1 00:00:02,419 --> 00:00:03,962 Narrator: In a land of myth... 2 00:00:04,129 --> 00:00:05,714 And a time of magic... 3 00:00:05,881 --> 00:00:07,674 The destiny of a great kingdom... 4 00:00:07,841 --> 00:00:10,969 Rests on the shoulders of a young man. 5 00:00:11,136 --> 00:00:15,140 His name, Merlin. 6 00:00:36,119 --> 00:00:37,788 Man: Get him! 7 00:01:03,146 --> 00:01:06,650 Trapped, are we? 8 00:01:16,493 --> 00:01:18,036 That's the idea. 9 00:01:19,288 --> 00:01:20,706 Arthur: On me! 10 00:01:56,325 --> 00:01:59,494 Your majesty! Look what we have here. 11 00:01:59,661 --> 00:02:02,422 He comes with us. I'll deal with the prisoners when we get to Camelot. 12 00:02:02,581 --> 00:02:04,791 I fear this is no ordinary prisoner, your highness. 13 00:02:13,550 --> 00:02:15,093 Well, well. 14 00:02:15,260 --> 00:02:16,803 What is it? 15 00:02:16,970 --> 00:02:20,557 This, Merlin, is the royal crest of caerleon. 16 00:02:20,724 --> 00:02:22,601 Is it not... 17 00:02:24,269 --> 00:02:26,063 Your highness? 18 00:02:28,190 --> 00:02:30,484 This is not the first time he's trespassed on our lands. 19 00:02:30,651 --> 00:02:34,404 No, sire. Only last week, he seized the village of stonedown on the western borders. 20 00:02:34,571 --> 00:02:36,406 We're not on the borders now, agravaine. 21 00:02:36,573 --> 00:02:39,660 This is the heart of the kingdom. He took a grave risk coming here. 22 00:02:39,826 --> 00:02:42,245 Perhaps he doesn't see it that way. 23 00:02:43,997 --> 00:02:48,043 I fear it's no coincidence that all this has happened since uther's death. 24 00:02:48,752 --> 00:02:50,128 What do you mean? 25 00:02:50,754 --> 00:02:53,965 Arthur, your father was a strong king. 26 00:02:54,132 --> 00:02:56,551 His enemies feared and respected that strength. 27 00:02:56,718 --> 00:02:58,762 Are you saying I'm not worthy of that respect? 28 00:02:58,929 --> 00:03:00,889 Agravaine: No, sire. Not at all. 29 00:03:01,056 --> 00:03:04,309 There isn't a citizen of Camelot who would not lay down their life for you. 30 00:03:07,688 --> 00:03:11,650 But your enemies... To the enemies of Camelot... 31 00:03:11,817 --> 00:03:15,070 You are still untested as a king. 32 00:03:16,238 --> 00:03:18,115 You must send a clear message... 33 00:03:18,281 --> 00:03:21,702 That any action against Camelot will be met without mercy. 34 00:03:21,868 --> 00:03:23,870 Did we not achieve that here today? 35 00:03:24,371 --> 00:03:26,998 No, sire. Not enough. 36 00:03:27,165 --> 00:03:29,167 Not enough to deter the likes of Odin and bayard... 37 00:03:29,334 --> 00:03:31,128 And the others who covet Camelot's wealth. 38 00:03:31,294 --> 00:03:32,963 Then what do you suggest? 39 00:03:34,631 --> 00:03:37,134 Isuggest... 40 00:03:38,885 --> 00:03:43,014 I suggest that we force him to accept a treaty on our terms. 41 00:03:43,640 --> 00:03:46,685 He must withdraw his men from our land. 42 00:03:47,310 --> 00:03:49,312 Return our territories to us. 43 00:03:50,439 --> 00:03:52,899 He must surrender evorwick. 44 00:03:53,066 --> 00:03:55,235 He'd rather die than agree to such terms. 45 00:03:55,402 --> 00:03:57,738 Then you are left with no choice. 46 00:03:58,613 --> 00:04:00,782 I can't just kill a man in cold blood. 47 00:04:01,616 --> 00:04:04,870 Arthur, you must do what you need to do to assert your authority on this land. 48 00:04:06,455 --> 00:04:07,581 There must be another way. 49 00:04:08,165 --> 00:04:10,083 There's no other way. 50 00:04:12,961 --> 00:04:14,379 Think on it. 51 00:04:16,465 --> 00:04:17,966 Decide by tomorrow. 52 00:04:28,268 --> 00:04:31,396 - Arthur. - Not now, Merlin. 53 00:04:51,208 --> 00:04:53,084 Arthur? 54 00:04:56,338 --> 00:04:57,631 Here. 55 00:04:58,715 --> 00:05:00,050 Thank you. 56 00:05:00,217 --> 00:05:02,010 You must be cold. 57 00:05:05,847 --> 00:05:08,600 - Have you not slept at all? - I've been thinking. 58 00:05:09,309 --> 00:05:11,019 About what agravaine said? 59 00:05:14,189 --> 00:05:17,692 So, what are you going to do? 60 00:05:19,778 --> 00:05:21,363 My father was a great king... 61 00:05:22,155 --> 00:05:25,158 But I don't have his wisdom or his conviction. 