Le Morte d’Arthur · Character
King Pellam of Listeneise
The Maimed King, wounded by Balin's Dolorous Stroke.
minor
Also known as King Pellam, Pellam
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King Pellam of Listeneise shows up with force in How Balin met with that knight named Garlon at a feast, and there he slew him, to have his blood to heal therewith the son of his host. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Host of the great feast; brother of Garlon.
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In How Balin met with that knight named Garlon at a feast, and there he slew him, to have his blood to heal therewith the son of his host: Host of the great feast; brother of Garlon. Later, in How Balin fought with…
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- How Balin met with that knight named Garlon at a feast, and there he slew him, to have his blood to heal therewith the son of his host
- How Balin fought with King Pellam, and how his sword brake, and how he gat a spear wherewith he smote the dolorous stroke
- How Balin was delivered by Merlin, and saved a knight that would have slain himself for love
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