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Chapter 27: The Knight of the White Moon

Performer: Librivox - Linda Johnson


One morning Don Quixote, fully armed, rode out to the seashore to take the air. He felt very brave, and was in fine fighting humor.

"Arms," he said, "are my best attire, and combat is my meat and drink."

Suddenly he saw a strange knight riding towards him. The knight was armed from head to foot, and on his shield a bright moon was painted.

As soon as he was within hearing, he called out: "Most illustrious, most valorous Don Quixote, de la Mancha, I am the Knight of the White Moon. I have come to enter into combat with thee. I have come to make thee confess that my lady, whoever she may be, is more beautiful by far than thy Dulcinea del Toboso."

"That I will never confess," answered Don Quixote; "but I will force thee to confess the contrary. Thou hast never seen the illustrious Dulcinea. If thou hadst, the sight of her would have made thee know that there is no beauty like unto hers."

"I challenge you to prove it in fair combat," cried the Knight of the White Moon. "If I vanquish you, I shall require of you to go to your home, and for the space of one year give up your arms and your knight-errantry and live there in peace and quiet."

"But what do you agree to do if I shall vanquish you?" said Don Quixote.

"I agree that my head shall be at your disposal," answered the knight. "My horse and arms shall be your spoils, and the fame of my deeds shall be added to that of your own achievements."

"I accept your challenge," said Don Quixote; "and will faithfully comply with all its conditions; but I am content with the fame of my own deeds, and do not wish to assume yours. Choose whichever side of the field you prefer, and let us settle this business at once."

The two knights turned their horses and rode apart some distance. Then they again faced each other. The next moment, without waiting for any signal, they made the onset.

The White Moon's steed was much swifter than Rozinante, and he thundered down upon Don Quixote ere he had run one third of the distance. Our knight had no time to use his spear. The stranger struck him with such force that both he and his steed were hurled helpless to the ground.

Quickly the White Moon dismounted. He held his spear at Don Quixote's throat and cried: "Yield, knight! Fulfill the conditions of our challenge or your life is forfeit!"

Don Quixote was bruised and stunned. But he answered in a faint and feeble voice, "I maintain that Dulcinea del Toboso is the most beautiful lady in the world, and I am the most unfortunate knight. Press on thy spear, and rid me of life."

"That I will not do," said he of the White Moon. "I will not dispute the fame of the beautiful Dulcinea. I shall be satisfied if the great Don Quixote will only return to his home for a year as was agreed to in our challenge."

"Very well," answered Don Quixote. "Since you require nothing that will tarnish the fame of the Lady Dulcinea, I will do all the rest as you desire."

They lifted Don Quixote from the ground and uncovered his face. He was very pale and weak. Rozinante still lay in the sand unable to rise. As for Sancho Panza, he was so sad and dismayed that he did not know what to do.

The Knight of the White Moon galloped away toward the city, and some of those who had seen the combat followed him. They asked him who he was, and why he had dealt so roughly with the famous but harmless Don Quixote.

"My name is Samson Carrasco," said the knight, "and I am a friend and near neighbor of Don Quixote. All that I wished in this combat was not to harm my friend, but to make him promise to return home. I think that if he can be induced to rest there quietly for a year, this madness about knight-errantry will be cured."

It was, indeed, Samson Carrasco, the same who once before, as the Knight of the Mirrors, had tried to cure his friend of his folly but had failed.

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Chapter 27: The Knight of the White Moon

Performer: Librivox - Linda Johnson

Directions

Study the chapter for one week.

Over the week:

  • Read and/or listen to the chapter.
  • Review the synopsis.
  • Study the vocabulary words.
  • Complete the enrichment activities.
  • Discuss the review questions.

Synopsis

Don Quixote encounters the Knight of the White Moon at the seashore. The Knight insists that Don Quixote confess that the Knight's lady is more beautiful than Dulcinea del Toboso. When Don Quixote refuses, the Knight challenges him to combat. Don Quixote loses badly, and the Knight makes him promise to return home and remain there for a year in exchange for sparing Don Quixote's life. At the end of the chapter, the Knight's identity is revealed as Don Quixote's friend and neighbor, Samson Carrasco.

