Le Morte d'Arthur

Why did the Duke leave the King’s Castle at night?

Book 1, chapter 1

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Uther fell in love with the Duke's wife and openly pursued her. Loyal to her husband, Igraine asked her husband to leave the castle immediately. Her husband complied, and they escaped into the night.

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Le Morte d'Arthur