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King of Scotland

The young king of Scotland came to Arthur's coronation feast at Wales with his 600 knights and other kings. However it was one of them who didn't acknowledge him and didn't accept his presents. (1,VIII)

He probably participated in the Battle of Carlion and the Battle of Bedegraine.

His identity is not certain. He isn't mentioned after his appearance in 1,viii, being one of the original 6 rebel kings. In 1,xii a full list of the 11 rebels (the original 6 and the new 5 ones) is given, but none of them is associated with Scotland. The best candidates are Carados or Brandegoris of Stranggore (if we suppose that "Stranggore" is related to Scotland) and, more tentatively, Clariance of Northumberland (if we suppose that Northumberland belongs to Scotland).

When Arthur ruled all Britain, the North had many kings who ruled in his name. (8,i)

Later there is mentioned King Anguish of Scotland, an ally of King Arthur. (5,ii)

Dame Lionesse announced a jousts between King Arthur and her knights on the Assumption of Our Lady so the King of Scotland and/or King Carados of Scotland (both title and name are mentioned), went to Castle Dangerous with Arthur. (7,xxvii)
Clariance de la Forest Savage

Clariance de la Forest Savage was a knight of King Arthur.

He followed the kings to Bedegraine to fight against the 11 rebel kings. When Kay came to the Battle of Bedegraine with 6 fellows, then came the 11 kings against them. King Lot smote down Clariance, and gave his horse to Eustace who was on foot. (1,XIV)
Humber

Humber is a river in northern England, whence Northumberland took its name.

When Arthur's lands were invaded by the five kings, Arthur decided to go to a forest near Humber. They were attacked the night shortly after they camped. During the Battle of Humber, Arthur with Guenever, Kay, Griflet and Gawaine attempted to pass the river to save the King and Queen, but the waters were rough. Guenever said that she'd rather die in the waters than by their enemies. The five kings came to kill them but Arthur and his knights illed them one by one, and Guenever passed over the river on a barge. After the battle, Guenever was sent for, and returned. (4,iii)
Hermel's castle

The castle of Duke Hermel, 8 days from Pellam's castle and 3 days from a river castle. 6 miles away was a tower. It is a fair castle well walled and ditched.

Balin entered the castle and searched the chambers to find Hermel's daughter. He fund her in a fair little garden, under a laurel tree upon a quilt of green samite, sleeping with a foul knight in with grass and herbs under their heads. (2,xvi) Seeing them, Garnish cut their heads off and killed himself. Balin left in haste. (2,xvii)
Lost island

An island with a castle ruled by a lady, and probably is in a river. Across it is a river castle that by cuσtom sends knights to joust with the island's guardian. The island and castle are unnamed but in Vulgate V it is referred as Isle Perdue (Lost island).

Balan came to that island and was put to joust with a knight whom he killed, but then was put also to joust with passing knights, unable to leave this place. He was dressed in red and rode a horse trapped in red. (3,xviii)

Eventually Balin and his horse boarded a great boat to the island. A damsel there noted that he didn't bear his shield that made him known, and now he will be in danger. Balin said he is sorry for coming to this country but was ashamed to turn back. (2,xvii)

Balan rode forth from the castle dressed in red and they didn't recognise each other. They started ighting. As they rested, Balin looked up and saw the towers full of ladies. They were mortally wounded when they realized who they are. Balin wished to destroy the castle for its ill customs. The lady of the tower came with 4 knights and 6 ladies and 6 yeomen and they asked to be buried there and Balan asked her, for his true service, to bury them in the place of the battle, and she promised weepoing. She also sent for a priest to give him their sacrament. All the ladies and gentlewoman wept for pity. When they died, the lady made them a tomb and made a mention of how Balan was slain by his brother but knew now Balin's name. (3,viii)

In the morning Merlin came to the island, and added Balin's name with golden letters (as the lady didn't know it before) and "Here lieth Balin le Savage that was the Knight with the Two Swords, and he that smote the Dolorous Stroke."

He also made a bed there that would drive mad any man who would lie there. He also let make a bridge of iron and steel only half a foot broad, and no man would have hardiness to pass it, but only good man and a good knight without treachery or villainy. Also he left the scabbard of Balin's unhappy sword on this side the island, that Galahad should find it. (2,xix)

Later Launcelot through his nobility forbid Merlin's bed of madness. (2,xix)
Laurel

Dame Laurel was a fair lady, niece of Dame Lionesse (perhaps daughter of her brother, Sir Gringamore).

After the wedding between Lionesse and Sir Gareth on Michaelmas in Kink Kenadon, Arthur made Gareth's brother Sir Agravaine to wed Dame **Laurel** and gave them great lands and riches so to live royally for the rest of their days. (7,xxxv)
Adtherp's castle

The castle of Sir Adtherp. It is in or near Cornwall. Nearby is a forest with a well.

