1 00:00:01,711 --> 00:00:05,131 In a land of myth and a time of magic, 2 00:00:05,214 --> 00:00:09,594 the destiny of a great kingdom rests on the shoulders of a young boy. 3 00:00:10,386 --> 00:00:12,972 His name, Merlin. 4 00:00:24,066 --> 00:00:27,403 Arthur Pendragon, a great destiny awaits you. 5 00:00:28,946 --> 00:00:31,490 The battle for your soul is about to begin. 6 00:00:35,578 --> 00:00:37,079 Arise Sir Vidor, 7 00:00:37,413 --> 00:00:39,624 Knight of Camelot. 8 00:00:41,375 --> 00:00:43,127 Arise Sir Caridoc, 9 00:00:44,170 --> 00:00:45,963 Knight of Camelot. 10 00:00:48,507 --> 00:00:50,468 You've been accorded a great honor. 11 00:00:51,427 --> 00:00:54,096 With that honor, comes great responsibility. 12 00:00:55,431 --> 00:00:59,560 From this day forth, you are sworn to live by the Knight's code. 13 00:01:04,398 --> 00:01:06,478 You have pledged to conduct yourselves with nobility. 14 00:01:07,777 --> 00:01:09,487 Honor and respect. 15 00:01:10,446 --> 00:01:12,240 Your word is your sacred bond. 16 00:01:15,618 --> 00:01:18,204 You will find no one who better embodies these values, 17 00:01:18,454 --> 00:01:19,538 than my son, 18 00:01:20,331 --> 00:01:21,457 Arthur. 19 00:01:21,999 --> 00:01:23,879 Follow his example, and you'll prove yourselves, 20 00:01:23,918 --> 00:01:25,294 worthy of your title. 21 00:02:13,342 --> 00:02:14,760 I accept your challenge. 22 00:02:15,845 --> 00:02:19,473 If I'm to face you in combat, do me the courtesy of revealing your identity. 23 00:02:33,946 --> 00:02:35,448 My name is Morgause. 24 00:03:11,233 --> 00:03:14,195 I've searched the records going back more than 300 years. 25 00:03:14,904 --> 00:03:17,740 I could find nothing to say that a woman cannot issue a challenge. 26 00:03:18,449 --> 00:03:20,135 There must be some way to put a stop to this. 27 00:03:20,159 --> 00:03:21,535 According to the Knight's Rules, 28 00:03:21,619 --> 00:03:24,080 it appears her challenge is perfectly valid. 29 00:03:24,288 --> 00:03:27,416 - It seems there's nothing we can do. - We don't know anything about her. 30 00:03:27,541 --> 00:03:30,669 - I will not have you fight her. - I accepted the challenge. 31 00:03:30,795 --> 00:03:33,255 If refuse to fight, it'll be seen as an act of cowardice. 32 00:03:33,381 --> 00:03:35,007 She killed five guards. 33 00:03:35,299 --> 00:03:36,884 You should not underestimate her. 34 00:03:37,259 --> 00:03:40,888 I cannot demand that my knights uphold the code and then break it myself. 35 00:03:42,306 --> 00:03:43,682 I must face her tomorrow. 36 00:03:48,229 --> 00:03:49,605 Who is she? 37 00:03:49,814 --> 00:03:51,607 Why would she challenge Arthur? 38 00:03:52,066 --> 00:03:53,943 Seems no one's ever heard of her. 39 00:03:54,235 --> 00:03:55,945 I feel as I've met her somewhere before. 40 00:03:56,404 --> 00:03:57,571 Really? 41 00:03:57,655 --> 00:03:58,864 Where could you know her from? 42 00:03:59,323 --> 00:04:00,449 I don't know. 43 00:04:14,213 --> 00:04:15,756 Do you know why she challenged you? 44 00:04:18,134 --> 00:04:19,552 I'm the King's son. 45 00:04:19,635 --> 00:04:21,887 Perhaps she believed she will prove herself. 46 00:04:22,179 --> 00:04:23,889 But you don't want to fight her, do you? 47 00:04:24,765 --> 00:04:25,850 I have no choice. 48 00:04:26,434 --> 00:04:28,561 If I refuse to fight her, I'm a coward. 49 00:04:29,395 --> 00:04:31,105 If I kill her, what am I then? 50 00:04:34,650 --> 00:04:35,776 What is it? 51 00:04:35,985 --> 00:04:38,320 You've never faced a woman in combat. 52 00:04:38,446 --> 00:04:40,948 What if you hesitate, she can you that to her advantage. 53 00:04:41,157 --> 00:04:42,741 You think she's going to defeat me? 54 00:04:42,825 --> 00:04:44,285 I'm just saying you need to be... 55 00:04:44,869 --> 00:04:47,872 Cautious because it sounds like she's pretty handy with a sword. 56 00:04:47,955 --> 00:04:50,583 Since when do you know anything about combat? 57 00:04:56,297 --> 00:04:59,008 I need you to take a message to Morgause for me. 58 00:04:59,592 --> 00:05:02,386 If I'm seen to do it, it could be viewed as cowardice. 59 00:05:03,429 --> 00:05:05,556 You must persuade her, 60 00:05:05,639 --> 00:05:07,099 to withdraw her challenge. 61 00:05:17,568 --> 00:05:18,652 What do you want? 62 00:05:18,736 --> 00:05:21,030 I have a message from Prince Arthur. 63 00:05:21,113 --> 00:05:22,713 He wants you to withdraw your challenge. 64 00:05:24,241 --> 00:05:26,035 Arthur has no desire to fight you. 65 00:05:26,452 --> 00:05:27,495 If you withdraw, 66 00:05:27,703 --> 00:05:30,080 he'll grant you safe passage from the kingdom. 67 00:05:30,664 --> 00:05:33,375 Leave now, while you still can. 68 00:05:33,918 --> 00:05:36,712 If Arthur has no desire to fight me, perhaps he should withdraw. 69 00:05:37,713 --> 00:05:40,591 No. He'll never do that. It's not in him to withdraw. 70 00:05:45,763 --> 00:05:47,348 Then we have that in common. 