It's a man throwing sticks in the air.
What's wrong? It's your birthday! A huge feast is being held in your honor. You've got dancers, jugglers and acrobats to entertain you. ... It must be a terrible burden.
Perhaps I'm less easily impressed than you.
I'm really looking forward to it.
Because you have the mind of a child. [Arthur leaves the room ]
Well, I'm still more intelligent than you.
You're telling me you weren't even a little bit scared?
[Arthur is starting to become affected by the sedatives in the apple]
Of course I wasn't. I'm a warrior. You learn to control your fear, to...[He partly crashes into a wall ]
It's good to see my father enjoying himself. He went a little quiet towards the end there. Perhaps I should go see him.
Are you sure that's a good idea? You can barely stand up.
Are you saying I'm drunk?
No, I'm just saying, you shouldn't be wandering around the palace.
You're not wearing any trousers.
[Arthur looks down and sees that Merlin is right]
Good point. [pulls up his pants and walks out the door]
[Uther has been mortally wounded.]
I know you will make me proud as you always have. You will be a great king.
You’ve been ready for some time, Arthur.
I know I’ve not been a good father, I put my duty to Camelot first. I’m sorry.
But know this, Arthur, I have always loved you.
All I know for sure is that I’ve lost both my parents to magic. It is pure evil and I’ll never lose sight of that again.
Merlin. It's a new day. [Merlin rises. ] You've been here all night?
I didn't want you to feel that you were alone.
You're a loyal friend, Merlin.
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