Book 3, Chapter 4 Summary

Cadal and Merlin bury Galapas and have food. They talk about who could have done this to Galapas. Cadal asks Merlin if Ambrosius has a message for Lady Niniane. They go to St Peters to speak with Lady Niniane. He requests and audience with her using the name Emrys. She says she will see him on the river walk after prayers

Having two hours to wait in the rain, Cadal and Merlin go to Merlin's Grandfather's house. Merlin is just trying to pick the lot, when Dinias suddenly appears. Dinias says that he still lives there. He is as arrogant as usual, even though he no longer looks like a prince. Dinias and Merlin exchange a bit of gossip.

Dinias invites Merlin to go to a pub. He says there are spies around, but the people there mind their own business...