... , and when he finally reaches the king he collapses on his knees, still not knowing who he is Alkinoos greets this random stranger with baffling hospitality by kicking his own beloved son out of his seat and giving it to Odysseus so he can feast. As the day goes on he is still being referred to as a "stranger" and ... ...

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... a matter of fact, the only requirement the Fair lady demanded was that Lanval must never tell anyone of such affair. This stipulation is clearly stated in the following extract; "Beloved, she said, "I admonish, order, and beg you not to reveal this secret to anyone! I shall tell you the long and the short of it: you would lose me forever ... ...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate