Uther and Nimueh in “Excalibur”

I should have known.

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.