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NARRATOR:
<i>In a land of myth...</i>

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<i>...and a time of magic...</i>

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<i>...the destiny of a great kingdom...</i>

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<i>...rests on the shoulders of a young man.</i>

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<i>His name, Merlin.</i>

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[ALL SHOUTING]

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MAN:
Get him!

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[SHOUTING CONTINUES]

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Trapped, are we?

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[WHOOSHING]

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[MAN GROANS]

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That's the idea.

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ARTHUR:
On me!

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Your Majesty! Look what we have here.

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He comes with us. I'll deal with
the prisoners when we get to Camelot.

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I fear this is no ordinary prisoner,
Your Highness.

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Well, well.

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What is it?

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This, Merlin, is the royal crest of Caerleon.

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Is it not...

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...Your Highness?

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This is not the first time
he's trespassed on our lands.

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No, sire. Only last week, he seized the
village of Stonedown on the western borders.

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We're not on the borders now, Agravaine.

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This is the heart of the kingdom.
He took a grave risk coming here.

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Perhaps he doesn't see it that way.

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I fear it's no coincidence that all this
has happened since Uther's death.

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What do you mean?

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Arthur, your father was a strong king.

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His enemies feared
and respected that strength.

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Are you saying I'm not worthy
of that respect?

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AGRAVAINE:
No, sire. Not at all.

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There isn't a citizen of Camelot
who would not lay down their life for you.

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But your enemies--
To the enemies of Camelot...

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...you are still untested as a king.

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You must send a clear message...

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...that any action against Camelot
will be met without mercy.

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Did we not achieve that here today?

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No, sire. Not enough.

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Not enough to deter the likes
of Odin and Bayard...

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...and the others
who covet Camelot's wealth.

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Then what do you suggest?

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I suggest...

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I suggest that we force him to accept
a treaty on our terms.

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He must withdraw his men from our land.

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Return our territories to us.

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He must surrender Evorwick.

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He'd rather die than agree to such terms.

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Then you are left with no choice.

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I can't just kill a man in cold blood.

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Arthur, you must do what you need to do
to assert your authority on this land.

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There must be another way.

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There's no other way.

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Think on it.

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Decide by tomorrow.

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- Arthur.
- Not now, Merlin.

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[WATER SIZZLES]

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[GROANS]

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Arthur?

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Arthur.

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Here.

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Thank you.

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You must be cold.

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- Have you not slept at all?
- I've been thinking.

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About what Agravaine said?

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So, what are you going to do?

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My father was a great king...

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...but I don't have his wisdom
or his conviction.

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I can only follow his example
and do what he would have done.

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You're going to draw up this treaty?

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I have to show my strength.

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- Show that I'm worthy of my father's name.
- Caerleon won't sign it.

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- You know that.
- Caerleon brought this upon himself.

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Arthur.

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You've always shown mercy in battle.

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You've never sought to humiliate
your enemy in this way.

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This isn't like you. This isn't who you are.

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You have no idea what it is
to make these decisions.

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Decisions that will shape
the future of this land.

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- Arthur--
- So, please, stick to what you do know.

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What is this?

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You expect me to sign this?

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To humiliate myself before you?

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You invaded our kingdom...

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...took what did not belong to you.

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- And if I do not sign?
- Then you will pay with your life.

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[CHUCKLES]

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And who makes these terms?

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Arthur Pendragon...

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...king of Camelot.

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Very well.

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Then make it quick.

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Think what you're doing, Caerleon.

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This treaty could seal a truce between us.

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There would be peace,
like there was between your father and mine.

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I am not my father.

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And you are not Uther.

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Do you really have the guts to kill me?

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- You leave me no choice.
- You do not choose anything, boy.

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It is I who choose to die, and I alone.

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Now get on with it.

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So be it.

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Your resolve has already earned the respect
of both the council and the people alike.

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- Your father would have been proud of you.
- Thank you, uncle.

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I don't know what I'd have done
without your support and counsel.

