Sir Guyon

Britomart

Britomart and Sir Guyon are allies in the pursuit of virtue, with Britomart often tempering Guyon's zealous temperance.

Palmer

The Palmer serves as Sir Guyon's wise guide and counselor, steering him on the path of temperance.

Sir Calidore

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

Britomart

Britomart and Sir Guyon are allies in the pursuit of virtue, with Britomart often tempering Guyon's zealous temperance.

Palmer

The Palmer serves as Sir Guyon's wise guide and counselor, steering him on the path of temperance.

Sir Calidore

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

Britomart

Britomart and Sir Guyon are allies in the pursuit of virtue, with Britomart often tempering Guyon's zealous temperance.

Sir Calidore

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

Palmer

The Palmer serves as Sir Guyon's wise guide and counselor, steering him on the path of temperance.

A Letter to Sir Walter Raleigh

The second knight, in whom Spenser sets forth Temperance; he undertakes the quest against the enchantress Acrasia.

Book II: The Legend of Sir Guyon, or of Temperance

The knight of temperance, tempted by Mammon but remains steadfast.

Canto I

Travels with the Palmer; is deceived by Archimago's false story and sets out to confront the Redcrosse Knight; later discovers the tragic scene of Mordant and Amavia.

Canto II

Narrates his quest and the tale of Mordant and Amavia; attempts to cleanse the babe's bloody hands.

Canto III

Begins his journey on foot after his horse is stolen; entrusts Ruddymane to the virgin.

Canto IV

The knight of Temperance, who binds Furor and Occasion, and listens to Phedon's tale.

Canto V

Fights Pyrochles, resists the Palmer's counsel, and wounds his foe.

Canto VI

Guyon is led by Phaedria into the Idle Lake, resists her temptations, fights Cymochles, and departs.

Canto VII

Guyon resists Mammon's temptations, arguing that wealth corrupts and that true honor lies in knightly virtue.

Canto VIII

Lies in a deep swoon after his time in Mammon's cave; is despoiled of his sword and shield by Pyrochles, but later revived and restored by Arthur.

Canto IX

Travels with Prince Arthur, recounts his quest against Acrasia, and reads the 'Antiquitee of Faery lond' in the library.

Canto X

Reads the Elfin chronicle up to Gloriana.

Canto XI

Departs from the Castle of Alma at the start of the canto.

Canto XII: The Destruction of the Bower of Bliss

The knight of Temperance who, with the Palmer's guidance, overcomes perils and destroys the Bowre of Blisse.

Book III: The Legend of Britomartis, or of Chastity

Travels with Prince Arthur; jousts with a knight bearing a lion shield and is thrown from his horse.

Canto I

Unhorsed by Britomart's enchanted spear; reconciled and travels with Prince Arthur.

Canto II

Travels with Britomart and defends Artegall's honor when she accuses him of dishonor.

Canto III: The Spousals of Faire Florimell

Appears to reclaim his stolen horse from Braggadocchio, nearly attacking him.