1 00:00:01,627 --> 00:00:05,047 Dragon: In a land ofmyth and a time of magic, 2 00:00:05,131 --> 00:00:10,219 the destiny of a great kingdom rests on the shoulders of a young boy. 3 00:00:10,303 --> 00:00:13,181 His name, Merlin. 4 00:01:00,019 --> 00:01:01,812 Look what's just arrived for you. 5 00:01:02,313 --> 00:01:03,731 Who are they from? 6 00:01:03,814 --> 00:01:06,525 I don't know. Maybe Arthur? 7 00:01:06,984 --> 00:01:08,486 How disappointing. 8 00:01:08,778 --> 00:01:10,529 Why, who'd you like them to be from? 9 00:01:10,655 --> 00:01:12,823 I don't know. A tall dark stranger? 10 00:01:32,510 --> 00:01:34,679 See you in the morning. 11 00:02:54,925 --> 00:02:57,261 Gaius: Her body seems to have closed down. 12 00:02:57,720 --> 00:02:59,138 Uther: Why? 13 00:02:59,597 --> 00:03:01,223 You don't have an answer, do you? 14 00:03:02,391 --> 00:03:04,935 Nothing you've tried so far has worked. 15 00:03:05,311 --> 00:03:07,021 It's been nearly two days. 16 00:03:08,981 --> 00:03:10,649 What do you know? 17 00:03:10,775 --> 00:03:14,236 I fear she may have some form of inflammation of the brain. 18 00:03:14,445 --> 00:03:15,885 What could have caused such a thing? 19 00:03:15,946 --> 00:03:17,573 An infection, possibly. 20 00:03:18,741 --> 00:03:21,994 Rest assured, I will do everything in my power to cure her, sire. 21 00:03:25,122 --> 00:03:26,248 Is she any better? 22 00:03:35,341 --> 00:03:36,967 She's all but dead, Merlin. 23 00:03:37,593 --> 00:03:40,137 No, you're going to cure her. You have to. 24 00:03:40,638 --> 00:03:43,557 Don't you start. I've tried everything. 25 00:03:43,641 --> 00:03:45,601 - I was wondering... - What? 26 00:03:45,851 --> 00:03:46,936 Maybe I could... 27 00:03:48,312 --> 00:03:50,439 Ahem, help? 28 00:03:51,065 --> 00:03:53,109 If you're suggesting magic... 29 00:03:53,818 --> 00:03:55,986 Have you forgotten what happened with Gwen's father? 30 00:03:56,987 --> 00:04:01,283 This is not a magical illness. It must be cured by conventional means. 31 00:04:01,492 --> 00:04:03,452 We keep trying. 32 00:04:03,661 --> 00:04:06,580 See if you can find me some fresh Rosemary. 33 00:04:06,747 --> 00:04:08,100 There must be something more I can do... 34 00:04:08,124 --> 00:04:09,417 And yarrow. 35 00:04:16,132 --> 00:04:17,466 What's your business here? 36 00:04:17,800 --> 00:04:20,010 My name is Edwin muirden. 37 00:04:20,719 --> 00:04:23,347 And I have a remedy to cure all ills. 38 00:04:23,931 --> 00:04:24,932 Is that so? 39 00:04:25,015 --> 00:04:28,686 - I beg an audience with the king. - Our court has a physician. 40 00:04:30,354 --> 00:04:33,774 I hear the lady morgana is gravely ill. 41 00:04:35,025 --> 00:04:37,528 That is no concern of yours. 42 00:04:39,363 --> 00:04:41,532 I may be able to help her. 43 00:04:41,615 --> 00:04:43,367 Our physician has the matter in hand. 44 00:04:47,955 --> 00:04:49,457 I'll be at the inn. 45 00:04:50,958 --> 00:04:53,377 In case you change your mind. 46 00:05:00,342 --> 00:05:01,552 It's going to be all right. 47 00:05:01,844 --> 00:05:03,429 It is. I know it is. 48 00:05:04,555 --> 00:05:06,056 She's going to be absolutely... 49 00:05:06,140 --> 00:05:07,641 - Merlin! - What? 50 00:05:08,309 --> 00:05:10,853 You're making me anxious. 51 00:05:11,562 --> 00:05:13,647 But I'm not worried. 52 00:05:13,731 --> 00:05:16,567 Then stop pacing! 53 00:05:38,422 --> 00:05:40,841 I cannot preserve her life for much longer. 54 00:05:40,925 --> 00:05:42,927 She has hours, maybe less. 55 00:05:43,010 --> 00:05:45,930 - We cannot let her die! - Arthur, please. 56 00:05:48,933 --> 00:05:49,934 There's a man. 57 00:05:50,017 --> 00:05:53,229 He came to the castle yesterday. He claims he can cure her. 58 00:05:54,438 --> 00:05:56,416 That's ridiculous. He doesn't know what's wrong with her. 59 00:05:56,440 --> 00:05:58,567 He says he has a remedy to cure all ills. 60 00:05:58,734 --> 00:06:00,444 - Impossible. - But for morgana's sake, 61 00:06:00,528 --> 00:06:03,447 surely, we should at least hear him out. I mean... 62 00:06:03,739 --> 00:06:05,199 What have we got to lose? 63 00:06:05,991 --> 00:06:07,451 Please, father. 64 00:06:07,535 --> 00:06:10,037 Probably some charlatan hoping for a quick shilling. 65 00:06:10,120 --> 00:06:11,163 I don't care. 66 00:06:11,247 --> 00:06:12,927 If she's about to die, what harm can it do? 67 00:06:12,957 --> 00:06:15,626 Give him his shilling. If there's one chance in a million 68 00:06:15,709 --> 00:06:18,295 he can save her, then why not? 69 00:06:22,007 --> 00:06:23,300 Send for him. 70 00:06:32,810 --> 00:06:36,730 Edwin muirden, sire. Physician and loyal servant. 