62 00:05:25,325 --> 00:05:28,954 I can only follow his example and do what he would have done. 63 00:05:30,247 --> 00:05:32,165 You're going to draw up this treaty? 64 00:05:33,667 --> 00:05:36,002 I have to show my strength. 65 00:05:36,336 --> 00:05:39,673 - Show that I'm worthy of my father's name. - Caerleon won't sign it. 66 00:05:43,051 --> 00:05:46,346 - You know that. - Caerleon brought this upon himself. 67 00:05:49,182 --> 00:05:51,184 You've always shown mercy in battle. 68 00:05:51,351 --> 00:05:55,105 You've never sought to humiliate your enemy in this way. 69 00:05:55,272 --> 00:05:57,482 This isn't like you. This isn't who you are. 70 00:05:57,649 --> 00:05:59,943 You have no idea what it is to make these decisions. 71 00:06:00,110 --> 00:06:02,404 Decisions that will shape the future of this land. 72 00:06:02,571 --> 00:06:07,075 - Arthur... - So, please, stick to what you do know. 73 00:06:20,338 --> 00:06:22,132 What is this? 74 00:06:28,722 --> 00:06:31,433 You expect me to sign this? 75 00:06:32,475 --> 00:06:34,060 To humiliate myself before you? 76 00:06:34,227 --> 00:06:35,604 You invaded our kingdom... 77 00:06:36,271 --> 00:06:37,939 Took what did not belong to you. 78 00:06:38,106 --> 00:06:41,651 - And if I do not sign? - Then you will pay with your life. 79 00:06:43,612 --> 00:06:45,280 And who makes these terms? 80 00:06:45,447 --> 00:06:47,824 Arthur pendragon... 81 00:06:49,117 --> 00:06:50,327 King of Camelot. 82 00:06:55,040 --> 00:06:56,791 Very well. 83 00:07:05,008 --> 00:07:07,344 Then make it quick. 84 00:07:12,641 --> 00:07:14,476 Think what you're doing, caerleon. 85 00:07:14,643 --> 00:07:16,853 This treaty could seal a truce between us. 86 00:07:17,020 --> 00:07:20,607 There would be peace, like there was between your father and mine. 87 00:07:20,774 --> 00:07:22,651 I am not my father. 88 00:07:22,984 --> 00:07:24,778 And you are not uther. 89 00:07:29,032 --> 00:07:31,326 Do you really have the guts to kill me? 90 00:07:33,578 --> 00:07:36,706 - You leave me no choice. - You do not choose anything, boy. 91 00:07:39,250 --> 00:07:41,086 It is I who choose to die, and I alone. 92 00:07:43,088 --> 00:07:44,589 Now get on with it. 93 00:07:49,177 --> 00:07:51,054 So be it. 94 00:08:10,865 --> 00:08:15,328 Your resolve has already earned the respect of both the council and the people alike. 95 00:08:15,495 --> 00:08:18,081 - Your father would have been proud of you. - Thank you, uncle. 96 00:08:18,248 --> 00:08:22,085 I don't know what I'd have done without your support and counsel. 97 00:08:33,054 --> 00:08:35,640 - Did you miss me? - Yes, I did. 98 00:08:40,395 --> 00:08:42,772 It can't have been easy having a man killed like that. 99 00:08:44,232 --> 00:08:47,485 I had no choice. A show of strength was necessary. 100 00:08:49,404 --> 00:08:52,699 Don't you think compassion can also show strength? 101 00:08:54,659 --> 00:08:57,454 Not to the likes of caerleon. No. 102 00:08:57,787 --> 00:09:00,206 No, an example had to be made for the good of the kingdom. 103 00:09:02,709 --> 00:09:04,919 So you don't regret what you did? 104 00:09:07,130 --> 00:09:10,010 My conscience is clean, Merlin, which is more than I can say for my room. 105 00:09:10,133 --> 00:09:11,760 So just do your job, will you? 106 00:09:11,926 --> 00:09:15,764 Look, I'm just saying, if there's something bothering you, you can talk to me. 107 00:09:15,930 --> 00:09:17,770 You shouldn't push your friends away, you know. 108 00:09:17,932 --> 00:09:21,561 - Not now, not when you need them most. - You're wrong, Merlin. 109 00:09:21,728 --> 00:09:24,981 I don't need anyone. I can't afford that luxury. 110 00:09:25,648 --> 00:09:27,400 The kingdom's my responsibility now. 111 00:09:27,567 --> 00:09:29,402 Mine to bear alone. 112 00:09:30,487 --> 00:09:32,363 And you must learn to accept that. 113 00:09:59,808 --> 00:10:02,977 This... this is no battle wound. 114 00:10:03,144 --> 00:10:05,939 This is the work of cowards! 