"And now," said Sir Ector, "that Sir Lancelot there thou liest, thou were never matched of none earthly knight's hands; and thou were the courtliest knight that ever bare a shield; and thou were the truest friend to thy lover that ever bestrode horse; and thou were the truest lover of a sinful man that ever loved woman; and thou were the kindest man that ever struck with sword; and thou were the goodliest person that ever came among press of knights; and thou were the meekest man, and the gentlest, that ever eat in hall among ladies; and thou were the sternest knight to thy mortal foe that ever put spear in rest."


The most impressive knight in King Arthur's court, Lancelot has become both the most historically accepted and more Romantically twisted character from the Arthurian saga.

One fantastic story says that as a small child, Lancelot was left by the shore of the Lake, where he was found by Vivien, the [Lady of the Lake].

She fostered and raised him, and in time Lancelot became one of history's greatest knights, never failing in gentleness and courtesy.

Yet, in spite of all of his noble traits, Lancelot eventutually causes the disbanding of the round table and the downfall of Camelot because of his love for Guenevere.

Sir Galahad is his son, begotten upon the love sick Elaine of Corbenic, who later dies because her love is not returned.



Lancelot's castle Joyous Garde is thought to have been at what is now known as Bamburgh, not a day's ride north of Dunstanburgh.

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