71 00:06:37,106 --> 00:06:38,983 Welcome to Camelot. 72 00:06:40,818 --> 00:06:42,403 Have we met before? 73 00:06:44,321 --> 00:06:46,657 I doubt you would forget a face like mine, sir. 74 00:06:47,449 --> 00:06:49,410 Do you really believe you have a remedy? 75 00:06:50,494 --> 00:06:52,079 There are not many ills 76 00:06:52,162 --> 00:06:55,291 that I have not seen and successfully treated, sire. 77 00:06:55,791 --> 00:06:58,419 So when I heard of the lady morgana's sickness 78 00:06:58,502 --> 00:07:01,005 I felt honor-bound to offer my services. 79 00:07:01,088 --> 00:07:05,092 You say you have a cure for all, an antidote for everything. 80 00:07:06,176 --> 00:07:09,263 Yes, although it is not quite as simple as that. 81 00:07:09,346 --> 00:07:12,016 Gaius is the court physician. 82 00:07:12,308 --> 00:07:16,186 You are indeed a legend, sir. I am delighted to meet you. 83 00:07:20,357 --> 00:07:23,277 I'm curious to know what it is that has affected her. 84 00:07:23,360 --> 00:07:26,697 - An infection of the brain. - And your treatment? 85 00:07:26,989 --> 00:07:29,283 - Yarrow. - Yes, yes. 86 00:07:29,366 --> 00:07:32,202 Rosemary to stimulate cerebral circulation. 87 00:07:32,703 --> 00:07:34,788 - Interesting. - Arthur: Why? 88 00:07:34,872 --> 00:07:36,516 - What would you suggest? - No, no. No, no, no. 89 00:07:36,540 --> 00:07:39,043 That is all fine, all good. 90 00:07:39,460 --> 00:07:42,463 If that is the right diagnosis. 91 00:07:44,048 --> 00:07:45,799 What would your diagnosis be? 92 00:07:47,551 --> 00:07:51,889 Well, without examining the patient... 93 00:07:53,140 --> 00:07:55,559 He should examine her. 94 00:07:57,811 --> 00:07:59,897 - I would need my equipment. - Uther: Of course. 95 00:08:00,314 --> 00:08:02,149 You can have use of one of the guest chambers. 96 00:08:02,399 --> 00:08:04,610 And consider my manservant at your disposal. 97 00:08:05,069 --> 00:08:06,904 I will start work immediately. 98 00:08:14,703 --> 00:08:16,038 Yes, 99 00:08:16,372 --> 00:08:20,125 it was all originally designed for alchemy. 100 00:08:21,335 --> 00:08:22,378 For making gold. 101 00:08:23,128 --> 00:08:24,838 You have an interest in science? 102 00:08:25,089 --> 00:08:27,216 Well, science is knowledge. 103 00:08:28,676 --> 00:08:31,011 It has the answers to everything. 104 00:08:31,929 --> 00:08:33,430 Maybe. 105 00:08:35,224 --> 00:08:38,602 - It can't explain love. - So, you are in love? 106 00:08:39,019 --> 00:08:43,857 No! I mean... feelings, emotions... 107 00:08:45,275 --> 00:08:46,902 You seem too bright to be just a servant. 108 00:08:47,361 --> 00:08:49,947 Oh, well, don't be fooled, I'm not that bright. 109 00:08:52,282 --> 00:08:54,118 Yes. We will need that. 110 00:08:55,035 --> 00:08:58,706 Now we must hurry to the lady morgana 111 00:08:59,623 --> 00:09:02,126 before it is too late. 112 00:09:20,227 --> 00:09:22,479 Put my equipment over there. 113 00:09:25,607 --> 00:09:27,985 Sire, I would be grateful 114 00:09:28,110 --> 00:09:29,820 if you could have everyone leave the room. 115 00:09:29,903 --> 00:09:32,322 - I require peace and privacy. - Certainly. 116 00:09:40,664 --> 00:09:42,666 That includes you, Gaius. 117 00:09:42,791 --> 00:09:45,252 But I'm eager to learn from your methods. 118 00:09:45,335 --> 00:09:47,421 Now is not the time for giving instruction. 119 00:09:47,755 --> 00:09:50,340 - I will need all my concentration. - Uther: Gaius! 120 00:10:31,381 --> 00:10:33,342 Why are you spying on me? 121 00:10:33,425 --> 00:10:35,177 Iwasn't. I'm her maidservant. 122 00:10:37,846 --> 00:10:40,474 - Then bring me some water. - Someone should be with her. 123 00:10:40,557 --> 00:10:42,476 Do you want to be responsible for her death? 124 00:10:42,559 --> 00:10:45,896 - No, but... - Then you will bring me some water. 125 00:10:46,063 --> 00:10:47,064 Now, 126 00:10:48,816 --> 00:10:51,235 or she may die. 127 00:11:33,318 --> 00:11:35,863 Great news, your majesty. 128 00:11:35,946 --> 00:11:39,950 You will be glad to hear, it is not an inflammation of the brain. 129 00:11:40,534 --> 00:11:43,161 - What is it, then? - It is a cerebral hemorrhage. 130 00:11:44,121 --> 00:11:47,082 Hemorrhage? I don't think so. 131 00:11:47,916 --> 00:11:50,460 I found this trace of blood in her ear. 132 00:11:50,544 --> 00:11:52,754 Uther: God in heaven. 133 00:11:53,255 --> 00:11:57,175 The severity depends upon the site and volume of the bleed. 