Gaius quotes from Merlin

Merlin

(cleaning Gaius's leech tank) This is horrible. This is truly disgusting.

Gaius

Than maybe next time you'll think twice about lying to me. You have something on your face.

Gaius

Where do you get the idea you can sit around all day and do nothing?

Merlin

Do you think I sit around and do nothing?! I haven't had a chance to sit around and do nothing since the day I arrived in Camelot, I'm too busy running around after Arthur - do this Merlin, do that Merlin - and when I'm not running around after Arthur, I'm doing chores for you and if I'm not doing that, I'm fulfilling my destiny - do you know how many times I've saved Arthur's life? I've lost count - do I get any thanks? No - I have fought griffins, witches, bandits, I have been punched, poisoned, pelted with fruit, and all the while I have to hide who I really am because if anyone finds out, Uther will have me executed. Some times I feel like I'm being pulled in so many directions I don't know which way to turn!

Uther

I didn't know we were due a court meeting.

Gaius

Well, we just wanted to make sure you knew, just in case it passed you by. You do know, your wife is a troll, sire?

Uther

What?

Gaius

Well, what with the warts and the -

Sir Leon

The smell.

Gaius

The smell. She also appears to have a set of fangs.

Sir Leon

I wouldn't call them fangs. More like tusks.

Gaius

Yes, they are more like tusks. Not that that's necessarily a bad thing. We just thought you should know.

Uther

The next person to insult Queen Catrina, will be charged with treason and executed.

Uther

It cannot continue.

Arthur

I will hunt down those responsible, father; I promise they will not escape unpunished.

Uther

No. Stronger methods are called for. [pause] Send for the Witch Finder.

Gaius

Sire! Is it necessary to resort to such measures?

Uther

The Witch Finder is a trusted ally, Gaius – his help will be invaluable.

Gaius

Of course.

Merlin

I don’t know what to say.

Gaius

You don’t have to say anything.

Merlin

Yeah, I do… the amulet isn’t mine either.

Gaius

Then how did it get there?

Merlin

Aredian.

Gaius

Aredian?

Merlin

There’s no other explanation.

Gaius

But why?

Merlin

It doesn’t matter why, all that matters is if I can prove he planted it you’re saved –

Gaius

No. You must let this go.

Merlin

No? But you’re falsely accused, I have a chance to prove that, I must take that chance –

Gaius

No, Merlin, you must not!

Merlin

I don’t understand. Do you want to die?

Gaius

No – but neither do I want you to die. And die you surely will if you get too close to Aredian. He will trap you, Merlin. He will manipulate you and without ever meaning to you’ll incriminate yourself.

Merlin

But –

Gaius

You must let this go.

Merlin

...I must let you go... (eyes bright with tears)

Gaius

(nods gravely)

Merlin

Arthur's thanking me, Uther's grateful, you're proud... I've never been this popular!

Gaius

I'm almost certain it won't last.

Merlin

Just let me enjoy the moment.

Morgana

I feel as though I somehow know Morgause.

Gaius

I don't know how.

Gaius

I understand how it feels Merlin.

Merlin

You could never understand. Do you know how it feels, to be a monster? To be afraid of who you are?

Gaius

Where's the girl?

Merlin

She's gone. She's dead.

Merlin

I may have caused a problem. Although, it wasn't entirely my doing.

Gaius

What now Merlin?

Merlin

Arthur's in love.

Gaius

And how did you cause that?

Merlin

That bit isn't my fault, the other bit is.

Gaius

There is no power on this earth that can know all possible futures. Even the crystal.

Merlin

But what I saw... it was so real.

Gaius

It was real. But it was just one reality. The future is as yet unshaped, it is we that shape it. It is you, Merlin, and the decisions you make, The actions you take. Remember that.

Gaius

You did the right thing.

Merlin

How can you say that? She was your friend too.

Gaius

Yes. However, I fear that unlike you, she has decided not to use her gifts for good.

Merlin

I felt him there with me, Gaius.

Gaius

He will always be with you.

Merlin

I hope so.

Gaius

Merlin, I know I can never compare with your father, but for what it's worth... you've still got me.

Merlin

Well, I suppose I'll just have to make do.

Gaius

This is madness. She has been missing for more than a year now. When are you going to stop?

Uther

When Morgana is found.

Merlin

What do you think Uther will do to me?

Gaius

Let's just wait and see what tomorrow brings.