71 00:05:47,598 --> 00:05:48,641 If you fight him, 72 00:05:49,266 --> 00:05:51,268 he will have to treat you as he does, 73 00:05:51,810 --> 00:05:52,978 any other opponent. 74 00:05:53,687 --> 00:05:55,606 It won't matter that you're a woman. 75 00:05:55,689 --> 00:05:57,650 I do not ask for special treatment. 76 00:05:58,984 --> 00:06:01,320 Arthur has no quarrel with you. 77 00:06:01,445 --> 00:06:02,821 Why would you challenge him? 78 00:06:02,947 --> 00:06:04,990 My reasons are not your concern. 79 00:06:05,115 --> 00:06:07,515 Don't put Arthur in a position where he's forced to kill you. 80 00:06:08,702 --> 00:06:11,288 Who's to say Arthur's life won't rest in my hands? 81 00:06:26,345 --> 00:06:28,472 You gave her a chance to withdraw. 82 00:06:29,181 --> 00:06:32,017 Whatever happens, you are not to blame. 83 00:06:46,657 --> 00:06:48,576 The fight is by the Knight's Rules, 84 00:06:48,659 --> 00:06:49,868 and to the death. 85 00:06:55,833 --> 00:06:58,210 I'm offering you a final chance to withdraw. 86 00:06:58,335 --> 00:06:59,878 I suggest you take it. 87 00:07:03,507 --> 00:07:05,175 Then you leave me no choice. 88 00:08:32,513 --> 00:08:35,015 Make me a promise, and I will spare your life. 89 00:08:35,516 --> 00:08:36,684 What is it you ask? 90 00:08:36,809 --> 00:08:38,268 Come to me three days hence, 91 00:08:38,936 --> 00:08:40,604 and accept the challenge I set you. 92 00:08:41,105 --> 00:08:42,439 And the nature of this challenge? 93 00:08:42,606 --> 00:08:44,191 That is for me to decide. 94 00:08:45,693 --> 00:08:48,445 Do I have your word that you will accept, no matter what? 95 00:08:51,490 --> 00:08:52,700 You have my word. 96 00:09:18,142 --> 00:09:20,519 You were fortunate. The wound isn't too deep. 97 00:09:20,644 --> 00:09:22,438 You seem familiar. 98 00:09:22,521 --> 00:09:24,481 Have you visited Camelot in the past? 99 00:09:25,023 --> 00:09:26,483 I was here many years ago. 100 00:09:26,650 --> 00:09:28,068 I was just a baby at the time. 101 00:09:28,485 --> 00:09:29,737 I doubt you'd remember me. 102 00:09:34,908 --> 00:09:35,993 I'm grateful for your help. 103 00:09:43,500 --> 00:09:44,668 It could've been worse. 104 00:09:44,793 --> 00:09:46,587 How, exactly, could it have been worse? 105 00:09:47,087 --> 00:09:48,881 You could be dead. 106 00:09:49,006 --> 00:09:50,646 At least I wouldn't have to face everyone. 107 00:09:50,674 --> 00:09:52,843 I've never felt so humiliated, 108 00:09:52,926 --> 00:09:54,428 in my entire life. 109 00:09:55,179 --> 00:09:57,055 I was defeated by... 110 00:09:57,431 --> 00:09:58,515 A girl. 111 00:09:58,891 --> 00:10:01,435 It's actually quite funny when you think about it. 112 00:10:02,019 --> 00:10:03,103 Or not. 113 00:10:03,353 --> 00:10:04,438 No. 114 00:10:04,855 --> 00:10:05,939 It's like you said. 115 00:10:06,398 --> 00:10:07,649 I was hindered because 116 00:10:07,983 --> 00:10:09,276 I was fighting a woman. 117 00:10:10,027 --> 00:10:11,612 I was worried I was going to hurt her. 118 00:10:11,695 --> 00:10:12,946 That's why she won. 119 00:10:14,573 --> 00:10:15,699 You didn't look hindered. 120 00:10:18,035 --> 00:10:19,369 I'll stop talking now. 121 00:10:38,055 --> 00:10:39,389 I didn't mean to intrude. 122 00:10:40,432 --> 00:10:42,893 I wanted to introduce myself. I am the Lady Morgana 123 00:10:43,060 --> 00:10:44,228 I know who you are. 124 00:10:49,858 --> 00:10:51,568 How is your arm? You were wounded. 125 00:10:51,693 --> 00:10:53,362 It'll heal soon enough. 126 00:10:56,532 --> 00:10:57,950 You look tired. 127 00:10:59,201 --> 00:11:00,536 I haven't been sleeping. 128 00:11:00,619 --> 00:11:03,038 I know for myself how troubling that can be. 129 00:11:03,747 --> 00:11:06,083 Could it be that we have met somewhere before? 130 00:11:08,460 --> 00:11:09,920 I am glad we have met now. 131 00:11:14,967 --> 00:11:16,969 That's a beautiful bracelet. 132 00:11:17,094 --> 00:11:18,136 It was a gift, 133 00:11:19,471 --> 00:11:20,764 from my mother. 134 00:11:21,807 --> 00:11:24,101 Please. I would like you to have it. 135 00:11:24,268 --> 00:11:26,148 It's a healing bracelet, it will help you sleep. 136 00:11:26,436 --> 00:11:27,563 I couldn't. 137 00:11:28,939 --> 00:11:31,275 You must be tired. I will leave you to rest. 138 00:11:31,942 --> 00:11:33,610 I hope you will remember me fondly. 139 00:12:32,002 --> 00:12:33,712 Congratulations on your victory. 140 00:12:34,338 --> 00:12:35,631 You're a skillful swordsman. 141 00:12:36,131 --> 00:12:37,674 Woman. Swords... 142 00:12:38,675 --> 00:12:39,843 Swordswoman. 143 00:12:45,390 --> 00:12:47,225 You have a beautiful horse. 144 00:12:51,647 --> 00:12:53,690 I shall expect to see you three days hence. 145 00:12:53,982 --> 00:12:55,150 How will I find you? 146 00:12:55,317 --> 00:12:57,194 When the time comes, you will know your way. 147 00:13:00,864 --> 00:13:03,700 If I don't show up, it might be because I don't know where I'm going. 