1 00:00:01,669 --> 00:00:05,173 Dragon: In a land ofmyth and a time of magic, 2 00:00:05,256 --> 00:00:10,261 the destiny of a great kingdom rests on the shoulders of a young boy. 3 00:00:10,344 --> 00:00:13,264 His name, Merlin. 4 00:00:56,265 --> 00:00:58,309 Arthur. 5 00:01:00,728 --> 00:01:02,313 Arthur! 6 00:01:49,819 --> 00:01:51,028 What is it? 7 00:01:51,320 --> 00:01:54,282 You really are a total buffoon, aren't you, Merlin? 8 00:01:54,365 --> 00:01:56,367 - I was just asking... - Who? Me or the deer? 9 00:01:56,867 --> 00:01:59,036 We're supposed to be hunting. It requires speed, 10 00:01:59,161 --> 00:02:01,622 stealth and an agile mind. 11 00:02:01,706 --> 00:02:03,706 So you're able to get by on two out of three, then? 12 00:02:05,876 --> 00:02:07,295 - What was that? - Quiet! 13 00:02:07,378 --> 00:02:08,546 Man: No! No! Woman: Help! 14 00:02:10,881 --> 00:02:12,967 - No, no, I beg you. Mercy! - Give us some money. 15 00:02:13,050 --> 00:02:15,720 Help, help me! Let go! 16 00:02:16,178 --> 00:02:18,139 Get off me! Get off me! 17 00:03:07,855 --> 00:03:09,690 Stroke of luck. 18 00:03:09,774 --> 00:03:12,443 And let that be a lesson to you! 19 00:03:15,196 --> 00:03:18,199 What? I was covering your back. 20 00:03:19,075 --> 00:03:21,118 You all right? They didn't hurt you? 21 00:03:23,120 --> 00:03:25,748 No, thanks to you. 22 00:03:26,957 --> 00:03:28,959 I'm Sophia. This is my father. 23 00:03:29,085 --> 00:03:32,588 Arthur pendragon at your service. 24 00:03:40,096 --> 00:03:44,433 My name is aulfric, heir to tirmawr, 25 00:03:44,975 --> 00:03:47,311 this is my daughter, Sophia. 26 00:03:48,062 --> 00:03:51,941 You're a long way from home. What brings you to Camelot? 27 00:03:52,149 --> 00:03:53,984 Our home was sacked by raiders, 28 00:03:54,068 --> 00:03:57,822 we barely escaped with what few possessions we could carry. 29 00:03:58,280 --> 00:03:59,824 Uther: These are dangerous times. 30 00:04:01,158 --> 00:04:02,576 What will you do? 31 00:04:02,827 --> 00:04:04,912 We travel west to caerleon 32 00:04:04,995 --> 00:04:08,124 where we have family and, I hope, a new life. 33 00:04:09,917 --> 00:04:13,295 You must stay here a while, break your journey. 34 00:04:13,838 --> 00:04:17,633 A noble family like yours is always welcome at Camelot. 35 00:04:36,986 --> 00:04:39,447 Make sure you put her in a decent room. 36 00:04:39,530 --> 00:04:41,574 The one next door is empty. 37 00:04:41,657 --> 00:04:43,742 The one next door's fine, 38 00:04:44,285 --> 00:04:45,494 excellent, in fact. 39 00:04:48,205 --> 00:04:50,624 - Shut up, Merlin. - I didn't say anything... 40 00:04:50,708 --> 00:04:53,210 You didn't have to. I want to make it clear 41 00:04:53,294 --> 00:04:57,131 that my intentions towards Sophia are completely honorable. 42 00:05:00,468 --> 00:05:03,095 Put her in a room on the other side of the castle. 43 00:05:03,304 --> 00:05:06,223 - It's warmer, more comfortable. - Of course. 44 00:05:06,974 --> 00:05:09,018 She is very beautiful. 45 00:05:09,894 --> 00:05:11,061 Yes, she is. 46 00:05:11,145 --> 00:05:12,897 And if your intentions are honorable... 47 00:05:12,980 --> 00:05:15,566 Oh, they are. Most definitely. 48 00:05:15,649 --> 00:05:18,277 Then what's the problem with her staying next door? 49 00:05:19,862 --> 00:05:21,614 There isn't one. 50 00:05:23,407 --> 00:05:27,161 You've convinced me. Put her in the room next to mine. 51 00:05:32,124 --> 00:05:34,251 - If you need anything, just let me know. - Thank you. 52 00:05:41,592 --> 00:05:42,885 Who is that? 53 00:05:42,968 --> 00:05:44,553 Sophia tirmawr. 54 00:05:44,762 --> 00:05:48,390 We rescued her in the woods. Well, Arthur did most of the rescuing. 55 00:05:48,516 --> 00:05:49,850 She can't stay here. 56 00:05:51,227 --> 00:05:53,729 The king said that she and her father are welcome in Camelot. 57 00:05:55,981 --> 00:05:57,775 Is everything okay? 58 00:06:01,403 --> 00:06:03,239 Yes. Thank you. 59 00:06:10,079 --> 00:06:12,706 I'm sorry, I didn't mean to disturb you. 60 00:06:12,790 --> 00:06:17,461 Nonsense, my child. My favorite patient is always welcome. 61 00:06:19,421 --> 00:06:21,966 I'm sorry about the mess. Most of it's Merlin's. 62 00:06:22,049 --> 00:06:24,385 If I'd known you were coming, I'd have tidied up in here. 63 00:06:24,468 --> 00:06:26,679 It's not that. It's just... Your bench is on fire. 64 00:06:26,762 --> 00:06:29,390 My bench is on fire? What you... 65 00:06:30,516 --> 00:06:33,310 My bench is on fire! 66 00:06:36,522 --> 00:06:37,773 Here. 67 00:06:40,901 --> 00:06:43,404 You're always getting me into trouble. 68 00:06:46,115 --> 00:06:48,075 What brings you to this dark corner? 69 00:06:49,493 --> 00:06:52,788 - I had another dream. - I see. 70 00:06:55,749 --> 00:06:58,836 I saw Arthur lying underwater, drowning 71 00:06:59,587 --> 00:07:03,716 and there was a woman standing over him, watching him die. 72 00:07:05,050 --> 00:07:07,678 And she's here. In Camelot. 