The chapter opens with Bleoberis and Ector leaving Joyous Gard at the end of the week-long party. They travel to a seaside resort castle, where Guenever has been staying. Through the grace of God the queen was recovered of her … Continue reading →
Okay, so, Tristram and the lovely Isoud are finally together and out of Cornwall! Tristram’s story so far, let me recap: 10 Hang out in Cornwall, having an affair with Isoud 20 Get kicked out of Cornwall 30 Have … Continue reading →
In fact, Arthur shows up unexpectedly at the tournament, ready to joust Palomides and regain the family honor! But Lamorak has already seen this coming, and arranged for Palomides to be elsewhere, so that when Arthur is walking around trying … Continue reading →
New story! New story! Gather round, and let me tell you all about Sir Galahalt, who should not be confused with Sir Galahad. This story has so much jousting you guys, that’s why we’re covering seven chapters today. Galahalt is … Continue reading →
First off, happy birthday to me. Secondly, it turns out, despite the ominous note we ended on last time, we’re not moving directly into Le Morte D’Arthur endgame just yet. I’m on page, like, 386 out of 757. Lots more to go. … Continue reading →
On his way to Hard Rock Castle, Tristram lodges at a manor where Sir Ector-the-Lesser and his lady-friend had stayed the night before, purely out of chance. At dinner, the host remarks that Ector’s girlfriend eagerly talked up her boyfriend’s … Continue reading →
For no clear reason, Tristram bugs out in the middle of the tournament. Launcelot had been watching him, but boom, loses track. Sir Dinadan and Gouvernail go too, but no one cares. Dame Bragwaine had been chilling with Guenever, telling … Continue reading →
We’re shifting gears for the next nine or ten chapters. Out with Sir Tristram the randomly bloodthirsty, in with Sir Breunor, aka the Black Knight (one of many), aka the Knight in an Ill-Fitting Suit, or La Cote Male Taile. … Continue reading →
Three entirely unconnected events this chapter. First, Sir Suppinabiles from last chapter returns to Brittany. “I’m back from Camelot,” he announces. “Did they mention me at all?” Tristram asks. “…Yes, actually.” “Cool! What’d they say what’d they say?” “So, you … Continue reading →
Howel, King of Brittany, turns out to have a problem. This one earl, Grip, has been making trouble for him: refusing taxes, assaulting officers, laying siege to Howel’s house, that kind of thing. As you may recall from Book V, … Continue reading →