134 00:11:57,426 --> 00:11:58,802 If not treated, 135 00:11:58,886 --> 00:12:03,724 it can lead to coma and eventually death. 136 00:12:05,058 --> 00:12:06,286 How could you have missed this? 137 00:12:06,310 --> 00:12:08,645 I didn't see any blood. 138 00:12:09,313 --> 00:12:12,774 Please. Just thank the fates that you did not administer 139 00:12:12,858 --> 00:12:15,611 more Rosemary to stimulate the circulation. 140 00:12:15,694 --> 00:12:18,238 Can you imagine what that might have done? 141 00:12:20,073 --> 00:12:22,242 It may have increased the bleed. 142 00:12:22,868 --> 00:12:25,662 - Is there a cure? - See for yourself. 143 00:12:27,414 --> 00:12:30,542 Morgana, this is truly a miracle. 144 00:12:30,626 --> 00:12:32,419 I thought... I really thought... 145 00:12:32,502 --> 00:12:34,546 Oh, you won't get rid of me that easily. 146 00:12:34,630 --> 00:12:36,173 What exactly did he give you? 147 00:12:36,757 --> 00:12:40,385 I've no idea, but thank heaven he did. 148 00:12:43,639 --> 00:12:45,223 Gaius: Edwin? 149 00:12:46,433 --> 00:12:49,144 I want to offer you my congratulations. 150 00:12:49,728 --> 00:12:52,147 - Thank you. - She was all but dead 151 00:12:52,230 --> 00:12:53,941 and you brought her back to life. 152 00:12:55,484 --> 00:12:59,154 - How exactly did you do that? - I have developed an elixir 153 00:12:59,237 --> 00:13:01,198 for the treatment of just such an ailment. 154 00:13:02,115 --> 00:13:03,825 I'd love to know the ingredients. 155 00:13:04,576 --> 00:13:07,996 It is not yet perfected. You must give me more time 156 00:13:08,080 --> 00:13:10,624 before I make it public. 157 00:13:11,041 --> 00:13:12,542 The injury to yourface... 158 00:13:14,795 --> 00:13:17,673 It happened when I was very young. 159 00:13:19,508 --> 00:13:21,885 Perhaps it was I that treated you for it? 160 00:13:22,177 --> 00:13:25,263 I told you before, we've never met. 161 00:13:25,597 --> 00:13:27,099 Yes, of course. 162 00:13:28,850 --> 00:13:32,396 Well, I'll leave you to your work. 163 00:13:40,612 --> 00:13:43,532 - Uther: Name your reward. - I desire nothing more 164 00:13:43,615 --> 00:13:45,659 than the good health of my patient, sire. 165 00:13:45,951 --> 00:13:47,744 There must be something I can do for you. 166 00:13:47,995 --> 00:13:52,082 No, I will wait until the lady morgana is fully recovered 167 00:13:52,290 --> 00:13:54,543 and then I will be on my way. 168 00:13:55,085 --> 00:13:58,588 Why don't you stay a while? You could live here, at the palace. 169 00:13:59,423 --> 00:14:02,134 No. I feel I would be trespassing, 170 00:14:02,426 --> 00:14:05,846 and you already have a court physician. 171 00:14:05,929 --> 00:14:08,348 I'm sure Gaius would be glad of your help. 172 00:14:08,640 --> 00:14:11,893 - It is a kind offer, but... - Uther: Think about it. 173 00:14:11,977 --> 00:14:14,229 Dine with me later and give me your decision. 174 00:14:15,522 --> 00:14:19,109 To dine with your majesty would be reward in itself. 175 00:14:30,579 --> 00:14:32,456 - Gaius? - Geoffrey. 176 00:14:32,539 --> 00:14:36,334 - I'm here to ask a favor of you. - Anything for an old friend. 177 00:14:37,836 --> 00:14:41,423 I wish to see the court records from the time of the great purge. 178 00:14:42,299 --> 00:14:44,843 What possible need can you have for those? 179 00:14:44,926 --> 00:14:47,971 I fear that the past may have come back to haunt us. 180 00:14:48,055 --> 00:14:50,182 All the more reason to keep the records hidden. 181 00:14:50,265 --> 00:14:52,601 I know that neither of us want to remember that time, 182 00:14:52,684 --> 00:14:54,936 but this is a matter of great urgency. 183 00:14:55,020 --> 00:14:57,564 The records are sealed. They cannot be opened. 184 00:14:57,647 --> 00:15:00,442 - Uther has forbidden it. - Geoffrey, I beg of you... 185 00:15:00,525 --> 00:15:04,154 I'm sorry, Gaius. This time you ask too much, 186 00:15:04,237 --> 00:15:05,405 even for me. 187 00:15:13,330 --> 00:15:14,915 Edwin? 188 00:16:21,606 --> 00:16:23,692 Edwin: Very good. 189 00:16:45,422 --> 00:16:48,425 - You have magic. - It wasn't me, I didn't do anything. 190 00:16:48,508 --> 00:16:50,343 Then how else did you bring them to life? 191 00:16:50,427 --> 00:16:52,512 Only magic can do such a thing. 192 00:16:55,015 --> 00:16:59,394 These little angels are how I cured lady morgana. 193 00:17:01,271 --> 00:17:03,982 They repaired the damage to her brain. 194 00:17:04,149 --> 00:17:05,400 They saved her life. 195 00:17:08,695 --> 00:17:12,240 - Magic can be a force for good. - I know. 196 00:17:13,241 --> 00:17:15,202 Then why do you fear it? 197 00:17:15,493 --> 00:17:17,412 Uther has banned it. It's not permitted. 