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- Did you miss me?
- Yes, I did.

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It can't have been easy
having a man killed like that.

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I had no choice.
A show of strength was necessary.

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Don't you think compassion
can also show strength?

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Not to the likes of Caerleon. No.

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No, an example had to be made
for the good of the kingdom.

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So you don't regret what you did?

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My conscience is clean, Merlin,
which is more than I can say for my room.

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So just do your job, will you?

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Look, I'm just saying, if there's something
bothering you, you can talk to me.

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You shouldn't push your friends away,
you know.

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- Not now, not when you need them most.
- You're wrong, Merlin.

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I don't need anyone.
I can't afford that luxury.

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The kingdom's my responsibility now.

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Mine to bear alone.

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And you must learn to accept that.

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This-- This is no battle wound.

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This is the work of cowards!

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Arthur will pay for this, by God!

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The whole of Camelot will pay for this!

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[KNOCKING ON DOOR]

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Come.

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I am sorry to disturb you, my lord.

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Is something the matter, uncle?

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I dare to hope that my advice...

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...has been of some use these past months.

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Of course it has. You know that.

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There is something I wish to discuss
with you.

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But it is a delicate matter.

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Yes?

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It concerns Gwynevere.

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What about her?

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She's a beautiful woman, sire...

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...and possessed of many fine qualities,
I have no doubt.

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But she is a servant.

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- That doesn't matter to me.
- Nor to me.

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I assure you. No.
It--It's your people that concern me.

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Surely, as king, I can do as I see fit.

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No, sire. You cannot.

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You must do what is expected of you.

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You must present yourself
in an appropriate manner.

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The people--Your people...

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...do not wish to see their king...

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...with the daughter of a blacksmith.

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This isn't a matter of state.

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This is a matter of the heart.

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You cannot rule the kingdom
with your heart, Arthur.

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Your father understood that.

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You didn't want to kill Caerleon.
I know that.

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But you were strong.

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You didn't let those emotions
cloud your judgment.

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You ruled with your head,
like a strong king must.

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- Yes.
- Now you must show that strength again.

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Set aside personal feelings
for the good of your kingdom.

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Set aside my feelings for Gwynevere?

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I'm afraid so, my lord.

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- You seem tense.
- What do you mean, tense?

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You know. Agitated, on edge, angry.

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This is not anger, Merlin.

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This is controlled aggression!

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Great. I'm glad we cleared that up.

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Sire. A messenger this minute arrived.

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- What is it?
- An army.

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- It crossed our border at first light.
ARTHUR: An army? Whose army?

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Caerleon's queen.

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At a forced march, Caerleon's men will reach
Camelot by sundown tomorrow.

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Which means we have no choice.

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We must intercept them before they reach
the Ridge of Landshire.

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That way, we hold the high ground.

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The knights of Camelot
make ready as I speak.

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We ride at dawn.

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Long live the king!

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ALL:
Long live the king!

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Long live the king!
Long live the king!

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[ENERGY CRACKLES]

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GUARD:
Halt!

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Please, I mean you no harm.

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I wish only to speak with your queen.

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Morgana Pendragon.

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Stealing into my castle in the dead of night.

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You must have a death wish.

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Sorry for the interruption, Your Majesty,
but I've come on urgent business.

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What business could you possibly
have with me, witch?

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- I come in the name of my father.
- Is that so?

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When last I heard, you and he were--

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I speak not of Uther, but of Gorlois.

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- Gorlois?
- Uther is my father by blood alone.

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Gorlois raised me as a child.
He made me who I am.

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I remember him well.

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He was a good man, an honorable man.

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He was, Your Highness...

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...and his sole reward was death,
betrayed by his king.

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Well, then.

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It seems we have both lost something
at the hands of a Pendragon.

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Now, for the last time,
what are you doing here?

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Your Highness--

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Your Highness, Uther was a curse
upon this land, as is his son.

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I seek revenge for the wounds
they have inflicted, as do you.

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If you will accept it,
I've come to offer my help.

