Book 5, Chapter 10 Summary

Merlin painfully makes his way down the hill where he finds Cadal dying. Uther and Ulfin come down behind him. Uther asks if Cadal is dead. Merlin says he is. He says Jordan and Brithael are dead, as well. Uther asks Merlin if he knew this would happen. Merlin says no. Uther is mad, because he feels this could have been avoided. With Gorlis dead, he could have claimed the Lady Ygraine without challenge, and the others lives would have been spared

Uther's love fever is gone, and he is arrogant and angry. Merlin says the right child would not have been born, if they had waited. Uther tells Merlin he had no power except tricks. Uther informs Merlin that he can have the land he promised, but he wants nothing more to do with him.

Cadal speaks, as he is...