kinsmen of Sir Launcelot excited him to go out to battle, and how they made them ready.

Would have taken his queen again and been accorded with Launcelot, but is not suffered by Gawaine; leads three great hosts into the field.

XIII

Is unhorsed by Sir Bors but rehorsed by Launcelot; weeps at Launcelot's courtesy and laments the war.

XIV

Receives the Pope's bulls and agrees to peace, though Gawaine opposes; weeps when Launcelot agrees to return the queen.

Of the deliverance of the queen to the king by Sir Launcelot, and what language Sir Gawaine had to Sir Launcelot.

Receives the queen from Launcelot; expresses that Launcelot had no cause for his actions despite being honored.

XVI

Tears fall on his cheeks as he witnesses the dispute between Launcelot and Gawaine.

XVII

Present at the departure; weeps at Launcelot's leaving.

How King Arthur and Sir Gawaine made a great host ready to go over sea to make war on Sir Launcelot

Leads the invasion of Launcelot's lands, appoints Mordred as regent, and is moved to tears by Launcelot's peace offer but ultimately follows Gawaine's advice.

The Siege of Benwick: Sir Gawaine's Challenge

Leads the siege of Benwick and laments that Sir Launcelot is against him, acknowledging Launcelot's forbearance.

How Sir Launcelot and Sir Gawaine did battle together, and how Sir Gawaine was overthrown and hurt

Makes an ordinance for battles to begin at underne for Gawaine's sake; present at the duel and receives Launcelot's farewell.

XXII

Grieves over the war and Sir Gawaine's injury, and receives tidings that cause him to lift the siege.

Book XXI

Returns to England to face Mordred and is mortally wounded at the Battle of Salisbury.

How Sir Mordred presumed and took on him to be King of England, and would have married the queen, his father’s wife.

Reported slain in false letters; actually returning from France to face Mordred.

How after that King Arthur had tidings, he returned and came to Dover, where Sir Mordred met him to let his landing; and of the death of Sir Gawaine.

Leads the landing at Dover, mourns Sir Gawaine deeply, and prepares for further battle against Mordred.

III

Dreams of Sir Gawaine's ghost and is warned not to fight; sends negotiators to Sir Mordred.

How by misadventure of an adder the battle began, where Mordred was slain, and Arthur hurt to the death.

Leads his host to parley with Mordred; fights nobly throughout the battle; mortally wounds Mordred but is himself struck a fatal blow on the head.

How King Arthur commanded to cast his sword Excalibur into the water, and how he was delivered to ladies in a barge

Mortally wounded, he commands Excalibur be thrown into the water and is taken by barge to Avilion.

How Sir Bedivere Found Him on the Morrow Dead in an Hermitage

Buried in the chapel; his body was brought by ladies at midnight.

Of the opinion of some men of the death of King Arthur; and how Queen Guenever made her a nun in Almesbury

Reported as dead or taken to another place; his tomb bears the inscription 'Hic jacet Arthurus, Rex quondam, Rexque futurus.'

How Sir Lancelot Heard of the Death of King Arthur and of Sir Gawaine

Reported slain in battle against Mordred.

XI

Mentioned as the king beside whom Guenever is to be buried.

How Sir Launcelot Began to Sicken, and After Died, Whose Body Was Borne to Joyous Gard for to Be Buried

Mentioned as buried at the tomb where Launcelot prays.