73 00:07:08,679 --> 00:07:10,139 The mind plays tricks, 74 00:07:10,222 --> 00:07:13,392 it borrows from everyday life and plays out its own fantasy. 75 00:07:13,475 --> 00:07:15,603 But I had this dream before she came to Camelot. 76 00:07:15,978 --> 00:07:17,187 You must be mistaken. 77 00:07:17,271 --> 00:07:18,981 No, I know what I saw. 78 00:07:20,733 --> 00:07:24,194 It was so real, so vivid. 79 00:07:26,447 --> 00:07:28,824 I saw him die, Gaius. 80 00:07:29,658 --> 00:07:31,368 She's going to kill him. 81 00:07:31,619 --> 00:07:35,122 These are just dreams, morgana, nothing more. 82 00:07:35,831 --> 00:07:38,000 Are you taking the sleeping draught I made up for you? 83 00:07:38,083 --> 00:07:39,835 It doesn't help. 84 00:07:39,918 --> 00:07:41,128 Here. 85 00:07:42,546 --> 00:07:46,050 Try this, it will induce a deeper sleep. 86 00:07:48,302 --> 00:07:49,678 You've nothing to fear. 87 00:07:50,638 --> 00:07:52,056 Thank you, Gaius. 88 00:07:58,771 --> 00:08:02,858 Morgana, don't bother uther about this, 89 00:08:03,651 --> 00:08:05,027 no need to worry him. 90 00:08:27,883 --> 00:08:30,260 You can dispense with the unpleasantries. 91 00:08:30,344 --> 00:08:32,763 - Your payment. - I want more. 92 00:08:33,138 --> 00:08:35,557 My friends are dead because of you. 93 00:08:35,641 --> 00:08:38,185 Yes, I'm sorry. Such a dreadful waste of a life. 94 00:08:39,228 --> 00:08:41,730 If it's any consolation, you'll see them again soon. 95 00:09:08,716 --> 00:09:10,718 I'm taking Sophia out for a ride today. 96 00:09:10,801 --> 00:09:12,678 You know, show her around. 97 00:09:13,137 --> 00:09:14,555 Where do I come in to this? 98 00:09:14,638 --> 00:09:18,726 Well, I'm supposed to be on patrol with the guard and my father this morning 99 00:09:18,809 --> 00:09:20,894 so, I need you to cover for me. 100 00:09:21,937 --> 00:09:23,439 What, and lie to the king? 101 00:09:23,522 --> 00:09:27,025 No. No way, he'll see right through me, he'll have me in the stocks 102 00:09:27,109 --> 00:09:28,586 quicker than you can say rotten tomatoes. 103 00:09:28,610 --> 00:09:30,404 Merlin. 104 00:09:30,487 --> 00:09:31,780 I need you to do this for me. 105 00:09:31,864 --> 00:09:33,741 I'm a terrible liar. I start sweating, 106 00:09:33,824 --> 00:09:36,243 my vision blurs, my brain stops working. 107 00:09:36,326 --> 00:09:40,622 Oh, no change there then. Look, I promised Sophia I'd take her out 108 00:09:40,706 --> 00:09:42,666 and if I don't turn up, it'll blow my chances. 109 00:09:43,459 --> 00:09:46,545 - You like her, then? - Yeah, what's not to like? 110 00:09:47,546 --> 00:09:48,982 I want to spend some more time with her, 111 00:09:49,006 --> 00:09:51,091 but I need to get my father off my back. 112 00:09:51,925 --> 00:09:54,303 I can't order you to lie to the king, 113 00:09:54,386 --> 00:09:57,097 but you'll be a friend for life if you do. 114 00:10:00,350 --> 00:10:02,227 Go on then, you don't want to keep her waiting. 115 00:10:02,603 --> 00:10:05,272 Thanks, Merlin. I won't forget it. 116 00:10:10,861 --> 00:10:13,155 Gwen: You're sure it's her? 117 00:10:13,655 --> 00:10:15,741 I could never forget that face. 118 00:10:15,824 --> 00:10:17,534 You should speak to the king. 119 00:10:17,618 --> 00:10:20,329 And tell him what? That I can see the future? 120 00:10:20,412 --> 00:10:22,456 If you think Arthur's life is in danger... 121 00:10:22,539 --> 00:10:24,208 You know how he'd react. 122 00:10:24,291 --> 00:10:26,210 You're his ward. He wouldn't harm you. 123 00:10:26,335 --> 00:10:28,504 He hates magic more than he cares for me. 124 00:10:29,129 --> 00:10:31,799 - That's not true. - Would you care to put it to the test? 125 00:10:34,343 --> 00:10:36,053 But what else can you do? 126 00:10:36,512 --> 00:10:38,847 I'm going to have to try and stop her myself. 127 00:10:43,811 --> 00:10:45,103 Where's my son? 128 00:10:45,187 --> 00:10:46,313 I'm not sure where he is. 129 00:10:46,396 --> 00:10:49,149 I think there's been a mistake, but it's not his fault. 130 00:10:49,233 --> 00:10:50,317 Arthur's, I mean. 131 00:10:50,400 --> 00:10:52,653 Stop gibbering and tell me where he is! 132 00:10:52,736 --> 00:10:54,947 It's probably, no, it's definitely my fault. 133 00:10:55,614 --> 00:10:57,783 - Where is Arthur? - He's not here. 134 00:10:58,075 --> 00:10:59,201 I can see that. 135 00:10:59,284 --> 00:11:00,786 Arthur wasn't sure of his orders 136 00:11:00,869 --> 00:11:02,138 so he asked me to check with the guards 137 00:11:02,162 --> 00:11:04,039 to see if he was riding out this morning, 138 00:11:04,122 --> 00:11:06,500 and, well, I may have forgotten. 139 00:11:06,667 --> 00:11:08,168 You forgot? 