Ivanhoe Chapter 29

In which the wounded knight Ivanhoe, confined within the castle of Front-de-Bœuf, debates the virtues and sorrows of chivalry with the steadfast and noble Rebecca, while the tumult of a fierce siege rises beyond their chamber walls. Through Rebecca’s vigilant watch at the window, they witness the unfolding valour and horror of battle, revealing the grim realities that underlie the gallant deeds of war.