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1. What does Derfel realize when he hears Druids sacrifice the sons of kings?

When Derfel hears that Druids sacrifice the sons of kings, he suddenly comprehends the role Merlin has chosen for Gawain, the son of King Budic, and also for a small boy named Mardoc, whom he met near the temple of Mithras, and who is the son of King Mordred and Cywyllog.

2. Why does Arthur get upset with Derfel while at the temple of Mithras?

Arthur gets mad at Derfel when they are at the temple of Mithras because he is the one who persuaded Arthur to have his son meet him there. Arthur is terrified that Merlin is going to ask him to sacrifice his own son to get victory over the Saxons.

3. How does Arthur find his son at the temple of Mithras?

After realizing Arthur's son is missing at the temple of Mithras, Derfel leads Arthur and some knights through the spirals of fire, overcoming the resistance of the Black Shield spearmen, to where Merlin and Nimue and Black Shield spearmen are holding Gwydre.

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