Adtherp rescued queen Isoud from drowning herself in the well and took her to the castle. Hearing who she is, and that she was abducted by Palamides, he prepared to avenge her. However Adtherp didn't return and at a window Isoud saw Palamides coming. She ordered to shut the gates strongly. Palamides then dismounted and sat at the gate like a crazy man. (8,xxx)
Cradelment

Cradelment, first appearing as Cradelmas (1,XII) was a King of North Wales.
He joined the rebellion of the six kings. He swore against Arthur, and that he would bring with him 5000 men on horseback. The 11 rebels then lay siege at the castle of Bedegraine. (1,XII)

## Battle of Bedegraine

At midnight they were attacked in their camp and overthrew their pavilions on their heads. The rebels were ashamed how they suffered from so few men and set on them again. When Kay came to the battle with 6 fellows, the 11 kings moved against them. When the rebels regrouped they came together and said they would be revenged of all the damage they took. (1,XIV)

Arthur smote Cradelment through the left side, and fell down with his horse, and Arthur took it to Ulfius. When the King with the Hundred Knights saw him on foot, he brought him Ector's horse. But when Arthur saw Cradelment with his foster's horse, he smote him with his sword on the helm, that a quarter of the helm and shield fell down, and it carved down unto the horse's neck, so Cradelment with the horse fell down. (1,XIV)

Ulfius, Brastias and Ector encountered Eustace, Cradelment, Clariance, Carados and the King with the Hundred Knights and they made them to avoid the ground. As the battle progressed, Lot left for an abushment while Brandegoris, Carados, Clariance], Cradelment], Nentres, Uriens stayed behind with 12,000 to hold Arthur back and made war long. (1,XV)

Years later, it was mentioned that the "King of North Wales" and other enemies of Arthur were heavy when they heard of his victory against the five kings in the Battle of Humber. (4,iv)
Galapas

Galapas was a great giant, a man of huge quantity and height who fought with the Romans in the Battle of Sessoine.

(Possibly he could be one of the 15 giants that Emperor Lucius had as his personal guard. (5,ii))

King Arthur fought him with Excalibur, smiting off both his legs by the knees, shortening him, and saying that he is better of a size to deal with, and smote off his head. (5,viii)
Bloias

*Not to be confused with Blois de la Case.*
Bloias de La Flandres, also known as Bellias of Flanders and perhaps Bellaus, was a hardy knight who fought in the Battle of Bedegraine.

Bloias and Sir Gwinas were unhorsed, but Lucas found them in a wood and slew 2 bachelors and horsed them again. With Lucas, Gwinas, Briant, and the help of Sir Kay and Sir Griflet, Bellias battled with Kings Lot, Nentres, Brandegoris, Idres, Uriens and Agwisance, and cornered them, hard pressed to defend themselves. (1,XV)

After both groups retreated and regrouped, **Bellaus** was one of the 40 noble knights who participated in the final assault against the rebels. (1,XVII)
(*It is possible that Bellaus is another name for the same character, as in all three times he is mentioned alongside Briant and Gwinas despite the different spelling.*)
Galahad

Galahad the haut prince is the son of Launcelot. (2,xix)

According to Merlin, Galahad will heal King Pellam in the quest of the Sangreal. (2,xvi)

Merlin prophecised that only the best man in the world will be able to handle Balin's sword, that will be Launcelot or Galahad. He left its scabbard on a side of an island to be found by Galahad. Then when the floating stone brought the sword to Winchester that same day Galahad came with King Arthur and brought with him
the scabbard and achieved the sword on Whitsunday. (2,xix)

1. ↑ http://www.angelfire.com/va3/crossedswords/arthur/arthur2.html
Morians

Morians of the Castle Maidens was a noble knight. He fought in the Battle of Bedegraine on the side of Kings Arthur, [[Ban] and Bors against the 11 rebel kings.

After both groups retreated and regrouped, he was one of the 40 noble knights who participated in the final assault against the rebels. (1,XVII)
Cornish lady

A lady born in Cornwall who was living on the Isle of Servage.

Sir Segwarides brought Tristram and his wounded wife to her. She told him that the valley is dangerous because all knights who passed there were taken prisoners or slain by lord Nabon. Tristram told her that he had slain Marhaus to deliver Cornwall from Ireland, then delivered the Irish King Anguish from Blamore, and beat Palamides. He said his name, and that he will save this island.

The fishers of the island told to Tristram that there was another knight of King Arthur there, and Tristram wished to see him. The lady prayed the fishers to bring him to her place, and the next day they brought him. (8,xxxviii)
Brittany

Brittany or "Little Britain" is a land in France, considered a separate region. (8,ix)

Beside Brittany there is the country of Emperor Constantine. (5,v)

The King of Brittany ruled the country holding the lands in Arthur's name. (8,i) Such rulers were King Howel (also later Sir Howell (5,v)).

Sir Howel was in war with Earl Grip but Tristram fought for him and killed Grip. All Brittany spoke about Tristram's deeds of arms. (8,xxxvi)

There was a great giant who lives on Saint Michael's mount and had slain, murdered and devoured much people, and 7 years sustained with the children of the commons, so all children were slain and destroyed. Then he abducted the Duchess of Brittany. (5,v)

King Anguish of Ireland announced in all Brittany a great tournament and jousts for the hand of the Lady of the Launds. (8,ix)

2 months before the Assumption of our Lady, a cry was made in many countries including Brittany, inviting knights to Castle Dangerous to a tournament between Dame Lionesse's and Arthur's knights. (7,xxvi)
Gilbert's wife

The wife of Sir Gilbert the Bastard.

She was living in an old manor when someone killed her husband, sorely wounded in the process. She was weeping and wringlinhg her hands when she entered the main hall where her husband lay dead; she told to a knight that he brought her much sorrow, but he explained he didn't harm that knight, but he only followed a black brachet there. The lady believed him as the murderer was sore wounded and wouldn't recover. She told to the knight her husband's name, and that she didn't know the name of the murderer. Launcelot wished her comfort and left. (6,xiv)

It is possible that the Lady is the same person as sorceress Hellawes. When Launcelot meets Meliot's sister near the old manor, she says
"there is a lady a sorceress that dwelleth in a castle here beside", possibly referring to the castle Launcelot just visited and the lady he just met. The Wikipedia article on Hellawes says that they are the same character
Colombe

> "*O Balin, two bodies thou hast slain and one heart, and two hearts in one body, and two souls thou hast lost.*"
> ― Colombe
>
>

Colombe is the lover of Sir Lanceor.