198 00:17:17,746 --> 00:17:19,789 Should I have let morgana die? 199 00:17:21,374 --> 00:17:24,085 People like us, we have a gift. 200 00:17:25,503 --> 00:17:29,549 Do you not think it should be used to make this a better world? 201 00:17:32,969 --> 00:17:34,054 Perhaps. 202 00:17:41,478 --> 00:17:42,998 Don't waste your time picking that up. 203 00:17:55,325 --> 00:17:57,535 Why waste a talent like that? 204 00:17:59,162 --> 00:18:01,122 And I can teach you. 205 00:18:22,894 --> 00:18:25,397 - What do you use this for? - Gaius doesn't like me to... 206 00:18:26,106 --> 00:18:33,029 A gift like yours should be nurtured, practiced, enjoyed. 207 00:18:33,822 --> 00:18:36,992 You need someone to help you, to encourage you. 208 00:18:39,536 --> 00:18:41,204 Perhaps. 209 00:18:41,788 --> 00:18:46,876 Imagine what we could achieve if we shared our knowledge. 210 00:18:50,797 --> 00:18:52,674 - I should be getting back. - Of course. 211 00:18:53,258 --> 00:18:57,387 You must promise to keep our secret safe. 212 00:18:57,804 --> 00:19:00,056 - Of course. - People like you and I, 213 00:19:01,016 --> 00:19:03,935 we must look after each other. 214 00:19:17,615 --> 00:19:19,075 Come in. 215 00:19:27,959 --> 00:19:32,005 Gaius, you've been a good friend to me over the years. 216 00:19:32,088 --> 00:19:34,424 You've done me many kindnesses. 217 00:19:35,717 --> 00:19:38,970 - I can't deny you this one request. - The records? 218 00:19:39,054 --> 00:19:41,222 I know you wouldn't ask unless it was important. 219 00:19:41,306 --> 00:19:43,933 You must believe me, there's a great deal at stake. 220 00:19:44,601 --> 00:19:47,270 If uther were to discover this, he would kill us both. 221 00:19:47,354 --> 00:19:50,482 It is for uther's sake that I make the request. 222 00:19:51,107 --> 00:19:52,192 Trust me, please. 223 00:19:58,948 --> 00:20:00,784 Thank you, old friend. 224 00:20:09,626 --> 00:20:11,961 It's unlike Gaius to miss something like this. 225 00:20:12,045 --> 00:20:14,714 We all make mistakes. 226 00:20:15,382 --> 00:20:18,635 - Gaius is a great physician. - The very best. 227 00:20:20,470 --> 00:20:23,807 - Which is what I don't understand... - What? 228 00:20:25,975 --> 00:20:27,455 It's not for me to speak out of turn. 229 00:20:27,519 --> 00:20:30,855 You saved the life of my ward, you may speak as you wish. 230 00:20:31,731 --> 00:20:36,236 He has been prescribing sleeping drafts for morgana. 231 00:20:36,569 --> 00:20:38,571 - She suffers from bad dreams. - Yes. 232 00:20:38,822 --> 00:20:41,574 But the dreams should have been a warning. 233 00:20:41,825 --> 00:20:43,451 You think the two may be connected? 234 00:20:43,618 --> 00:20:45,787 Oh, yes. 235 00:20:48,164 --> 00:20:51,709 - A symptom of the illness? - I am certain of it, yes. 236 00:20:52,669 --> 00:20:56,631 And those potions, they masked the problem, 237 00:20:56,714 --> 00:21:00,009 and allowed it to develop to the point where... 238 00:21:04,180 --> 00:21:05,348 She nearly died. 239 00:21:06,599 --> 00:21:08,351 If you hadn't come along when you did... 240 00:21:08,435 --> 00:21:11,354 But I did. And that is all that matters. 241 00:21:11,688 --> 00:21:15,567 Her life was saved in the Nick of time. 242 00:21:19,446 --> 00:21:21,531 Will you undertake a review of his work? 243 00:21:23,700 --> 00:21:26,035 Just to be on the safe side. 244 00:21:31,541 --> 00:21:34,544 If it would put your mind at rest, sire. 245 00:21:45,805 --> 00:21:47,974 Have you been up all night? 246 00:21:49,184 --> 00:21:52,270 Yes, but it was worth it. Where are you going? 247 00:21:52,687 --> 00:21:55,899 Uh... I told Edwin I'd be up at dawn to collect some supplies. 248 00:21:57,775 --> 00:21:59,319 Well, you better get a move on, then. 249 00:22:16,002 --> 00:22:17,086 Edwin. 250 00:22:20,173 --> 00:22:22,383 Your scar has healed well. 251 00:22:22,717 --> 00:22:26,804 I often wondered what happened to that poor young boy. 252 00:22:27,096 --> 00:22:29,849 I told you we've never met before. 253 00:22:30,266 --> 00:22:33,311 I didn't realize who you were until I checked the records. 254 00:22:34,145 --> 00:22:37,023 You used your mother's maiden name. 255 00:22:37,273 --> 00:22:40,443 You are Gregor and Jaden's son. 256 00:22:41,945 --> 00:22:43,154 They were friends of yours. 257 00:22:43,238 --> 00:22:44,948 They were sorcerers. 258 00:22:45,031 --> 00:22:47,158 They practiced magic. 259 00:22:47,659 --> 00:22:50,453 And so did a lot of people back then, Gaius. 260 00:22:50,870 --> 00:22:54,624 Uther will be furious when he finds out who you are. 261 00:22:56,417 --> 00:22:58,962 Fine. Fine. Shall we tell him? 262 00:22:59,587 --> 00:23:02,757 Let's go and tell him. Let's tell him. Let's tell him everything. 263 00:23:02,840 --> 00:23:04,342 Oh! I know. 264 00:23:05,802 --> 00:23:09,138 We could also tell him about Merlin. 265 00:23:10,682 --> 00:23:11,933 Merlin? 266 00:23:12,433 --> 00:23:14,435 You didn't know he was a sorcerer? 267 00:23:16,521 --> 00:23:17,897 Ah! 268 00:23:19,566 --> 00:23:21,317 I wonder what uther will do. 269 00:23:22,068 --> 00:23:24,612 Probably have him burnt. 270 00:23:24,696 --> 00:23:28,658 - You would betray another sorcerer. - You did. 271 00:23:28,741 --> 00:23:30,159 When you turned a blind eye 272 00:23:30,243 --> 00:23:33,162 and let my parents die at the hands of uther. 273 00:23:33,830 --> 00:23:36,416 At least Merlin doesn't have a son 274 00:23:36,499 --> 00:23:39,085 who will try to rescue him from the flames. 275 00:23:40,003 --> 00:23:41,879 You're here to take revenge? 276 00:23:42,297 --> 00:23:46,342 And I have waited a long time. 277 00:23:47,135 --> 00:23:50,722 You think I will sacrifice the king to save Merlin? 278 00:23:51,347 --> 00:23:53,016 Think about it, Gaius. 279 00:23:53,850 --> 00:23:57,937 But if I find out that you have told one other person, including the boy, 280 00:23:58,646 --> 00:24:01,190 I will go straight to uther. 281 00:24:05,987 --> 00:24:08,239 I've got your provisions. 282 00:24:09,532 --> 00:24:11,534 Thank you, Merlin. 283 00:24:12,285 --> 00:24:15,455 Gaius was just reminiscing about old times, weren't you, Gaius? 284 00:24:18,541 --> 00:24:24,505 - Yes. - But now, I must get back to work. 285 00:24:31,638 --> 00:24:35,767 - I'd better get on with my errands. - Yes, of course, you must. 286 00:24:36,059 --> 00:24:38,770 - Do you want me to get you anything? - No, I'm fine. 287 00:24:39,812 --> 00:24:42,148 Just do what Edwin asks. 288 00:24:47,403 --> 00:24:49,238 I have been through the court medical records 289 00:24:49,322 --> 00:24:52,992 - with a fine-tooth comb, sire. - And were your findings satisfactory? 290 00:24:53,242 --> 00:24:56,412 With regret, I would have to say they were not. 291 00:24:56,913 --> 00:24:59,582 - How so? - Gaius is a great man. 292 00:25:00,124 --> 00:25:03,002 - Thorough, dedicated... - But? 293 00:25:03,378 --> 00:25:06,130 His methods are outdated. 294 00:25:07,131 --> 00:25:10,885 He has failed to keep up with the latest developments. 295 00:25:11,552 --> 00:25:14,472 This has led to a number of errors. 296 00:25:14,555 --> 00:25:16,974 Gaius has served me well for 25 years. 297 00:25:17,100 --> 00:25:20,353 And one cannot blame him for the infirmity 298 00:25:20,436 --> 00:25:22,063 those years have brought. 299 00:25:22,313 --> 00:25:25,274 Age can be a terrible curse. 300 00:25:26,818 --> 00:25:29,112 Perhaps it is time to lighten his burdens. 301 00:25:30,905 --> 00:25:33,825 Have you given any more thought to my offer? 302 00:25:35,535 --> 00:25:40,373 Yes, I have considered it very carefully. 303 00:25:40,832 --> 00:25:42,959 Allow me some time to do the same. 304 00:25:54,721 --> 00:25:56,472 Uther, you can't do this. 305 00:25:56,973 --> 00:26:00,268 You heard what he said. Gaius is old. He makes mistakes. 306 00:26:00,351 --> 00:26:02,603 Gaius has treated me since before I can remember. 307 00:26:03,104 --> 00:26:05,440 - You can't cast him out. - You would've died if your care 308 00:26:05,523 --> 00:26:08,651 had been left to him. That is something I cannot bear. 309 00:26:08,735 --> 00:26:11,112 - I know that, but... - I cannot risk 310 00:26:11,195 --> 00:26:14,323 something like this happening again. 311 00:27:06,793 --> 00:27:08,252 Hello? 312 00:27:09,629 --> 00:27:12,048 It is me. Gaius. 313 00:27:25,019 --> 00:27:30,900 How old a man can become, and yet change so little. 314 00:27:31,400 --> 00:27:33,653 You have not changed either. 315 00:27:33,778 --> 00:27:37,031 Twenty years, almost a lifetime, 316 00:27:37,114 --> 00:27:40,493 to make the shortjourney back to where you began. 317 00:27:40,868 --> 00:27:43,079 I'm not here for myself. 318 00:27:43,412 --> 00:27:44,914 The boy. 319 00:27:45,873 --> 00:27:48,251 You know about Merlin? 320 00:27:48,334 --> 00:27:50,878 You have struggled against his destiny, 321 00:27:50,962 --> 00:27:54,924 but you can no more prevent it than he can. 322 00:27:55,216 --> 00:27:59,053 - So, it is true then. - Oh, yes. 323 00:27:59,136 --> 00:28:04,141 He and the young pendragon, one day, will unite the land of albion. 324 00:28:04,267 --> 00:28:06,727 But he is in danger. 325 00:28:06,811 --> 00:28:11,315 No, it is myjailer who stands in peril. 326 00:28:13,442 --> 00:28:16,946 Must uther be sacrificed for the boy? 327 00:28:17,029 --> 00:28:21,617 Their time cannot come until his has past. 328 00:28:22,743 --> 00:28:25,037 But is that time now? 329 00:28:28,791 --> 00:28:31,377 That is of your choosing. 330 00:28:34,130 --> 00:28:36,507 I will not choose between them! 331 00:28:37,633 --> 00:28:44,140 Then turn a blind eye. That is, after all, your talent. 332 00:29:02,867 --> 00:29:06,078 Gaius, my father needs to speak to you. 333 00:29:06,329 --> 00:29:07,371 When? 334 00:29:07,830 --> 00:29:09,165 Immediately. 335 00:29:10,833 --> 00:29:13,628 Sire, is there a problem? Are you unwell? 336 00:29:14,378 --> 00:29:16,923 This is not an ailment you can treat me for. 337 00:29:17,506 --> 00:29:19,675 You've been a loyal servant for many years. 338 00:29:20,259 --> 00:29:21,469 I look on you as a friend. 339 00:29:21,969 --> 00:29:23,804 I regard you in the same way, sire. 340 00:29:23,888 --> 00:29:26,349 You've been here since Arthur's birth 341 00:29:28,684 --> 00:29:30,645 and all that entailed. 342 00:29:31,020 --> 00:29:33,689 What I'm trying to do, I think, is best for you. 343 00:29:33,940 --> 00:29:35,441 I'm confused, sire. 344 00:29:35,691 --> 00:29:37,401 I'll give you a generous allowance. 345 00:29:38,110 --> 00:29:39,487 Make sure you're looked after. 346 00:29:39,695 --> 00:29:41,405 You're retiring me? 347 00:29:41,489 --> 00:29:42,531 I don't want you to worry. 348 00:29:43,032 --> 00:29:46,577 I'll allow you to continue living in your chambers 349 00:29:46,661 --> 00:29:49,372 until more suitable accommodation can be found. 350 00:29:49,789 --> 00:29:51,624 Because I made one mistake? 351 00:29:52,249 --> 00:29:56,379 Although in truth, sire, it was not a mistake. 352 00:29:59,548 --> 00:30:02,259 - It was... - Yes, Gaius? 353 00:30:03,135 --> 00:30:06,097 It was unfortunate. I accept that. 354 00:30:07,974 --> 00:30:11,394 May I ask, who is to be the next court physician? 355 00:30:11,978 --> 00:30:13,688 Uther: None of this was Edwin's idea. 356 00:30:14,146 --> 00:30:16,190 Initially, he turned down the offer. 357 00:30:16,816 --> 00:30:17,858 I'm sure. 358 00:30:18,859 --> 00:30:20,861 It's not been an easy decision, 359 00:30:21,404 --> 00:30:27,243 but a younger man, new ideas... 360 00:30:27,868 --> 00:30:28,953 Yes. 361 00:30:29,036 --> 00:30:31,205 You're hesitant. 362 00:30:31,330 --> 00:30:35,084 Is there a reason you oppose his appointment? 363 00:30:44,927 --> 00:30:46,220 Sire... 364 00:30:47,471 --> 00:30:51,392 If you have anything to say, then say it now, Gaius. 365 00:30:53,936 --> 00:30:56,522 Uther: This is difficult for both of us. 366 00:31:04,613 --> 00:31:06,115 I thank you for your patronage. 367 00:31:08,617 --> 00:31:11,037 It has been an honor and a pleasure 368 00:31:11,120 --> 00:31:14,206 to serve your family for all these years. 369 00:31:23,716 --> 00:31:24,800 Gaius? 370 00:31:25,134 --> 00:31:27,053 Uther cannot do this to you. 371 00:31:27,136 --> 00:31:29,805 - You tried to save morgana. - Uther's not to blame. 372 00:31:29,930 --> 00:31:31,616 I will speak to Edwin. You can work together. 373 00:31:31,640 --> 00:31:32,975 No. You mustn't do anything. 374 00:31:33,059 --> 00:31:35,019 I can't stand by and do nothing. 375 00:31:36,145 --> 00:31:39,648 Uther is right. It's time I stepped down. 376 00:31:42,485 --> 00:31:44,111 What are you doing? 377 00:31:44,487 --> 00:31:47,156 I cannot stay when there is no longer a use for me. 378 00:31:48,324 --> 00:31:49,492 You're not leaving? 379 00:31:50,076 --> 00:31:52,328 I believe it's for the best. 380 00:31:55,164 --> 00:31:57,374 Then I will come with you. 381 00:32:00,002 --> 00:32:03,005 Merlin, you are like a son to me. 382 00:32:03,130 --> 00:32:06,759 I never expected such a blessing so late in life. 383 00:32:08,511 --> 00:32:11,597 And you are more than a father to me. 384 00:32:13,682 --> 00:32:17,269 Then as a father, I must tell you, 385 00:32:17,853 --> 00:32:19,438 you must remain here. 386 00:32:19,522 --> 00:32:21,690 Camelot is where you belong. 387 00:32:21,816 --> 00:32:23,192 But you belong here, too. 388 00:32:23,526 --> 00:32:25,194 Not anymore. 389 00:32:27,822 --> 00:32:31,617 Merlin, you must promise me you will not waste your gifts. 390 00:32:31,700 --> 00:32:34,286 My gifts mean nothing without you to guide me. 391 00:32:34,411 --> 00:32:36,622 You have a great destiny. 