148 00:13:03,867 --> 00:13:06,370 The path you must follow will become clear to you. 149 00:13:08,372 --> 00:13:10,749 I should thank you for allowing me to retrieve my sword. 150 00:13:11,375 --> 00:13:12,960 I'm starting to wish I hadn't. 151 00:13:13,043 --> 00:13:15,212 You showed that yourself to be a man of honor. 152 00:13:15,671 --> 00:13:17,714 You inherited that trait from your mother. 153 00:13:20,717 --> 00:13:21,885 You knew my mother? 154 00:13:22,177 --> 00:13:23,428 I knew her very well. 155 00:13:26,390 --> 00:13:27,557 Wait! 156 00:13:31,603 --> 00:13:32,771 Morgana? 157 00:13:33,897 --> 00:13:35,232 Morgana? 158 00:13:35,524 --> 00:13:36,900 Morgana? 159 00:13:39,069 --> 00:13:40,779 I was fast asleep. 160 00:13:41,738 --> 00:13:42,906 It's nearly midday. 161 00:13:48,578 --> 00:13:50,956 I can't remember the last time I slept so well. 162 00:13:51,415 --> 00:13:52,708 I'll fetch you some clothes. 163 00:14:09,975 --> 00:14:13,103 What is to be the nature of this challenge? 164 00:14:13,645 --> 00:14:14,771 She didn't say. 165 00:14:14,980 --> 00:14:17,208 But I gave her my word that I would accept it, no matter what. 166 00:14:17,232 --> 00:14:19,276 You should never have made such a promise. 167 00:14:19,401 --> 00:14:21,278 You have no idea what she might ask of you. 168 00:14:21,403 --> 00:14:23,113 She had her sword to my chest. 169 00:14:24,114 --> 00:14:25,282 I had no choice. 170 00:14:26,658 --> 00:14:28,785 Morgause said that she knew my mother. 171 00:14:30,287 --> 00:14:31,413 She told you this? 172 00:14:35,792 --> 00:14:37,085 Obviously she's lying. 173 00:14:38,962 --> 00:14:40,964 She's playing on your affections for your mother, 174 00:14:41,048 --> 00:14:42,549 to lure you into a trap. 175 00:14:42,632 --> 00:14:44,801 That makes no sense. She spared my life. 176 00:14:45,093 --> 00:14:46,470 Confirms my suspicions. 177 00:14:47,137 --> 00:14:48,573 I believe Morgause is an enchantress. 178 00:14:48,597 --> 00:14:50,140 How else could she have defeated you? 179 00:14:50,265 --> 00:14:51,701 I don't believe she was using magic. 180 00:14:51,725 --> 00:14:53,727 And you would know for certain if she were? 181 00:14:54,603 --> 00:14:57,064 Under no circumstances will you go to meet her, 182 00:14:57,147 --> 00:14:58,482 or accept this challenge. 183 00:14:58,607 --> 00:15:00,067 I gave her my word... 184 00:15:00,150 --> 00:15:02,110 I don't care what was said to her. 185 00:15:02,319 --> 00:15:03,987 You will remain in Camelot. 186 00:15:04,321 --> 00:15:06,573 I want to hear what she knows about my mother. 187 00:15:06,656 --> 00:15:08,909 She knows nothing. She is lying. 188 00:15:09,743 --> 00:15:11,912 You will not go to her. I forbid it. 189 00:15:11,995 --> 00:15:13,747 So, I am to break my word. 190 00:15:13,997 --> 00:15:15,415 Escort my son to his chambers. 191 00:15:15,499 --> 00:15:18,168 Under no circumstances will he be allowed to leave. 192 00:15:19,336 --> 00:15:20,736 You're confining me to my chambers? 193 00:15:20,796 --> 00:15:23,590 I'm protecting you from your own foolishness! 194 00:15:34,768 --> 00:15:36,288 Why are there guards outside the door? 195 00:15:36,603 --> 00:15:40,023 My father has confined me to my chambers, 196 00:15:40,482 --> 00:15:42,025 and has forbidden me 197 00:15:42,109 --> 00:15:43,944 from accepting Morgause's challenge. 198 00:15:44,027 --> 00:15:45,779 Well, maybe he's got a point. 199 00:15:46,988 --> 00:15:49,533 You don't know what she might've asked you to do. 200 00:15:49,825 --> 00:15:51,284 I gave her my word. 201 00:15:53,203 --> 00:15:54,538 So, I take it we're going anyway? 202 00:15:54,871 --> 00:15:56,164 You're smarter than you look. 203 00:15:56,623 --> 00:15:58,375 Gather some supplies. We leave tonight. 204 00:15:58,500 --> 00:16:01,670 Oh, and Merlin, find a way to get me out of here. 205 00:16:03,380 --> 00:16:04,631 How's Arthur? 206 00:16:04,714 --> 00:16:07,594 You mean after being defeated by a girl in front of the whole of Camelot? 207 00:16:08,009 --> 00:16:09,302 I've seen him happier. 208 00:16:09,511 --> 00:16:11,012 I think you're enjoying this, Merlin. 209 00:16:12,556 --> 00:16:13,723 Maybe a little. 210 00:16:52,512 --> 00:16:53,763 I got the supplies. 211 00:16:57,517 --> 00:17:00,437 Merlin, is it my imagination or are you getting fat? 212 00:17:28,256 --> 00:17:30,091 Are you sure you're strong enough to hold me? 213 00:17:31,301 --> 00:17:33,136 Yeah. I'm stronger than I look. 214 00:17:57,452 --> 00:17:58,954 What are you doing? 215 00:18:00,288 --> 00:18:01,414 Lower the rope. 216 00:18:04,501 --> 00:18:06,002 There is no more rope! 217 00:18:08,505 --> 00:18:10,674 I don't know if I can hold it much longer. 218 00:18:14,511 --> 00:18:15,595 Merlin. 219 00:18:16,930 --> 00:18:19,182 Do not let go of the rope. 220 00:18:42,706 --> 00:18:44,082 Which way? 221 00:18:46,459 --> 00:18:48,253 Do you actually know where we're going? 