Lancelot: The Knight of the Cart by Chrétien de Troyes - Part 4
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Lancelot awakes in a hurry to resume his quest for Guinevere. The winsome damsel asks him to escort her along his journey and to promise that he will observe the old customs. Lancelot promises to protect her and will not harm her according to custom. They ride off together.
A knight who loves the damsel tries to take her away from Lancelot who will not give her to him. The other knight challenges Lancelot who accepts. They ride to an open field where the knight's father and numerous ladies and men are playing games.
Lancelot discovers a church and enters to pray. A monk tells him about a sarcophagus reserved only for a strong man who may lift the heavy stone lid and free all those imprisoned. Lancelot proves his greatness.
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