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Off again?

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Another week in the wilderness?

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Eating weird animals,
being eaten by weird animals.

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No hot water and no baths.

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This will be the last time either of us
get to sleep in a proper bed.

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I'm prepared to face all manner
of horrors in this world.

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- But if you think I'm sharing this bed with you--
- Ha-ha-ha.

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What?

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- No! That's not what I meant.
- Right.

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- Good. Comfort to know.
- Where are you going?

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That's my business. And, Merlin,
don't be here when I come back.

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GUARD:
Halt! Declare yourself!

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Sorry, sire. Forgive me.

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No harm done.

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- Arthur.
- May I come in?

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Of course.

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- Can I get you anything? Something to eat?
- I'm fine, thanks.

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- I won't be staying long.
- Oh.

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Gwynevere.

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Please believe me when I say
that you've done nothing wrong...

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...and that none of this
has anything to do with you.

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None of what? I don't understand.

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Things have changed for me.

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With my father gone,
it falls to me to rule this land.

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I know what a responsibility that must be.

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And now that I'm king...

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...it's no longer relevant what I may
or may not want for myself.

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My only duty is to the people of this land.

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I'll be judged by my actions,
who I'm seen with.

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- You're ashamed to be seen with me?
- No.

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No.

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But now that I'm king, it's not appropriate.

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I'm not appropriate?

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It seems not.

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Arthur.

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Listen to yourself.

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This doesn't sound like the man I know.

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- You've been talked into this, haven't you?
- I haven't been talked into anything.

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I'm my own man. I make my own decisions.

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And you've decided we can't be together?

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Yes.

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I see.

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I'm sorry, Gwynevere.

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It's just the way it has to be.

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Arthur.

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Don't let anyone tell you what to do.

251
00:19:38,282 --> 00:19:40,762
You said you are your own man.

252
00:19:41,852 --> 00:19:45,356
You have a good heart. Be true to it.

253
00:19:45,790 --> 00:19:48,737
Only then will you be the king
you want to be.

254
00:20:00,037 --> 00:20:01,573
[DOOR CLOSES]

255
00:20:24,829 --> 00:20:26,831
GAIUS:
Don't worry, Gwen.

256
00:20:27,264 --> 00:20:29,835
He'll be back soon, I'm sure.

257
00:20:30,835 --> 00:20:32,576
It's different this time though, isn't it?

258
00:20:34,271 --> 00:20:38,777
Arthur's king now. The fate of Camelot
rests on his shoulders alone.

259
00:20:39,109 --> 00:20:40,952
He's not alone, Gwen.

260
00:20:41,111 --> 00:20:43,751
You, above all people, should know that.

261
00:20:43,914 --> 00:20:45,985
I do know that.

262
00:20:46,150 --> 00:20:48,255
But I'm not sure he does.

263
00:21:05,803 --> 00:21:08,784
Ensure the men have everything they need.

264
00:21:09,473 --> 00:21:13,353
- They must be well rested by morning.
- I'll see to it, sire.

265
00:21:15,713 --> 00:21:17,386
The battle commences at first light.

266
00:21:25,789 --> 00:21:27,632
[MEN SHOUTING INDISTINCTLY]

267
00:21:29,193 --> 00:21:31,298
[KNIGHTS CHATTERING]

268
00:21:34,198 --> 00:21:37,372
MERLIN: That's me.
ELYAN: Like a one-man army.

269
00:21:42,740 --> 00:21:44,481
[CHUCKLES]

270
00:21:53,250 --> 00:21:55,389
We should all get some sleep.

271
00:21:58,622 --> 00:22:00,431
Is he all right?

272
00:22:02,059 --> 00:22:03,766
He's our king.

273
00:22:03,928 --> 00:22:06,431
If anything were to happen to any of us...

274
00:22:06,630 --> 00:22:08,735
...he'll hold himself responsible.

275
00:22:22,346 --> 00:22:23,689
Elyan?

