Merlin · Season 3
How are you feeling?
Confident.
You're sure?
Yes.
The last time this tournament was held, [whispers] three men died.
Really?
That was just on the first day.
Thank you for that, Merlin.
Then on that second day...
Let's just get through the first.
You're right- because that's when the most people die.
Merlin?
Yes?
Shut up.
This is a contest like no other- it is open to all commers, including our reigning champion the King! There are no rules- no weapons are banned. The last man standing takes the prize. Let the tournament begin!
I've never killed a man before. I just wanted to feel... what it was like. To be respected. Point is, I'm not a killer. This isn't me.
You need to withdraw.
I'm going to.
I thought you weren't going to fight.
You've seen the way people are now- they're showing me respect. You don't know what it's like for me-
I do.
No. No one does.
[Merlin mutters an incantation which produces a small fire in his hand.]
It's lonely... to be more powerful than any man you know and have to live like a shadow. To... to be special and have to pretend that you're a fool. I know how it feels... I understand.
What am I going to do, Merlin? If I fight my father tomorrow, the way I can, I'll show him up, I'll humiliate him in front of his people. Or worse, I could even wound him or kill him.
He's not going to back down, is he? He's determined to prove himself. If he doesn't win.
You don't have to put up with the gloating. Do you have any idea what is feels like to live with a man who constantly thinks he's the best?
Mmh, it's a bit irritating...
I have followed your progress with a sword since you were a boy. I know your abilities better than anyone. I am eternally grateful. I hope that when you are King and have sons of your own, that they will afford you the same honour. Indeed, the most satisfying outcome of the tournament is that Arthur's actions have shown me that he is now truly ready to be king.
You will be ready by sunrise, won't you, Merlin?
If I don't know where we're going, how do I know what to pack? Will it be hot, will it be cold, will it be wet, will it be dry?
Don't be such a girl, Merlin, we're not going on holiday.
Holiday, what's a holiday?
You don't know where we're going?
No, Merlin, I know where we're going. I just can't tell you, that's all.
Right, 'cause if you do you'll have to kill me, I suppose.
Immediately and without hesitation.
...Great. It'll be a surprise, I love surprises, who doesn't love a good... surprise?
Is it true that they attack at dawn?
I'm afraid so.
And there is no word from Arthur?
Nothing.
Then all is lost. We'll be massacred, every last one of us!
Not everyone has to die.
What do you mean, not everyone?
[Morgana starts to walk towards Gwen]
Those that defy them, those that choose to fight- they will surely die. Those who do not resist, those that choose to welcome change, they will have a future here. Everyone has a choice, Gwen.
You know I have always been loyal to you, Morgana, and I always will be.
Then have no fear. No harm will come to you- I can promise you that.
Are you threatening me?
Trust me, Cenred, when I am threatening you, you'll know about it.
Back in the arena, I had you bang to rights, did I not?
That... was just a game.
Oh, a game? Right. I won that game, did I not?
No, you didn't. One more minute...
One more minute and you both would have been dead! Neither of you won. Your plan was a half-baked disaster and if it was not for that fire, we would all be pushing up daisies.
Actually, we were on a quest.
We're looking for the Cup of Life. [Arthur slaps him on the head] What?!
What part of the word "secret" did you not understand?
It's... Gwaine.
Gentlemen, gentlemen. It seems - whatever it is that you're after - you could use a little help.
[to Uther] I am your daughter, after all.
By the power invested in me, I crown thee, Morgana Pendragon, Queen of Camelot.
Merlin, for once, leave me in peace. Please.
I understand. Your father lied to you about Morgana - I don't know why, I'm sure he had his reasons - but now is not the time for that. He is still your father. He needs you. Camelot needs you.
I've known her all my life. How could she do this to us?
I can't answer that. But you have a duty to your father, to your people... You can't give up on them now.
We cannot defeat an immortal army.
We don't know until we try.
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