222 00:18:48,628 --> 00:18:49,921 It's this way. 223 00:18:52,257 --> 00:18:53,591 Come on. 224 00:18:54,759 --> 00:18:56,177 What is wrong with this horse? 225 00:18:56,261 --> 00:18:58,054 It's even dumber than you, Merlin. 226 00:19:01,808 --> 00:19:03,661 Where are you going? I thought you said it was left. 227 00:19:03,685 --> 00:19:05,603 It's not me. It's the horse! 228 00:19:07,856 --> 00:19:09,024 Morgause told me, 229 00:19:09,691 --> 00:19:10,942 "When the time comes, 230 00:19:11,234 --> 00:19:12,736 "you'll know your way." 231 00:19:13,528 --> 00:19:15,780 So the horse knows where we're going. Great. 232 00:19:18,074 --> 00:19:19,743 Come on, Merlin. 233 00:19:20,827 --> 00:19:22,078 Merlin? 234 00:19:39,012 --> 00:19:41,014 You've been guarding an empty room. 235 00:19:43,558 --> 00:19:45,101 Send out a search party. 236 00:19:45,393 --> 00:19:47,103 Find Arthur and bring him back to Camelot. 237 00:19:52,317 --> 00:19:55,236 Do you have any idea what Morgause might want with Arthur? 238 00:19:55,945 --> 00:19:57,405 I'm afraid I don't. 239 00:19:59,449 --> 00:20:02,911 What if Morgause challenges you to do something you don't want to do? 240 00:20:02,994 --> 00:20:04,621 I'm not expecting it to be easy, Merlin. 241 00:20:04,704 --> 00:20:05,973 That's why it's called a challenge. 242 00:20:05,997 --> 00:20:08,124 So you'd do anything she asks of you? 243 00:20:08,792 --> 00:20:11,378 I gave her my word. It's a question of honor. 244 00:20:11,461 --> 00:20:12,879 What if she challenges you 245 00:20:12,962 --> 00:20:15,322 to do something even less honorable than breaking your word? 246 00:20:15,465 --> 00:20:17,967 Will you stop rabbiting on? 247 00:20:19,886 --> 00:20:22,430 We're in Odin's territory. We could be attacked at any second. 248 00:20:22,680 --> 00:20:24,808 I just think it's strange to agree to do something 249 00:20:24,891 --> 00:20:26,118 when you don't know what it is. 250 00:20:26,142 --> 00:20:27,894 One more word out of you, Merlin, 251 00:20:27,977 --> 00:20:29,817 and you'll be taking the challenge in my place. 252 00:21:15,233 --> 00:21:16,317 Don't worry, Merlin. 253 00:21:16,401 --> 00:21:17,485 I'll deal with this. 254 00:21:17,569 --> 00:21:19,946 You lie there, make yourself comfortable. 255 00:21:25,535 --> 00:21:27,412 Maybe we should turn back. 256 00:21:27,495 --> 00:21:29,247 The woods could be full of Odin's men. 257 00:21:29,330 --> 00:21:31,250 You can go back if you want to. I won't stop you. 258 00:21:31,291 --> 00:21:33,918 You don't know anything about Morgause! 259 00:21:34,002 --> 00:21:35,962 You don't know what she's going to ask you to do! 260 00:21:36,045 --> 00:21:38,923 We don't even know where we're going. We're following a horse. 261 00:21:39,424 --> 00:21:41,259 Morgause said she knew my mother. 262 00:21:50,435 --> 00:21:52,020 Gaius. Come in. 263 00:21:52,395 --> 00:21:55,064 Hello, my dear. I've brought you your sleeping draft. 264 00:21:55,523 --> 00:21:57,525 I could've saved you the trouble. 265 00:21:58,109 --> 00:22:00,487 I've had the best night's sleep I can remember. 266 00:22:01,821 --> 00:22:03,031 No nightmares? 267 00:22:03,114 --> 00:22:04,594 I can't tell you what a relief it is. 268 00:22:04,991 --> 00:22:07,494 I only wish I could thank Morgause for her gift. 269 00:22:08,244 --> 00:22:09,996 Morgause gave you that bracelet? 270 00:22:10,497 --> 00:22:12,081 She told me it would help me sleep. 271 00:22:12,165 --> 00:22:13,458 She spoke the truth. 272 00:22:15,293 --> 00:22:16,336 Gaius, what is it? 273 00:22:16,753 --> 00:22:17,879 Nothing. 274 00:22:18,838 --> 00:22:21,841 I am merely surprised that it's so effective. 275 00:22:22,675 --> 00:22:24,761 I feel as if I somehow know Morgause. 276 00:22:26,012 --> 00:22:27,305 I don't see how, 277 00:22:27,680 --> 00:22:29,766 but I am pleased you're feeling better. 278 00:22:39,817 --> 00:22:41,528 What was your mother like? 279 00:22:42,987 --> 00:22:44,405 I never knew her. 280 00:22:45,698 --> 00:22:47,492 She died before I opened my eyes. 281 00:22:47,575 --> 00:22:48,743 I'm sorry. 282 00:22:50,078 --> 00:22:51,871 I barely know anything about her. 283 00:22:52,872 --> 00:22:54,040 Can't you ask your father? 284 00:22:57,126 --> 00:22:58,545 He refuses to talk of her. 285 00:22:59,128 --> 00:23:00,797 It must be too painful for him. 286 00:23:01,464 --> 00:23:03,841 Sometimes it's as if she never even existed. 287 00:23:05,677 --> 00:23:08,596 I still have a sense of her, 288 00:23:09,806 --> 00:23:11,724 almost as though she's part of me. 289 00:23:14,102 --> 00:23:17,313 That's the same with my father. I never knew him. 290 00:23:20,358 --> 00:23:22,110 And my mother has barely spoken of him. 291 00:23:23,278 --> 00:23:26,155 I've got this vague memory. 292 00:23:28,324 --> 00:23:29,684 It's probably just my imagination. 293 00:23:33,413 --> 00:23:35,665 I'd do anything for even the vaguest memory. 294 00:23:38,334 --> 00:23:41,087 Is that why you're so determined to find Morgause? 295 00:23:41,170 --> 00:23:42,770 To see what she knows about your mother? 296 00:23:42,839 --> 00:23:43,923 Is that so wrong? 297 00:23:44,007 --> 00:23:45,091 No. 298 00:23:50,638 --> 00:23:52,140 We should get some rest. 299 00:23:59,147 --> 00:24:00,857 My Lord, I must speak with you. 300 00:24:01,399 --> 00:24:03,067 It concerns Morgause. 301 00:24:03,943 --> 00:24:05,153 What is it? 302 00:24:05,320 --> 00:24:07,614 While I was treating her wound, I noticed... 303 00:24:08,239 --> 00:24:09,949 That she wore a bracelet. 304 00:24:10,783 --> 00:24:11,951 Go on. 305 00:24:12,160 --> 00:24:15,663 It bore the mark of one of the Great Houses, the Great House of Gorlois. 306 00:24:16,873 --> 00:24:18,499 There's only one person 307 00:24:18,583 --> 00:24:22,170 other than Morgana, who would have cause to wear such a bracelet. 308 00:24:24,172 --> 00:24:26,215 That is her half-sister. 309 00:24:27,175 --> 00:24:30,053 I was lead to believe that the child had died. 310 00:24:36,100 --> 00:24:37,518 The child lived, my Lord. 311 00:24:39,646 --> 00:24:42,273 She was smuggled out of Camelot after her birth. 312 00:24:42,607 --> 00:24:43,941 How do you know this? 313 00:24:46,903 --> 00:24:51,449 It was I who entrusted the child to the high priestesses of the old religion. 314 00:24:54,243 --> 00:24:55,870 You should've told me, Gaius. 315 00:24:57,413 --> 00:24:59,290 I had sworn a solemn oath, my Lord. 316 00:25:00,375 --> 00:25:01,751 I'm only breaking it now, 317 00:25:02,710 --> 00:25:04,754 because I fear what Morgause might do. 318 00:25:06,047 --> 00:25:07,298 Does Morgana know? 319 00:25:08,466 --> 00:25:09,717 I don't believe so. 320 00:25:09,801 --> 00:25:12,970 Morgana must never find out she has a half-sister. 321 00:25:14,597 --> 00:25:16,974 I will not have her loyalties divided. 322 00:25:18,434 --> 00:25:19,811 Of course. 323 00:25:20,853 --> 00:25:22,814 The high priestesses will have trained, 324 00:25:22,897 --> 00:25:24,273 Morgause from birth. 325 00:25:24,941 --> 00:25:26,776 Her magic will be powerful. 326 00:25:26,901 --> 00:25:30,988 Then we must hope the search party finds Arthur before he reaches her. 327 00:25:37,704 --> 00:25:39,997 Seems your horse has brought us to a dead end. 328 00:25:43,084 --> 00:25:44,544 Now where's he going? 329 00:25:45,294 --> 00:25:47,088 I think you're going to get wet. 330 00:25:47,338 --> 00:25:48,881 You don't say. 331 00:25:59,392 --> 00:26:00,643 Arthur? 332 00:26:30,381 --> 00:26:31,758 Where are we? 333 00:26:32,133 --> 00:26:33,426 I don't know. 334 00:26:37,054 --> 00:26:39,682 If we weren't sure Morgause was a sorcerer before, 335 00:26:39,766 --> 00:26:41,100 we can be certain of it now. 336 00:26:42,602 --> 00:26:44,312 That must've been how she defeated me. 337 00:26:44,395 --> 00:26:45,688 She was using magic. 338 00:26:48,483 --> 00:26:50,109 It didn't look like she was. 339 00:26:51,569 --> 00:26:53,905 And what would you know about magic, Merlin? 340 00:26:56,157 --> 00:26:57,492 Nothing. 341 00:27:21,974 --> 00:27:23,142 Now what? 342 00:27:23,226 --> 00:27:24,852 Maybe we should ask the horse. 343 00:27:30,650 --> 00:27:32,360 There's no one here. 344 00:27:32,777 --> 00:27:34,487 You kept your promise. 345 00:27:44,205 --> 00:27:46,707 What's the nature of the challenge you wish to set me? 346 00:27:47,083 --> 00:27:48,543 Place your head on the block. 347 00:27:54,799 --> 00:27:56,968 You gave me your word that you'd do anything I asked. 348 00:27:57,677 --> 00:27:58,886 Arthur, don't. 349 00:28:06,060 --> 00:28:07,562 What're you doing? 350 00:28:09,188 --> 00:28:10,314 I won't let you do this! 351 00:28:10,398 --> 00:28:11,816 Stay out of this, Merlin. 352 00:28:40,177 --> 00:28:43,681 You've shown that you are truly a man of your word, Arthur Pendragon. 353 00:28:45,808 --> 00:28:47,476 And for that, I will grant you one wish. 354 00:28:49,312 --> 00:28:51,522 Tell me what it is that your heart most desires. 355 00:28:52,690 --> 00:28:54,317 You said you knew my mother. 356 00:28:55,192 --> 00:28:56,777 Tell me all that you know about her. 357 00:28:56,861 --> 00:28:58,613 Perhaps you would like to see her. 358 00:29:01,032 --> 00:29:02,783 I want that more than anything. 359 00:29:03,618 --> 00:29:04,785 As you wish. 360 00:29:14,003 --> 00:29:16,380 The search party were unable to pick up a trail. 361 00:29:17,590 --> 00:29:19,383 There's no sign of Prince Arthur anywhere. 362 00:29:19,759 --> 00:29:23,429 Re-double your efforts. Send riders to the outlying villages. 363 00:29:23,512 --> 00:29:24,972 I want my son found! 364 00:29:26,223 --> 00:29:27,558 Yes, my Lord. 365 00:29:30,394 --> 00:29:33,314 It chills me to think what Morgause has planned for Arthur. 366 00:29:33,397 --> 00:29:35,608 Had she chosen to, she already could've killed him. 367 00:29:36,400 --> 00:29:38,736 I believe she has some other purpose in mind. 368 00:29:39,737 --> 00:29:43,115 Morgause told Arthur that she knew his mother. 369 00:29:44,575 --> 00:29:45,660 She knew Ygraine? 370 00:29:45,743 --> 00:29:46,994 I don't know! 371 00:29:48,871 --> 00:29:50,206 Perhaps it's a lie. 372 00:29:50,831 --> 00:29:53,334 She knew that it would tempt Arthur to go to her. 373 00:29:54,126 --> 00:29:58,089 You think that Morgause knows the true circumstances of Arthur's birth? 374 00:30:00,007 --> 00:30:01,884 I fear that more than anything. 375 00:30:10,851 --> 00:30:12,311 Are you sure you want to do this? 376 00:30:12,937 --> 00:30:14,414 If you were granted the same opportunity, 377 00:30:14,438 --> 00:30:15,998 would you not want to meet your father? 378 00:30:19,485 --> 00:30:22,655 Uther won't forgive you if he finds out you've collaborated with a sorcerer. 379 00:30:23,406 --> 00:30:25,246 What if my father's attitude to magic is wrong? 380 00:30:26,784 --> 00:30:28,202 You really think that? 381 00:30:28,786 --> 00:30:30,946 Perhaps it's not as simple as he would have us believe. 382 00:30:31,372 --> 00:30:33,833 Morgause is a sorceress, she has caused us no harm. 383 00:30:34,625 --> 00:30:36,085 Surely not everyone, 384 00:30:36,168 --> 00:30:38,212 who practices magic can be evil? 385 00:30:40,423 --> 00:30:42,383 We don't actually know why she's doing this. 386 00:30:44,593 --> 00:30:46,012 It is time. 387 00:30:57,189 --> 00:30:58,524 Close your eyes. 388 00:31:35,061 --> 00:31:36,312 Arthur. 389 00:31:38,939 --> 00:31:40,149 Arthur. 390 00:31:40,900 --> 00:31:41,984 Mother. 391 00:31:42,151 --> 00:31:43,235 My son. 392 00:31:47,615 --> 00:31:50,367 When I last held you, you were a tiny baby. 393 00:31:51,786 --> 00:31:53,412 I remember your eyes. 394 00:31:54,371 --> 00:31:55,831 You were staring up at me. 395 00:31:56,123 --> 00:31:59,251 Those few seconds I held you were the most precious of my life. 396 00:32:01,587 --> 00:32:02,713 I'm so sorry. 397 00:32:03,339 --> 00:32:04,882 You have nothing to be sorry for. 398 00:32:05,508 --> 00:32:06,860 It was my birth that caused you to die. 399 00:32:06,884 --> 00:32:08,302 No, you are not to blame. 400 00:32:08,385 --> 00:32:10,638 I cannot bear that thought that you died because of me. 401 00:32:10,721 --> 00:32:12,139 Do not think that. 402 00:32:12,640 --> 00:32:15,810 It is your father who should carry the guilt for what happened. 403 00:32:16,936 --> 00:32:18,062 What do you mean? 404 00:32:18,604 --> 00:32:21,440 It is not important. What matters is that you lived. 405 00:32:22,108 --> 00:32:23,818 Why should my father feel guilty? 406 00:32:24,235 --> 00:32:26,195 It is better left in the past. 407 00:32:26,278 --> 00:32:28,489 You cannot leave me with more questions. 408 00:32:29,323 --> 00:32:30,533 Please. 409 00:32:34,453 --> 00:32:35,704 Your father. 410 00:32:37,164 --> 00:32:39,667 He was desperate for an heir. 411 00:32:40,334 --> 00:32:43,629 Without a son, the Pendragon dynasty would come to an end. 412 00:32:45,965 --> 00:32:47,508 But I could not conceive. 413 00:32:48,801 --> 00:32:50,052 Then how was I born? 414 00:32:52,972 --> 00:32:54,098 Tell me. 415 00:32:57,643 --> 00:32:59,019 Your father betrayed me. 416 00:33:00,813 --> 00:33:02,648 He went to the sorceress, Nimueh, 417 00:33:02,731 --> 00:33:05,109 and asked for her help in conceiving a child. 418 00:33:07,486 --> 00:33:09,488 You were born of magic. 419 00:33:13,534 --> 00:33:14,743 That's not true. 420 00:33:14,827 --> 00:33:16,370 I'm sorry, Arthur. 421 00:33:16,954 --> 00:33:18,497 Your father has deceived you, 422 00:33:18,581 --> 00:33:19,874 as he deceived me. 423 00:33:20,457 --> 00:33:22,501 To create a life, a life must be taken. 424 00:33:22,585 --> 00:33:23,878 Your father knew that. 425 00:33:24,712 --> 00:33:25,838 No. 426 00:33:26,255 --> 00:33:27,673 He sacrificed my life, 427 00:33:27,756 --> 00:33:30,551 so the Pendragon dynasty could continue. 428 00:33:30,968 --> 00:33:32,928 It makes you no less my son, 429 00:33:33,012 --> 00:33:35,222 nor me any less proud of you. 430 00:33:35,931 --> 00:33:39,268 Now I see you, I would have given my life willingly. 431 00:33:41,770 --> 00:33:44,440 Do not let this knowledge change you. 432 00:33:57,536 --> 00:33:58,704 No! 433 00:33:59,288 --> 00:34:00,497 Bring her back! 434 00:34:00,748 --> 00:34:01,832 I cannot. 435 00:34:01,916 --> 00:34:03,125 Once the doorway is closed, 436 00:34:03,209 --> 00:34:04,668 it is closed forever. 437 00:34:07,338 --> 00:34:11,175 I am truly sorry that you learned of your mother's fate in this way. 438 00:34:12,051 --> 00:34:13,886 I can only imagine how it must feel 439 00:34:13,969 --> 00:34:16,805 to discover your father is responsible for her death. 440 00:34:19,558 --> 00:34:21,560 It is an unforgivable betrayal. 441 00:34:29,401 --> 00:34:30,736 Are you all right? 442 00:34:33,072 --> 00:34:34,156 Arthur? 443 00:34:35,824 --> 00:34:37,201 Fetch the horses. 444 00:34:37,409 --> 00:34:38,744 We're returning to Camelot. 