CHAPTER III.

The legend formed of two portions: Early History of Grail,

Quest--Two forms of each portion distinguished--Grouping of

the various versions--Alternative hypotheses of development--

Their bearing upon the alleged Celtic origin of the Grail--

Closer examination of the various accounts of the Grail: The

first use made of it and its first possessor; its solace of

Joseph; its properties and the effect produced by it; its

name; its arrival in England; the Grail-keeper and his

relationship to the Promised Knight--Three different stages

in the development of the Queste--The work and the

qualification of the Promised Knight--Conclusions: Priority

over Early History of Quest--Chronological arrangement of the

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