Book 1, Chapter 5 Summary

Merlin goes into the cave and begins to explore. As he moves about, a cloud of bats escapes the mouth of the cave. Merlin thinks this is a treasure cave as he explores and finds things. He discovers a mirror that looks like one his mother had.

Merlin continues to walk around the cave. It smelled of smoke and wet rocks. He finds a cup, which lets him know someone lives about. Yet he is not afraid. Merlin then finds a box along the wall with some flint on top of it.

At that moment, he hears someone approach. He becomes the ringdove and looks for a place to keep out of sight. Merlin finds a hiding place in the back of the cave. He hides in a round chamber lined with crystals. The person who returns lights a candle and...