Book 5, Chapter 3 Summary

Merlin returns to his cave in the hill now called Bryn Myrddin. Merlin's accomplishments have been turned to song and stories and he is well known. Merlin settles back into Galapas's cave, which is now his.

People leave food and offerings outside the cave for him and Cadal. Merlin gives them medicines in return. Uther wastes no time calling Merlin back to London. Uther's messenger is none other than Ulfin, Belasius's former slave.

Ulfin says that Belasius has died of fever and that Uther has taken him into his service. Merlin reluctantly agrees to return. They leave for London where Merlin finds out that Uther has many nobles gathered around him. Rumor has it that Uther has woman trouble. It is with the Duchess of Cornwall, Gorlois's wife. Uther is madly in love with her and revealing that fact in court...