Merlin · Season 1
[takes a mouthful of Merlin's stew] What kind of meat is this? It has a very strange texture...
It's pork.
This isn't pork. It's far too stringy, what is it, it's... ummm... [realizes] It's rat, isn't it?
[nods] Try not to think about it.
[pauses looking revolted, then has an idea] Look at me, I'm being rude! Here I am stuffing my face with this delicious rat, when you're hungry too! Come on... [stands and gestures to Merlin] take a seat...
I hate to ask but I was... wondering if you had anything to eat..
(Merlin and Arthur, who have been eating rat stew, look at each other and smile)
I had no idea you were so keen to die for me.
Trust me, I can hardly believe it myself.
Where did you get the water to make the tea? *takes a sip*
Fortunately for the both of us you forgot to empty your bath yesterday.
*spits it back out* You're making tea from my bath water?
It's not so bad. Perhaps a little bit...soapy.
You think this is funny.
...Moderately.
I know you don't have to listen to me -
Glad we agree on something
Sire...
Guinevere, I... want you to know that your job is safe and that your home is yours for life. I guarantee you that. I know that under the circumstances, it's not much but, erm... anything you want, anything you need, all you have to do is ask. I am sorry.
Thank you, Sire.
And he'll be found guilty. Because that's what he is!
Only a madman hears the truth as treason.
Ah, Merlin.
How are you?
Good.
I'm pleased.
Yes, I owe it all to Gaius.
I need to talk to you.
You still haven't got it yet, have you? I decide when we need to talk.
Not today.
I sometimes wonder if you know who I am.
Oh, I know who you are.
Good.
You're a prat. And a royal one.
Are you ever going to change, Merlin?
No, you'd get bored. Promise me this, if you get another servant, don't get a bootlicker.
If this is you trying to leave your job...
No. I'm happy to be your servant, till the day I die.
Sometimes I think I know you, Merlin. Other times...
Well, I know you. and you're a great warrior. One day you'll be a great King.
That's very kind of you.
But you must learn to listen as well as you fight.
Any more pointers?
No. That's it. Just... don't be a prat.
We haven't done all the things we're meant to do!
That is the lament of all men.
You're not going to die, Arthur. I'm telling you. Because I know that one day, you will be King. A greater king than your father could ever be. It's what keeps me going. You are going to live to be the man I've seen inside you, Arthur. I can see a Camelot that is fair and just. I can see a king that the people will love and be proud to call their sovereign. For the love of Camelot... you have to live.
Gaius the hero.
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