As Lanceor rode from Camelot to challenge Balin, she was riding with the horse's full speed to him on a fair palfrey. Then he saw Lanceor dead on the ground, having being killed by Balin. She made great sorrow and cursed Balin. She tried to take Lanceor's sword but she fell to the ground in a swoon. When she stood up she made great dole again. Balin was sad and approached her to take the sword, but she didn't let it loose. Suddenly she set the pommel to the ground and fell on it. (2,vi)

A Dwarf from Camelot saw the bodies and pulled his hair of the sorrow; Balin told him what happened saying that for her sake he will love women even more. King Mark also came and learning their story and love between them, he vowed to make a rich tomb. (2,vii)

While Mark was setting the tomb, Merlin came and said to Balin that he did himself great harm for not saving her. Balin swore that she slew herself suddenly and he couldn't do anything. Merlin said that because of her death, he is doomed to strike the dolorous stroke against the truest and most honorful knight. (2,viii)
Lady of the Rock

Lady of the Rock is a much courteous lady who lives in the west, perhaps Wales. In her country were 2 brother knights, Sirs Edward and Hue of the Red Castle, who disherited her of a barony of lands by their extortion.

A damsel brought Sir Uwaine to lodge with her, and she made her complaintto him. Uwaine blamed them and asked her permission to speak with them, or fight, defending her right. The Lady thanked him and hoped God will reward him because she couldn't repay him. She sent for the knights and came on the mroning to speak with her, and came with 100 horse. When she saw them in such a big manner, she didn't let Uwaine to go out to them, and made him speak over a tower. The brothers said that they will keep what they had and they agreed to fight all three, and if Uwaine wins, the Lady will have her lands again. (4,xxvi)

The next morning the knights started fighting and Uwaine took so grievous wounds that the Lady thought Uwaine would died. After 5 hours Uwaine killed Edward and Hue surrendered. The Lady was glad and was restored of all her lands. She lodged Uwaine almost half a year until his great wounds were healed. (4,xxvii)
Galatine

Galatine is the "good sword" of Sir Gawaine.

He pulled it during the Battle of Burgoyne, when Berel and Bors de Ganis were captured, and he fought with it to rescue them. (5,vi) Although not mentioned, it's possible that he also fought with it in the Battle of Sessoine. (5,viii)

Later he is mentioned to have used it to duel against Priamus. (5,x)
England

England is a realm of the isle of Britain. England refers synonymously to Britain, usually excepting Wales and Scotland. (4,XXVIII)

Julius Caesar conquered England and wrote statutes and decrees according to which the realm paid truage to the Empire of Rome. However the reign of Constantine was evidence that England owed no tribute to Rome. (5,i)

Uther was the King of all England. (1,i)

After his death, the realm in great jeopardy long while, for every lord that was mighty of men made him strong, and many weened to have been king. (1,v) Great wrongs were done, many lands were bereaved lords, knights, ladies, and gentlemen. (1,vii) Merlin hoped that Jesus, the king of mankind, would give a miracle on the day he was born. On Christmas, Excalibur appeared miraculously in a churchyard in London with the insciption that it belong to the rightful king of all England. (1,V) Arthur, his son, could pull the sword and was crowned the next king. (1,vi)

After his coronation, Arthur gave the lands again unto them that owned them and stablished all the countries about London. Sir Kay became seneschal of England; Baudwin was made constable; Ulfius was made chamberlain; Brastias was made warden to wait upon the north from Trent forwards. Arthur won all the north, Scotland, and all that were under their obeissance. A part of Wales held against him, but he overcame them, as the remnant. (1,xvii) Such stages were the Battle of Carlion and Battle of Bedegraine.

The Emperor of Rome asked truage from Arthur (1,xxiii). King Rience of North Wales also asked homage, and when Arthur refused, he invaded his realm. (2,i) When the same happened by Emperor Lucius, Arthur started the Roman War. (7,ii)

King Anguish of Ireland announced in all England a great tournament and jousts jousts for the hand of the Lady of the Launds. (8,ix)

2 months before the Assumption of our Lady, a cry was made in many countries including England, inviting knights to Castle Dangerous to a tournament between Dame Lionesse's and Arthur's knights. (7,xxvi)
Breunor's knight

That knight was serving Lord Breunor in Castle Pluere.

One day Tristram and Isoud came to the castle to ask harbourage and according to its customs they were imprisoned. The knight and a lady came to cheer them. Tristram complained to him about the custom of the castle and the Knight explained to him that it is the old custom; when a knight comes here he must fight with Breunor, and and afterwards the lady who is with him matches her beauty with his wife; the strongest and fairest one survives. Tristram said the custom was foul, but was confident about their victory and accepted the challenge, so the Knight eagerly said he will notify his lord, and told them to rest and be ready next morning and he will have anything he needs.

Indeed next morning he returned and took them out, and brought Tristram his horse and armour and told them to prepare for the field where all the estates and commons were waiting for the match. (8,xxv)
Baudwin

Sir Baudwin of Britain was a good knight who served perhaps under King Uther.