115 00:10:08,483 --> 00:10:11,194 Arthur will pay for this, by god! 116 00:10:11,361 --> 00:10:14,864 The whole of Camelot will pay for this! 117 00:10:18,660 --> 00:10:20,411 Come. 118 00:10:26,584 --> 00:10:28,002 I am sorry to disturb you, my lord. 119 00:10:28,169 --> 00:10:29,963 Is something the matter, uncle? 120 00:10:30,797 --> 00:10:34,050 I dare to hope that my advice... 121 00:10:34,217 --> 00:10:36,511 Has been of some use these past months. 122 00:10:36,678 --> 00:10:38,763 Of course it has. You know that. 123 00:10:39,180 --> 00:10:42,100 There is something I wish to discuss with you. 124 00:10:42,267 --> 00:10:46,354 But it is a delicate matter. 125 00:10:48,648 --> 00:10:49,858 Yes? 126 00:10:50,817 --> 00:10:52,777 It concerns gwynevere. 127 00:10:53,820 --> 00:10:55,071 What about her? 128 00:10:55,780 --> 00:10:57,657 She's a beautiful woman, sire... 129 00:10:57,824 --> 00:11:01,327 And possessed of many fine qualities, I have no doubt. 130 00:11:03,580 --> 00:11:06,040 But she is a servant. 131 00:11:06,833 --> 00:11:09,335 - That doesn't matter to me. - Nor to me. 132 00:11:09,502 --> 00:11:12,547 I assure you. No. It... it's your people that concern me. 133 00:11:16,342 --> 00:11:19,137 Surely, as king, I can do as I see fit. 134 00:11:19,304 --> 00:11:22,599 No, sire. You cannot. 135 00:11:22,891 --> 00:11:24,475 You must do what is expected of you. 136 00:11:25,268 --> 00:11:28,813 You must present yourself in an appropriate manner. 137 00:11:28,980 --> 00:11:31,941 The people... your people... 138 00:11:32,108 --> 00:11:34,402 Do not wish to see their king... 139 00:11:34,569 --> 00:11:36,863 With the daughter of a blacksmith. 140 00:11:37,030 --> 00:11:39,073 This isn't a matter of state. 141 00:11:39,240 --> 00:11:41,284 This is a matter of the heart. 142 00:11:41,451 --> 00:11:43,953 You cannot rule the kingdom with your heart, Arthur. 143 00:11:46,164 --> 00:11:48,416 Your father understood that. 144 00:11:56,007 --> 00:11:59,802 You didn't want to kill caerleon. I know that. 145 00:12:00,428 --> 00:12:02,096 But you were strong. 146 00:12:02,263 --> 00:12:04,515 You didn't let those emotions cloud your judgment. 147 00:12:04,682 --> 00:12:07,393 You ruled with your head, like a strong king must. 148 00:12:09,771 --> 00:12:13,691 - Yes. - Now you must show that strength again. 149 00:12:14,067 --> 00:12:19,697 Set aside personal feelings for the good of your kingdom. 150 00:12:21,616 --> 00:12:23,701 Set aside my feelings for gwynevere? 151 00:12:25,536 --> 00:12:27,789 I'm afraid so, my lord. 152 00:12:50,436 --> 00:12:53,064 - You seem tense. - What do you mean, tense? 153 00:12:53,773 --> 00:12:57,777 You know. Agitated, on edge, angry. 154 00:12:57,944 --> 00:13:00,405 This is not anger, Merlin. 155 00:13:00,571 --> 00:13:02,991 This is controlled aggression! 156 00:13:05,285 --> 00:13:06,786 Great. I'm glad we cleared that up. 157 00:13:06,953 --> 00:13:09,539 Sire. A messenger this minute arrived. 158 00:13:09,706 --> 00:13:11,541 - What is it? - An army. 159 00:13:11,708 --> 00:13:14,794 - It crossed our border at first light. - Arthur: An army? Whose army? 160 00:13:14,961 --> 00:13:17,088 Caerleon's queen. 161 00:13:21,426 --> 00:13:25,305 At a forced march, caerleon's men will reach Camelot by sundown tomorrow. 162 00:13:26,556 --> 00:13:28,599 Which means we have no choice. 163 00:13:28,766 --> 00:13:31,561 We must intercept them before they reach the Ridge of landshire. 164 00:13:31,728 --> 00:13:33,563 That way, we hold the high ground. 165 00:13:33,730 --> 00:13:36,149 The knights of Camelot make ready as I speak. 166 00:13:37,317 --> 00:13:38,860 We ride at dawn. 167 00:13:39,736 --> 00:13:41,529 Long live the king! 168 00:13:41,696 --> 00:13:42,989 All: Long live the king! 169 00:13:43,156 --> 00:13:47,076 Long live the king! Long live the king! 170 00:14:12,769 --> 00:14:14,270 Guard: Halt! 171 00:14:17,982 --> 00:14:21,736 Please, I mean you no harm. 172 00:14:24,322 --> 00:14:26,532 I wish only to speak with your queen. 173 00:14:37,043 --> 00:14:38,961 Morgana pendragon. 