392 00:32:37,039 --> 00:32:39,667 If I've had a small part to play in that, 393 00:32:39,750 --> 00:32:41,210 then I'm pleased. 394 00:32:43,671 --> 00:32:45,548 There is so much I've yet to learn. 395 00:32:46,257 --> 00:32:48,551 I need you to teach me. 396 00:32:50,886 --> 00:32:53,430 I'm afraid I am leaving here tonight, Merlin. 397 00:32:53,681 --> 00:32:55,391 And there is nothing you can do or say 398 00:32:56,183 --> 00:32:58,435 that can persuade me otherwise. 399 00:32:58,644 --> 00:33:00,479 I will not let this happen. 400 00:33:05,484 --> 00:33:07,069 Goodbye, Merlin. 401 00:33:09,488 --> 00:33:12,867 I can't understand why uther would sack him over one mistake. 402 00:33:14,827 --> 00:33:16,912 A mistake that nearly killed morgana. 403 00:33:17,621 --> 00:33:19,248 Besides, it wasn't the only one. 404 00:33:20,374 --> 00:33:21,584 What do you mean? 405 00:33:24,086 --> 00:33:26,338 Edwin said his work was riddled with errors. 406 00:33:26,422 --> 00:33:29,175 - That's nonsense. - No one wants Gaius to go. 407 00:33:29,258 --> 00:33:31,552 My father has made his decision. 408 00:33:31,635 --> 00:33:34,221 There is nothing anyone can do. 409 00:33:36,557 --> 00:33:40,186 - I think you'll be very happy here. - I'm sure I will. 410 00:33:41,937 --> 00:33:44,190 When I reviewed Gaius' work, 411 00:33:44,273 --> 00:33:47,735 I noticed that he has been prescribing you arnica. 412 00:33:48,277 --> 00:33:51,780 For my shoulders. An old battle wound, 413 00:33:51,864 --> 00:33:53,782 gives me a lot of pain. 414 00:33:54,366 --> 00:33:58,454 May I take the Liberty of providing a new prescription? 415 00:33:59,413 --> 00:34:02,625 It should prove far more effective. 416 00:34:02,708 --> 00:34:03,876 - Really? - Oh, yes. 417 00:34:05,586 --> 00:34:08,380 It is a remedy to cure all ills. 418 00:34:15,304 --> 00:34:16,722 Gaius. 419 00:34:19,642 --> 00:34:21,060 You're leaving? 420 00:34:21,143 --> 00:34:23,646 Yes. I'm sorry I didn't come and say goodbye. 421 00:34:24,396 --> 00:34:27,316 I don't want you to go. I don't trust Edwin. 422 00:34:27,441 --> 00:34:29,818 There was no blood in morgana's ear. He put it there. 423 00:34:30,486 --> 00:34:32,321 He did something to her. I know he did. 424 00:34:34,114 --> 00:34:36,408 You need to be careful who you say that to. 425 00:34:36,617 --> 00:34:38,937 I'm saying it to you because you can do something about it. 426 00:34:38,994 --> 00:34:41,580 - I can't. - But you think the same, don't you? 427 00:34:41,956 --> 00:34:43,207 He's evil. 428 00:34:43,290 --> 00:34:45,084 It's not that simple. 429 00:34:45,292 --> 00:34:47,336 So you're going to turn your back on us? 430 00:34:47,836 --> 00:34:50,089 I have no choice. I'm sorry, Gwen. 431 00:34:50,589 --> 00:34:52,341 In life, you always have a choice. 432 00:34:53,259 --> 00:34:56,095 Sometimes it's easier to think that you don't. 433 00:34:57,429 --> 00:34:59,848 Well, then, my choice is to leave. 434 00:35:01,267 --> 00:35:02,601 Then I'll miss you. 435 00:35:07,856 --> 00:35:09,066 Goodbye, Gaius. 436 00:35:49,398 --> 00:35:50,733 Edwin: My lord. 437 00:35:53,527 --> 00:35:54,987 My lord? 438 00:35:55,696 --> 00:35:58,407 It seems the drugs I gave you have taken hold. 439 00:35:58,657 --> 00:36:01,327 Your body is now paralyzed. 440 00:36:01,744 --> 00:36:04,163 No! Open your eyes, my lord. 441 00:36:04,413 --> 00:36:08,584 I want my face to be the last face you ever see. 442 00:36:10,085 --> 00:36:12,921 You took my childhood from me. 443 00:36:14,006 --> 00:36:18,469 And now, finally, I take my parents' revenge. 444 00:36:27,061 --> 00:36:31,774 Within a few hours, the beetle will eat into your brain. 445 00:36:32,149 --> 00:36:35,694 And you will suffer, as they suffered. 446 00:36:39,448 --> 00:36:44,244 And I long to hear you scream as they screamed, 447 00:36:44,912 --> 00:36:48,999 the night you gave the order for the fires to be lit. 448 00:36:49,792 --> 00:36:53,796 With your death, magic will return to Camelot. 449 00:37:10,771 --> 00:37:14,817 Goodbye, uther pendragon. 450 00:37:34,837 --> 00:37:37,506 I will not allow you to kill uther. 451 00:37:38,006 --> 00:37:40,259 You've never had a problem letting people die before. 452 00:37:40,884 --> 00:37:43,929 Your parents were practicing dark magic, 453 00:37:44,388 --> 00:37:46,140 just like you. 454 00:37:46,306 --> 00:37:48,392 And how do you propose to stop me? 455 00:37:53,313 --> 00:37:54,523 Hmm. 456 00:37:54,982 --> 00:37:56,191 I think you meant... 