02333cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000510011324500780016426400510024230000470029333600260034033700260036633800360039250000310042850802210045952011640068053400450184465300230188965300470191285600430195999900170200236848UtSlPG20260610133836.0mcr n260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aSkeat, Walter W.q(Walter William),d1835-191210aLancelot of the Laik: A Scottish Metrical Romance (About 1490-1500 A. D.) 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2011  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2011-07-25  aProduced by Louise Hope, Robert Cicconetti and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
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by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)  a"Lancelot of the Laik: A Scottish Metrical Romance" by Skeat is a historical romance written during the late 15th century. This work is a paraphrased adaptation of the French "Lancelot du Lac," focusing on the adventures of the legendary knight Lancelot, particularly his entanglements with King Arthur, the lady of Melyhalt, and the looming threat posed by King Galiot. The narrative promises a blend of chivalric themes, battles, and courtly love that are emblematic of the Arthurian legends.  The opening of the poem sets the stage by introducing King Arthur, who is troubled by ominous dreams, seeking the counsel of his most trusted clerics. The narrative quickly escalates when messengers from Galiot demand tribute from Arthur, indicating the rising tensions. We also find Lancelot in a dire situation, imprisoned by the lady of Melyhalt, while foreshadowing the conflict that will develop between Arthur and Galiot's forces. Notably, Lancelot's plight and desire for freedom hint at his key role in the forthcoming battles, which intertwine with the themes of honor and duty prevalent throughout the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aArthurian romances  aLancelot (Legendary character) -- Romances40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36848  c77688d77688