Preface of William Caxton
Appears in the summary of Book Eleven and Book Thirteen concerning the Sangreal quest.
How Balin was delivered by Merlin, and saved a knight that would have slain himself for love
Mentioned as the one who will heal King Pellam in the quest of the Sangreal.
The Tomb of Balin and the Prophecy of the Sword
Prophesied as the other knight who can handle Balin's sword; achieves the sword on Whitsunday.
How Sir Tristram fought with Sir Breunor, and at the last smote off his head
Mentioned as the son of Sir Breunor, called the haut prince, who is informed of his father's death.
How Sir Galahad fought with Sir Tristram, and how Sir Tristram yielded him and promised to fellowship with Launcelot
Fights Sir Tristram, spares his life, condemns his father's shameful custom, and vows to abolish it.
Book XI
Born to Launcelot and Elaine, destined for the Grail quest.
How Sir Launcelot was displeased when he knew that he had lain by Dame Elaine, and how she was delivered of Galahad
Born to Dame Elaine and Sir Launcelot; named Galahad and prophesied to become the most noble knight.
How Sir Bors came to Dame Elaine and saw Galahad, and how he was fed with the Sangreal
Child of Sir Launcelot and Dame Elaine, prophesied to sit in the Siege Perilous and achieve the Sangreal.
How Sir Tristram and Sir Palomides Fought and Accorded
Arrives at the feast and sits in the Siege Perilous.
Book XIII
Arrives at court and takes the Siege Perilous, destined to achieve the Grail.
How at the Vigil of Pentecost a Damosel Came for Sir Launcelot to Dub a Knight
Brought by twelve nuns to be knighted by Sir Launcelot; described as surpassingly fair and well-made.
The Siege Perilous and the Coming of Galahad
Brought in by the old man; revealed to be of king's lineage and kin to Joseph of Aramathie.
How the Old Man Brought Galahad to the Siege Perilous
The young knight who is seated in the Siege Perilous, revealed as the son of Launcelot and destined to achieve the Sangreal.
How King Arthur Shewed the Stone Hoving on the Water to Galahad
Draws the sword from the stone, claiming the adventure as his own.
The Tournament at Camelot Before the Quest
Excels in the tournament, breaking spears marvellously and defeating many knights.
The Quest of the Holy Grail Begins
Galahad is presented to the queen, who notes his resemblance to Sir Launcelot and declares him to be of the highest lineage.
The Departure of the Knights for the Quest of the Holy Grail
Questioned by Queen Guenever about his parentage, he neither confirms nor denies being Launcelot's son, but says it will be known openly in time.
How Galahad Gat Him a Shield
Arrives at the White Abbey without a shield and agrees to take the adventurous shield if Bagdemagus fails.
How Galahad Departed with the Shield
Receives the white shield and learns its sacred history; he must go alone on his quest.
The Shield of Joseph and the Tomb of the Fiend
The good knight destined to bear the shield; he grants knighthood to a squire and is led to a tomb in the abbey.
Of the marvel that Sir Galahad saw and heard in the tomb, and how he made Melias knight
Lifts the tomb, confronts a fiend, knights Melias, and advises him on chivalry.
Of the adventure that Melias had, and how Galahad revenged him, and how Melias was carried into an abbey
Finds and rescues Sir Melias, defeats the knight who wounded him and another assailant, then brings Melias to an abbey for healing.
How Sir Galahad Departed, and How He Was Commanded to Go to the Castle of Maidens to Destroy the Wicked Custom
The holy knight who departs after counseling Melias, hears mass as a custom, and is commanded by a voice to go to the Castle of Maidens.
How Sir Galahad Fought with the Knights of the Castle, and Destroyed the Wicked Custom
The pure knight who defeats the seven wicked brothers and destroys the evil custom of the Castle of Maidens, restoring rightful rule.
How Sir Gawaine came to the abbey for to follow Galahad, and how he was shriven to a hermit
Mentioned as the blessed knight who alone defeated the seven knights and delivered the maidens; his purity is contrasted with Gawaine's sinfulness.
How Sir Galahad met with Sir Launcelot and Sir Percivale, and smote them down, and departed from them
Disguised, defeats Sir Launcelot and Sir Percivale in a joust, then flees when recognized by a recluse.
I
Mentioned as the knight Launcelot followed, having undertaken adventures above.