276
00:22:23,847 --> 00:22:25,292
Sire.

277
00:22:29,353 --> 00:22:30,627
Well?

278
00:22:30,788 --> 00:22:33,428
We just want you to know...

279
00:22:34,024 --> 00:22:37,233
...there isn't a man among us
who would not die for you.

280
00:22:37,728 --> 00:22:39,366
We made our pledge...

281
00:22:39,530 --> 00:22:42,170
...and we wear the Pendragon crest
with pride.

282
00:22:43,267 --> 00:22:46,578
Tomorrow we fight in your name, sire.

283
00:22:46,737 --> 00:22:50,617
For freedom and justice in this land.

284
00:22:53,377 --> 00:22:55,288
Thank you, Elyan.

285
00:22:56,380 --> 00:22:57,688
Thank you all.

286
00:23:13,130 --> 00:23:15,110
They mean it, sire.

287
00:23:15,499 --> 00:23:17,240
Every word.

288
00:23:18,435 --> 00:23:21,143
I've never once questioned their loyalty.

289
00:23:22,773 --> 00:23:25,014
I do wonder if I deserve it.

290
00:23:26,710 --> 00:23:29,020
No one could care more
for their men than you do.

291
00:23:29,213 --> 00:23:32,126
To send them into battle is not a decision
that you would make lightly.

292
00:23:32,282 --> 00:23:35,320
- They know that.
- But was it the right decision?

293
00:23:36,253 --> 00:23:39,700
If there was any other way out of
this situation, you would take it.

294
00:23:39,857 --> 00:23:41,598
But you must defend Camelot.

295
00:23:41,759 --> 00:23:43,864
- You have no choice.
- I had a choice.

296
00:23:46,263 --> 00:23:48,607
To let Caerleon live or die.

297
00:23:51,969 --> 00:23:54,313
I made the wrong decision...

298
00:23:55,439 --> 00:23:58,443
...and now I've brought this war
upon Camelot myself.

299
00:23:59,943 --> 00:24:01,445
Arthur.

300
00:24:02,179 --> 00:24:05,786
No one is prepared to sacrifice
more for the sake of this kingdom than you.

301
00:24:05,949 --> 00:24:09,328
Your decision was made
in the best interests of Camelot.

302
00:24:09,486 --> 00:24:11,056
Maybe.

303
00:24:13,457 --> 00:24:16,563
Now my men must pay for it with their lives.

304
00:24:19,830 --> 00:24:21,832
[MAN SNORING]

305
00:25:13,117 --> 00:25:14,687
Halt!

306
00:25:21,625 --> 00:25:23,400
ARTHUR:
I'm unarmed.

307
00:25:28,699 --> 00:25:30,610
You know who I am.

308
00:25:31,135 --> 00:25:33,081
Take me to your queen.

309
00:25:44,348 --> 00:25:46,885
- What is the meaning of this?
- Your Highness, I've come here to--

310
00:25:48,986 --> 00:25:51,933
Your Highness, I know that you feel nothing
but contempt for me.

311
00:25:52,789 --> 00:25:55,599
You feel I've done you a grievous wrong,
and you would be right.

312
00:25:55,759 --> 00:25:57,329
I'm ashamed of what I did.

313
00:25:57,494 --> 00:26:01,067
It was cowardly, it was unjust,
and I'm deeply sorry.

314
00:26:01,231 --> 00:26:03,905
Sorry does not bring back my husband.

315
00:26:04,067 --> 00:26:07,139
Sorry does not give my people back
their king.

316
00:26:07,304 --> 00:26:10,683
I realize that. I know there's nothing
I can do to repair that loss.

317
00:26:10,874 --> 00:26:13,480
Then what are you doing here,
Arthur Pendragon?

318
00:26:13,810 --> 00:26:16,017
I want to call off the battle.

319
00:26:17,314 --> 00:26:19,260
It's a little too late for that.

320
00:26:19,416 --> 00:26:22,022
I don't propose a truce, but an alternative.

