Sir Artegall

Radigund

Radigund, the Amazon queen, defeats and enslaves Sir Artegall, forcing him into submission and creating a dynamic of captor and captive.

Prince Arthur

Prince Arthur and Sir Artegall are fellow knights of justice, often fighting alongside each other in battles against tyranny.

Sir Calidore

Sir Artegall and Sir Calidore are fellow knights of the Faerie Queene, cooperating in their respective quests for justice and courtesy.

Marinell

Marinell, the sea knight, initially opposes Sir Artegall in battle, leading to a conflict driven by pride and territorial defense.

Sir Calidore

Sir Artegall and Sir Calidore are fellow knights of the Faerie Queene, cooperating in their respective quests for justice and courtesy.

Sir Calidore

Sir Artegall and Sir Calidore are fellow knights of the Faerie Queene, cooperating in their respective quests for justice and courtesy.

Prince Arthur

Prince Arthur and Sir Artegall are fellow knights of justice, often fighting alongside each other in battles against tyranny.

Marinell

Marinell, the sea knight, initially opposes Sir Artegall in battle, leading to a conflict driven by pride and territorial defense.

Canto II

Praised by Guyon as a noble knight; his image in Merlin's mirror captivates Britomart.

Canto III

The knight Britomart loves, whose identity and future are revealed by Merlin.

Canto IV

Artegall participates in the tournament as the salvage knight, performing feats of strength before being overthrown by Britomart.

Canto VI

Fights Britomart, sees her face, and falls deeply in love with her.

Book V: The Legend of Artegall, or of Justice

Champion of Justice, trained by Astraea, wields the sword Chrysaor, and is sent to aid Irena against Grantorto.

Canto I

The champion of true Justice, trained by Astraea from childhood, tasked by the Faery Queene to rescue Irena from Grantorto.

Canto II

The knight of justice, who hears of Florimell's fate, defeats Pollente, and debates the giant before ordering his destruction.

Canto III: The Spousals of Faire Florimell

Disguises himself with Braggadocchio's shield to rescue Marinell, then exposes Braggadocchio's fraud.

Canto IV

Judges the dispute between Bracidas and Amidas, then rescues Sir Terpine and resolves to confront Radigund.

Canto V

Fights Radigund, is defeated and imprisoned, then becomes the object of both Radigund's and Clarinda's affections.

Canto VI

Artegall is the subject of the news Talus brings; he is held captive by Radigund, though he remains loyal to Britomart.

Canto VII

Previously enslaved by Radigund; freed by Britomart after her victory.

Canto VIII

Disguises himself as a pagan knight to infiltrate the Souldan's court, reconciles with Arthur.

Canto IX

Accompanies Arthur; remains constant in his zeal for justice against Duessa.

Canto X

Present at Mercilla's court, witnesses the judgment of Duessa, and later departs on his own adventure.

Canto XI

Encounter with Sir Burbon; rebukes him for abandoning his shield and later aids him against the villainous troop.

Canto XII

The knight of Justice, appointed by Gloriana to defeat Grantorto and free Irena. He slays Grantorto in single combat and later faces slander from Envy and Detraction.

Book VI: The Legend of Calidore, or of Courtesy

Met by Calidore as he returns from his late conquest, still half sad; they recognize each other and exchange greetings.

Canto I

Encountered by Calidore returning from his conquest; provides information about the Blattant Beast.