“The Mark of Nimueh” · Season 1, Episode 3
In this episode: Arthur Pendragon (3), Gaius (3), Merlin (2), Morgana Pendragon (2), Uther Pendragon (2)
You should stay here.
I'm coming with you.
No.
Scared I'll show you up?
Father would slam us both in chains if he knew I endangered you.
Good thing he doesn't know about it, then.
I'm telling you, Morgana. Turn back. You could get hurt.
So could you, if you don't get out of my way.
Merlin, I wanted you to know your secret's safe with me.
My secret?
Come on. Don't pretend. I know what you did.
You do?
I saw it with my own eyes.
You did?
I understand why you don't want anyone to know.
Well, obviously...
I won't tell anyone. You don't mind me talking to you about it?
No. It's... you have no idea how hard it is to keep this hidden.
Well, you can continue to deny it but... I think Gwen's a very lucky woman.
I've never heard of an Afanc before.
It's conjured from clay by powerful magic. The type that can only be invoked by an ancient sorcerer. One who has the power to mirror the spirit of life. I found this at the water source. (showing a piece of the Afanc's egg) It bears the mark of Nimueh.
No.
We must be vigilant, sire.
Will I never be rid of her?
What's happened to him?
I don't know, sire. It's the second case I've seen today.
Why didn't you report it to me?
I was attempting to find the cause.
What did you conclude?
I don't think it's time to hurry to conclusions. The scientific process is a long one.
Why do you conceal it from me?
Sire, I have seen nothing like it. The victims are dying within twenty-four hours and it's spreading fast.
What is the cause?
I think we should say the cause, the most likely cause, is sorcery.
(taking Arthur aside) You must find who did this.
I will, father.
Conduct door-to-door searches. Increase your presence in the town. Double the guards on all the gates and lend the physician your servant.
Merlin?
I'm going to need Gaius to find a cure. He needs all the help we can give him. If Gaius is right, believe me, the city will be wiped out. This is the kind of magic that undermines our authority, challenges all we've done. If we cannot control this plague, people will turn to magic for a cure. We have to find this sorcerer and quickly.
Tell Gaius my father wants to see him now.
Gaius, I...
I heard.
Why could he just tell you himself?
Because that's the way it is. You're a servant.
If he knew who I was, what I've done...
You'd be a dead servant.
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