Arthur Pendragon quotes from Merlin

Arthur

I am indebted to you, Merlin. I had become… confused. It is once again clear to me that those who practice magic are evil and dangerous – and that is thanks to you.

Merlin

Glad I could help.

Arthur

If I don't show up it might be because I don't know where I'm going.

Morgause

The path you must follow will become clear to you.

Arthur

Merlin, what are you doing? Lower the rope!

Merlin

There is no more rope!!!

Arthur

...Merlin. Do not. Let go. Of the rope.

Merlin

(Struggles for a few moments but then looses his grip, falling back. He looks at the window in alarm, and a few moments later there is a loud crash.)

Merlin

Breakfast. [makes his way to the door to leave.]

Arthur

[sits up] Oi! Where's the meat, cheese?

Merlin

That’s the new breakfast menu.

Arthur

[picks up food] This isn't enough!

Merlin

We've got to keep you in shape.

Arthur

I'm fighting fit!

Merlin

We want to keep you that way!

Arthur

Merlin! [He throws food at him] Is there somewhere you have to be?

Merlin

Of course not.

Arthur

Good. Because I've got some chores for you to do.

Arthur

Something's been upsetting you, hasn't it.

Merlin

Maybe.

Arthur

Was it when I threw water at you?

Merlin

Wasn't very nice.

Arthur

It was a bit unfair... Like when you called me "fat".

Merlin

Why was that unfair?

Arthur

Cause I am not!

Merlin

(just smirks)

Arthur

...(without warning grabs Merlin in a headlock, rubbing the top of his head with his fist) Still think I need to get in shape?

Merlin

(struggling to get away) No, no no no!

Arthur

(releases him)

Merlin

(laughs)

Arthur

That's better.

Arthur

I need your help in.. expressing, my feelings.

Merlin

...of course.

Arthur

Well? How do I express my feelings?

Merlin

Oh! Oh I see, right. Uhm. Feelings.

Arthur

Feelings.

Merlin

Girls.

Arthur

Girls.

Merlin

Flowers?

Merlin

I have proof.

Arthur

Proof?

Merlin

You kissed her. In the tent. (says this smugly)

Arthur

Merlin.

Merlin

Yes?

Arthur

What happened in the tent?

Merlin

mnhm?

Arthur

Speak of it again and I'll kill you.

Merlin

...right.

Merlin

You know what they say, good food takes time to prepare.

Arthur

And this taste sensation took exactly how long?

Merlin

Nearly five minutes.

Arthur

Really? Five minutes?

Merlin

You need that long you see. To let it thicken.

Merlin

Why don't we disguise him?

Arthur

That might just work..

Merlin

We can dress him as a woman.

Arthur

That, on the other hand...

Merlin

We can dress him as a servant.

Arthur

THAT'S better.

Arthur

If I need a servant in the next life...

Merlin

Don't ask me.

Arthur

Merlin, if I die, please..

Merlin

What?

Arthur

The dragonlord today. I saw you. [pause] One thing I tell all my young knights - no man is worth your tears.

Merlin

Yeah. You're certainly not.

Arthur

Are you really going to face this dragon with me?

Merlin

I'm not gonna sit here and watch. I know it's hard for you to understand how I feel, but... I care a hell of a lot about that armour. I'm not gonna let you mess it up.

Gwen

You shouldn't have risked your life.

Arthur

I wasn't going to let anything happen to you.

Balinor

There is a place called Ealdor.

Merlin

Yes.

Balinor

I had a life there. A woman... A good woman. Ealdor is beyond Uther's realm but still he pursued me. Why would he not let me be? What was it that I had done, that he wanted to destroy the life I'd built, abandon the woman I loved? He sent Knights to kill me. I was forced to come here... to this. So... I understand how Kilgharrah feels. He's lost every one of his kind, every one of his kin. You want to know how that feels? Look around, boy. Let Uther die. Let Camelot fall.

Merlin

You want everyone in Camelot to die?

Balinor

Why should I care?

Merlin

What if one of them was your son?

Balinor

I don't have a son.

Merlin

And if I told you...

Arthur

Merlin... Merlin... [coughs]

Arthur

You're a riddle, Merlin.

Merlin

A riddle?

Arthur

Yes, but I've grown to quite like you.