140 00:11:08,252 --> 00:11:12,339 I'm sorry, my lord, I'm sure he would've been here had I told him. 141 00:11:12,422 --> 00:11:15,133 If this was a time of war, I would have you flogged. 142 00:11:15,801 --> 00:11:18,345 And since it's not, we'll let it go just this once? 143 00:11:22,474 --> 00:11:23,714 I forgot how much fun this was. 144 00:11:30,232 --> 00:11:33,151 The river's not far. It's just down here. 145 00:11:34,194 --> 00:11:36,613 Arthur, wait. 146 00:11:38,323 --> 00:11:40,117 What is it? 147 00:11:53,755 --> 00:11:55,173 Guard: You there! 148 00:11:56,466 --> 00:11:57,634 Halt! 149 00:12:08,270 --> 00:12:09,730 - Sorry. - Arthur: Sorry? 150 00:12:09,813 --> 00:12:13,650 You nearly shot a crossbow in my face. What do you mean, you're sorry? 151 00:12:13,734 --> 00:12:15,694 Who's in charge here? 152 00:12:26,747 --> 00:12:29,958 - Are you okay? - Yes, thanks to you. 153 00:12:30,292 --> 00:12:33,420 They were searching for the bandits that attacked you yesterday. 154 00:12:33,879 --> 00:12:36,673 - Here... - Don't touch that. 155 00:12:37,549 --> 00:12:39,009 I'm sorry. 156 00:12:39,968 --> 00:12:41,470 Maybe we should go back? 157 00:12:41,553 --> 00:12:45,057 It's fine. I'm sorry I was upset. 158 00:12:46,183 --> 00:12:48,268 Now don't let this spoil our day together. 159 00:12:48,352 --> 00:12:52,230 We were having such a nice time. Let's go down to the river. 160 00:12:52,314 --> 00:12:53,732 I'm taking you back to Camelot. 161 00:12:53,815 --> 00:12:57,361 Your father would never forgive me if! Let anything happen to you. 162 00:13:06,036 --> 00:13:07,913 Have you been playing with your food again? 163 00:13:08,705 --> 00:13:10,332 The king put me in the stocks. 164 00:13:10,415 --> 00:13:12,668 - What did you do this time? - Nothing. 165 00:13:14,211 --> 00:13:15,879 Honestly, it wasn't my fault. 166 00:13:16,380 --> 00:13:19,800 Arthur wanted to get out of going on patrol with uther and the guard. 167 00:13:20,008 --> 00:13:22,886 So I covered for him and took the blame. 168 00:13:23,345 --> 00:13:25,639 And Arthur was prepared to let you do this? 169 00:13:25,722 --> 00:13:27,307 It was his idea. 170 00:13:27,516 --> 00:13:29,309 What made him neglect his duties? 171 00:13:29,393 --> 00:13:32,062 It must've been something terribly important. 172 00:13:32,896 --> 00:13:34,064 Sophia. 173 00:13:34,815 --> 00:13:36,191 The girl from the forest? 174 00:13:36,274 --> 00:13:38,860 Mmm-hmm. He wanted to take her out for the day. 175 00:13:39,236 --> 00:13:41,154 He is besotted. 176 00:13:41,822 --> 00:13:44,199 - But they've only just met. - I know. 177 00:13:44,658 --> 00:13:47,619 I guess it must've been love at first sight. 178 00:13:49,287 --> 00:13:50,831 Yes. 179 00:13:52,165 --> 00:13:54,418 I suppose it must be. 180 00:14:34,875 --> 00:14:36,460 Can I help? 181 00:14:36,960 --> 00:14:38,462 Forgive me. 182 00:14:38,795 --> 00:14:41,006 The door was open. I thought someone may've broken in. 183 00:14:41,131 --> 00:14:43,133 Looks like they have. 184 00:14:46,011 --> 00:14:50,140 I apologize for imposing on you. It won't happen again. 185 00:14:52,684 --> 00:14:54,644 Make sure it doesn't. 186 00:15:13,413 --> 00:15:14,693 You're sure you'll be all right? 187 00:15:16,166 --> 00:15:17,334 Yes. 188 00:15:18,752 --> 00:15:19,878 Thank you for today. 189 00:15:24,091 --> 00:15:25,509 Good night, Arthur. 190 00:15:40,232 --> 00:15:43,902 Sorry. Lady morgana, isn't it? I'm Sophia. 191 00:15:44,277 --> 00:15:47,364 - What're you doing here? - My father and I are guests of the king. 192 00:15:47,697 --> 00:15:50,283 You're lying. I know what you're going to do to him 193 00:15:50,408 --> 00:15:51,535 and I won't let it happen. 194 00:15:53,036 --> 00:15:54,871 Does Arthur know you feel this way about him? 195 00:15:56,581 --> 00:16:00,127 Of course he does, I suspect he's already turned you down. 196 00:16:00,710 --> 00:16:02,838 Don't think you can make a fool out of me. 197 00:16:02,921 --> 00:16:05,924 I don't have to, you're managing to do that well enough already. 198 00:16:06,216 --> 00:16:08,802 - Stay away from him! - Or what? 199 00:16:10,220 --> 00:16:13,056 Jealousy's such an unattractive trait in a woman. 200 00:16:13,473 --> 00:16:17,394 If anything happens to Arthur, I'll find you. 201 00:16:19,312 --> 00:16:20,981 However long it takes. 202 00:16:29,406 --> 00:16:32,617 You've not been gone as long as I expected. 203 00:16:32,742 --> 00:16:35,287 - We were interrupted. - What happened? 204 00:16:36,121 --> 00:16:38,165 I was nearly killed. 205 00:16:38,582 --> 00:16:42,169 For a moment I felt what it would be like to die a mortal death. 206 00:16:43,962 --> 00:16:45,088 He saved me. 207 00:16:46,173 --> 00:16:49,926 Someone so weak, so feeble, saved me. 208 00:16:51,803 --> 00:16:53,930 I can't bear to be like this a moment longer. 