In book 3 canto 1, Arthur and Sir Guyon chase after Florimell with the intention of saving her, as well as marrying her as we discussed in class. They were not able to fight off their temptation, but I find it interesting that later on in book 3 we find out that Britomart was not distracted by Florimell because she had to fulfill her own quest: to find her destined husband, Artegall. It seems as if Britomart, Sir Guyon, and Arthur are on the same chase. Although Britomart knows Artegall will be her husband as told by Merlin, is she able to fight her temptation of love? It is clear that she isn’t able to because Glauce is concerned about Britomart, and she is described as having a sickness:

Old Glauce call, to cure this Lady’s Grief:
Full many ways she sought, but none could find,
Nor Herbs, nor Charms, nor Counsel, that is chief
And choicest Med’cine for sick Heart’s Relief