Of the Birth of King Arthur and of His Nurture
Sir Ector is chosen by Merlin and Uther to foster Arthur; he agrees to nourish the child and has his own son nursed elsewhere.
How Arthur was chosen king, and of wonders and marvels of a sword taken out of a stone by the said Arthur.
Sir Ector, father of Sir Kay and foster father of Arthur, discovers the truth and acknowledges Arthur as the rightful king.
How King Arthur Pulled Out the Sword Divers Times
Reveals to Arthur that he is not his biological father and asks Arthur to make Kay seneschal.
How the eleven kings with their host fought against Arthur and his host, and many great feats of the war
Enters the battle with an eager countenance, finds Ulfius and Brastias in peril, later is unhorsed by the King with the Hundred Knights.
How King Pellinore Took Arthur's Horse and Followed the Questing Beast, and How Merlin Met with Arthur
Sir Ector is questioned by Arthur about his parentage and confirms Uther Pendragon as his father.
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.
Bears witness that he nourished Arthur by Uther's commandment.
How Sir Ector followed for to seek Sir Launcelot, and how he was taken by Sir Turquine.
Sets out to seek his brother Sir Launcelot, is captured by Sir Turquine and thrown into the dungeon.
How Sir Turquine was slain, and how Sir Launcelot bade Sir Gaheris deliver all the prisoners
Launcelot's brother, freed from prison, rides to find Launcelot
How Sir Launcelot jousted against four knights of the Round Table and overthrew them
Second to joust against Launcelot, wounded through shield and shoulder.
How King Mark sent Sir Tristram for La Beale Isoud toward Ireland, and how by fortune he arrived into England
One of King Arthur's knights who challenges Tristram to joust and is defeated, then shamed into removing his armor.
How King Arthur was brought into the Forest Perilous, and how Sir Tristram saved his life
Encountered by King Arthur and Sir Tristram; jousts with Tristram and is unhorsed.
How a damosel sought help to help Sir Launcelot against thirty knights, and how Sir Tristram fought with them
Jousts with Sir Dinadan and knocks him down; later observes Tristram's battle.
XLIII
Mentioned as having lodged with the host the previous night, accompanied by a damosel.
How Sir Tristram at a tournament bare the shield that Morgan le Fay delivered to him
Receives the queen's complaint about the shield.
XLI
Unhorsed by his own brother Sir Launcelot during the tournament.
Of the sixth day, and what then was done
On foot waiting on the Duke Chaleins during the combat.
LIII
One of the three Round Table knights who initially aid Breuse; jousts with and is thrown by Sir Bleoberis; later recognizes Bleoberis as his cousin.
Of Sir Palomides, and how he met with Sir Bleoberis and with Sir Ector, and of Sir Pervivale
Intervenes in the confrontation, taunting Palomides to seek Launcelot or Tristram.
How Sir Launcelot said to Sir Palomides, and how the prize of that day was given unto Sir Palomides
Attempts to avenge his brother Sir Launcelot by jousting against Sir Palomides, but is unhorsed by Sir Tristram.
How Sir Tristram and Sir Palomides did the next day, and how King Arthur was unhorsed
Breaks his spear on Palomides, pulls him down, and provides horses to Launcelot.
How Sir Bleoberis and Sir Ector Reported to Queen Guenever of the Beauty of La Beale Isoud
Returns with Sir Bleoberis and gives report to Queen Guenever.
How Sir Palomides brought Sir Epinogris his lady; and how Sir Palomides and Sir Safere were assailed.
His shield is borne by Safere in the battle against Sir Helior.
How Sir Tristram and Launcelot, with Palomides, came to joyous Gard; and of Palomides and Sir Tristram
Rides with Launcelot upon his departure from Joyous Gard.
The Quest for Sir Launcelot
Joins Sir Bors and Sir Lionel in the quest for Launcelot.
How Sir Percivale met with Sir Ector, and how they fought long, and each had almost slain other
Fights Sir Percivale to near death; reveals his identity as brother to Sir Launcelot and asks Percivale to fetch a priest.
XIV
Healed alongside Percivale; identifies the holy vessel and recounts his long quest for his brother Sir Launcelot.
I
Mentioned at the opening as one we leave off speaking of.
Of a great tourneying in the Joyous Isle, and how Sir Pervivale and Sir Ector came thither, and Sir Percivale fought with him
Accompanies Sir Percivale to Joyous Isle and waits on the far side of the water while Percivale goes to joust.
VIII
Abides on the other side of the water; comes to Launcelot; kneels and weeps with his brother.
How Sir Bors and Sir Lionel came to King Brandegore, and how Sir Bors took his son Helin le Blank, and of Sir Launcelot.
Convinces Sir Launcelot to return to court, mentioning the queen's sorrow and expense in seeking him.
The Return of Sir Launcelot
Accompanies Launcelot to Camelot and helps tell the tale of his deeds.
How Sir Gawaine was nigh weary of the quest of the Sangreal, and of his marvellous dream
Meets Sir Gawaine, shares his frustration about the lack of adventures, and accompanies him to the old chapel.
Of the advision of Sir Ector, and how he jousted with Sir Uwaine les Avoutres, his sworn brother
Ector de Maris shares his vision of Launcelot's humiliation and expresses his determination to find his brother.
How Sir Gawaine and Sir Ector came to an hermitage to be confessed, and how they told to the hermit their advisions.
Assists in burying Sir Uwaine and accompanies Sir Gawaine to the hermitage to confess and share his vision.
IV
One of the knights to whom Nacien speaks about the vision.
The Hermit's Counsel
Accompanies Gawaine and waits for him beneath the hill.
How Sir Galahad Fought at a Tournament
Fights alongside Gawaine but withdraws out of natural love for Galahad, his uncle; stays to tend Gawaine until he is whole.
XVI
Arrives at the castle seeking entry but is denied because he is not a knight of the quest; reveals himself as Launcelot's brother.
How the Queen Commanded Sir Launcelot to Avoid the Court
Present when Launcelot announces his banishment and seeks counsel.
How Sir Launcelot and Sir Lavaine entered in the field against them of King Arthur’s court, and how Launcelot was hurt
Joins Bors and Lionel in attacking Launcelot, but is spared when Launcelot sees his face.
How the cousins and kinsmen of Sir Launcelot excited him to go out to battle, and how they made them ready.
Joins with Bors and Lionel in urging Launcelot to fight.
How Sir Launcelot Passed Over the Sea
Crowned King of Benwick and all Guienne, and made prince of them all by Launcelot.
How Sir Launcelot came to the hermitage where the Archbishop of Canterbury was, and how he took the habit on him
Among Launcelot's kin who ride across England to seek him.
How Sir Launcelot Began to Sicken, and After Died, Whose Body Was Borne to Joyous Gard for to Be Buried
Arrives at Joyous Gard after seven years of searching for his brother Launcelot.
How Sir Ector found Sir Launcelot his brother dead, and how Constantine reigned next after Arthur; and of the end of this book.
Finds his brother Sir Launcelot dead and delivers a heartfelt lament.
