Gaius quotes from Merlin

Gaius

I can see deep into your heart. It is cold, cold as stone. You play at being Uther’s loving ward. You play it so well you’ve fooled him but you don’t fool me. You would see Uther dead and Camelot destroyed.

Morgana

Why would you say such a thing?

Gaius

Because it’s the truth. There is evil in your heart.

Merlin

Did you go out last night?

Gaius

Yes, I had to get some herbs.

Merlin

Herbs...?

Gaius

A... A new supplier just arrived.

Merlin

Right... Do your suppliers normally kiss you?

Gaius

You followed me. How dare you!

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

[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.

Elyan

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.

Sir Leon

have fought alongside you many times. There is no other person I would rather die for.

Gwaine

I think we've no chance- but I wouldn't miss it for the world.

Your enemies are my enemies.

Gaius

If you need an old man...

Gwen

You know the answer.

Arthur

Merlin?

Merlin

No, I don't really fancy it.

Arthur

You don't have a choice, Merlin.

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.

Gaius

It's been a year since Morgana betrayed him. His heart is broken and his spirit is gone. Are you joining us for the feast tonight?

Gwen

I don't think so. I need to stay with the King.

Gaius

You're very good to him, Gwen.

Gwen

I don't do it for him. I do it for Arthur.

Merlin

It's my destiny to protect Arthur.

Gaius

How? Your magic is powerless against the Dorocha.

Merlin

Then I must sacrifice myself in his place.

Gaius

No.

Merlin

My life has been marked out by destiny. If this is meant to be... I'm not afraid. I will gladly die, Gaius, knowing that one day... Albion will live.

Merlin

My magic is useless against them. I've tried. I've never felt so powerless. Something deep inside... and when it came for me, I felt this emptiness... I couldn't breathe. I'm scared.

Gaius

Merlin. It's all right. It's not your fault.