GGrettir
Who is it that wishes to cross my bridge?
ArthurA knight... on a quest to find the trident of the Fisher King.
GGrettir
Then you must be Courage.
Arthur
No, I'm Prince Arthur of Camelot.
GGrettir
I'm Grettir. I have to say, you're not as short as I thought you would be. Before I let you pass, I'll give you a little advice. As Courage, there are two more things you will need to complete your quest - Strength and Magic.
Arthur
I don't condone the use of magic.
GGrettir
You'd be wise not to dismiss it so freely. The rules in the land you are heading to are quite different to those in the world you know.
Arthur
[unnerved] Thank you for your help.
How did Uther know where to find you?
Arthur
I don't know, you were the only person who knew where we were.
Arthur
Oh, maybe something you said gave it away.
Arthur
You know, Merlin, you couldn't keep a secret if your life depended on it!
Arthur
What's that supposed to mean?
Arthur
Merlin? Where's the sorcerer?
He went... He went that way.
Arthur
Sound the warning bell, search the entire palace. I want him found. Are you telling me, you let him run straight past you?
He was... too fast for me.
Arthur
He's a doddery old man! This is what happens when you spend all day in the tavern.
Arthur
Perhaps mucking out my horses will help sober you up.
Arthur
Confident.
Arthur
Yes.
The last time this tournament was held, [whispers] three men died.
Arthur
Really?
That was just on the first day.
Arthur
Thank you for that, Merlin.
Then on that second day...
Arthur
Let's just get through the first.
You're right- because that's when the most people die.
Arthur
Merlin?
Arthur
Shut up.
Arthur
What am I going to do, Merlin? If I fight my father tomorrow, the way I can, I'll show him up, I'll humiliate him in front of his people. Or worse, I could even wound him or kill him.
He's not going to back down, is he? He's determined to prove himself. If he doesn't win.
Arthur
You don't have to put up with the gloating. Do you have any idea what is feels like to live with a man who constantly thinks he's the best?
Mmh, it's a bit irritating...
Arthur
You will be ready by sunrise, won't you, Merlin?
If I don't know where we're going, how do I know what to pack? Will it be hot, will it be cold, will it be wet, will it be dry?
Arthur
Don't be such a girl, Merlin, we're not going on holiday.
Holiday, what's a holiday?
You don't know where we're going?
Arthur
No, Merlin, I know where we're going. I just can't tell you, that's all.
Right, 'cause if you do you'll have to kill me, I suppose.
Arthur
Immediately and without hesitation.
...Great. It'll be a surprise, I love surprises, who doesn't love a good... surprise?
Back in the arena, I had you bang to rights, did I not?
Arthur
That... was just a game.
Oh, a game? Right. I won that game, did I not?
Arthur
No, you didn't. One more minute...
One more minute and you both would have been dead! Neither of you won. Your plan was a half-baked disaster and if it was not for that fire, we would all be pushing up daisies.
Arthur
Actually, we were on a quest.
We're looking for the Cup of Life. [Arthur slaps him on the head] What?!
Arthur
What part of the word "secret" did you not understand?
Gentlemen, gentlemen. It seems - whatever it is that you're after - you could use a little help.
Arthur
Merlin, for once, leave me in peace. Please.
I understand. Your father lied to you about Morgana - I don't know why, I'm sure he had his reasons - but now is not the time for that. He is still your father. He needs you. Camelot needs you.
Arthur
I've known her all my life. How could she do this to us?
I can't answer that. But you have a duty to your father, to your people... You can't give up on them now.
Arthur
We cannot defeat an immortal army.
We don't know until we try.
Arthur
Here. Come and join me. [Everyone stops what they are doing and sits down around the Round Table.] This table belonged to the Ancient Kings of Camelot. The Round Table afforded no one man more importance than the other. They believed in equality above all things, so it seems fitting that we revive this tradition now. Without each of you, we would not be here. My father has languished in prison too long. Tomorrow, I make my bit to rescue him. Are there any around this round table who will join me?"
[Lancelot rises] You taught me the values of being a Knight, the code by which a man should live his life, to fight with honour, for justice, freedom, and all that's good. I believe in the world you will build.
Even though I was a commoner and a nobody, you were willing to lay down your life for me, Arthur. It is now my time to repay you.
have fought alongside you many times. There is no other person I would rather die for.
I think we've no chance- but I wouldn't miss it for the world.
PPercival
Your enemies are my enemies.
If you need an old man...
Arthur
Merlin?
No, I don't really fancy it.
Arthur
You don't have a choice, Merlin.
[Stands up, smiles at Arthur, and nods.]
Arthur
I want to thank you all for staying with me in Camelot's hour of need. I'll do something my father wouldn't approve of. [He knights Lancelot, Gwaine, Percival, and Elyan.]
Arthur
Tomorrow when you fight, you can stand proud, knowing you are members of the most noble army the world has ever known.
Arthur
Merlin, do you need your comfort blanket?
Arthur
You're making me edgy.
[Horse whinnies]
Arthur
That's a horse.
Maybe it sensed something.
Arthur
Yes, that you're a clotpole.
Arthur
Yeah, and it suits you perfectly.
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