While many nobles tried to pull Excalibur fro the stone in London, the Archbishop of Canterbury, again by Merlin's providence, prepared the best knights he could, and that Uther most loved and trusted, to be always with young Arthur until the Pentecost: Sir Baudwin, Kay, Ulfius and Brastias. (1,VI)

After Arthur was crowned King, he made Baudwin constable. (1,VII)

He was with Arthur during the siege of Carlion. The Archbishop, Baudwin, Kay and Brastias were the men of most worship that accompanied Arthur when he came out from the tower to speak with the rebel kings, to no avail. During the Battle of Carlion, Baudwin, Kay and Brastias slew on the right and left hand that it was marvel. When Arthur was unhorsed, his four knights set him back on a horse. (1,IX)

When King Arthur left for the Roman War, he ordained Baudwin, to counsel to the best, and Sir Constantine, as two governors of his realm during his absence. (5,iii)

When Queen Margawse came to Carlion for Pentecost, asking for her son Gareth and all realized that he was Beaumains, Gawaine and his brothers offered to go and seek him. Launcelot and Baudwin instead the King should send an invitation to Dame Lionesse to come the court and help him to find Gareth. Arthur agreed. (7,xxvi)
Hue

Hue of the Red Castle was a perilous knight, brother of Sir Edward. **Most of their life is parallel so cf. Edward.**

Uwaine dueled with them for the right of the Lady of the Rock. When he killed Edward outside her castle, Hue calmed his courage as Uwaine pressed on to slay him. Then he knelt down and yielded. Uwaine received his sword and took by the hand and went into the castle together. Hue made sorrow for his brother, the lands of the Lady were restored to her, and Hue was commanded to be at King Arthur's court at the next Pentecost. (4,xxvii)
Love drink

A drink that looked and tasted like noble wine. Two people who drink from it love each other deeply for all their lives.

When La Beale Isoud was given to marry King Mark of Cornwall, her mother the Queen of Ireland gave to Tristram's servant Gouvernail, and Isoud's maiden Bragwaine a gold flasked of the drink intended to be given to Mark on their wedding day to love each other always. However on their way to Cornwall, they left the flasket in the cabin, so when Tristram and Isoud were thirsty Tristram thought tasting the good drink the two servants kept for themselves. So they drank freely and seemed to them the best drink they ever had, and afterwards they fell in love. (8,xxiv)
Belleus's lady

A passing fair lady, the leman of Belleus. She claimed to have seen Sir Launcelot often and to know him more than he knows.

He had arranged with her to meet him in his pavilion one night. However in the meantime belleus was wounded. When she came she found him sore wounded and cried out on Launcelot, and made great dole, but Belleus quieted her, telling how he was wounded and stanched his blood. She asked him who he is, and when she said he is, she recognized him by his speech; she asked him of his courtesy, for the harms he did to them, that when Belleus comes to Arthur's court, to help him be made knight of the Round Table, as he is noble. Launcelot told her to come with him and promised to do all that he can.

At dawn Launcelot left and they told him how to reach the abbey of white monks. (6,v)

Around Pentecost they came to Arthur's court and indeed Belleus was accepted. (6,xviii)
Gareth's dwarf

The squire of Sir Gareth.

He accompanied Gareth and other 2 men to Kink Kenadon on foot; a little before the noon of the Pentecost, Gawaine saw the 3 dismounting and dthe dwarf keeping their horses, as the others brought Gareth inside. (7,i)

Obviously the dwarf and Gareth's men were told by Gareth to return exactly a year later; when Beaumains decided to leave the court and Linet left, he appeared suddenly without explanation to Carlion bringing all things that he needed, a horse and mail, in the richest manner, surprising everyone. (7,iii)(7,xxv) As they rode after Linet, Sir Kay challenged Gareth, and as Gareth threw Kay down, he told the dwarf to take his horse. (7,iv)

He followed his master from Castle Dangerous as he left Dame Lionesse. At midnight they lodged by a water and Gareth commanded him to keep guard all night as he fell to sleep. Meanwhile Sir Gringamore followed them, having instructions from Lionesse to take him and learn Beaumains's real name. He sneaked silently and plucked the dwarf under his arm and rode away, but meanwhile he cried and prayed his master for help. (7,xix)

Once he was brought to his castle, Lionesse and Linet started to interrogate him about where his master was born and his lineage, and she threatened him that if he doesn't tell, he will be forever a prisoner there. He revealed that Beaumains is Prince Gareth of Orkney, nephew of King Arthur and begged her to let him return to him, because he will never leave before he gets him back, and if Gareth gets angry, he will do much harm and destruction to this country. Gringamore for a moment ignored the threats.

Indeed Gareth came to demand him and challenge Gringamore, and Lionesse intervened and he accorded with Gareth, inviting him to the castle. Gareth dismounted and the dwarf came and took his horse. Gareth said that he had many adventures for his sake. (7,xx)

During a tournament Gareth wore a magic ring that changed his colors so that none from Arthur's court could recognise him. But when Gareth he retreated to amend his helm, the dwarf offered to hold his ring not to lose it while he drank. But he rode of leaving the ring, and the dwarf was glad because his identity would lnow be known. (7,xxix) Indeed, Gareth's identity was eventually discovered but he escaped the crowd and met with the dwarf, chastizing him for beguiling him by keeping the ring, and asked it back to hide again. With its help he escaped away into a forest.

Once everyone lost them, Gareth asked him of best counsel, and he advised that now he is safe, and can send the ring back to Lionesse. Gareth sent him to her with the ring and the message to recommend himself unto her good grace, and pray to be true and faithful until he returns. So he rode that way and when Lionesse asked where is Gareth, the dwarf promised that he will return soon. Then he returned to Gareth. (7,xxx)
Bors

> "*One of the most worshipfullest men and one of the best knights of the world*"
> ― King Lot
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Bors was the King of Gaul. His brother was King Ban and Gwenbaus, and his godsons were Bleoberis and Annecians.

