Book 3, Chapter 5 Summary

Merlin goes to the tavern with Dinias. He steps outside to speak with Cadal while the food is coming. Cadal warns Merlin that Dinias doesn't like him. Merlin feels he can get information from Dinias by asking questions on his relatives. The information is for Ambrosius. Merlin finds out that he has been presumed dead since Cerdic's body was found. It did not create a stir however. Merlin tells Dinias a lie about what has been going on with him since the night he left. Dinias has disdain for his life style of 'harping.'

Dinias in his wine begins to talk loudly. He mentions Ambrosius's name. Merlin notices that some men in the pub are beginning to pay attention. Merlin and Dinias begin to play dice. Merlin notices a black bearded man and a foxy looking man paying attention to...