Which Middle English romance is a 'Breton Lai' involving a knight who is granted a wish by a fairy queen on the condition of secrecy?
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Correct answer: Sir Launfal
Sir Launfal, composed by Thomas Chestre, is an adaptation of Marie de France's 'Lanval.' It follows the conventions of the Breton Lai by incorporating supernatural elements, a secret love affair, and a final rescue by a fairy mistress.
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