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The Fight

A tale from Hero-Myths & Legends of the British Race, by M. I. Ebbutt

This tale is from Hero-Myths & Legends of the British Race, a collection by M. I. Ebbutt first published in the early twentieth century. The story draws on Arthurian legend and the medieval tradition of testing a knight's courtesy and honour. The loathly lady motif—a hideous woman transformed by an act of respect and generosity—appears in many old tales, including Chaucer's "Wife of Bath's Tale." The test here is not one of strength or swordplay, but of moral character: Can a knight see past appearance and choose kindness over pride? This text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised. The story rewards a close reading, for the lady's question and the knight's final answer contain the whole lesson of the tale.

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Green · Independent readers, earlyTypical starting range: ages 9–11

Length

long · about 870 words in 6 sections · 3 pictures

Source

Hero-Myths & Legends of the British Race, M. I. Ebbutt

First published

see the About page in the reader

Regions

Canada · United States

Included formats

• · Web reader and PDF
• · EPUB for e-readers
• · Home-print sheet
• · Folded booklet
• · Binder edition (8.5 × 11)
• · Worksheet
• · Quick Check (10 questions) with answer key
• · Read-aloud script
• · Teacher’s Edition (members)

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