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Launcelot is the greatest of Arthur's knights, except for those who succeed in the Grail Quest. He gets his first real chance to distinguish himself in the battle against Lucius, when Launcelot steals Lucius' banner. Launcelot returns to England a hero after the war in Rome. He has many adventures and proves that he is virtuous and heroic. The queen is particularly impressed with Launcelot's heroic adventures. At this point, Launcelot represents the ideal in knightly behavior, except in one area. He is clearly working to serve the queen, rather than the king. Launcelot appears to forget...
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