# LX explained — Le Morte d’Arthur

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

## What happens

Sir Tristram, Gareth, and Sir Dinadan encounter a knight who recognizes Tristram as his brother's killer, leading to a fight. Later, they meet the King with the Hundred Knights and Sir Segwarides, resulting in jousts over a helm. Tristram defeats the king, and they proceed to Joyous Gard, where Dinadan is mocked by La Beale Isoud.

## Themes in this chapter

### Violence and Vengeance

The knight seeks vengeance for his brother's death, leading to a violent confrontation with Tristram.

### Honor and Reputation

The joust over the helm reflects the importance of honor and possession as a symbol of love and reputation.

## Character check-ins

### Sir Tristram de Liones

Defeats the knight who accused him of fratricide and later jousts with the King with the Hundred Knights.

### Sir Gareth of Orkney

Travels with Tristram and Dinadan, jousts with Sir Segwarides and is unhorsed.

### Sir Dinadan

Carries Tristram's helm, is unhorsed by the King with the Hundred Knights, and later mocked by La Beale Isoud.

### La Beale Isoud

Present at Joyous Gard where she laughs at Dinadan's misfortune.

## Key lines

> Sir knight, said Sir Tristram, I am never advised that ever I slew any brother of yours; and if ye say that I did I will make amends unto my power.

Tristram denies knowingly killing the knight's brother and offers to make amends.

_Tristram's attempt at reconciliation despite the accusation._

> Lo, said Dinadan, that helm is unhappy to us twain, for I had a fall for it, and now, sir king, have ye another fall.

Dinadan comments that the helm has brought misfortune to both him and the king.

_Dinadan's humorous remark on the helm's ill luck._

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