“Excalibur” · Season 1, Episode 9
In this episode: Merlin (3), Gwen (2), Gaius (1), Uther Pendragon (1)
So how does it feel to be servant to the crowned prince of Camelot?
Washing his royal socks will be even more of a privilege.
You're proud of him really, even though you complain about him constantly.
I am not.
You are! I can see it in your face!
Those socks are very clean, of course I'm proud of them.
Are you not fond of old crypts?
I wouldn't be seen dead anywhere else.
I should have known.
(Nimueh appears before him)
It is more than I hoped for, Uther. Soon, Arthur will be slain. And you have sent him to his death.
Haven't you had your fill of revenge?
Haven't you! You began this war when you threw me from the court and slaughtered my kind.
You brought that on yourself with the evil you practiced.
I was your friend, Uther. You welcomed me here.
And you betrayed that friendship.
I did as you asked! I used the magic you so despise to give your barren wife the son you craved.
Don't you ever speak of her in that way! Ygraine was my heart. And you took her from me!
She died giving birth to your son! It was not my choice. That is the law of magic. To create a life there had to be a death. The balance of the world had to be repaid!
You knew it would kill her.
No, you're wrong! If I had foreseen her death and the terrible retribution you'd seek, I would never have granted your request.
I wish you hadn't.
You wish you didn't have a son? Well, your wish will come true soon enough.
I will not let you take him!
That is your choice. I have watched so many people I love die at your hands, Uther Pendragon. Now...it is your turn.
(There is a rattle at the window and the flames of the candles go out. When Uther turns back, Nimueh has gone.)
Merlin, what are you doing here?
I've come to ask a favor.
Yes?
I'm not sure how to ask it.
Ask, Merlin. You know I'd grant you anything. (pause) I mean, not anything. Obviously not anything. What is it you want?
I've come to ask for a sword. The strongest sword your father's ever made.
What for?
To save Arthur.
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