Le Morte d'Arthur
The Siege of Benwick
why did the first fight between sir Gawain and sir launcelot end in a draw
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Launcelot refuses to fight, regardless of how deperately Gawain wishes to take his revenge. As a result, Gawain calls Launcelot a traitor and shames him in front of his people, thus, lancelot is forced to defend his honor. In the end, Launcelot unquestionably beats Gawain, but he refuses to kill him.
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The Death of King Arthur: The Siege of Benwick
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Launcelot is a noble knight, and he will not strike a fallen knight during battle even if he is an enemy.
