The Sword and the Circle: King Arthur and the Knights of the Round TableHis kingdom was magical, his knights were loyal, and his life was filled with adventure. . . . Young Arthur Pendragon became High King of England the instant he pulled the mysterious sword from within the stone. He unlocked the magic within the sword Excalibur, and won the heart of the Lady Guenever. At his side through quests and adventures were the Knights of the Round Table—among Gawain, who faced certain death at the hands of the Green Knight; Percival, who learned that it took more than a victory on horseback to win a place at the Round Table; and Lancelot, who daily felt a passion he was forced to hide. And over them all ruled Arthur, true King. . . . "Stands far beyond any Arthurian collection for young readers."—Times Literary Supplement "Other than Malory, I can think of no better introduction to the whole sweep of Arthurian stories."—School Library Journal, starred review |
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Page 138
... damosel to decide , " said Gareth , standing over him . " For unless she plead for you , you shall surely die . " " Then he must die , " said Linnet , " for never will I plead with a scullion ! " " Fair Sir Knight , " said the fallen ...
... damosel to decide , " said Gareth , standing over him . " For unless she plead for you , you shall surely die . " " Then he must die , " said Linnet , " for never will I plead with a scullion ! " " Fair Sir Knight , " said the fallen ...
Page 139
... Damosel , you are uncourteous to mock me so ; for I have served you well till now , and it may be that I shall serve you better in time to come . " " That , " said the damosel , " we shall see ! " But for the first time she looked at ...
... Damosel , you are uncourteous to mock me so ; for I have served you well till now , and it may be that I shall serve you better in time to come . " " That , " said the damosel , " we shall see ! " But for the first time she looked at ...
Page 141
... damosel begged for mercy on the fallen knight , and Sir Gareth instantly lowered his upswung blade , and said , " Mercy you shall have , because this damosel asks it ; and because you are such a knight as my heart warms to , and sad ...
... damosel begged for mercy on the fallen knight , and Sir Gareth instantly lowered his upswung blade , and said , " Mercy you shall have , because this damosel asks it ; and because you are such a knight as my heart warms to , and sad ...
Contents
The Coming of Arthur | 9 |
The Sword in the Stone | 22 |
The Sword from the Lake | 33 |
Copyright | |
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