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Gautere

Gaunter

A knight from Cornwall who was the brother of Sir Arnold.

He was one of three unfortunate knights who attacked a knight that they thought was Kay. It was actually Lancelot, disguised in Kay’s armor, and the trio got the surprise of their lives. As a condition of his surrender, Lancelot made him go to Camelot and surrender to Guenevere.

He was made a Knight of the Round Table, fought at the Castle Perilous tournament, and appeared at the healing of Sir Urry.

He was killed fighting Lancelot and his men when Lancelot rescued Guenevere from the stake.


Source
Le Morte Darthur | Sir Thomas Malory, 1469-1470