174 00:14:39,128 --> 00:14:42,298 Stealing into my castle in the dead of night. 175 00:14:42,465 --> 00:14:44,133 You must have a death wish. 176 00:14:44,300 --> 00:14:47,261 Sorry for the interruption, your majesty, but I've come on urgent business. 177 00:14:47,428 --> 00:14:50,890 What business could you possibly have with me, witch? 178 00:14:51,057 --> 00:14:54,102 - I come in the name of my father. - Is that so? 179 00:14:54,602 --> 00:14:56,896 When last I heard, you and he were... 180 00:14:57,063 --> 00:14:58,981 I speak not of uther, but of gorlois. 181 00:14:59,148 --> 00:15:02,735 - Gorlois? - Uther is my father by blood alone. 182 00:15:02,902 --> 00:15:05,405 Gorlois raised me as a child. He made me who I am. 183 00:15:05,571 --> 00:15:07,031 I remember him well. 184 00:15:07,198 --> 00:15:11,285 He was a good man, an honorable man. 185 00:15:11,452 --> 00:15:13,037 He was, your highness... 186 00:15:13,371 --> 00:15:16,416 And his sole reward was death, betrayed by his king. 187 00:15:17,708 --> 00:15:19,377 Well, then. 188 00:15:19,919 --> 00:15:24,048 It seems we have both lost something at the hands of a pendragon. 189 00:15:35,268 --> 00:15:37,812 Now, for the last time, what are you doing here? 190 00:15:39,689 --> 00:15:41,399 Your highness... 191 00:15:49,824 --> 00:15:53,953 Your highness, uther was a curse upon this land, as is his son. 192 00:15:54,120 --> 00:15:58,416 I seek revenge for the wounds they have inflicted, as do you. 193 00:16:01,169 --> 00:16:03,504 If you will accept it, I've come to offer my help. 194 00:16:08,134 --> 00:16:09,552 Off again? 195 00:16:10,219 --> 00:16:12,513 Another week in the wilderness? 196 00:16:15,516 --> 00:16:19,520 Eating weird animals, being eaten by weird animals. 197 00:16:19,687 --> 00:16:21,939 No hot water and no baths. 198 00:16:22,648 --> 00:16:25,985 This will be the last time either of us get to sleep in a proper bed. 199 00:16:26,152 --> 00:16:28,488 I'm prepared to face all manner of horrors in this world. 200 00:16:28,654 --> 00:16:31,657 - But if you think I'm sharing this bed with you... - Ha-ha-ha. 201 00:16:31,824 --> 00:16:32,867 What? 202 00:16:33,034 --> 00:16:34,994 - No! That's not what I meant. - Right. 203 00:16:35,161 --> 00:16:37,914 - Good. Comfort to know. - Where are you going? 204 00:16:38,080 --> 00:16:42,668 That's my business. And, Merlin, don't be here when I come back. 205 00:16:54,514 --> 00:16:57,391 Guard: Halt! Declare yourself! 206 00:17:01,062 --> 00:17:02,563 Sorry, sire. Forgive me. 207 00:17:03,231 --> 00:17:05,024 No harm done. 208 00:17:25,169 --> 00:17:26,879 - Arthur. - May I come in? 209 00:17:27,046 --> 00:17:29,048 Of course. 210 00:17:30,508 --> 00:17:34,345 - Can I get you anything? Something to eat? - I'm fine, thanks. 211 00:17:34,845 --> 00:17:37,390 - I won't be staying long. - Oh. 212 00:17:41,394 --> 00:17:42,895 Gwynevere. 213 00:17:44,522 --> 00:17:47,525 Please believe me when I say that you've done nothing wrong... 214 00:17:49,026 --> 00:17:53,030 And that none of this has anything to do with you. 215 00:17:53,197 --> 00:17:55,950 None of what? I don't understand. 216 00:17:57,868 --> 00:17:59,078 Things have changed for me. 217 00:18:00,663 --> 00:18:04,458 With my father gone, it falls to me to rule this land. 218 00:18:04,625 --> 00:18:07,420 I know what a responsibility that must be. 219 00:18:08,087 --> 00:18:10,172 And now that I'm king... 220 00:18:12,425 --> 00:18:15,511 It's no longer relevant what I may or may not want for myself. 221 00:18:17,013 --> 00:18:20,558 My only duty is to the people of this land. 222 00:18:21,684 --> 00:18:25,146 I'll be judged by my actions, who I'm seen with. 223 00:18:27,023 --> 00:18:29,567 - You're ashamed to be seen with me? - No. 224 00:18:34,822 --> 00:18:37,867 But now that I'm king, it's not appropriate. 225 00:18:39,327 --> 00:18:41,579 I'm not appropriate? 226 00:18:45,166 --> 00:18:46,876 It seems not. 227 00:18:51,672 --> 00:18:53,841 Listen to yourself. 