209 00:16:54,264 --> 00:16:55,932 You won't have to. 210 00:16:56,016 --> 00:17:00,437 Once his heart is yours the gates of avalon will open once again for us 211 00:17:00,604 --> 00:17:02,647 and we can regain our true form. 212 00:17:03,481 --> 00:17:05,025 I need a little more time. 213 00:17:05,108 --> 00:17:06,109 You must hurry. 214 00:17:06,193 --> 00:17:08,945 The physician can see us for what we truly are. 215 00:17:09,654 --> 00:17:11,114 And he is not alone. 216 00:17:13,116 --> 00:17:16,119 The lady morgana. She fears her powers, 217 00:17:16,203 --> 00:17:17,954 but that will not keep her quiet for long. 218 00:17:18,038 --> 00:17:20,582 Tomorrow you have to finish the enchantment, 219 00:17:20,665 --> 00:17:25,378 otherwise, our chance to rid us of these mortal shells will be lost forever. 220 00:17:28,632 --> 00:17:30,217 You seem very fond of her. 221 00:17:30,550 --> 00:17:31,944 You make that sound like a bad thing. 222 00:17:31,968 --> 00:17:32,969 Not necessarily. 223 00:17:33,053 --> 00:17:36,348 I've just never seen you fall under a woman's spell so quickly. 224 00:17:36,473 --> 00:17:39,184 If you're jealous, morgana, it's okay to admit it. 225 00:17:39,309 --> 00:17:41,311 Don't flatter yourself. 226 00:17:41,645 --> 00:17:42,729 Come on. 227 00:17:43,396 --> 00:17:45,036 Wouldn't be the first time, now, would it? 228 00:17:45,065 --> 00:17:48,568 Arthur, I'm trying to protect you. She isn't what she seems. 229 00:17:48,652 --> 00:17:51,071 Why? What makes you say that? 230 00:17:52,989 --> 00:17:54,950 I just have a feeling. 231 00:17:58,119 --> 00:17:59,663 It's difficult to describe. 232 00:18:02,165 --> 00:18:05,669 I had a dream, a nightmare. 233 00:18:10,465 --> 00:18:12,550 You really are very sweet, morgana. 234 00:18:12,676 --> 00:18:14,010 Why are you laughing? 235 00:18:14,344 --> 00:18:18,056 You. Your feelings, bad dreams. 236 00:18:18,181 --> 00:18:22,185 You don't have to make this stuff up. You can tell me the truth. 237 00:18:22,978 --> 00:18:24,271 It's obvious you like me. 238 00:18:24,354 --> 00:18:26,314 Less and less by the second. 239 00:18:26,398 --> 00:18:29,025 All right. Whatever you say. 240 00:18:29,401 --> 00:18:33,697 You're intolerable. I just hope I'm wrong about her. 241 00:18:45,417 --> 00:18:46,710 You're dressed! 242 00:18:46,835 --> 00:18:48,545 Nothing gets past you, does it, Merlin? 243 00:18:48,670 --> 00:18:50,110 You're supposed to be wearing these. 244 00:18:50,171 --> 00:18:52,733 Your father is bestowing a knighthood on one of your men this morning. 245 00:18:52,757 --> 00:18:55,093 I'm giving it a miss. 246 00:18:55,719 --> 00:18:57,012 Won't the king mind? 247 00:18:57,095 --> 00:18:59,055 Not if you cover for me again. 248 00:18:59,180 --> 00:19:00,640 By the way, thanks for yesterday, 249 00:19:00,724 --> 00:19:02,559 I heard you ended up in the stocks. Bad luck. 250 00:19:02,726 --> 00:19:05,606 They were throwing potatoes at me. It's only supposed to be rotten fruit. 251 00:19:05,687 --> 00:19:07,407 I'm not sure there's any hard and fast rules 252 00:19:07,522 --> 00:19:09,602 but if it's any consolation, I think it was worth it. 253 00:19:10,900 --> 00:19:13,903 - It went well? - Great. Fantastic. 254 00:19:16,114 --> 00:19:18,074 She's incredible. 255 00:19:19,617 --> 00:19:22,287 Don't worry. I'll find a way to get you out of it. 256 00:19:22,579 --> 00:19:25,457 Just make sure you don't end up in the stocks this time. 257 00:19:25,582 --> 00:19:26,916 I won't. 258 00:19:27,751 --> 00:19:31,129 I think I'm starting to get the hang of this whole deception lark. 259 00:19:37,594 --> 00:19:40,096 Wait. Careful. 260 00:19:41,765 --> 00:19:42,974 Don't worry. 261 00:19:44,976 --> 00:19:46,269 I will be. 262 00:19:50,899 --> 00:19:52,150 What are you doing? 263 00:20:15,423 --> 00:20:17,467 Not again, Merlin, surely... 264 00:20:18,510 --> 00:20:21,388 You'd think that the appeal of pelting the same person with fruit 265 00:20:21,471 --> 00:20:23,681 would wear off after a while, but, oh, no. 266 00:20:23,765 --> 00:20:26,768 I heard that Arthur wasn't at the knighting ceremony. 267 00:20:27,477 --> 00:20:31,147 Yeah, he wanted to make the most of his time left with Sophia. 268 00:20:31,272 --> 00:20:34,150 - So you helped him. - I'm his servant, I had to. 269 00:20:34,776 --> 00:20:36,296 You shouldn't' have done that, Merlin. 270 00:20:36,820 --> 00:20:39,656 I fear that Sophia may not be all that she seems. 271 00:20:41,866 --> 00:20:44,619 What do you know about seers? 272 00:20:45,286 --> 00:20:49,582 Not much. They're supposed to be able to see the future. 273 00:20:49,666 --> 00:20:52,252 - Like prophets. - It's said to be an innate ability. 274 00:20:52,335 --> 00:20:55,338 Those who have it are born that way. Some aren't even aware 275 00:20:55,463 --> 00:20:59,342 that what they see is the future, it comes to them in their dreams. 