*His life is mostly parallel with Ban's (q.v.).*
## Battle of Bedegraine

> "*Now shall we see how these northern Britons can bear the arms.*"
> ― Bors
>
>

When Bors saw his knights Lionses and Phariance put aback, he came on so fast that his ellowship seemed as black as Inde. Lot saw him and recognised him he was worried seeing his might and wrath, and the King with the Hundred Knights inquired who he is. Lot marvelled how they came to England unknown by all. Carados volunteered to encounter with him and he came with his host as close as bow-draught and either rode as fast as possible, with Bleoberis bearing his chief standard. Bors encountered with a knight, and smote him throughout with a spear that he fell dead, and drew his sword and did marvellous deeds of arms, that all parties had great wonder thereof; and his knights failed not, but did their part, and Carados was smitten to the earth but the King with the Hundred Knights came and rescued him. (1,XV)
Cardoile

Cardoile is a location in England south of Humber where King Arthur had his court.

After returning from Camelot, he learned that an alliance of five kings invaded his land slaying and burning cities and castles. From there he wrote to King Pellinore and prepared to meet them near Humber; some of his barons were silently angry for leaving so soon. (4,ii)
Knight with dwarf

The knight came on a side of the plain near a cross, armed except the head, to meet a lady. On the other side came a dwarf. Their lady came forth out of the wood, and he began to strive with the dwarf for the lady. The dwarf proposed to go and talk to a knight nearby to judge for them, and he agreed. All three aproached him and said the reason of their strife. Gawaine simply said to the lady to stand between them, and whether she prefers someone, he will have her. Thus, the lady chose the dwarf and the knight left with great mourning. (4,xx)
Morgan's knight

A knight who was sent by Morgan to King Arthur, bearing a horn that would betray a lady who wasn't faithful to her husband. On his way, he was met with Sirs Lamorak and Driant coming from Cornwall. By force LAmorak made him to tell about that horn, and he explained that it was sent in the despite of Guenever and Sir Launcelot. Lamorak told him to save his life to bring it to King Mark, in despite of Sir Tristram Lamorak's enemy, and tell to the King that Lamorak sends this is to test the fidelity his queen Isoud.

Indeed the knight came to King Mark and said that Lamorak sent it, and explained the magic property of that horn.[[category:nameless]
Isle of Avilion

*Perhaps not to be confused with Avelion.*
The Isle of Avilion is where Sir Gringamore dwells, perhaps the site of his castle. Castle Dangerous, the castle of his sister Lionesse is beside.

After visiting King Arthur Lionesse returned to the Isle and told to Gringamore, Gareth and Linet how she did and the tournament she announced. (7,xxvi)
Blois

*Not to be confused with Bloias de La Flandres.*
Blois de la Case was a noble knight. He fought in the Battle of Bedegraine at the side of Kings Arthur, Ban and Bors against the 11 rebel kings.

After both groups retreated and regrouped, he was one of the 40 noble knights who participated in the final assault against the rebels. (1,XVII)
Pellam

Pellam of Listeneise is a King. According to Merlin he is the truest and knight of most worship than any living. He was of close kin of Joseph of Arimathea. Despite this, his brother was the treacherous knight Garlon.

Because Balin was burdened with the death of Colombe, he was doomed to give the dolorous stroke to him. As a result, Pellam will be crippled for many years; and because of it 3 kingdoms shall be in great poverty, misery and wretchedness for 12 years. (2,viii)

He held a feast and tournament in his castle for all knights and their ladies. In a chamber when all were seated, Balin slew his brother. (2,iv) He rose up fiercely and said that he will die by his hands for the love of his brother. He caught a grim weapon and hit Balin, breaking Balin's sword. He hunted Balin from chamber to chamber.

   They ended up in a rich chamber where Joseph was lying and the spear of Longius was kept, with which Balin smote him. Pellam fell in a swoon, the castle brake and fell on them for 3 days. (2,xv)

Merlin predicted that he is hurt for many years until Galahad will heal him in the quest of the Sangreal. (2,xvi)
Brewnor

*Not to be confused with Breunor*.
Brewnor or Breunor le Noir was a good knight, the brother of Sir Dinadan. (7,xxvii)
He was bigly made and richly beseen. He wore an over-garment of rich cloth of gold sitting over-thwartly. (9,i)

## Early life

His father was a noble knight who while hunting lay down to sleep. Then an enemy came and seeing that he slept heavily, he slew him. Brewnor found the coat he wore with the strokes, and swore to wear it, sitting badly on him in memory of his father until he takes revenge. (9,i)

He came to the court of King Arthur, who was the noblest king of the world, desiring to be knighted by him. Asked so he said his name and promised to prove that he is of good kin. Sir Kay the Seneschal in mockage called him "La Cote Male Taile" (the evil-shapen coat). (7,ii) Arthur asked the cause he wears that rich coat and told its story. Sirs Lamorak and Gaheris spoke to his favor, as he looks of good countenance; they said that Launcelot also first appeared like this to the court, and like Launcelot he would prove a good man and mighty knight. Arthur agreed to knight him the next day. (9,i)

The next day Arthur rode with a company to hunt a hart, and Brewnor was left with 11 others with Queen Guenever. Then a lion kept in a tower escaped and the queen cried for help. All the others fled and Brewner said that all coward kngihts aren't dead yet. He drew his sword and dressed before the lion. It gaped wide and came ramping on him to kill him, but Brewnor smote it in the midst of the head claving it open. Then the queen said how "La Cote Male Taile" slew the lion. With that Arthur returned and hearing what happened, he made him knight right away. Brewnor required him and all the knights of the court to call him only as Kay named him. (9,i)