228 00:18:54,592 --> 00:18:56,886 This doesn't sound like the man I know. 229 00:18:58,346 --> 00:19:02,183 - You've been talked into this, haven't you? - I haven't been talked into anything. 230 00:19:03,184 --> 00:19:05,061 I'm my own man. I make my own decisions. 231 00:19:05,227 --> 00:19:08,397 And you've decided we can't be together? 232 00:19:15,946 --> 00:19:17,531 I see. 233 00:19:22,620 --> 00:19:24,747 I'm sorry, gwynevere. 234 00:19:26,749 --> 00:19:28,584 It's just the way it has to be. 235 00:19:34,757 --> 00:19:37,176 Don't let anyone tell you what to do. 236 00:19:38,260 --> 00:19:40,721 You said you are your own man. 237 00:19:41,806 --> 00:19:45,309 You have a good heart. Be true to it. 238 00:19:45,768 --> 00:19:48,688 Only then will you be the king you want to be. 239 00:20:24,807 --> 00:20:26,809 Gaius: Don't worry, Gwen. 240 00:20:27,226 --> 00:20:29,812 He'll be back soon, I'm sure. 241 00:20:30,813 --> 00:20:32,523 It's different this time though, isn't it? 242 00:20:34,233 --> 00:20:38,738 Arthur's king now. The fate of Camelot rests on his shoulders alone. 243 00:20:39,071 --> 00:20:40,906 He's not alone, Gwen. 244 00:20:41,073 --> 00:20:43,701 You, above all people, should know that. 245 00:20:43,868 --> 00:20:45,953 I do know that. 246 00:20:46,120 --> 00:20:48,205 But I'm not sure he does. 247 00:21:05,765 --> 00:21:08,726 Ensure the men have everything they need. 248 00:21:09,435 --> 00:21:13,314 - They must be well rested by morning. - I'll see to it, sire. 249 00:21:15,691 --> 00:21:17,359 The battle commences at first light. 250 00:21:34,168 --> 00:21:37,338 Merlin: That's me. Elyan: Like a one-man army. 251 00:21:53,229 --> 00:21:55,356 We should all get some sleep. 252 00:21:58,567 --> 00:22:00,402 Is he all right? 253 00:22:02,029 --> 00:22:03,739 He's our king. 254 00:22:03,906 --> 00:22:06,408 If anything were to happen to any of us... 255 00:22:06,575 --> 00:22:08,702 He'll hold himself responsible. 256 00:22:22,299 --> 00:22:23,634 Elyan? 257 00:22:23,801 --> 00:22:25,261 Sire. 258 00:22:29,306 --> 00:22:30,599 Well? 259 00:22:30,766 --> 00:22:33,394 We just want you to know... 260 00:22:33,978 --> 00:22:37,189 There isn't a man among us who would not die for you. 261 00:22:37,690 --> 00:22:39,316 We made our pledge... 262 00:22:39,483 --> 00:22:42,111 And we wear the pendragon crest with pride. 263 00:22:43,237 --> 00:22:46,532 Tomorrow we fight in your name, sire. 264 00:22:46,699 --> 00:22:50,578 For freedom and justice in this land. 265 00:22:53,330 --> 00:22:55,249 Thank you, elyan. 266 00:22:56,333 --> 00:22:57,626 Thank you all. 267 00:23:13,100 --> 00:23:15,060 They mean it, sire. 268 00:23:15,477 --> 00:23:17,187 Every word. 269 00:23:18,397 --> 00:23:21,108 I've never once questioned their loyalty. 270 00:23:22,735 --> 00:23:24,987 I do wonder if I deserve it. 271 00:23:26,655 --> 00:23:28,991 No one could care more for their men than you do. 272 00:23:29,158 --> 00:23:32,077 To send them into battle is not a decision that you would make lightly. 273 00:23:32,244 --> 00:23:35,289 - They know that. - But was it the right decision? 274 00:23:36,206 --> 00:23:39,668 If there was any other way out of this situation, you would take it. 275 00:23:39,835 --> 00:23:41,545 But you must defend Camelot. 276 00:23:41,712 --> 00:23:43,839 - You have no choice. - I had a choice. 277 00:23:46,216 --> 00:23:48,552 To let caerleon live or die. 278 00:23:51,931 --> 00:23:54,266 I made the wrong decision... 279 00:23:55,392 --> 00:23:58,395 And now I've brought this war upon Camelot myself. 280 00:24:02,149 --> 00:24:05,736 No one is prepared to sacrifice more for the sake of this kingdom than you. 281 00:24:05,903 --> 00:24:09,281 Your decision was made in the best interests of Camelot. 282 00:24:09,448 --> 00:24:11,033 Maybe. 283 00:24:13,410 --> 00:24:16,538 Now my men must pay for it with their lives. 284 00:25:21,603 --> 00:25:23,355 Arthur: I'm unarmed. 285 00:25:28,652 --> 00:25:30,571 You know who I am. 286 00:25:31,113 --> 00:25:33,032 Take me to your queen. 