How Merlin Likened the Round Table to the World
Identified as the knight who sat in the Siege Perilous on Whitsunday and is prophesied to achieve the Sangreal.
How Sir Percivale saw many men of arms bearing a dead knight, and how he fought against them.
Arrives in red arms to rescue Sir Percivale, defeats the attackers, and rides off in pursuit.
IV
Revealed as Launcelot's son, begotten on King Pelles' daughter, and the knight who sat in the Siege Perilous.
Book XVI
Arrives at court, sits in the Siege Perilous, and begins the Grail quest.
How Sir Gawaine was nigh weary of the quest of the Sangreal, and of his marvellous dream
Mentioned as one of the four great knights on the Grail quest, alongside Percivale and Bors.
The Hermit's Counsel
Mentioned as the one next to achieve the Sangreal, being Launcelot's son.
Book XVII
The pure knight who achieves the Holy Grail; he sits in the Siege Perilous, receives the shield of Joseph of Aramathie, and heals King Evelake.
How Sir Galahad Fought at a Tournament
The haut prince, known by his white shield with the red cross; he defeats Gawaine and Ector in the tournament and later follows a gentlewoman to a high adventure.
The Ship of Faith
Rides with a damosel to the sea, boards the ship with Bors and Percivale, and learns of their adventures.
How Sir Galahad entered into the ship, and of a fair bed therein, with other marvellous things, and of a sword.
Enters the ship, examines the sword, and refrains from drawing it due to the warning.
Of the Marvels of the Sword and of the Scabbard
Acknowledges the wisdom of the tale, affirming the righteousness of the events.
How King Pelles was smitten through both thighs because he drew the sword, and other marvellous histories
The knight to whom the damosel tells the history of King Pelles and the spindles; he is the one who will heal the maimed king.
VII
Galahad takes the Sword with the Strange Girdles and vows to be the gentlewoman's knight.
VIII
Leads the three knights into the castle, shows humility and repentance after the battle, and is recognized by Earl Hernox through divine revelation.
How the three knights, with Percivale's sister, came unto the same forest, and of an hart and four lions, and other things.
Holds the dying knight and is told to go to the Maimed King; sees the vision of the hart and lions.
The Custom of the Castle
Leads the defense of the maiden and performs marvels in battle.
XI
Warns Percivale's sister about the danger of bleeding; later offers to succor the wounded knight but defers to Bors.
How Galahad and Percivale Found in a Castle Many Tombs of Maidens That Had Bled to Death
Spends the night in prayer with Percivale and discovers the castle of divine vengeance.
How Sir Launcelot entered into the ship where Sir Percivale's sister lay dead, and how he met with Sir Galahad, his son
Arrives at the ship, reveals himself as Launcelot's son, and shares adventures with his father.
How a knight brought unto Sir Galahad a horse, and bade him come from his father, Sir Launcelot
Departs from his father Launcelot to begin the quest of the Sangreal, riding a white horse into the forest.
How Sir Launcelot returned towards Logris, and of other adventures which he saw in the way.
Launcelot recounts Galahad's adventures and the letter of the dead damosel.
How Galahad came to King Mordrains, and of other matters and adventures
Arrives at the abbey to see King Mordrains, embraces him, and later performs miracles including stopping a boiling well and extinguishing a flaming tomb.
How Sir Percivale and Sir Bors met with Sir Galahad, and how they came to the castle of Carbonek, and other matters
Successfully solders the broken sword, fulfilling the adventure; is welcomed by the sick king.
The Holy Grail Appears to Galahad and His Fellows
Receives the Holy Vessel from Christ and is commanded to take it to Sarras with Sir Percivale and Sir Bors.
How Galahad anointed with the blood of the spear the Maimed King, and of other adventures
Heals the Maimed King, leads the company to Sarras, and prays for death.
How Galahad Was Made King and Saw the Sangreal
Chosen as king of the holy city; receives the Sangreal and dies in grace.
Of the sorrow that Percivale and Bors made when Galahad was dead: and of Percivale how he died, and other matters
Dies and is buried; his salutations are delivered to Launcelot and the court.
Of great jousts done all a Christmas, and of a great jousts and tourney ordained by King Arthur, and of Sir Launcelot
Mentioned as the haut prince, taking part with the opposing kings.
How Sir Launcelot Departed to Seek the Queen Guenever
Mentioned by Launcelot as his son, who surpassed all knights in the quest of the Sangreal.