276 00:20:59,509 --> 00:21:01,511 What's this got to do with Sophia? 277 00:21:01,636 --> 00:21:04,013 The night before she and aulfric came to Camelot, 278 00:21:04,180 --> 00:21:06,015 morgana had a dream. 279 00:21:06,683 --> 00:21:08,393 Sophia was in it. 280 00:21:09,811 --> 00:21:11,312 Before she arrived in Camelot? 281 00:21:12,897 --> 00:21:15,984 I've been watching morgana since she was very young. 282 00:21:16,234 --> 00:21:18,319 And though I've tried to persuade myself otherwise, 283 00:21:18,403 --> 00:21:22,907 I realized that some of the things she said she'd dreamt came to pass. 284 00:21:23,575 --> 00:21:25,702 I kept it secret from uther, of course. 285 00:21:25,827 --> 00:21:28,913 The gift of prophecy is too close to the work of magic. 286 00:21:29,414 --> 00:21:31,499 You think that morgana is a seer? 287 00:21:31,583 --> 00:21:34,335 No, I don't think it. I fear it. 288 00:21:35,211 --> 00:21:39,716 Morgana said she dreamt that Sophia killed Arthur. 289 00:21:41,509 --> 00:21:43,845 Couldn't that have just been a dream? 290 00:21:43,928 --> 00:21:46,890 Maybe the woman morgana saw just looked like Sophia. 291 00:21:47,015 --> 00:21:50,435 That's what I hoped, but aulfric caught me in Sophia's room 292 00:21:50,560 --> 00:21:55,565 and in a flash of anger, his eyes changed color. 293 00:21:57,734 --> 00:21:58,902 Who are they? 294 00:22:00,945 --> 00:22:03,740 It's not who they are that worries me, 295 00:22:03,865 --> 00:22:06,409 it's what they want with Arthur. 296 00:22:10,914 --> 00:22:14,584 Our love is strong, you feel the same way, too. 297 00:22:15,835 --> 00:22:17,587 If we were ever to be parted... 298 00:22:17,712 --> 00:22:19,380 I'd never let that happen. 299 00:22:20,590 --> 00:22:23,009 You may not have the choice. 300 00:22:23,259 --> 00:22:26,763 There are some here who don't want us to be together. 301 00:22:26,888 --> 00:22:28,723 I'll never let anyone come between us. 302 00:22:29,098 --> 00:22:31,893 - Because we are in love. - Because we are in love. 303 00:22:33,269 --> 00:22:36,105 You must seek permission for us to marry. 304 00:22:36,439 --> 00:22:37,774 So that we can be together. 305 00:22:37,857 --> 00:22:40,026 Till death do us part. 306 00:23:03,716 --> 00:23:06,469 Till death do us part. 307 00:23:19,816 --> 00:23:22,652 He's ready. Tomorrow he will do what we need him to. 308 00:23:22,777 --> 00:23:26,281 Good, you have done well. I must go to the elders. 309 00:23:58,479 --> 00:24:02,775 I seek an audience with the sidhe elders. 310 00:25:16,015 --> 00:25:20,353 I come before you to plead for the chance 311 00:25:20,436 --> 00:25:23,439 to win passage back to avalon 312 00:25:24,899 --> 00:25:27,777 and a life of immortality! 313 00:25:38,079 --> 00:25:41,791 Your punishment for killing another sidhe 314 00:25:41,916 --> 00:25:44,919 is a mortal body and a mortal life. 315 00:25:45,712 --> 00:25:49,298 You will never be able to return to avalon. 316 00:25:49,632 --> 00:25:52,885 The crime was mine, not my daughter's. 317 00:25:53,219 --> 00:25:57,223 The gates of avalon remain closed to your daughter. 318 00:25:58,391 --> 00:26:03,563 Unless the soul of a mortal prince be offered up to them. 319 00:26:03,813 --> 00:26:06,899 Thank you. An immortal life 320 00:26:06,983 --> 00:26:10,445 for my daughter is all that I desire, 321 00:26:10,528 --> 00:26:15,700 so I promise you the soul of the greatest prince of all, 322 00:26:15,825 --> 00:26:17,702 Arthur pendragon! 323 00:26:56,491 --> 00:26:59,911 Avalon. What you saw at the lake, it's avalon. It must be. 324 00:27:00,036 --> 00:27:01,996 - What's... - The land of eternal youth. 325 00:27:02,079 --> 00:27:05,208 Mortals are only supposed to glimpse it the moment before death. 326 00:27:05,333 --> 00:27:06,626 I've seen it and I'm still here. 327 00:27:06,709 --> 00:27:08,836 Extraordinary. What did it look like? 328 00:27:09,879 --> 00:27:12,006 Does it matter? They're going to sacrifice Arthur 329 00:27:12,089 --> 00:27:13,484 and we don't even know who they are yet. 330 00:27:13,508 --> 00:27:14,550 We do now. 331 00:27:14,675 --> 00:27:17,970 I found writing like this on the top of aulfric's staff. 332 00:27:18,054 --> 00:27:20,681 It's ogham, an ancient script. 333 00:27:24,227 --> 00:27:26,521 "To hold life and death in your hands." 334 00:27:26,729 --> 00:27:29,041 From the writing on his staff and what you saw at the lake, 335 00:27:29,065 --> 00:27:33,528 I'm afraid I'm now certain. We're dealing with the sidhe. 336 00:27:34,111 --> 00:27:35,631 That does not sound like a good thing. 337 00:27:35,696 --> 00:27:38,241 They're masters of enchantment. 338 00:27:38,366 --> 00:27:41,911 - You think Arthur's been enchanted? - Almost certainly. 