321
00:26:22,786 --> 00:26:25,426
I invoke the right of single combat.

322
00:26:25,589 --> 00:26:27,694
Two champions
settle this matter between them.

323
00:26:28,892 --> 00:26:31,168
And why should I grant you this favor?

324
00:26:31,328 --> 00:26:33,274
There has been bloodshed enough,
Your Highness.

325
00:26:35,499 --> 00:26:37,843
Many hundreds of lives
will be saved this way.

326
00:26:42,806 --> 00:26:43,978
And your terms?

327
00:26:44,141 --> 00:26:46,178
If my man wins,
you must withdraw your army.

328
00:26:46,343 --> 00:26:48,619
And if mine is the victor?

329
00:26:49,213 --> 00:26:51,625
Then half of all Camelot is yours.

330
00:26:58,455 --> 00:26:59,695
[PANTING]

331
00:27:01,291 --> 00:27:03,168
- Sorry about this.
- You know him?

332
00:27:04,962 --> 00:27:08,034
He's my servant. He must have
followed me here. I knew nothing about it.

333
00:27:08,198 --> 00:27:10,838
- Kill him.
ARTHUR: Wait, please. Let him go.

334
00:27:11,001 --> 00:27:15,211
He's just a simple-minded fool.

335
00:27:18,041 --> 00:27:21,147
That is two favors...

336
00:27:21,311 --> 00:27:23,985
...you've asked of me this night,
Arthur Pendragon.

337
00:27:40,597 --> 00:27:44,272
Very well.
You shall have your trial by combat.

338
00:27:44,468 --> 00:27:47,540
Announce your champion by noon tomorrow.

339
00:27:49,573 --> 00:27:51,109
Thank you, Your Highness.

340
00:27:51,275 --> 00:27:53,255
And take your fool with you.

341
00:28:00,417 --> 00:28:03,489
- Simple-minded fool?
- Oh, I was being kind. Believe me.

342
00:28:03,654 --> 00:28:05,224
- You almost got me killed in there.
- Me?

343
00:28:05,389 --> 00:28:07,300
You seem to be doing
a good job of that yourself.

344
00:28:07,491 --> 00:28:09,903
What is wrong with you?
Why can you never just leave me be?

345
00:28:10,060 --> 00:28:12,062
I'm your friend.

346
00:28:12,229 --> 00:28:13,640
I was looking out for you.

347
00:28:13,797 --> 00:28:16,903
I appreciate that in
your very confused way...

348
00:28:17,067 --> 00:28:21,277
...you were only trying to help.
But please, don't do it again.

349
00:28:26,009 --> 00:28:27,920
But, sire, we can win this battle.
I know we can.

350
00:28:28,078 --> 00:28:31,890
I don't doubt it. But at what cost?
How many men would be slaughtered?

351
00:28:32,049 --> 00:28:35,997
And what if we were to lose this trial?
We can't give up our land.

352
00:28:36,153 --> 00:28:37,530
That's the deal I've struck.

353
00:28:38,255 --> 00:28:40,929
I believe it to be fair. I'll stand by it.

354
00:28:41,558 --> 00:28:45,665
Well, then all that remains, my lord,
is for you to choose your champion.

355
00:28:47,030 --> 00:28:49,135
- It would be a privilege, sire.
- Sire.

356
00:28:49,299 --> 00:28:51,404
There can only be one choice.

357
00:28:51,968 --> 00:28:55,279
One choice which is just and honorable.

358
00:28:56,106 --> 00:28:57,983
This fight's mine.

359
00:29:07,084 --> 00:29:10,156
I don't like it. It must be a trick.

360
00:29:10,921 --> 00:29:14,334
- What concerns you, Your Highness?
- Arthur.

361
00:29:14,491 --> 00:29:16,368
Why would he choose himself
as the champion?

362
00:29:16,860 --> 00:29:18,806
Because he's Arthur.

363
00:29:19,129 --> 00:29:22,167
He'll always risk his own life
before those of his men.

