3. Lancelot and Guinevere
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One of the best-known stories of Arthurian Legend is the sad romance of Sir Lancelot and Queen Guinevere, King Arthur’s wife. Lancelot and Guinevere’s love for each other grew slowly as initially Guinevere kept Lancelot away from her. They tried to keep their love a secret from the king, but eventually, it became known and was a catalyst for the Round Table to fall. King Arthur’s nephew gathered 12 knights and stormed Guinevere’s chamber, catching the couple in bed. Sir Lancelot fought his way out of the castle, but guards seized Guinevere who was trialed and condemned to burn to death for her infedility. Upon hearing the news of his beloved’s imminent execution, Sir Lancelot attempted to rescue her. Lancelot ended his days as a hermit and Guinevere became a nun at Amesbury where she died.
