Arthur Pendragon quotes from Merlin

Merlin

You all right?

Arthur

It's cold.

Merlin

Right.

Arthur

You're not feeling it?

Arthur

You know, Merlin- you're braver than they give you credit for.

Merlin

Really, was that so difficult?

Arthur

That was stupid.

Arthur

You know, they say the darkest hour is just before the dawn.

Merlin

It's pretty dark right now.

Arthur

It won't be long, now.

Arthur

All the things I've faced...I've never worried about dying.

Merlin

I don't think you should now.

Arthur

Sometimes you puzzle me.

Merlin

You never fathomed me out?

Arthur

...No.

Merlin

I always thought, if things had been different, we would have been good friends.

Arthur

Yeah.

Arthur

[About Merlin dying] This is my fault... and I'm sorry.

Merlin

[Struggles to talk] Take me with you... please.

Arthur

You'd die, Merlin.

Merlin

You don't understand... please, Arthur.

Arthur

Do you ever do as you're told?

Merlin

I have to come with you.

Arthur

Merlin...

Sir Lancelot

We need to leave.

Sir Leon

You're quiet.

Arthur

That's what happens after three days listening to Gwaine.

Sir Leon

[Smiles at the joke before turning serious again] You did the right thing, you know? Merlin couldn't continue with us.

Arthur

I should've saved him.

Sir Gwaine

Remind me again why we're wearing this disgusting paste?

Arthur

Wilddeoren are completely blind. They rely totally on their sense of smell. Gaia berries will mask our scent.

Sir Gwaine

What are the chances of us not seeing a wilddeoren?

Arthur

None.

Sir Elyan

Do you know what we're going to face on the Isle of the Blessed?

Sir Elyan

Do you want to tell me?

Arthur

The burden is mine and mine to bear alone.

Sir Elyan

Look around, Arthur. We would fight 1,000 armies with our bare hands for you. You are never alone. We stand together. Come on, I'll take over. You need some rest.

Arthur

[Passes him the torch] Thank you.

Arthur

Lancelot? How's Merlin?

Sir Lancelot

Bad news... [Sighs deeply] He's still alive.

Sir Gwaine

Merlin!

Arthur

[Puts his hand on Merlin's shoulder] Good to see you, Merlin.

Merlin

Yeah, good to see you too.

Merlin

It's going to be fine. Everything will be all right.

Arthur

I'm just tired.

Merlin

You don't have to sacrifice yourself.

Arthur

I have to save my people.

Merlin

I will take your place.

Arthur

Merlin...

Merlin

What is the life of a servant, compared to that of a prince?

Arthur

A good servant's hard to come by.

Merlin

I'm not that good.

Arthur

True.

Arthur

Look after Guinevere. I want her to be happy in her life. She deserves that.

Merlin

Don't worry. I'll make sure.

Merlin

Oh! Did you see that?

Arthur

It's a man throwing sticks in the air.

Merlin

What's wrong? It's your birthday! A huge feast is being held in your honor. You've got dancers, jugglers and acrobats to entertain you. ... It must be a terrible burden.

Arthur

Perhaps I'm less easily impressed than you.

Merlin

I'm really looking forward to it.

Arthur

Because you have the mind of a child. [Arthur leaves the room]

Merlin

Well, I'm still more intelligent than you.

Arthur

I heard that.

Merlin

You're telling me you weren't even a little bit scared?

Arthur

Of course I wasn't. I'm a warrior. You learn to control your fear, to...[He partly crashes into a wall]

Merlin

You looked scared.

Arthur

It's good to see my father enjoying himself. He went a little quiet towards the end there. Perhaps I should go see him.

Merlin

Are you sure that's a good idea? You can barely stand up.

Arthur

Are you saying I'm drunk?

Merlin

No, I'm just saying, you shouldn't be wandering around the palace.

Arthur

And why is that?

Merlin

You're not wearing any trousers.

Arthur

Good point. [pulls up his pants and walks out the door]

Uther

It’s my time.

Arthur

No, you can’t die!

Uther

I know you will make me proud as you always have. You will be a great king.

Arthur

I’m not ready.

Uther

You’ve been ready for some time, Arthur.

Arthur

No, I need you!

Uther

I know I’ve not been a good father, I put my duty to Camelot first. I’m sorry.

Arthur

Don’t say that...

Uther

But know this, Arthur, I have always loved you.

Arthur

Merlin. It's a new day. [Merlin rises.] You've been here all night?

Merlin

I didn't want you to feel that you were alone.

Arthur

You're a loyal friend, Merlin.

Arthur

What on earth are you doing?

Merlin

Er... checking for woodworms.

Arthur

Before breakfast?

Merlin

That is when the worms are most active.

Arthur

Get out.