[Arthur is practising his jousting with Sir Leon; as they ride towards one another, the glare from Sir Leon's armour blinds Arthur, leaving him defenceless, but Sir Leon does not attack. Arthur dismounts.]
Why did you pull out? I was wide open, you could’ve unhorsed me!
Sir LeonI was fearful that I might injure you, sire.
You had the advantage, you can’t afford to hesitate!
Sir Leon
I wouldn’t’ve done if I were facing a different opponent. You are the future king, my lord.
You jousted against me in the tournament last year, are you saying you let me win?
Sir Leon
[hesitates] No, my lord.
[turns to the other knights, who shuffle uncomfortably] It doesn’t matter who I am! I do not expect any special treatment from you, from any of you! Is that understood?
(Gaius, Sir Leon, and a number of Knights have called a meeting to tell Uther about Queen Catrina)
I didn't know we were due a court meeting.
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?
Well, what with the warts and the -
Sir Leon
The smell.
The smell. She also appears to have a set of fangs.
Sir Leon
I wouldn't call them fangs. More like tusks.
Yes, they are more like tusks. Not that that's necessarily a bad thing. We just thought you should know.
(Gaius and Sir Leon smile)
The next person to insult Queen Catrina, will be charged with treason and executed.
(Gaius and Sir Leon's smiles fade)
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.
Sir Leon
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...
No, I don't really fancy it.
You don't have a choice, Merlin.
[Stands up, smiles at Arthur, and nods.]
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.]
Tomorrow when you fight, you can stand proud, knowing you are members of the most noble army the world has ever known.
[Gwaine takes off his boots and socks]
[Gagging] Has something died?
Why am I always the butt?
Sir Leon
Can't think.
[Sir Elyan and Sir Leon get up and sit down on the other side of the fire with Arthur and Sir Percival]
Sir Leon
[Gesturing to where Sir Gwaine's sock has caught fire] And he doesn't set fire to his socks.
[Grabbing the sock and trying to extinguish the flame] Ah, no!
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