339 00:27:43,412 --> 00:27:46,749 I'm afraid morgana's dream is coming true. 340 00:27:49,043 --> 00:27:50,670 I have requested this audience, father, 341 00:27:50,753 --> 00:27:53,631 to discuss a matter of great importance. 342 00:27:55,132 --> 00:28:00,137 It cannot have escaped your attention that I and lady Sophia tirmawr 343 00:28:00,763 --> 00:28:02,849 have grown very close. 344 00:28:02,932 --> 00:28:04,392 Not too close, I hope. 345 00:28:06,978 --> 00:28:08,312 We're in love. 346 00:28:09,730 --> 00:28:14,110 Which is why I come before you today to ask your permission to marry. 347 00:28:23,160 --> 00:28:25,288 I assume you're joking. 348 00:28:25,663 --> 00:28:29,208 No. I'm going to marry her. 349 00:28:29,292 --> 00:28:31,294 But you only met two days ago! 350 00:28:33,087 --> 00:28:34,672 We're in love! 351 00:28:36,132 --> 00:28:37,300 'Wnlove?" 352 00:28:39,302 --> 00:28:43,264 We had no idea that you were such a romantic, had we, morgana? 353 00:28:45,141 --> 00:28:48,311 No, he's full of surprises. 354 00:28:48,644 --> 00:28:53,107 I'm going to marry her. I don't care what either of you think about it. 355 00:28:54,150 --> 00:28:56,611 I thought you'd come to ask my permission. 356 00:28:57,987 --> 00:28:59,989 Out of courtesy, nothing more. 357 00:29:00,114 --> 00:29:01,782 Guards, door. 358 00:29:07,204 --> 00:29:09,832 Have you forgotten whose court you're standing in? 359 00:29:09,957 --> 00:29:13,711 You won't stop me. If I want to marry her, I will. 360 00:29:15,212 --> 00:29:17,965 Arrest Sophia and aulfric tirmawr. 361 00:29:19,383 --> 00:29:20,635 What're you doing? 362 00:29:20,801 --> 00:29:24,889 And inform the executioner his services will be required tomorrow morning. 363 00:29:25,014 --> 00:29:27,767 - You can't do this! - Yes, I can 364 00:29:27,850 --> 00:29:30,978 and unless you show me some respect, I will! 365 00:29:37,151 --> 00:29:38,319 Release them. 366 00:29:41,989 --> 00:29:44,825 You've got your whole life ahead of you. 367 00:29:46,369 --> 00:29:48,496 Sophia is no doubt your first love, 368 00:29:48,579 --> 00:29:51,499 but she certainly won't be the only one. 369 00:29:52,875 --> 00:29:55,503 Enjoy yourself while you can. 370 00:30:02,426 --> 00:30:05,388 You're not planning on springing any surprises on me, are you? 371 00:30:05,680 --> 00:30:07,699 Don't you think you should be taking this a bit more seriously? 372 00:30:07,723 --> 00:30:09,517 He's young, foolish and in love. 373 00:30:09,600 --> 00:30:11,036 Give it a week and he'll be chasing after 374 00:30:11,060 --> 00:30:12,460 the next girl that catches his eye. 375 00:30:12,520 --> 00:30:13,896 Sophia will never let that happen. 376 00:30:14,021 --> 00:30:15,606 Do you bear a grudge against our guest? 377 00:30:15,731 --> 00:30:17,817 There's something about her I don't trust. 378 00:30:17,900 --> 00:30:19,711 You've seen the way Arthur's changed since she arrived. 379 00:30:19,735 --> 00:30:21,404 He's a fool in love. 380 00:30:21,529 --> 00:30:23,614 - She's dangerous. - Dangerous? To who? 381 00:30:23,739 --> 00:30:25,032 Arthur. 382 00:30:25,366 --> 00:30:26,909 Why do you say that? 383 00:30:28,077 --> 00:30:30,579 I just have a sense, a feeling... 384 00:30:31,789 --> 00:30:34,917 And what has she done to make you have this feeling? 385 00:30:36,961 --> 00:30:39,755 Nothing, yet, it's what she's going to do. 386 00:30:45,011 --> 00:30:47,805 - I don't know how to tell you this. - Try. 387 00:30:48,931 --> 00:30:51,142 Whatever it is, you can tell me. 388 00:30:59,442 --> 00:31:01,318 I've just seen girls like this before, 389 00:31:01,944 --> 00:31:04,447 they string men along and then drop them. 390 00:31:04,780 --> 00:31:06,323 I don't want to see him get hurt. 391 00:31:06,449 --> 00:31:07,742 I know you want to protect him, 392 00:31:07,825 --> 00:31:10,870 but some lessons we have to learn for ourselves. 393 00:31:11,120 --> 00:31:14,373 He'll hurt for a week and then Sophia will be forgotten. 394 00:31:14,457 --> 00:31:16,125 I hope so. 395 00:31:16,375 --> 00:31:18,544 Are you sure there's nothing else behind this? 396 00:31:18,627 --> 00:31:20,129 Yes, it's nothing. 397 00:31:31,807 --> 00:31:32,975 Get out. 398 00:31:33,851 --> 00:31:35,436 I thought the king was a bit harsh. 399 00:31:35,519 --> 00:31:38,689 I don't need sympathy, Merlin, especially not from you. 400 00:31:38,814 --> 00:31:40,566 But I did think he had a point. 401 00:31:40,816 --> 00:31:42,568 I ordered you to get out. Now leave me! 402 00:31:42,651 --> 00:31:43,795 I know what you think you're doing, 403 00:31:43,819 --> 00:31:45,338 and I know you think you're in love with Sophia... 404 00:31:45,362 --> 00:31:47,490 Who are you to tell me what I'm thinking? 405 00:31:48,157 --> 00:31:49,241 I'm your friend. 406 00:31:49,325 --> 00:31:51,744 No, Merlin, you're my servant. 