Book 3, The Saxon Shore: Chapters 19-23 Summary

Chapter 19.

They are very happy to be back on familiar soil. As they travel, a body of armed men come near them. They hide, and by sheer luck, they are not found, but they are able to witness the men. Dedalus recognizes them as barbarians - not ones that are uncivilized, but actual barbarians from Asia Minor.

Lucanus is thrilled to see them. He thought that they would be gone for at least six months, yet it is only six weeks. As they catch each other up on news, Lucanus says that some men attacked the leper colony. Merlyn decides that after they return to Camulod, they will send troops back to help protect the colony. As he travels back towards Camulod, Merlyn thinks about how quickly the child is growing. He imagines...