364
00:29:22,332 --> 00:29:25,973
Trust me, it's no trick. Arthur will fight.

365
00:29:26,136 --> 00:29:28,878
It's as if you were pleased, Morgana.

366
00:29:29,072 --> 00:29:31,712
Whatever else he is,
Arthur is a great warrior.

367
00:29:31,875 --> 00:29:34,583
You have as much to lose as I if he wins.

368
00:29:35,612 --> 00:29:38,354
You desire the throne of Camelot,
do you not?

369
00:29:38,515 --> 00:29:41,121
I don't deny it.
It's rightfully mine after all.

370
00:29:44,788 --> 00:29:46,893
Arthur will not win.

371
00:29:47,090 --> 00:29:49,195
How can you possibly know that?

372
00:29:50,894 --> 00:29:53,966
Because I have the power
to ensure that he doesn't.

373
00:29:57,868 --> 00:30:00,144
Then you must use it.

374
00:30:26,396 --> 00:30:28,342
[PANTING]

375
00:30:36,540 --> 00:30:38,019
Morgana.

376
00:30:39,009 --> 00:30:41,956
- Did you get it?
- Of course.

377
00:30:56,860 --> 00:30:59,534
[SPEAKING INCANTATION]

378
00:31:34,998 --> 00:31:37,308
Arthur's as good as dead.

379
00:31:44,608 --> 00:31:47,680
Not too tight, Merlin. You don't want to
kill me before I've even started.

380
00:31:47,844 --> 00:31:49,983
Heh. Sorry.

381
00:31:57,153 --> 00:32:01,602
If this day should prove to be my last,
give this to Gwynevere.

382
00:32:04,127 --> 00:32:06,004
Tell her I'm sorry.

383
00:32:07,264 --> 00:32:08,937
Of course.

384
00:32:12,669 --> 00:32:15,343
Arthur, do you really think this is worth
the risk? You're king now.

385
00:32:15,505 --> 00:32:17,781
Camelot needs you alive.

386
00:32:21,645 --> 00:32:23,249
I don't know what will happen.

387
00:32:24,848 --> 00:32:26,885
But for the first time since I became king...

388
00:32:28,018 --> 00:32:31,056
...I know in my heart
I've made the right decision.

389
00:32:34,624 --> 00:32:38,834
Well, whatever happens out there, um--

390
00:32:40,997 --> 00:32:42,977
- You're not about to start crying are you?
- No.

391
00:32:43,133 --> 00:32:45,272
Just, uh, good luck.

392
00:32:45,969 --> 00:32:47,505
[LAUGHS]

393
00:32:49,072 --> 00:32:50,915
Thank you, old friend.

394
00:32:56,179 --> 00:32:58,216
It is time, my lord.

395
00:32:59,349 --> 00:33:00,885
Very well.

396
00:33:03,053 --> 00:33:04,498
Is all in readiness?

397
00:33:05,789 --> 00:33:07,530
Merlin?

398
00:33:09,526 --> 00:33:10,834
Ready.

399
00:33:24,074 --> 00:33:25,883
Right then.

400
00:33:45,528 --> 00:33:47,769
You have served my husband well, Derian.

401
00:33:48,765 --> 00:33:51,268
I know you'll do the same for me.

402
00:33:52,035 --> 00:33:53,708
And, Derian...

403
00:33:54,104 --> 00:33:56,448
...no pity, no quarter.

404
00:33:56,606 --> 00:33:58,643
Do not hesitate for one second.

405
00:33:58,842 --> 00:34:01,550
Arthur Pendragon must die.

406
00:34:58,802 --> 00:35:00,145
[GROWLS]

407
00:35:17,120 --> 00:35:18,326
[BOTH GRUNTING]

408
00:35:27,464 --> 00:35:28,738
[DERIAN ROARS]

409
00:36:01,197 --> 00:36:03,575
[YELLS]

410
00:36:09,672 --> 00:36:11,345
This has gone on long enough.

