Hunith quotes from Merlin

Hunith

(voice-over; her letter to Gaius) My dear Gaius, I turn to you for I feel lost and alone and don't know who to trust. It is every mother's fate to think her child is special and yet I would give my life that Merlin were not so. Ours is a small village and he is so clearly at odds with people here that if he were to remain, I fear what would become of him. He needs a hand to hold, a voice to guide, someone that might help him find him a purpose for his gifts. I beg you, if you understand a mother's love for her son, keep him safe, and may God save you both.

Hunith

You'd better be going.

Merlin

I don't have to go.

Hunith

Yes you do.

Merlin

If anything were to happen to you...

Hunith

I know where to find you. You have to go, Merlin. You belong at Arthur's side. I've seen how much he needs you, how much you need him. You're like two sides of the same coin.

Merlin

I've heard someone say that about us before. I'm going to miss you.

Hunith

I'm going to miss you too. When you left, you were just a boy. Now look at you. I'm so proud of you. When the time is right, the truth will be known. Until then you must keep your talents hidden. It's better for everyone.

Hunith

He must care for you a great deal.

Merlin

Arthur would do the same for any village. That's just the way he is.

Hunith

It's more than that. He's here for you.

Merlin

I'm just his servant.

Hunith

Give him more credit than that. He likes you.

Merlin

That's because he doesn't know me. And if he did, I'd probably be dead by now.

Hunith

They shouldn't be here, especially the Lady Morgana. Isn't she the king's ward?

Merlin

Not that you'd know it. She's the only person I know who isn't frightened of him.

Hunith

It won't make any difference to Kanen that they're women.

Merlin

I know. But I couldn't talk them out of coming. (He touches the bruise on Hunith's face) I'm going to make him pay for what he did to you.

Hunith

Promise me you'll be careful. No-one can find out about you.

Merlin

They won't. They never do.

Hunith

Prince Arthur, you didn't finish your breakfast.

Arthur

Didn't I?

Morgana

Come on, eat up.

Arthur

Mmmmm.

Arthur

Right. Let's get going. We need wood, and lots of it.

Merlin

Of course.

Gwen

Arthur said it was lovely.