407 00:31:53,245 --> 00:31:55,164 You don't know what you're doing. 408 00:31:55,873 --> 00:31:58,375 She's cast a spell on you. You're enchanted! 409 00:31:58,501 --> 00:32:00,920 I told you people would try to keep us apart. 410 00:32:01,337 --> 00:32:03,923 I know. I won't let that happen. 411 00:32:04,048 --> 00:32:06,842 Don't listen to her, she's controlling you. 412 00:32:07,051 --> 00:32:11,347 We can elope together. Get away from this place, these people. 413 00:32:11,555 --> 00:32:17,061 I saw you. I followed him. They're planning to sacrifice you. 414 00:32:17,228 --> 00:32:21,107 You let your servant talk to your guests this way? 415 00:32:21,774 --> 00:32:24,252 I know what you're going to do because I followed you to the lake 416 00:32:24,276 --> 00:32:26,862 and I heard everything. You have to believe me. 417 00:32:28,072 --> 00:32:33,119 Don't listen to him, Arthur. Let's go. Let's leave tonight. 418 00:32:33,202 --> 00:32:34,620 She's going to kill you. 419 00:32:34,703 --> 00:32:38,249 Sophia plans to sacrifice you to buy a life of immortality. 420 00:32:38,541 --> 00:32:40,417 If you go with her, you'll die. 421 00:32:40,543 --> 00:32:42,461 It doesn't make sense. 422 00:32:42,962 --> 00:32:45,714 - We're in love. - They're magical beings. 423 00:32:45,965 --> 00:32:50,386 Look at the writing on the staff. Look at his eyes. 424 00:32:50,553 --> 00:32:53,472 Look at him. Do you believe me now? 425 00:32:54,932 --> 00:32:56,350 Arthur, do you see? 426 00:32:56,433 --> 00:32:57,893 I see everything. 427 00:33:35,181 --> 00:33:37,558 He's gone, Arthur's gone with her. She's taken him. 428 00:33:37,641 --> 00:33:39,018 Slow down. 429 00:33:39,101 --> 00:33:40,269 I know you don't believe me, 430 00:33:40,352 --> 00:33:43,355 but I'm so sure it's going to happen, my dream is going to come true. 431 00:33:43,480 --> 00:33:45,774 - I do believe you. - I've got to tell uther. 432 00:33:45,858 --> 00:33:47,693 - You can't. - I've got to do something. 433 00:33:47,776 --> 00:33:49,195 If I don't, then Arthur will die. 434 00:33:49,278 --> 00:33:51,197 You can't tell uther about your dream. 435 00:33:51,280 --> 00:33:53,699 If uther thinks you've got the seers' power, 436 00:33:53,782 --> 00:33:55,326 he'll charge you with witchcraft. 437 00:33:55,451 --> 00:33:58,412 I don't have a choice. I couldn't live with myself knowing I'd let him die. 438 00:33:58,495 --> 00:34:02,791 Wait. We've known each other a long time, you trust me, don't you? 439 00:34:02,875 --> 00:34:05,878 - Yes, you know I do. - Then trust me now. 440 00:34:06,128 --> 00:34:09,048 Stay here and don't say a word to anyone about this. 441 00:34:09,131 --> 00:34:11,842 - But, Arthur... - I'll take care of it. 442 00:34:13,302 --> 00:34:16,513 - Where're you going? - To find someone who can help. 443 00:34:34,865 --> 00:34:37,451 Merlin! What happened to you? 444 00:34:39,578 --> 00:34:41,872 Aulfric. Where's Arthur? 445 00:34:42,665 --> 00:34:45,793 I have got to go after him. What's that buzzing noise... 446 00:34:46,126 --> 00:34:48,295 Careful, Merlin, you can barely stand up. 447 00:34:48,379 --> 00:34:50,923 - I have to go. - You can't, not in this state. 448 00:34:51,006 --> 00:34:52,258 You owe it to your powers 449 00:34:52,341 --> 00:34:55,052 - that you survived this at all. - I'll be fine, he needs me. 450 00:34:55,469 --> 00:34:56,553 Has that buzzing stopped? 451 00:34:56,679 --> 00:34:57,680 - Yeah. - Liar. 452 00:34:57,763 --> 00:34:59,974 I have to go, Gaius. He'll die if I don't. 453 00:35:00,391 --> 00:35:02,476 The sidhe are a vicious people. 454 00:35:02,559 --> 00:35:03,894 You must be careful. 455 00:35:03,978 --> 00:35:06,021 Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. 456 00:35:06,146 --> 00:35:07,481 - Merlin? - Hmm? 457 00:35:07,690 --> 00:35:09,733 - This way. - Just testing. 458 00:35:24,581 --> 00:35:26,166 Go, they're waiting for you. 459 00:35:27,084 --> 00:35:28,836 I don't understand. You're coming too. 460 00:35:28,919 --> 00:35:31,755 Only one of us can pass through. This was never meant for me. 461 00:35:34,091 --> 00:35:37,344 But I only wanted this so we could both return to avalon. 462 00:35:37,428 --> 00:35:40,097 Your destiny is on a different path to mine. 463 00:35:40,180 --> 00:35:42,266 It is my fate to live a mortal life. 464 00:35:44,601 --> 00:35:45,769 I don't want to leave you. 465 00:35:45,853 --> 00:35:50,691 You must. Once the ceremony begins, you have to go through with it. 466 00:35:50,774 --> 00:35:52,526 The elders expect a soul. 467 00:35:52,609 --> 00:35:54,528 If they don't get his, they will take yours. 468 00:35:59,992 --> 00:36:03,912 Goodbye. I will never forget you. 469 00:38:29,808 --> 00:38:32,978 Father! No! No! 470 00:38:33,937 --> 00:38:35,355 No! No! 471 00:38:45,699 --> 00:38:48,327 Arthur! Arthur? 