445 00:35:00,641 --> 00:35:01,976 What are you going to do? 446 00:35:05,437 --> 00:35:06,522 Merlin. 447 00:35:06,605 --> 00:35:07,940 I'm relieved to see you're safe. 448 00:35:08,023 --> 00:35:09,316 Where's Arthur? 449 00:35:18,659 --> 00:35:19,952 Arthur was born of magic. 450 00:35:22,538 --> 00:35:23,706 Wasn't he? 451 00:35:26,041 --> 00:35:27,418 Uther used magic. 452 00:35:27,876 --> 00:35:29,044 Merlin. 453 00:35:29,128 --> 00:35:31,297 All those people he's executed. 454 00:35:31,797 --> 00:35:33,173 He's as guilty as they are. 455 00:35:33,257 --> 00:35:34,967 He sacrificed Arthur's mother. 456 00:35:35,301 --> 00:35:36,927 He as good as murdered her. 457 00:35:41,974 --> 00:35:44,601 People should know the truth about what he's done. 458 00:35:47,229 --> 00:35:48,772 How could you not tell me? 459 00:35:50,649 --> 00:35:53,485 I feared what Arthur would do if he ever found out. 460 00:35:54,653 --> 00:35:55,946 He's found out now. 461 00:36:03,871 --> 00:36:05,039 Arthur. 462 00:36:05,789 --> 00:36:07,041 Where have you been? 463 00:36:07,166 --> 00:36:09,585 I have had search parties out looking for you. 464 00:36:13,630 --> 00:36:14,923 Arthur? 465 00:36:15,507 --> 00:36:19,345 I know what you did to my mother. 466 00:36:20,888 --> 00:36:22,222 Leave us. 467 00:36:23,265 --> 00:36:24,558 No one is to enter. 468 00:36:28,604 --> 00:36:29,730 What're you talking about? 469 00:36:29,813 --> 00:36:32,107 You were so desperate for an heir, 470 00:36:32,691 --> 00:36:34,109 you were prepared to use magic. 471 00:36:34,193 --> 00:36:36,278 Did Morgause tell you this? She's lying. 472 00:36:36,695 --> 00:36:37,821 My mother is dead, 473 00:36:38,405 --> 00:36:41,158 because of your selfishness and arrogance. 474 00:36:41,617 --> 00:36:43,077 Her blood is on your hands. 475 00:36:43,160 --> 00:36:44,536 No, that's not true. 476 00:36:44,787 --> 00:36:46,139 But Morgause would have you believe that. 477 00:36:46,163 --> 00:36:49,750 This is what fuels your hatred for those who practice magic. 478 00:36:49,833 --> 00:36:53,962 Rather than blame yourself for what you did, you blame them. 479 00:36:54,046 --> 00:36:57,174 You would believe a sorcerer's lies over the word of your own father? 480 00:36:57,758 --> 00:36:59,678 I can only think that Morgause has enchanted you. 481 00:36:59,760 --> 00:37:02,888 You've hunted her kind like animals. 482 00:37:03,722 --> 00:37:06,282 How many hundreds have you condemned to death to ease your guilt? 483 00:37:06,725 --> 00:37:10,771 Those who practice magic will stop at nothing to destroy us. 484 00:37:10,854 --> 00:37:13,857 I have only done what is necessary to protect this kingdom. 485 00:37:13,941 --> 00:37:16,402 You speak of honor and nobility! 486 00:37:16,485 --> 00:37:18,153 You're nothing but a hypocrite, 487 00:37:18,237 --> 00:37:19,488 and a liar. 488 00:37:19,571 --> 00:37:23,784 I am your king and your father and you will show me some respect! 489 00:37:39,633 --> 00:37:41,176 Have you lost your mind? 490 00:37:42,428 --> 00:37:43,846 Pick it up. 491 00:37:44,471 --> 00:37:46,682 Arthur, I implore you. Think about what you're doing. 492 00:37:46,807 --> 00:37:49,435 Pick it up. 493 00:37:49,768 --> 00:37:51,019 I will not fight you. 494 00:37:56,942 --> 00:38:00,195 If you choose not to defend yourself, 495 00:38:02,030 --> 00:38:04,324 I will strike you down where you stand. 496 00:38:05,701 --> 00:38:07,286 You're my son. 497 00:38:08,203 --> 00:38:10,038 You will not strike an unarmed man. 498 00:38:10,205 --> 00:38:13,959 I no longer think of myself as your son. 499 00:38:16,003 --> 00:38:17,629 Then strike me down. 500 00:38:30,392 --> 00:38:31,977 I don't want to fight you. 501 00:38:46,241 --> 00:38:47,993 Arthur, stop this. 502 00:39:23,028 --> 00:39:24,588 The King has forbidden anyone to enter. 503 00:39:24,613 --> 00:39:26,281 They're going to kill each other! 504 00:39:35,624 --> 00:39:37,125 Arthur! Don't! 505 00:39:37,376 --> 00:39:38,696 I know you don't want to do this. 506 00:39:38,794 --> 00:39:40,629 My mother is dead because of him. 507 00:39:40,796 --> 00:39:42,589 Killing your father won't bring her back. 508 00:39:43,423 --> 00:39:46,635 You've lost one parent, do you really want to lose another? 509 00:39:47,219 --> 00:39:48,387 Listen to him, Arthur. 510 00:39:48,971 --> 00:39:50,305 Arthur, please. 511 00:39:52,140 --> 00:39:53,392 Put the sword down. 512 00:39:53,475 --> 00:39:55,644 You heard what my mother said. 513 00:39:56,395 --> 00:39:58,146 After everything he has done, 514 00:39:58,272 --> 00:40:00,148 do you believe he deserves to live? 515 00:40:00,732 --> 00:40:04,278 He executes those who use magic, and yet he has used it himself. 516 00:40:04,736 --> 00:40:08,240 You have caused so much suffering and pain. 517 00:40:08,323 --> 00:40:09,992 I will put an end to that. 518 00:40:10,993 --> 00:40:13,120 Morgause is lying. 519 00:40:17,457 --> 00:40:19,001 She's an enchantress. 