411
00:36:12,242 --> 00:36:14,017
Time to turn the tide.

412
00:36:14,177 --> 00:36:16,987
I've enchanted Arthur's sword.

413
00:36:17,280 --> 00:36:20,022
It holds the weight of a thousand ages.

414
00:36:20,383 --> 00:36:22,124
No one could bear it for long.

415
00:36:35,031 --> 00:36:36,271
[GROANS]

416
00:37:11,234 --> 00:37:12,269
[SPEAKS INCANTATION]

417
00:37:12,435 --> 00:37:13,846
[ROARS]

418
00:37:16,406 --> 00:37:18,647
[BOTH YELLING]

419
00:37:34,991 --> 00:37:37,597
[SOLDIERS CHEERING]

420
00:37:43,466 --> 00:37:45,446
Long live the king!

421
00:37:49,272 --> 00:37:51,445
SOLDIERS:
Long live the king!

422
00:38:09,359 --> 00:38:12,670
You are victorious, Arthur Pendragon.

423
00:38:15,832 --> 00:38:20,338
And you may rest assured that I shall comply
absolutely with the terms of our agreement.

424
00:38:21,404 --> 00:38:23,680
My army will be gone by nightfall.

425
00:38:23,840 --> 00:38:25,478
Thank you, Your Highness.

426
00:38:33,750 --> 00:38:38,756
Tell me something.
You spared my champion. Why?

427
00:38:38,922 --> 00:38:41,095
Because it's not victory I seek.

428
00:38:41,257 --> 00:38:43,168
It is peace.

429
00:38:44,560 --> 00:38:48,633
I hope that today will mark
a new beginning for our kingdoms.

430
00:38:51,000 --> 00:38:54,174
There is something about you,
Arthur Pendragon.

431
00:38:55,338 --> 00:38:58,683
Something which gives me hope for us all.

432
00:39:17,660 --> 00:39:20,539
It seems you do not have the power after all,
Morgana.

433
00:39:20,697 --> 00:39:23,303
Arthur was made of sterner stuff
than you imagined.

434
00:39:23,466 --> 00:39:25,070
[CHUCKLES]

435
00:39:25,535 --> 00:39:27,446
There will be other opportunities,
Your Highness.

436
00:39:27,603 --> 00:39:29,549
And next time he won't be so lucky.

437
00:39:29,706 --> 00:39:31,708
There won't be a next time.

438
00:39:33,176 --> 00:39:35,281
Not for me anyway.

439
00:39:35,445 --> 00:39:36,947
What are you talking about?

440
00:39:37,113 --> 00:39:40,219
I believe I may have misjudged
our young king.

441
00:39:40,383 --> 00:39:42,454
Don't be taken in by his fine words.

442
00:39:42,618 --> 00:39:45,258
It wasn't Arthur who mislead me. It was you.

443
00:39:47,090 --> 00:39:49,934
You are consumed by bitterness, Morgana.

444
00:39:50,093 --> 00:39:53,631
It spreads within you like a disease.

445
00:39:53,930 --> 00:39:57,104
In my grief,
I let you infect me with your hate.

446
00:39:57,266 --> 00:39:59,007
That is untrue.

447
00:39:59,202 --> 00:40:01,273
Have you forgotten how
Arthur killed your husband?

448
00:40:01,938 --> 00:40:05,317
- Do you deny that you sought revenge?
- Yes, I sought revenge.

449
00:40:06,743 --> 00:40:09,747
But that does not mean
it was the right thing to do.

450
00:40:09,912 --> 00:40:11,289
[SCOFFS]

451
00:40:12,248 --> 00:40:14,353
You are weak, Annis...

452
00:40:14,517 --> 00:40:16,929
...as I thought you were.

453
00:40:17,520 --> 00:40:20,626
Go ahead. Make peace with Arthur.

454
00:40:20,790 --> 00:40:25,967
But I will not rest
until all of Camelot bows before me.

455
00:40:27,263 --> 00:40:29,106
Morgana.