287 00:25:44,293 --> 00:25:46,973 - What is the meaning of this? - Your highness, I've come here to... 288 00:25:48,964 --> 00:25:51,884 Your highness, I know that you feel nothing but contempt for me. 289 00:25:52,760 --> 00:25:55,554 You feel I've done you a grievous wrong, and you would be right. 290 00:25:55,721 --> 00:25:57,306 I'm ashamed of what I did. 291 00:25:57,473 --> 00:26:01,018 It was cowardly, it was unjust, and I'm deeply sorry. 292 00:26:01,185 --> 00:26:03,854 Sorry does not bring back my husband. 293 00:26:04,021 --> 00:26:07,107 Sorry does not give my people back their king. 294 00:26:07,274 --> 00:26:10,652 I realize that. I know there's nothing I can do to repair that loss. 295 00:26:10,819 --> 00:26:13,447 Then what are you doing here, Arthur pendragon? 296 00:26:13,781 --> 00:26:15,991 I want to call off the battle. 297 00:26:17,284 --> 00:26:19,203 It's a little too late for that. 298 00:26:19,369 --> 00:26:21,997 I don't propose a truce, but an alternative. 299 00:26:22,748 --> 00:26:25,375 I invoke the right of single combat. 300 00:26:25,542 --> 00:26:27,669 Two champions settle this matter between them. 301 00:26:28,837 --> 00:26:31,131 And why should I Grant you this favor? 302 00:26:31,298 --> 00:26:33,217 There has been bloodshed enough, your highness. 303 00:26:35,469 --> 00:26:37,805 Many hundreds of lives will be saved this way. 304 00:26:42,768 --> 00:26:43,936 And your terms? 305 00:26:44,103 --> 00:26:46,146 If my man wins, you must withdraw your army. 306 00:26:46,313 --> 00:26:48,565 And if mine is the Victor? 307 00:26:49,191 --> 00:26:51,568 Then half of all Camelot is yours. 308 00:27:01,245 --> 00:27:03,122 - Sorry about this. - You know him? 309 00:27:04,915 --> 00:27:08,001 He's my servant. He must have followed me here. I knew nothing about it. 310 00:27:08,168 --> 00:27:10,796 - Kill him. - Arthur: Wait, please. Let him go. 311 00:27:10,963 --> 00:27:15,175 He's just a simple-minded fool. 312 00:27:18,011 --> 00:27:21,098 That is two favors... 313 00:27:21,265 --> 00:27:23,934 You've asked of me this night, Arthur pendragon. 314 00:27:40,576 --> 00:27:44,246 Very well. You shall have your trial by combat. 315 00:27:44,413 --> 00:27:47,499 Announce your champion by noon tomorrow. 316 00:27:49,543 --> 00:27:51,086 Thank you, your highness. 317 00:27:51,253 --> 00:27:53,213 And take your fool with you. 318 00:28:00,387 --> 00:28:03,473 - Simple-minded fool? - Oh, I was being kind. Believe me. 319 00:28:03,640 --> 00:28:05,280 - You almost got me killed in there. - Me? 320 00:28:05,350 --> 00:28:07,270 You seem to be doing a good job of that yourself. 321 00:28:07,436 --> 00:28:09,855 What is wrong with you? Why can you neverjust leave me be? 322 00:28:10,022 --> 00:28:12,024 I'm your friend. 323 00:28:12,191 --> 00:28:13,609 I was looking out for you. 324 00:28:13,775 --> 00:28:16,862 I appreciate that in your very confused way... 325 00:28:17,029 --> 00:28:21,241 You were only trying to help. But please, don't do it again. 326 00:28:25,954 --> 00:28:27,874 But, sire, we can win this battle. I know we can. 327 00:28:28,040 --> 00:28:31,835 I don't doubt it. But at what cost? How many men would be slaughtered? 328 00:28:32,002 --> 00:28:35,964 And what if we were to lose this trial? We can't give up our land. 329 00:28:36,131 --> 00:28:37,466 That's the deal I've struck. 330 00:28:38,217 --> 00:28:40,886 I believe it to be fair. I'll stand by it. 331 00:28:41,511 --> 00:28:45,641 Well, then all that remains, my lord, is for you to choose your champion. 332 00:28:46,975 --> 00:28:49,102 - It would be a privilege, sire. - Sire. 333 00:28:49,269 --> 00:28:51,355 There can only be one choice. 334 00:28:51,939 --> 00:28:55,234 One choice which is just and honorable. 335 00:28:56,068 --> 00:28:57,945 This fight's mine. 336 00:29:07,037 --> 00:29:10,123 I don't like it. It must be a trick. 337 00:29:10,874 --> 00:29:14,294 - What concerns you, your highness? - Arthur. 338 00:29:14,461 --> 00:29:16,338 Why would he choose himself as the champion? 339 00:29:16,838 --> 00:29:18,757 Because he's Arthur. 