520 00:40:20,752 --> 00:40:21,837 She tricked you. 521 00:40:22,254 --> 00:40:24,414 That was not your mother you saw. That was an illusion. 522 00:40:27,175 --> 00:40:28,635 Everything, 523 00:40:29,761 --> 00:40:31,972 everything your mother said to you, 524 00:40:33,140 --> 00:40:34,683 those were Morgause's words. 525 00:40:34,808 --> 00:40:35,851 You don't know that... 526 00:40:35,976 --> 00:40:37,853 This has been her plan all along, 527 00:40:38,478 --> 00:40:40,272 to turn you against your father. 528 00:40:40,355 --> 00:40:42,107 And if you Kill him, 529 00:40:42,524 --> 00:40:44,026 the kingdom will be destroyed. 530 00:40:44,109 --> 00:40:45,527 This is what she wants. 531 00:40:48,155 --> 00:40:50,282 Listen to him. He's speaking the truth. 532 00:40:51,617 --> 00:40:53,994 Swear to me that it isn't true. 533 00:40:54,536 --> 00:40:56,538 You are not responsible for my mother's death. 534 00:40:56,663 --> 00:40:57,831 Give me your word! 535 00:40:59,333 --> 00:41:01,501 I swear on my life. I loved your mother. 536 00:41:02,002 --> 00:41:04,880 There isn't a day passes that I don't wish that she was still alive. 537 00:41:05,672 --> 00:41:08,216 I could never have done anything to hurt her. 538 00:41:26,902 --> 00:41:28,070 My son. 539 00:41:28,320 --> 00:41:30,572 You mean more to me than anything. 540 00:41:32,908 --> 00:41:34,368 I'm sorry. 541 00:41:35,494 --> 00:41:36,870 You are not to blame. 542 00:41:59,142 --> 00:42:00,602 I'm indebted to you, Merlin. 543 00:42:01,603 --> 00:42:04,439 I had become confused. 544 00:42:06,066 --> 00:42:08,985 It is once again clear to me that those who practice magic 545 00:42:09,111 --> 00:42:10,987 are evil and dangerous. 546 00:42:13,240 --> 00:42:14,825 And that is thanks to you. 547 00:42:17,327 --> 00:42:18,662 Glad I could help. 548 00:42:30,298 --> 00:42:31,425 My Lord. 549 00:42:32,134 --> 00:42:36,638 I wanted to thank you in person for your actions yesterday. 550 00:42:37,597 --> 00:42:39,433 You are a loyal servant to Arthur. 551 00:42:39,766 --> 00:42:41,017 I am most grateful. 552 00:42:41,143 --> 00:42:42,602 I was just doing my duty. 553 00:42:42,686 --> 00:42:45,272 You've proven yourself to be a trusted ally, 554 00:42:45,355 --> 00:42:46,940 in the fight against magic. 555 00:42:49,484 --> 00:42:50,652 Me? 556 00:42:50,861 --> 00:42:52,320 Those who practice magic, 557 00:42:52,988 --> 00:42:56,533 will seek to exploit Arthur's inexperience. 558 00:42:57,617 --> 00:42:59,369 They will attempt to corrupt him. 559 00:43:00,954 --> 00:43:02,497 You must be extra vigilant. 560 00:43:02,956 --> 00:43:04,332 I'll keep my eyes peeled. 561 00:43:05,000 --> 00:43:06,168 I know you will. 562 00:43:07,794 --> 00:43:09,004 If you ever speak 563 00:43:09,129 --> 00:43:12,132 of what happened between myself and Arthur 564 00:43:12,215 --> 00:43:14,676 to another living soul, I will have you hanged. 565 00:43:16,845 --> 00:43:18,013 Right. Of course. 566 00:43:18,680 --> 00:43:19,848 Yes, my Lord. 567 00:43:28,648 --> 00:43:30,525 Is that Uther I saw just leaving? 568 00:43:30,650 --> 00:43:31,735 Yeah. 569 00:43:32,194 --> 00:43:33,504 He just popped in to say "Hello". 570 00:43:33,528 --> 00:43:35,530 Merlin, what did he want? 571 00:43:35,989 --> 00:43:38,200 He wanted to thank me for being a trusted ally 572 00:43:38,325 --> 00:43:40,160 in the fight against magic. 573 00:43:45,540 --> 00:43:48,043 How you've managed to keep that head on your shoulders 574 00:43:48,168 --> 00:43:50,879 is a mystery beyond our greatest minds. 575 00:43:51,880 --> 00:43:53,507 Uther should be grateful. 576 00:43:54,174 --> 00:43:57,177 Your life would've been easier and safer if you had let him die. 577 00:44:01,389 --> 00:44:02,933 You must have been tempted. 578 00:44:04,226 --> 00:44:05,435 Maybe for a moment, 579 00:44:06,228 --> 00:44:07,705 but Arthur wouldn't have been able to forgive himself 580 00:44:07,729 --> 00:44:08,969 if he'd gone through with it... 581 00:44:10,065 --> 00:44:11,441 It would've destroyed him. 582 00:44:13,568 --> 00:44:15,195 I'm proud of you, Merlin. 583 00:44:19,950 --> 00:44:22,828 Arthur's thanking me, Uther's grateful, you're proud. 584 00:44:22,911 --> 00:44:24,079 I've never been this popular. 585 00:44:25,580 --> 00:44:26,900 I'm almost certain it won't last. 586 00:44:28,250 --> 00:44:32,587 Just let me enjoy the moment. 587 00:44:54,150 --> 00:44:55,443 Merlin. 588 00:44:56,987 --> 00:44:59,281 She's fallen prey to a bounty hunter. 589 00:45:01,783 --> 00:45:03,543 Do you know how much money she's worth to me? 590 00:45:04,160 --> 00:45:05,287 Why did you do that? 591 00:45:05,412 --> 00:45:06,663 - What? - Help me. 592 00:45:06,913 --> 00:45:09,416 I've never known anyone like you. 593 00:45:12,127 --> 00:45:13,295 The girl is dangerous. 594 00:45:13,420 --> 00:45:15,797 An informer told me she was cursed. 595 00:45:16,089 --> 00:45:17,340 - Freyal. - No!