From which lay is the quote "she had no equal in the kingdom" taken ?
Correct answer: D. "Equitan"
- A. "Lanval"
- B. "La Fresne"
- C. "Bisclavert"
- D. "Equitan"
Explanation
The description of a woman who had no equal in the kingdom occurs in Marie de France's "Equitan," where the seneschal's wife is praised for her exceptional beauty. The other lais contain different central figures and situations.
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