## Knighthood

Kay's mockery turned Kay to anger afterward, but as Kay himself noted, Sir Brewnor always desired worship. Launcelot mentioned this to Kay, scolding him, for mocking Beaumains. (7,ii)

## Tournament

Dame Lionesse announced a jousts between Arthur and her knights on the Assumption of our Lady so he went with his brother to Castle Dangerous with Arthur. (7,xxvii) There his brother smitten by a colorfull knight, as well as him. (7,xxviii)
Elizabeth

The sister of King Mark of Cornwall and wife of King Meliodas of Liones. She was called both good and fair, a full meek lady, and well she loved her lord, and he her again. She became pregnant and there was great joy between them (8,i)

One day Meliodas left for hunting and he disappeared. Elizabeth missed her and was was mad of worrying. She took a gentlewoman and ran into the forest to seek her lord. Far in the forest she began to have labor and had many grimly throes; she took cold but with the help of her gentlewoman she was delivered with great pains. But as she got sick she understood that she'd die; in great sorrow she told to the gentlewoman to tell to Meliodas, if she sees him, about her pains, her sadness, and to be friend to her soul. She asked to see the child and seeing him she said that so young he is the murderer of his mother, and will be a manly man. Because of this, she charged the gentlewoman to ask Meliodas to christen the child Tristram, of his sorrowful birth. Then she exhaled.

The gentlewoman put her under a tree and soon barons came, having followed the queen. (8,i) they carried her home and much dole was made for her. When Meliodas returned, he made grief out of measure and buried her richly. (8,ii)
Chestelaine

Sir Chestelaine was a knight under King Arthur.

He became a ward of Sir Gawaine.

Still a child, he followed Arthur and Gawaine to the Roman War until Tuscany where he joined Sir Florence's party.

## Battle of Tuscany

During the last stour of the battle he was slain but his death was soon avenged until Gawaine with his fellows won the field. Much sorrow was made for him. (5,xi)
Nanowne

Sir Nanowne le Petite was a cousin of Sir Lamorak and knight of King Arthur.

One time he found himself on the Isle of Servage whose lord Sir Nabon hates all Arthur's knights. At his last battle he slew Nanowne and in despite of King Arthur he put him to a shameful death, drawing him limb to limb.

When his cousin shipwrecked near the island, he learned about him and decided to take revenge. (8,xxxvii)
Pedivere

*Not to be confused with Sir Bedivere.*

Sir Pedivere was a knight. His wife loved and cherised her cousin germaine and he was jealous of her.VI

He ran after her to slay her and in a valley when Launcelot saw them. He rode between them, inquiring why he shames all knighthood for wanting to slay the lady. Pedivere said that his wife betrayed him. They agreed that Launcelot protect her and they rode on each side. Pedivere then bade Launcelot to look behind him, as soldiers ride after them, and Pedivere went to the lady's side, and suddenly cut off her head. He alighted and pulled his sword; Pedivere fell down and cried for mercy but Launcelot commanded him to stand and fight but he wouldn't until Launcelot grants him mercy. Launcelot offered to unarm and stay with his shirt and sword but still Pedivere was afraid. Launcelot then forced him to bear the body and head of his wife and go without rest to Guenever.

Pedivere arrived to Winchester and said his story to Arthur and Guenever. She condemned his deed and commanded him to make a shift and bear the body on horseback to the Pope of Rome and receive his penance, and if he rests, to have the body with him. Pedivere swore so and the Pope bade to bury his wife in Rome and return to Guenever. Pedivere became a good man and a holy hermit. (6,xvii)
Battle of Burgoyne

The first battle between Britons and Romans in the War with Rome.

## Prelude

Emperor Lucius came to Burgoyne, destroying and slaughtering. (5,v) King Arthur sent knights there with a stern message, commanding him to leave or be ready for battle. As they went there, Sirs Lionel and Bedivere stayed in the woods in the ambushment, while Gawaine and Bors de Ganis rode over waters and through woods and entered the Roman camp to give the message. The Emperor's cousin Sir Gainus mocked the Britons, causing Sir Gawaine to kill him, and left rode away to escape the camp and return to their fellows. (5,vi)

## Participants

* Lionel
* Bedivere
* Bors de Ganis
* Idrus
* Berel
* Feldenak

## The battle

The Romans followed fast after, on horseback and on foot, over a field to a wood. Sir Bors briefly turned back to kill a knight who came fast on, while Caliburn smote down many Briton knights before Bors killed him. Sir Feldenak ran against Gawaine to revenge the death of Gainus but he saw him and killed him. Gawaine returned to the bushment which brake on the Romans and there was a recounter, forcing the Romans to flee, and Arthur's knights chased unto their tents.

But they gathered more people, and also footmen came on, and there was a new battle. Bors and Berel were taken, but Gawaine and Idrus ran after the captors and rescued them. Gawaine fought with his good sword Galatine. In the process the Britons took many prisoners. Then followed a great battle and the Britons were in danger. Gawaine (who was gravely wounded) sent a messenger to King Arthur in Champayne.

But in the mean time they managed to put the Romans to flight, killing 10,000 of them, while no man of worship was slain and only Gawaine was sore wounded.

