What is the main idea of this passage from morte d’arthur by sir thomas malory

King Arthur and his men try to reach a truce with Sir Mordred.

Explanation:

In a dream, King Arthur discovers that it is better for him to make a truce with Sir Mordred. He decides to seek peace instead of fighting, and goes to meet him. In these lines, we can see how the meeting goes. The meeting is peaceful and they agree on a treaty. Wine is ordered in order to celebrate. However, despite the treaty, the leaders do not trust each other and they both ask their men to be ready to fight if they see a drawn sword.

you didnt put   question but this passage would be a origin story made to explain life and death and who controls each one

in the shadow of war