Chapter XXVI: Canto V: The Combat

Give the main events in this canto.

1. Roderick guides Fitz-James to neutral ground
2. The combat
3. Douglas surrenders
4. The games
5. The popularity of Douglas.

What is the most striking part of this canto?
The story of the combat.

Why? It is a fine example of Scottish bravery
and chivalry.

What Scottish characteristics are found in this
canto?

1. The character of Scottish games in the city
2. The fickleness of the mob
3. The chivalrous conduct of the combatants.