## Aftermath

The knights returned to Champayne even before Arthur departed, with the prisoners (5,vi) who were knights and lords. (5,vii)

Arthur cared for Gawaine's wounds and comforted him. That night there was great mirth and joy in the host of Arthur, as it was the beginning of the first journey of the Britons and Romans. That morning, the prisoners were sent to Paris. (5,vi) Emperor Lucius learned of thi and made an attempt to rescue them on their way. (5,vii)
Nerovens de Lile

Sir Nerovens de Lile was a knight. He was knighted by Sir Launcelot. (9,v)

He was near the Castle of Pendragon and a night he heard say that they took prisoner a knight of the Round Table who rode with a damosel. (9,v)

## Fight with Launcelot

The next day he was on a bridge nearby and challenged a knight to joust, but was smoten down; they continued on foot a noble and mighty battle, until he fell down grovelling upon his hands and knees. Nerovens yielded him, and the knight accepted his surrender. (9,v)

Owing to him, he asked his name, but he refused, asking him his. He said who he was and that Launcelot knighted him. The knight said that he was Launcelot and was glad that he proved a good knight. Regretful, Nerovens fell to his feet to kiss them, but Launcelot didn't let him. (9,v)

They made great joy, and Nerovens told him to not approach the Castle, as a dangerous place as a knight of the Round Table was taken prisoner. (9,v) Hearing this, Launcelot left to rescue his fellow. Meanwhile Nerovens, sent a damosel after Sir Launcelot to know how he sped at the Castle, and she saw that he defeated its lord and released the prisoners. She told everyone not to marvel, because it was the best knight of the world who did this adventure. (9,vi)(9,vii)

Later Launcelot returned and appointed Nerovens lord of the Castle of Pendragon under La Cote Male Taile. (9,ix)
Brown Knight

The Brown Knight without Pity is the most perilous knight that lives.

He waited daily upon a castle and slew its lords. Their ladies were mourning. Gareth asked a page about it, and he advised him to flee, but he refused. Then the page saw where he came and told to Gareth. When they saw each other, they ran with their horses. The Brown Knight brake his spear, and Gareth smote him throughout the body, and he was overthrown to the ground stark dead.

Later Gareth entered the castle and the ladies learned that he had killed their enemy. (7,xxxii)
Duchess of Brittany

Wife to Sir Howell.

As she rode with her retinue, she was abducted by a giant and taken to his nest on Saint Michael's mount and lie with her. More than 500 people tried but failed to rescue her as she shrieked and cried lamentably. He raped her and slit her unto the navel.

A husbandman came to Arthur's tent and told of her story. Arthur said he'd give his best realm if he could had saved her. When he went to fight the giant, a widow was mourning over her grave. (5,v)
Howell

*Perhaps not to be confused with King Howel.*
Sir Howell was the Duke of Brittany. His people called him full nigh of Arthur's blood, being his cousin. His wife was the Duchess of Brittany, who was abducted and killed by the Giant of Saint Michael's mount.

When Arthur killed the giant, Kay set his head upon a truncheon of a spear, and brought it to Howell as a token, telling him to bind it on a brabican for all people to see. When the giant's riches were distributed, Arthur commanded him to ordain for a church to be built on that hill to honor Saint Michael. (5,v)
Dinas

Sir Dinas the Seneschal was a knight. He was one of the barons of King Mark in Cornwall.

After Tristram defeated Marhaus and was seriously wounded, Mark and Dinas carried Tristram to Tintagil. (8,viii)

Tristram was made a hero but much later Mark turned against him because he talked with his Queen Isoud. Tristram left the court and became rogue, hurting Mark's knights. The king called his council and asked advice from his barons. The barons, especially Dinas, counseled him to call him back because many would hold with him if he was hard bestead. Tristram was considered peerless andmatchless in christendom, comparable to Launcelot, and if he went to King Arthur, he will find friends that "he will not set by" Mark's malice. Mark agreed and the barons sent for Tristram under a safe conduct. (8,xxxii)

He heard the call for a jousts on the Assumption of our Lady and with Sir Tristram he went to the Castle Dangerous to fight for Lady Lionesse under Sir Ironside. (7,xxvi) During the tournament he came in with Tristram and Sadok, and there Uwaine les Avoutres smote him down. (7,xxviii)
Lady of the Lake

*Not to be confused with Nimue.*
A damsel, one of the Ladies of the Lake from the fair place that exists under its waters. (1,xxv)

According to her, a damsel was responsible for her father's death (possibly her father was the damsel's lover? Cf. 2,iv). Also in turn she claimed that Balin had slain her brother, a good and true knight. However Balin claimed that she is the untruest lady, and by enchantment and sorcery she destroyed many good knights; she caused the burning of his mother through falsehood and treachery. Balin saught for her 3 years. (2,iii)

Merlin brought Arthur to the Lake to get a new sword, held by an arm in the middle of the lake. Then they saw the damsel going upon the waters; Arthur asked Merlin who she is and he answered, and told Arthur to speak fair to her. As she approached, they saluted each other, and Arthur said he wished for the sword held by the arm as he had none. The damsel said he can go and take it with the scabbard, but she will ask for a gift in time. (1,xxv)

After the departure of the Sword damsel from Camelot, the Lady came to Arthur on horseback, richly beseen, and her old enemy Balin saw her. Saluting Arthur she asked for the price he promised. Arthur said he forgot the name of the sword, and she reminded him it's "Excalibur" or "Cut-steel". The Lady asked the head of the knight who took the sword or the damsel who brought it. Arthur said that in his honor he can'tdo this, and would grant another favor, but the Lady won't ask anything else. When Bain heard this he came, cursed her and cut her head in turn. For this Arthur expelled him from the court. (2,iii)

Balin took her head to the hostelry and left with his squire. He gave him the head in order to go to Northumberland to show to his friend as a token that his worst enemy is dead. Arthur and his court made great dole and had shame of her death and he buried her richly. (2,iii)
Fergus

Earl Fergus was a young man, how recently came into the lands close to the South Marches, 7 nights away from Lady de Vawse's tournament. The giant Taulurd destroyed all his lands and he dared nowhere ride nor go for him. A damsel brought Marhaus to him and the Earl complained about the giant. Marhaus asked if he fights on horseback or foot and Fergus said he is too big to be carried by a horse. On the morning he had one of his men to take the knight to where the giant was.