Vocabulary

Comply: To yield assent, agree, or consent.
Onset: A rushing or setting upon.
Tarnish: To soil, sully, damage, or compromise.
Induced: Caused by persuasion or influence.
Cured: Restored to health from disease or injury.
Folly: Foolishness.

Enrichment

Activity 1: Recite the Book Information

  • Recite the name of the author, the title of the book, and the title of the chapter.

Activity 2: Narrate the Story

  • Narrate the events aloud in your own words.

Activity 3: Study the Story Picture

  • Study the story picture and describe how it relates to the story.

Activity 4: Act Out a Passage from the Chapter

Play Don Quixote and the Knight of the White Moon engaging in a jousting match. The two people should stand far apart, pretending to ride horses toward one another while holding lances. Enact the following is a safe, open space:

  • Don Quixote and the Knight of the White Moon spur their horses into action.
  • The Knight of the White Moon should travel much faster than Don Quixote.
  • The Knight of the White Moon vanquishes Don Quixote and Rozinante, who fall to the ground.
  • Still on the ground, Don Quixote says, 'I maintain that Dulcinea del Toboso is the most beautiful lady in the world.'

Activity 5: Copy and Dictate a Sentence   

Complete page 36 in 'Third Grade Prose Copywork and Dictation.'

  • Step 1: Students copy the script sentence.
  • Step 2: Instructors say the sentence aloud, and children write it.
  • Sentence: Press on thy spear, and rid me of life.

Activity 6: Discuss the Story

  • The story reveals that the Knight of the White Moon is Samson Carrasco, trying to get Don Quixote home.
  • Do you think Samson Carrasco's trick is right and honorable or wrong and deceitful? Explain why.
  • Do you believe Don Quixote will honor his promise to return home?

Activity 7: Map the Story

  • The story of Don Quixote takes place in the country of Spain.
  • Locate Spain on the map of the world.
  • Find the continent across the Strait of Gibraltar from Spain and recite its name.

Review

Question 1

Who does Don Quixote encounter at the seashore?
1 / 5

Answer 1

Don Quixote encounters the Knight of the White Moon at the seashore.
1 / 5

Question 2

What does the Knight of White Moon insist that Don Quixote confess?
2 / 5

Answer 2

The Knight insists that Don Quixote confess that the Knight's lady is more beautiful than Dulcinea del Toboso.
2 / 5

Question 3

Who wins the combat between the Knight of White Moon and Don Quixote?
3 / 5

Answer 3

The Knight of White Moon wins the combat against Don Quixote.
3 / 5

Question 4

What does the Knight of the White Moon demand of Don Quixote in exchange for his life?
4 / 5

Answer 4

The Knight of White Moon demands that Don Quixote return home and remain there for a year in exchange for sparing Don Quixote's life.
4 / 5

Question 5

Who is the Knight of White Moon?
5 / 5

Answer 5

The Knight of White Moon is Samson Carrasco, Don Quixote's friend and neighbor.
5 / 5

  1. Who does Don Quixote encounter at the seashore? Don Quixote encounters the Knight of the White Moon at the seashore.
  2. What does the Knight of White Moon insist that Don Quixote confess? The Knight insists that Don Quixote confess that the Knight's lady is more beautiful than Dulcinea del Toboso.
  3. Who wins the combat between the Knight of White Moon and Don Quixote? The Knight of White Moon wins the combat against Don Quixote.
  4. What does the Knight of the White Moon demand of Don Quixote in exchange for his life? The Knight of White Moon demands that Don Quixote return home and remain there for a year in exchange for sparing Don Quixote's life.
  5. Who is the Knight of White Moon? The Knight of White Moon is Samson Carrasco, Don Quixote's friend and neighbor.

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