| Front | The Lady of Lake |
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| Back | A poem 6 cantos Sir walter Scott 1810 Roderick Dhu gives hospitality to a mysterios Knight, James Fitzjames Roderick loves Helen but she has given her heart to Malcolm The Lady of the Lake (French: Dame du Lac, Damoisele del Lac) is an enchantress in the Matter of Britain, the body of medieval literature and legend associated with King Arthur. She plays a pivotal role in many stories, including giving Arthur his sword Excalibur, enchanting Merlin, and raising Lancelot after the death of his father. At least two different sorceresses bearing the title "the Lady of the Lake" appear as separate characters in some versions and adaptations since the Post-Vulgate Cycle and consequently Le Morte d'Arthur. |
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