Le Morte d’Arthur · Character

Sir Tor

A knight of the Round Table, son of Aries the cowherd.

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Also known as Tor, Sir Tor le Fise Aries

First appearance: i

Sir Tor shows up with force in Book III. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Is knighted and begins his quests as a knight of the Round Table.

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Book III
Is knighted and begins his quests as a knight of the Round Table.
How a poor man riding upon a lean mare desired King Arthur to make his son knight
A young man of eighteen, son of Aries the cowherd, but actually the son of King Pellinore; knighted by Arthur.
How Sir Tor was known for son of King Pellinore, and how Gawaine was made knight
Revealed as Pellinore's son and made the first knight at the feast.
The Wedding of King Arthur and Queen Guenever
Charged with retrieving the brachet and the knight.
How Sir Tor rode after the knight with the brachet, and of his adventure by the way.
The knight on a quest, defeats two knights and accepts the dwarf's service.
How Sir Tor Found the Brachet and Fought Abelleus
On a quest from King Arthur's court to retrieve the white brachet; fights and overcomes Abelleus.
XI
Completes his first quest by slaying the false knight Abelleus at the damosel's request.
The Quest of the White Hart and the Penance of King Pellinore
Mentioned as Pellinore's son who followed the quest of the brachet.
How Sir Tor was made knight of the Round Table, and how Bagdemagus was displeased
Chosen as a knight of the Round Table; described as a passing good knight who says little but does much.
How Sir Kay met with Sir Tristram, and after of the shame spoken of the knights of Cornwall, and how they jousted.
Half-brother of Sir Lamorak, jousts and defeats Sir Kay at the bridge, later jousted down by Tristram.
IX
Lord of the castle; his love and reputation ensure the travelers receive good lodging.
How Sir Berluse met with King Mark, and how Sir Dinadan took his part
Suspected by Sir Dinadan to be the knight at the bridge who unhorsed him.
How King Mark mocked Sir Dinadan, and how they met with six knights of the Round Table
Identified as the knight who gave Sir Dinadan a fall at the bridge.

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