Soon after Marhaus returned and Fergus thanked him greatly and even offered half his lands, but Marhaus didn't accept. He was so badly injured that he stayed there almost half a year until he was healed, and took his leave.

Later Fergus became Sir Tristram's knight. (4,xxv)
Bendelain's castle

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A castle belonging to Sir Bendelain. It is beside a mountain beyond which was the castle of a duke. Nearby was a castle of 30 ladies.

Bendelain was mortally wounded by Gareth on the mountain and fled there but he died. Gareth also came to rest, but his knights and servants recognised him as the killer of their lord so armed 20 good men who assailed him. (7,xxxi) Gareth killed 16 of them and they fled. (7,xxxii)
King of Northgalis

The King of Northgalis. Apparently his wife was the Queen of Northgalis. Sir Phelot is in his service. (6,xvi)

He had a regular tournament against King Bagdemagus 3 miles from an Abbey of white monks. 3 knights of King Arthur's court, Sir Mador, Mordred and Gahalantine, fought in his party and defeated Bagdemagus. (6,iv)(6,vi)

The next Tuesday he came with 160 helms with the 3 knights of Arthur standing by themselves. Bagdemagus came with 80. They feutred their spears, and came together with a great dash, and at the first recounter 12 of Bagdemagus were slain, and only 6 of the King of Northgalis. (6,vi) with that came 4 white-shielded knights, one of them being Launcelot in disguise, and in that throng he smote down the King, who brake his thigh falling. (6,vii)

Launcelot disposed the 3 knights of Arthur and at least other 30 of his knights. Thanks to him, Bagdemagus won the tournament. (6,vii)
Listeneise

Listeneise is the realm of King Pellam. Probably it contains Pellam's castle which fell when Balin wounded the King. (2,xv) Because of it 3 countries were destroyed for 12 years. (2,viii)

After that, Balin rode forth through the fair countries and cities, and found slain and dead people on every side, and the surivors cried to him that because of the stroke 3 countries are destroyed. (2,xvi)

## See also

* Felot of Listinoise
* Brian de Listnois
Antemes

Antemes was a knight who came from France to England and fought with Ban and Bors in the Battle of Bedegraine on the side of Arthur.

After the Battle they returned to the castle of Bedegraine. After Candlemas, he was sent back to Benwick with Phariance, Gratian and Lionses and the leaders of those that should keep the kings's lands against Claudas. (1,XVII)
Lombardy

Lombardy is a land in Italy. The mountains of Haut Almaine separate Almaine from Lombardy and Italy. It contains the land of Pavia and the city of Milan.

During the Roman War Emperor Lucius planned to have Genoese and other mighty warriors of Tuscany and Lombardy to attack Arthur's lands in France. (5,ii)

King Arthur passed from Haut Almaine over the mountains into Lombardy on his way to Tuscany. (5,ix) Meanwhile lords of Lombardy had concentrted with other Roman forces in the forests of Tuscany. (5,x) After the Battle of Tuscany many lords of Lombardy were left dead in the field. (5,xi)
Breunor

*Not to be confused with Sir Brewnor.*
The Lord of Castle Pluere. For many years, any knight who arrived there with a lady, he matched to the death, and compared that lady to his wife. (8,xxiv) He was a proved knight who killed many knights and was pity that he lived long. (8,xxvi)

When Tristram and La Beale Isoud were taken prisoners, he accepted to fight. The next day all the lords and commons were ready at the field and Breunor appeared holding his wife muffled, asking Tristram to show his lady, and to cut the head of his wife if Isoud is fairer, as he'd do the same to Isoud if his wife is fairer; and if he wins Tristram, he will marry Isoud. Tristram said that he prefers to lose his head than Isoud loses her, but Breunor insisted to show the ladies together to be judged; Tristram knew that Isoud is the fairest, threatening whoever says the opposite. With that he showed Isoud.

Breunor did the same, turning his wife thrice with his sword in hand; but indeed he thought (as he heard everyone say) that he never saw a fairer lady than Isoud and worried about his wife, and all people present agreed that Isoud won. Tristram said that after all their crimes it won't be loss to destroy them, and Breunor replied that he is sad that people say that Isoud is the fairest they saw; and told him that if he slays his wife, they will fight to win Isoud.

Tristram said that he will do to them what they deserve, so strode to him, took the lady and cut off her head. Breunor told him to take his horse to fight, to win Isoud for himself. (8,xxv) So they came together with their horses like thunder, and was thrown from his horse, but rose up quickly. He attacked to kill Tristam still on his horse and gave him 3-4 grave strokes before he dressed his shield. They rushed together like boars, tracing and traversing mightily and wisely as noble knights, hurling almost 2 hours, and both were wounded gravely. Breunor rashed upon Tristram, took him in his arms, but Tristram thrust him down grovelling, and then he unlaced his helm and struck off his head. Hearing this, his son Galahad came to avenge him. (8,xxvi)