Parzival

Spotting the knight, Gawan assumes it to be Gramoflanz. He does not know that the knight is actually Parzival. They rush toward each other on their horses and engage in a long, “fierce” (14.680.6) battle. Just as Parzival is about to defeat Gawan, they are interrupted by the arrival of a group of Arthur’s men who happen to be passing by. The men call out, causing Parzival to realize that he is fighting Gawan.

Parzival casts his sword aside and reveals his identity. Gramoflanz arrives on the scene and schedules the duel with Gawan for the following day. He refuses Parzival’s offer to fight on Gawan’s behalf; the wounded Gawan must fight, Gramoflanz says. This angers Bene, as she realizes that Itonje is Gawan’s sister and that the fight between the two men will cause Itonje to be sad.

Gawan and Parzival return to Arthur. Parzival is welcomed as a long-lost member of the Table Round. Meanwhile, Gramoflanz has brought his large army to the field. He listens to Arthur’s messengers as they try to arrange a peaceful solution. He receives a ring from Itonje, brought to him by Bene, who asks him to find a peaceful solution.