The Story of King Arthur and His Knights
By Howard Pyle (1903)
Howard Pyle's peerless illustrated retelling of Camelot: the sword in the stone, the Lady of the Lake, the Round Table, Sir Gawaine, and the chivalric code.
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Chapter 1: The Sword in the Anvil at Saint Paul's
The golden inscription: 'Whoso pulleth out this sword is rightwise King born of all England.' Young Arthur draws it easily.
The Sword in the Anvil at Saint Paul's
The golden inscription: 'Whoso pulleth out this sword is rightwise King born of all England.' Young Arthur draws it easily.
[Complete Public Domain Work — Pre-1928 Edition.]
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Chapter 1: The Sword in the Anvil at Saint Paul's
The golden inscription: 'Whoso pulleth out this sword is rightwise King born of all England.' Young Arthur draws it easily.
Chapter 2: The Miracle of the Coronation
The jealous kings refuse homage; Arthur proves his mercy and is crowned on Pentecost.
Chapter 3: The Sable Knight at the Fountain
Arthur rides out to challenge King Pellinore; his sword is broken in twain against the mountain rock.
Chapter 4: Excalibur and the Lady of the Lake
Merlin leads Arthur to the enchanted mere; a white arm clad in white samite holds aloft the shining brand.
Chapter 5: The Wedding with the Fair Lady Guinevere
The royal feast at Camelot and the great round table of oak with seats for one hundred and fifty knights.
Chapter 6: The Perilous Seat (The Siege Perilous)
The empty chair waiting for the peerless knight without stain or dishonor.
Chapter 7: Sir Gawaine and the White Hart
The rash vow at the feast, the tragic error in the courtyard, and Gawaine's vow to champion all women.
Chapter 8: The Treachery of Queen Morgana le Fay
The enchanted horned ship, the false scabbard, and Arthur's combat with Sir Accolon.
Chapter 9: Sir Pellias and the Lady of the Lake (Nimue)
The knight of gentle heart wounded by pride, healed by the magic ring of the enchanted lake.
Chapter 10: The Round Table and the Chivalric Vow
The solemn oath sworn every Pentecost: to do no outrage, flee treason, and succor all in distress.
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