1 Conclusion

Conclusion Of course, things are rarely that simple, and this was no exception. Arthur did not immediately become king. While many were happy finally to have peace in the troubled land, others still refused to accept the outcome. Instead they demanded that Arthur go through further trials. For the sake of peace, the Archbishop agreed. He ordered a second sword challenge

at Candle-mas, where the entire process was repeated again. There was then a third challenge at Easter and a fourth at Pentecost. After the fourth trial, most people were not only convinced, but by then loved Arthur completely. Finally the Archbishop made it official. With Merlin's help and good advice, Arthur built a great and powerful kingdom called Camelot. He also made friends of other kings. While Arthur's few enemies remained and waged war against him, he was able to hold off their attacks and win the wars. He drove his enemy King Pellinore away from his possessions and into the forest. King Ryence was driven into the mountains. To prevent attacks from other possible enemies, such as Kings Lot and Urien, Arthur took some hostages of peace. He held Lot's sons, Gawaine and Geharris, and Urien's son Ewaine. They were not prisoners, but

members of Arthur's court. As peace settled upon the land, Arthur's greatness, as greatness will, began to attract more greatness still. Men of noble souls and great skill, who also wished to achieve glory at arms in the courts of chivalry, began to gather around the king. These worthy men would be known as the Worthies, the Knights, or the Ancient and Honorable Companions of the Round Table. Their noble stories shall also follow.