457 00:38:02,990 --> 00:38:04,741 You've forgotten everything, Gaius. 458 00:38:05,284 --> 00:38:07,244 You're getting too old. 459 00:38:08,203 --> 00:38:09,329 I have a cure, though. 460 00:38:30,309 --> 00:38:32,978 Merlin! My father has morgana's illness. 461 00:38:33,061 --> 00:38:35,606 We must find Edwin. 462 00:38:47,117 --> 00:38:48,243 What are you doing? 463 00:38:48,702 --> 00:38:50,954 He was trying to kill the king. I couldn't let him. 464 00:38:51,413 --> 00:38:53,040 I can rule the kingdom now. 465 00:38:53,790 --> 00:38:56,835 With you at my side, we can be all-powerful. 466 00:38:56,919 --> 00:38:58,086 Release him. 467 00:38:58,212 --> 00:38:59,588 It's your loss, Merlin. 468 00:39:40,379 --> 00:39:41,838 Are you all right? 469 00:39:42,839 --> 00:39:44,132 Yes. 470 00:39:47,719 --> 00:39:48,971 Thank you, Merlin. 471 00:39:55,978 --> 00:39:57,729 What are you doing? 472 00:39:57,813 --> 00:39:59,982 Uther's ill. The same thing morgana had. 473 00:40:00,357 --> 00:40:02,985 Edwin said he used these to cure morgana. 474 00:40:03,068 --> 00:40:04,069 Maybe we can, too. 475 00:40:04,361 --> 00:40:05,821 Gaius: Elanthia beetles. 476 00:40:05,904 --> 00:40:06,947 Merlin: They're magical. 477 00:40:07,072 --> 00:40:08,532 Yes. 478 00:40:08,949 --> 00:40:11,451 They can be enchanted to enter the brain, 479 00:40:11,535 --> 00:40:15,122 feed on it until they devour the person's very soul. 480 00:40:16,081 --> 00:40:17,457 We must go to him. 481 00:40:19,793 --> 00:40:22,087 Merlin: How do we get the beetle out before it kills him? 482 00:40:22,588 --> 00:40:24,673 It can only be magic. 483 00:40:26,008 --> 00:40:27,926 We can't use magic on uther, he'll kill us. 484 00:40:28,552 --> 00:40:31,013 - We don't have a choice. - Gaius! 485 00:40:31,138 --> 00:40:35,225 There are times when it is necessary. 486 00:40:35,684 --> 00:40:37,477 It is your right. 487 00:40:37,978 --> 00:40:39,187 I don't know how. 488 00:40:39,563 --> 00:40:41,481 If you don't, 489 00:40:42,858 --> 00:40:44,693 he's going to die. 490 00:41:27,653 --> 00:41:29,571 What's happening? 491 00:41:58,558 --> 00:42:02,729 Has anyone ever told you you're a genius? 492 00:42:04,189 --> 00:42:05,899 You certainly haven't. 493 00:42:22,332 --> 00:42:24,876 Drink this. It will help regain your strength. 494 00:42:24,960 --> 00:42:26,962 There's nothing wrong with my strength. 495 00:42:31,174 --> 00:42:33,093 Do you remember them? 496 00:42:33,927 --> 00:42:35,011 His parents? 497 00:42:39,766 --> 00:42:41,893 I remember them all, sire. 498 00:42:46,356 --> 00:42:47,983 Gaius, 499 00:42:49,609 --> 00:42:51,611 once again, you have saved my life. 500 00:42:52,112 --> 00:42:54,156 You've always served me well. 501 00:42:56,408 --> 00:42:59,411 And I know there are things that I have asked you to do 502 00:42:59,911 --> 00:43:02,456 that you found difficult. 503 00:43:02,539 --> 00:43:05,125 You've always done what you believe to be right. 504 00:43:05,208 --> 00:43:07,586 I was not right to betray you. 505 00:43:09,379 --> 00:43:10,505 I'm sorry. 506 00:43:12,799 --> 00:43:16,845 From now on I will remember that in the fight against magic, 507 00:43:17,763 --> 00:43:20,432 you are the one person I can trust. 508 00:43:22,934 --> 00:43:29,441 I, my family and my kingdom, are deeply indebted to you 509 00:43:30,192 --> 00:43:31,610 and in honor of this, 510 00:43:31,693 --> 00:43:34,446 I not only reinstate you as court physician, 511 00:43:34,738 --> 00:43:39,659 but henceforth, you are a Freeman of Camelot. 512 00:43:53,799 --> 00:43:56,760 Of course, it's all ridiculous. I didn't save uther, you did. 513 00:43:56,843 --> 00:44:00,472 No, no. For once I'm happy for someone else to take the credit. 514 00:44:00,555 --> 00:44:03,558 You were prepared to sacrifice your life to save me. 515 00:44:03,642 --> 00:44:05,227 Where did you get that from? 516 00:44:05,685 --> 00:44:06,685 I thought... 517 00:44:06,728 --> 00:44:09,397 No, I didn't do anything. 518 00:44:09,481 --> 00:44:12,567 You saved me and you saved uther. 519 00:44:14,945 --> 00:44:16,404 Maybe you are a genius. 520 00:44:17,155 --> 00:44:18,490 You think so? 521 00:44:18,573 --> 00:44:21,117 Well, almost. 522 00:44:22,494 --> 00:44:23,995 One day. 523 00:44:31,711 --> 00:44:33,004 Arthur! 524 00:44:33,213 --> 00:44:37,133 I saw Arthur lying unden/vater drowning and there was a woman 525 00:44:37,801 --> 00:44:39,511 standing over him watching him die. 526 00:44:40,345 --> 00:44:42,055 We're dealing with the sidhe. 527 00:44:43,223 --> 00:44:44,766 That does not sound like a good thing.