340 00:29:19,091 --> 00:29:22,135 He'll always risk his own life before those of his men. 341 00:29:22,302 --> 00:29:25,931 Trust me, it's no trick. Arthur will fight. 342 00:29:26,098 --> 00:29:28,850 It's as if you were pleased, morgana. 343 00:29:29,017 --> 00:29:31,687 Whatever else he is, Arthur is a great warrior. 344 00:29:31,853 --> 00:29:34,523 You have as much to lose as I if he wins. 345 00:29:35,565 --> 00:29:38,318 You desire the throne of Camelot, do you not? 346 00:29:38,485 --> 00:29:41,071 I don't deny it. It's rightfully mine after all. 347 00:29:44,741 --> 00:29:46,868 Arthur will not win. 348 00:29:47,035 --> 00:29:49,162 How can you possibly know that? 349 00:29:50,872 --> 00:29:53,917 Because I have the power to ensure that he doesn't. 350 00:29:57,838 --> 00:30:00,090 Then you must use it. 351 00:30:36,501 --> 00:30:37,961 Morgana. 352 00:30:38,962 --> 00:30:41,923 - Did you get it? - Of course. 353 00:31:34,976 --> 00:31:37,270 Arthur's as good as dead. 354 00:31:44,569 --> 00:31:47,656 Not too tight, Merlin. You don't want to kill me before I've even started. 355 00:31:47,823 --> 00:31:49,950 Heh. Sorry. 356 00:31:57,124 --> 00:32:01,545 If this day should prove to be my last, give this to gwynevere. 357 00:32:04,089 --> 00:32:05,966 Tell her I'm sorry. 358 00:32:07,217 --> 00:32:08,885 Of course. 359 00:32:12,639 --> 00:32:15,319 Arthur, do you really think this is worth the risk? You're king now. 360 00:32:15,475 --> 00:32:17,727 Camelot needs you alive. 361 00:32:21,606 --> 00:32:23,191 I don't know what will happen. 362 00:32:24,818 --> 00:32:26,862 But for the first time since I became king... 363 00:32:27,988 --> 00:32:31,032 I know in my heart I've made the right decision. 364 00:32:34,578 --> 00:32:38,790 Well, whatever happens out there, um... 365 00:32:40,959 --> 00:32:42,919 - You're not about to start crying are you? - No. 366 00:32:43,086 --> 00:32:45,213 Just, uh, good luck. 367 00:32:49,050 --> 00:32:50,886 Thank you, old friend. 368 00:32:56,141 --> 00:32:58,185 It is time, my lord. 369 00:32:59,311 --> 00:33:00,854 Very well. 370 00:33:03,023 --> 00:33:04,441 Is all in readiness? 371 00:33:05,734 --> 00:33:07,486 Merlin? 372 00:33:09,488 --> 00:33:10,780 Ready. 373 00:33:24,044 --> 00:33:25,837 Right then. 374 00:33:45,482 --> 00:33:47,734 You have served my husband well, derian. 375 00:33:48,735 --> 00:33:51,238 I know you'll do the same for me. 376 00:33:51,988 --> 00:33:53,657 And, derian... 377 00:33:54,074 --> 00:33:56,409 No pity, no quarter. 378 00:33:56,576 --> 00:33:58,620 Do not hesitate for one second. 379 00:33:58,787 --> 00:34:01,498 Arthur pendragon must die. 380 00:36:09,626 --> 00:36:11,294 This has gone on long enough. 381 00:36:12,212 --> 00:36:13,963 Time to turn the tide. 382 00:36:14,130 --> 00:36:16,925 I've enchanted Arthur's sword. 383 00:36:17,258 --> 00:36:19,969 It holds the weight of a thousand ages. 384 00:36:20,345 --> 00:36:22,097 No one could bear it for long. 385 00:37:43,428 --> 00:37:45,388 Long live the king! 386 00:37:49,225 --> 00:37:51,394 Soldiers: Long live the king! 387 00:38:09,329 --> 00:38:12,624 You are victorious, Arthur pendragon. 388 00:38:15,794 --> 00:38:20,298 And you may rest assured that I shall comply absolutely with the terms of our agreement. 389 00:38:21,382 --> 00:38:23,635 My army will be gone by nightfall. 390 00:38:23,802 --> 00:38:25,428 Thank you, your highness. 391 00:38:33,728 --> 00:38:38,733 Tell me something. You spared my champion. Why? 392 00:38:38,900 --> 00:38:41,069 Because it's not victory I seek. 393 00:38:41,236 --> 00:38:43,112 It is peace. 394 00:38:44,531 --> 00:38:48,576 I hope that today will Mark a new beginning for our kingdoms. 395 00:38:50,954 --> 00:38:54,123 There is something about you, Arthur pendragon. 396 00:38:55,291 --> 00:38:58,628 Something which gives me hope for us all. 397 00:39:17,605 --> 00:39:20,483 It seems you do not have the power after all, morgana. 398 00:39:20,650 --> 00:39:23,278 Arthur was made of sterner stuff than you imagined. 399 00:39:25,488 --> 00:39:27,408 There will be other opportunities, your highness. 