Sir Calidore

Pastorella

Sir Calidore falls in love with the shepherdess Pastorella, and their relationship is marked by courtship and pastoral romance.

Una

Sir Calidore aids Una in her quest, acting as a courteous and chivalrous ally in her time of need.

Molanna

Molanna, a water nymph, is manipulated by Sir Calidore to reveal information about the hidden garden of Venus, creating a dynamic of persuasion and exploitation.

Britomart

Britomart and Sir Calidore share a mutual respect as fellow knights, often cooperating in their chivalric adventures.

Prince Arthur

Prince Arthur and Sir Calidore share a bond of chivalric brotherhood, assisting each other in various quests.

Coridon

Coridon, a shepherd, is a jealous rival for Pastorella's affection, resentful of Sir Calidore's success in love.

Sir Artegall

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

Tristram

Sir Calidore knights the young Tristram, taking him on as a squire and mentor in chivalric virtue.

Sir Guyon

Sir Calidore and Sir Guyon are fellow knights of the Faerie Queene, cooperating in their quests for courtesy and temperance.

Sir Artegall

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

Britomart

Britomart and Sir Calidore share a mutual respect as fellow knights, often cooperating in their chivalric adventures.

Britomart

Britomart and Sir Calidore share a mutual respect as fellow knights, often cooperating in their chivalric adventures.

Book VI: The Legend of Calidore, or of Courtesy

The most courteous knight of Faery court, beloved for his gentle speech and noble deeds; he sets out on a quest and demonstrates true courtesy by defeating Crudor and sparing his life for Briana's sake.

Canto I

The courteous knight who pursues the Blattant Beast, rescues a squire, and defeats Crudor to enforce mercy and reform.

Canto II

The courteous knight who observes Tristram's deed, praises his virtue, and later aids a wounded knight and his lady.

Canto III

Demonstrates courtesy by carrying the wounded Aladine and comforting Priscilla.

Canto VIII

Mentioned as Sir Enias, the courteous knight whom Arthur had subdued and restored.

Canto IX

Disguises himself as a shepherd to win Pastorella's love, abandoning his quest and courtly identity.

Canto X

The courteous knight, distracted by love for Pastorella, abandons his quest and stumbles upon the vision of the Graces on Mount Acidale.

Canto XI

Rescues Pastorella from the thieves, recovers stolen flocks, and restores them to Coridon.

Canto XII

Brings Pastorella to Belgard, reunites her with parents, and subdues the Blatant Beast.