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The Book of Sir Launcelot and Queen Guinevere
After the Grail Quest, this book reverts to Launcelot's more human qualities and to a life less perfect than Galahad's. Launcelot has forgotten all the promises he made during the Grail Quest and quickly turns to his love for Guinevere. Launcelot must rescue Guinevere after Meliagrance captures her. Thereafter, Launcelot is less circumvent in his loyalty and love for the queen. Launcelot has been forced to choose between King Arthur and Queen Guinevere, and he has chosen the queen.
The Death of King Arthur
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