Le Morte d’Arthur · Character

Sir Kehydius

A knight who dies for love of La Beale Isoud.

minor

Also known as Kehydius

First appearance: i

Sir Kehydius shows up with force in How Sir Tristram served in war King Howel of Brittany, and slew his adversary in the field. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Son of King Howel, wounded in battle, helps foster love between Tristram and Isoud la Blanche Mains.

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Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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How Sir Tristram served in war King Howel of Brittany, and slew his adversary in the field
Son of King Howel, wounded in battle, helps foster love between Tristram and Isoud la Blanche Mains.
How Sir Tristram and his wife arrived in Wales, and how he met there with Sir Lamorak
Brother of Isoud la Blanche Mains, accompanies Tristram and Isoud on the ill-fated barget.
How Sir Tristram fought with Sir Nabon, and overcame him, and made Sir Segwarides lord of the isle
Brought to the tournament along with Tristram and others.
How La Beale Isoud sent letters to Sir Tristram by her maid Bragwaine, and of divers adventures of Sir Tristram
Accompanies Tristram, jousts first against the mysterious knight, is wounded, and later fights alongside Tristram.
How Sir Palomides followed the Questing Beast, and smote down Sir Tristram and Sir Lamorak with one spear.
Wounded and left in the care of a forester by Sir Tristram and Sir Lamorak.
How Sir Tristram came to La Beale Isoud, and how Kehydius began to love Beale Isoud, and of a letter that Tristram found
Falls in love with La Beale Isoud and writes her letters; escapes Tristram's wrath by leaping from a window.
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Banished from Cornwall by La Beale Isoud, meets Palomides, and they seek Tristram together before he departs for Brittany.

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