Arthur managed to speak to his grandmother {Queen Eleanor of England}, demanding that she evacuate the castle with all her possessions and then go peaceably wherever she wished, for he wanted to show nothing but honour to her person. The Queen replied that she would not leave it, but if he behaved as a courtly gentlemen, he would quit this place, for he would find plenty of castles to attack other than the one she was in.
Arthur confronted his grandmother, Queen Eleanor of England, urging her to evacuate the castle with her belongings and to go wherever she pleased, as he wished to honor her. However, the Queen refused to abandon the castle, asserting her desire to remain. She suggested that if Arthur acted with the courtesy expected of a true gentleman, he should leave his current siege and seek other castles to target instead.
Despite his position, Arthur demonstrated his respect for Eleanor's wishes, reflecting the complexities of familial loyalty amid conflict. The exchange highlights the tension between duty and honor, illustrating Eleanor's strong will and Arthur’s attempt to reconcile his actions with his high regard for her.
