“The Once and Future Queen” quotes from Merlin (Season 2, Episode 2) ... TV Quotes Database

[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.]

Arthur

Why did you pull out? I was wide open, you could’ve unhorsed me!

Sir Leon

I was fearful that I might injure you, sire.

Arthur

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.

Arthur

You jousted against me in the tournament last year, are you saying you let me win?

Sir Leon

[hesitates] No, my lord.

Arthur

[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?

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Merlin

(cleaning Gaius's leech tank) This is horrible. This is truly disgusting.

Gaius

Than maybe next time you'll think twice about lying to me. You have something on your face.

(Merlin puts his hand to his face and discovers several leeches)

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Arthur

We’ve received reports that a beast has been sighted roaming the forest near the northern borders.

Uther

What’s the nature of this beast?

Arthur

Well, it is said to have the body of a lion, the wings of an eagle, and the… face of… a bear.

[Merlin struggles not to laugh.]

Arthur

I believe it has been conjured by sorcery.

Uther

Then we must destroy it.

Arthur

I’ll leave for the northern borders in the morning.

Uther

But you’ll miss the tournament!

Arthur

As much as I want to compete, my duty to Camelot comes first.

Uther

You’re right of course.

[Arthur looks at Merlin, who is still fighting hard not to laugh.]

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Gaius

Where do you get the idea you can sit around all day and do nothing?

Merlin

Do you think I sit around and do nothing?! I haven't had a chance to sit around and do nothing since the day I arrived in Camelot, I'm too busy running around after Arthur - do this Merlin, do that Merlin - and when I'm not running around after Arthur, I'm doing chores for you and if I'm not doing that, I'm fulfilling my destiny - do you know how many times I've saved Arthur's life? I've lost count - do I get any thanks? No - I have fought griffins, witches, bandits, I have been punched, poisoned, pelted with fruit, and all the while I have to hide who I really am because if anyone finds out, Uther will have me executed. Some times I feel like I'm being pulled in so many directions I don't know which way to turn!

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