400 00:39:27,574 --> 00:39:29,492 And next time he won't be so lucky. 401 00:39:29,659 --> 00:39:31,661 There won't be a next time. 402 00:39:33,121 --> 00:39:35,248 Not for me anyway. 403 00:39:35,415 --> 00:39:36,916 What are you talking about? 404 00:39:37,083 --> 00:39:40,169 I believe I may have misjudged our young king. 405 00:39:40,336 --> 00:39:42,422 Don't be taken in by his fine words. 406 00:39:42,589 --> 00:39:45,216 It wasn't Arthur who mislead me. It was you. 407 00:39:47,051 --> 00:39:49,888 You are consumed by bitterness, morgana. 408 00:39:50,054 --> 00:39:53,600 It spreads within you like a disease. 409 00:39:53,892 --> 00:39:57,061 In my grief, I let you infect me with your hate. 410 00:39:57,228 --> 00:39:58,980 That is untrue. 411 00:39:59,147 --> 00:40:01,232 Have you forgotten how Arthur killed your husband? 412 00:40:01,900 --> 00:40:05,278 - Do you deny that you sought revenge? - Yes, I sought revenge. 413 00:40:06,696 --> 00:40:09,699 But that does not mean it was the right thing to do. 414 00:40:12,201 --> 00:40:14,329 You are weak, annis... 415 00:40:14,495 --> 00:40:16,873 As I thought you were. 416 00:40:17,498 --> 00:40:20,585 Go ahead. Make peace with Arthur. 417 00:40:20,752 --> 00:40:25,924 But I will not rest until all of Camelot bows before me. 418 00:40:27,216 --> 00:40:29,052 Morgana. 419 00:40:30,178 --> 00:40:33,473 You came to me in the name of gorlois... 420 00:40:33,932 --> 00:40:37,018 But I fear you're more like uther than you realize. 421 00:41:03,211 --> 00:41:05,046 You're a hero. 422 00:41:05,421 --> 00:41:06,673 Thank you, Merlin. 423 00:41:06,839 --> 00:41:08,883 Not to me. To your people. 424 00:41:09,050 --> 00:41:12,345 Right. You think different? 425 00:41:13,096 --> 00:41:15,139 Maybe I know something they don't. 426 00:41:15,306 --> 00:41:16,975 Which is? 427 00:41:17,141 --> 00:41:20,687 You know, that you're a cabbage head. 428 00:41:21,854 --> 00:41:23,439 Maybe. 429 00:41:24,440 --> 00:41:26,484 I should have listened to you, Merlin. 430 00:41:26,651 --> 00:41:28,736 Just this once, I think you were right. 431 00:41:29,320 --> 00:41:31,990 Even if you are the worst servant in the five kingdoms. 432 00:41:57,223 --> 00:41:58,808 Come. 433 00:42:05,857 --> 00:42:08,359 - Gwen. - Sire. 434 00:42:10,153 --> 00:42:11,863 These_. 435 00:42:13,489 --> 00:42:15,324 Are for you. 436 00:42:18,578 --> 00:42:20,079 They're not much, I know. 437 00:42:20,246 --> 00:42:22,540 I picked them by the side of the road. 438 00:42:23,708 --> 00:42:26,419 Thank you, sire, but I don't know what they're for. 439 00:42:28,046 --> 00:42:29,756 They're to say I'm sorry, gwynevere. 440 00:42:31,591 --> 00:42:33,468 You don't need to apologize. 441 00:42:33,634 --> 00:42:36,137 I understand why things have to be the way they are. 442 00:42:37,889 --> 00:42:41,517 Mm. A good king should... 443 00:42:41,684 --> 00:42:43,686 Respect the traditions of the past. 444 00:42:43,853 --> 00:42:46,606 - As my father did. - I know that. 445 00:42:47,690 --> 00:42:50,401 But a good king should also... 446 00:42:50,568 --> 00:42:52,612 Be true to himself... 447 00:42:53,196 --> 00:42:55,698 And do as he sees fit... 448 00:42:56,574 --> 00:43:00,119 And be seen with those who he cares for. 449 00:43:02,997 --> 00:43:06,334 Even if they're not appropriate? 450 00:43:18,179 --> 00:43:20,056 Does that answer your question? 451 00:43:21,015 --> 00:43:22,934 It's a start. 452 00:43:37,532 --> 00:43:38,991 Narrato r: Merlin. 453 00:43:40,326 --> 00:43:42,578 Morgana: Arthur is strangely fond of the boy. 454 00:43:42,745 --> 00:43:44,205 He could prove useful. 455 00:43:45,957 --> 00:43:47,291 You must kill Arthur pendragon. 456 00:43:50,294 --> 00:43:52,130 Merlin, is something wrong? 457 00:43:53,214 --> 00:43:55,049 But why would Merlin want to kill Arthur? 458 00:43:55,216 --> 00:43:59,887 You can't trust anyone. In fact, I think you, Merlin, are the only person I can trust. 459 00:44:00,054 --> 00:44:01,597 You're just my imagination. 460 00:44:01,764 --> 00:44:03,099 Whatever you say.