The Faerie Queene - Book 4, Canto 4 Summary & Analysis

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The Faerie Queene - Book 4, Canto 4 Summary & Analysis

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Book 4, Canto 4 Summary

The party arrives at the tournament, and Braggadochio recognizes the snowy Florimell as his own. Blandamour suggests that they fight over her, with the disgusting Ate going to the loser. Braggadochio declines, but still wants his former lady back. The tournament lasts for three days. The first day, Triamond does spectacularly until Satyrane puts a spear through his side and claims victory for that day. The next day, Cambell puts on his friend's armor (didn't Patroclus learn that this was a bad idea in the 1liad?) and fights exceptionally well. He is eventually surrounded by one hundred of Satyrane's men. Hearing the commotion, Triamond goes to his friend's aid. Though still terribly wounded, Triamond can't find his own armor, so he puts on Cambell's and goes out to help his friend. The two men are victorious that day. The final day...

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