472 00:38:51,497 --> 00:38:52,623 Arthur! 473 00:39:58,814 --> 00:40:00,148 Arthur? 474 00:40:01,149 --> 00:40:02,734 What happened? 475 00:40:05,070 --> 00:40:06,530 Where am I? 476 00:40:07,698 --> 00:40:09,866 Can you remember anything? 477 00:40:13,412 --> 00:40:15,080 Oh, my head... 478 00:40:19,376 --> 00:40:23,005 There was a girl. Sophia. 479 00:40:25,340 --> 00:40:28,760 I asked my father something about her, I asked him... 480 00:40:34,433 --> 00:40:35,726 What was I thinking? 481 00:40:37,769 --> 00:40:39,688 Well, we did wonder. 482 00:40:40,188 --> 00:40:43,317 Especially when you eloped with her last night. 483 00:40:43,400 --> 00:40:44,526 I did what? 484 00:40:44,610 --> 00:40:47,195 Merlin had to bring you back to Camelot. 485 00:40:49,364 --> 00:40:51,033 I don't recall any of this. 486 00:40:51,783 --> 00:40:53,910 It must've been some blow. 487 00:40:54,036 --> 00:40:55,787 What blow? 488 00:40:56,079 --> 00:40:57,831 Well, when I caught up with you 489 00:40:57,914 --> 00:41:00,959 I couldn't persuade you to return, you were beyond reason. 490 00:41:01,043 --> 00:41:02,544 So I had to make you. 491 00:41:03,420 --> 00:41:05,380 You managed to knock me out? 492 00:41:05,464 --> 00:41:07,633 Yeah, with a lump of wood. 493 00:41:07,716 --> 00:41:10,427 He only did it to bring you back safely. 494 00:41:11,637 --> 00:41:15,432 No one can know about this. Any of it. 495 00:41:18,560 --> 00:41:19,895 Is that understood? 496 00:41:28,987 --> 00:41:31,215 Uther: When you failed to show up for patrol this morning, 497 00:41:31,239 --> 00:41:34,493 I feared you'd eloped with Sophia in a fit of passion. 498 00:41:38,622 --> 00:41:40,415 I wish he had. 499 00:41:41,166 --> 00:41:43,895 Because then I wouldn't be stood in front of you feeling like an idiot. 500 00:41:43,919 --> 00:41:45,128 Again. 501 00:41:45,629 --> 00:41:48,674 This is becoming a near daily occurrence for you. 502 00:41:49,591 --> 00:41:50,884 But there was a mistake. 503 00:41:50,967 --> 00:41:53,512 And I would not say it was anyone's fault. 504 00:41:53,595 --> 00:41:57,099 Not really... um... You could say it was mine. 505 00:41:57,432 --> 00:41:59,434 Could somebody tell me what happened? 506 00:41:59,643 --> 00:42:01,853 - Merlin: Well... - Someone with a brain. 507 00:42:03,605 --> 00:42:06,858 After Sophia left, I wanted to take my mind off her 508 00:42:06,942 --> 00:42:09,528 so I went for a hunt. 509 00:42:10,153 --> 00:42:12,364 And killing things mends a broken heart? 510 00:42:13,198 --> 00:42:16,868 No, but it's good fun. Merlin was meant to inform you 511 00:42:16,952 --> 00:42:19,121 that I wouldn't be back until later today. 512 00:42:21,623 --> 00:42:25,127 Have you some kind of mental affliction? 513 00:42:25,544 --> 00:42:27,963 - Probably. - I'm looking into it, sire. 514 00:42:28,797 --> 00:42:31,508 Well, I hope for our sake you find a cure, 515 00:42:32,342 --> 00:42:34,970 or we'll find ourselves with a food shortage on our hands. 516 00:42:35,887 --> 00:42:37,472 Food shortage? 517 00:42:48,150 --> 00:42:49,901 Gaius: Morgana. 518 00:42:50,694 --> 00:42:52,654 I've had some troubled nights. 519 00:42:54,906 --> 00:42:56,867 I've prepared another draught for you. 520 00:42:58,994 --> 00:43:01,037 Have the dreams stopped? 521 00:43:02,497 --> 00:43:04,374 Arthur told me what actually happened. 522 00:43:07,210 --> 00:43:10,005 You must have hit him round the head really hard. 523 00:43:10,422 --> 00:43:13,008 Yeah. I feel really bad about that. 524 00:43:15,927 --> 00:43:19,848 Here you are. Remember, every night just before you go to sleep. 525 00:43:20,849 --> 00:43:22,559 Thank you, Gaius. 526 00:43:31,193 --> 00:43:32,778 She must never find out the truth. 527 00:43:34,362 --> 00:43:37,783 Why not? She had a premonition that helped save Arthur's life. 528 00:43:37,908 --> 00:43:40,619 And it could've cost her her own. If uther ever found out, 529 00:43:40,702 --> 00:43:44,539 things would never be the same again. It must remain a secret. 530 00:43:45,624 --> 00:43:47,250 Is she like me? 531 00:43:48,210 --> 00:43:49,544 Can she use magic? 532 00:43:50,962 --> 00:43:53,048 No one's like you, Merlin. 533 00:43:55,759 --> 00:43:57,677 But she has the gift? 534 00:43:59,930 --> 00:44:02,224 For her sake, I hope not. 535 00:44:27,916 --> 00:44:29,751 You should not protect this boy. 536 00:44:32,128 --> 00:44:35,549 He's a druid. His kind would see me dead and you would help them. 537 00:44:35,632 --> 00:44:40,303 If the boy lives, you cannot fulfill your destiny. 538 00:44:40,428 --> 00:44:42,639 - Enough! - We need your help. 539 00:44:42,764 --> 00:44:45,100 So now you want me to risk my neck, too. 540 00:44:45,433 --> 00:44:49,062 You're telling me that little boy is going to kill Arthur?