Book 5, Chapter 9 Summary

In this chapter, the real Brithael comes back to tell the lady Ygraine that Gorlois is dead. Gorlois had attacked the King's camp at Dimilioc that fateful night. He had been killed early on. Brithael rides back with Jordan to tell the Lady Ygraine, and he was attacked by Cadal on the path. He bursts into the room with Ralf and Merlin to see if anything is wrong.

Merlin admits to himself that he betrayed Gorlois, as he battles Brithael. As they fight Ulfin comes down the steps and Merlin tells him to tell Uther that Gorlois is dead. Merlin is pretty badly beat up. His hand is crushed. At the last minute, he lashes out with his sword and gets Brithael in an artery. He manages to kill Brithael.

Book 5, Chapter 9 Analysis

The plot climaxes with Merlin reaching his ultimate...