GRINGAMORE

The brother of Dames Lyonors and Lynette, Sir Gringamore lived in the Isle of Avilion and is described as carrying all black arms, though this could have been for anonymity. Do not confuse him with Gringolet, Sir Gawaine's horse, nor with Sir Percard "The Black Knight" of Gareth's earlier adventure.

After Gareth had defeated Sir Ironside, Dame Lyonors sent Gringamore to kidnap Gareth's Dwarf, so that they could learn who and what the champion "Beaumains" was who had freed Castle Dangerous from Ironside's siege. When brought to Gringamore's castle, the dwarf used the occasion to boast of his master; on Gareth's arrival, Gringamore and his sisters welcomed them both as guests. Without revealing herself as the lady of Castle Dangerous, Lyonors attracted Gareth's love with passionate flirtation. Observing the looks that passed between them, Gringamore called her aside into a chamber to tell her how much he approved the match, and then went to Gareth to assure him of the lady's love.