Final answer:
In summarizing "Le Morte d'Arthur," the statement that the hermit was once the bishop of Canterbury should be excluded as it is not central to the plot.
Step-by-step explanation:
In the selection "Le Morte d'Arthur," which statement would you not include in a summary of Morte d'Arthur? The correct answer is option D: the hermit who buries King Arthur was once the bishop of Canterbury. Summarising involves presenting the main events and key details, and this statement, while interesting, does not contribute to the overarching plot or themes of the narrative. In contrast, the other options listed are significant events that directly relate to the central action and the fates of the main characters.