456
00:40:30,233 --> 00:40:33,510
You came to me in the name of Gorlois...

457
00:40:33,970 --> 00:40:37,042
...but I fear you're more
like Uther than you realize.

458
00:40:51,854 --> 00:40:53,856
[ALL CHEERING]

459
00:41:03,266 --> 00:41:05,075
You're a hero.

460
00:41:05,468 --> 00:41:06,708
Thank you, Merlin.

461
00:41:06,869 --> 00:41:08,906
Not to me. To your people.

462
00:41:09,072 --> 00:41:12,383
Right. You think different?

463
00:41:13,142 --> 00:41:15,179
Maybe I know something they don't.

464
00:41:15,344 --> 00:41:17,017
Which is?

465
00:41:17,180 --> 00:41:20,718
You know, that you're a cabbage head.

466
00:41:21,884 --> 00:41:23,488
Maybe.

467
00:41:24,487 --> 00:41:26,524
I should have listened to you, Merlin.

468
00:41:26,689 --> 00:41:28,794
Just this once, I think you were right.

469
00:41:29,358 --> 00:41:32,032
Even if you are the worst servant
in the five kingdoms.

470
00:41:33,996 --> 00:41:35,805
[LAUGHS]

471
00:41:54,517 --> 00:41:56,394
[KNOCKING ON DOOR]

472
00:41:57,253 --> 00:41:58,857
Come.

473
00:42:05,895 --> 00:42:08,398
- Gwen.
- Sire.

474
00:42:10,199 --> 00:42:11,906
These...

475
00:42:13,536 --> 00:42:15,379
...are for you.

476
00:42:18,608 --> 00:42:20,110
They're not much, I know.

477
00:42:20,276 --> 00:42:22,586
I picked them by the side of the road.

478
00:42:23,746 --> 00:42:26,454
Thank you, sire,
but I don't know what they're for.

479
00:42:28,084 --> 00:42:29,791
They're to say I'm sorry, Gwynevere.

480
00:42:31,621 --> 00:42:33,498
You don't need to apologize.

481
00:42:33,656 --> 00:42:36,159
I understand why things
have to be the way they are.

482
00:42:37,927 --> 00:42:41,568
Mm. A good king should...

483
00:42:41,731 --> 00:42:43,733
...respect the traditions of the past.

484
00:42:43,900 --> 00:42:46,642
- As my father did.
- I know that.

485
00:42:47,737 --> 00:42:50,445
But a good king should also...

486
00:42:50,606 --> 00:42:52,643
...be true to himself...

487
00:42:53,242 --> 00:42:55,745
...and do as he sees fit...

488
00:42:56,612 --> 00:43:00,150
...and be seen with those who he cares for.

489
00:43:03,019 --> 00:43:06,398
Even if they're not appropriate?

490
00:43:18,201 --> 00:43:20,112
Does that answer your question?

491
00:43:21,037 --> 00:43:22,983
It's a start.

492
00:43:37,553 --> 00:43:39,032
NARRATOR:
<i>Merlin.</i>

493
00:43:40,356 --> 00:43:42,632
MORGANA:
Arthur is strangely fond of the boy.

494
00:43:42,792 --> 00:43:44,237
He could prove useful.

495
00:43:44,427 --> 00:43:45,838
[GASPS]

496
00:43:45,995 --> 00:43:47,338
You must kill Arthur Pendragon.

497
00:43:49,065 --> 00:43:50,169
[HISSES]

498
00:43:50,333 --> 00:43:52,176
Merlin, is something wrong?

499
00:43:53,236 --> 00:43:55,079
But why would Merlin want to kill Arthur?

500
00:43:55,238 --> 00:43:59,914
You can't trust anyone. In fact, I think you,
Merlin, are the only person I can trust.

501
00:44:00,076 --> 00:44:01,646
You're just my imagination.

502
00:44:01,811 --> 00:44:03,154
Whatever you say.

503
00:44:46,389 --> 00:44:48,391
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