# Book XIII explained — Le Morte d’Arthur

> Chapter companion for Le Morte d’Arthur by Thomas Malory.

## What happens

The beginning of the quest for the Holy Grail, as knights of the Round Table witness miraculous signs and prepare for the greatest adventure of their lives.

## Themes in this chapter

### Religious Quest and Redemption

The Grail quest is a spiritual journey, testing the purity and faith of each knight.

### Fate and Tragedy

The quest foreshadows the downfall of many knights, as only the purest can succeed.

## Character check-ins

### King Arthur

Presides over the court as the Grail quest begins.

### Sir Galahad

Arrives at court and takes the Siege Perilous, destined to achieve the Grail.

### Sir Launcelot du Lake

Humbled by the Grail's appearance, unable to approach due to his sins.

### Sir Percivale de Galis

Present at court, joins the quest for the Holy Grail.

### Sir Bors de Ganis

Among the knights who vow to seek the Grail.

## Key lines

> Then began the quest of the Holy Grail, and the knights of the Round Table rode forth in search of it.

The knights set out on their sacred mission to find the Holy Grail.

_Opening of the Grail quest._

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