Merlin and Gaius in “Lancelot”

Is it true? The griffin can only be killed by magic?

Yes, Merlin, I'm certain of it. If Arthur rides out against it, he'll die.

He must be stopped. Uther must see reason.

Where magic is concerned, our king is blind to reason, and yet... magic is our only hope.

You're not suggesting...

(nodding) It is your destiny, Merlin. The true purpose of your magic.

You saw it, Gaius. I can't go up against that thing.

But if you do not, Arthur will surely perish.

No, no. This is madness. I don't have magic that powerful. There must be another way.

This is the only way.

Do you even care what happens to me? 'Oh, just do this, Merlin. Do that, Merlin. Go and kill the griffin, Merlin, I'll just sit here and warm my feet by the fire!'

Merlin! Merlin, you are the only thing I care about in all this world. I would give my life for you without a thought. But for what? I cannot save Arthur. It is not my destiny. You know that.

I'm sorry.

I don't know what else I can say.

I'll say it for you. We have two hours to find a way to kill that thing.