1 00:00:02,377 --> 00:00:05,756 Great dragon: In a land of myth and a time of magic... 2 00:00:05,923 --> 00:00:10,802 The destiny of a great kingdom rests on the shoulders of a young man. 3 00:00:10,969 --> 00:00:13,847 His name: Merlin. 4 00:00:27,903 --> 00:00:30,864 Oh! Did you see that? 5 00:00:32,824 --> 00:00:35,536 It's a man throwing sticks in the air. 6 00:00:36,453 --> 00:00:40,582 What's wrong? It's your birthday. A huge feast is being held in your honor. 7 00:00:40,791 --> 00:00:43,544 You've got dancers, jugglers and acrobats to entertain you. 8 00:00:47,005 --> 00:00:48,840 It must be a terrible burden. 9 00:00:49,007 --> 00:00:51,301 Perhaps I'm less easily impressed than you. 10 00:00:51,468 --> 00:00:55,472 - I'm really looking forward to it. - Because you have the mind of a child. 11 00:00:55,639 --> 00:00:57,759 And yet I'm still more intelligent than you. 12 00:00:57,808 --> 00:01:00,018 Arthur: I heard that. 13 00:01:07,067 --> 00:01:09,069 You have misplaced something, geldred? 14 00:01:10,070 --> 00:01:13,657 Our special gift to the prince. I cannot find it anywhere. 15 00:01:14,616 --> 00:01:20,247 Geldred, I took the Liberty of ensuring their safe passage myself. 16 00:01:24,209 --> 00:01:26,962 We must make sure that this is a celebration... 17 00:01:27,129 --> 00:01:29,965 The young prince will never forget. 18 00:02:03,957 --> 00:02:06,418 Arthur: The court discussed the annual Levy this morning. 19 00:02:06,627 --> 00:02:10,213 The council suggested we raise it, but I feel the people are already overburdened. 20 00:02:10,380 --> 00:02:14,343 We should not talk about matters of court today. 21 00:02:15,135 --> 00:02:16,178 Father? 22 00:02:16,345 --> 00:02:20,891 You think I would ever forget that today is the anniversary... 23 00:02:21,058 --> 00:02:22,851 Of your birth? 24 00:02:26,647 --> 00:02:29,149 I take it there are plans for... 25 00:02:29,316 --> 00:02:33,195 Suitable celebrations this evening. 26 00:02:33,362 --> 00:02:36,531 A feast and, um... 27 00:02:36,698 --> 00:02:38,700 Some entertainment. 28 00:02:38,867 --> 00:02:42,120 - I'll tell you about it tomorrow. - Nonsense. 29 00:02:43,413 --> 00:02:47,125 You think I would miss my son's anniversary? 30 00:03:08,522 --> 00:03:10,524 I require a volunteer. 31 00:03:11,149 --> 00:03:14,111 Prince Arthur, what better or more fitting occasion... 32 00:03:14,277 --> 00:03:17,030 For you to demonstrate your legendary bravery? 33 00:03:17,197 --> 00:03:19,825 Do you accept the challenge? 34 00:03:22,869 --> 00:03:23,995 Of course. 35 00:03:30,419 --> 00:03:32,539 - Merlin: Is this safe? - It's knife throwing, Merlin. 36 00:03:32,587 --> 00:03:35,173 Of course it's not safe. I could hardly refuse his challenge. 37 00:03:51,898 --> 00:03:54,359 Do not fear, my lord. I never miss my target. 38 00:03:54,526 --> 00:03:56,903 Good. Glad to hear it. 39 00:03:57,070 --> 00:03:59,573 - May I? - Uh... unh. 40 00:05:21,530 --> 00:05:24,533 See, Merlin? Nothing to worry about. 41 00:05:27,035 --> 00:05:30,872 In a few hours time, the sedative on the apple will begin to take effect. 42 00:05:31,039 --> 00:05:33,041 The prince will be defenseless. 43 00:05:33,208 --> 00:05:35,794 Then we will strike. 44 00:05:42,384 --> 00:05:45,512 You're telling me you weren't even a little bit scared? 45 00:05:45,679 --> 00:05:48,306 Of course I wasn't. I'm a warrior. 46 00:05:48,473 --> 00:05:51,977 You learn to control your fear, to channel it. 47 00:05:54,312 --> 00:05:56,565 You looked scared. 48 00:05:57,399 --> 00:06:00,569 It was good to see my father enjoying himself. 49 00:06:00,986 --> 00:06:03,655 He looked a little quiet towards the end there. 50 00:06:03,822 --> 00:06:06,382 - Perhaps I should go see him. - Are you sure that's a good idea? 51 00:06:06,449 --> 00:06:08,785 - You can barely stand up. - Are you saying I'm drunk? 52 00:06:08,952 --> 00:06:11,955 No. I'm just saying I don't think you should be wandering around the palace. 53 00:06:12,122 --> 00:06:13,790 And why is that? 54 00:06:13,957 --> 00:06:15,625 You're not wearing any trousers. 55 00:06:17,752 --> 00:06:19,796 Good point. 56 00:07:15,310 --> 00:07:16,603 Arthur: Guards! 57 00:07:17,520 --> 00:07:18,605 Guards! 58 00:07:26,446 --> 00:07:29,074 Goodbye, Arthur pendragon. 59 00:07:30,325 --> 00:07:33,578 It'll take more than a coward like you to kill my son. 60 00:08:07,988 --> 00:08:10,865 Have you anything to say to your son before I kill him? 61 00:08:39,728 --> 00:08:42,355 Uther: Unh. Arth u r: Father? 62 00:08:54,075 --> 00:08:56,119 Guards. 63 00:08:56,661 --> 00:08:59,497 - I'll go get help. - Stay with me. 64 00:08:59,664 --> 00:09:01,291 I'm here, father. 65 00:09:04,627 --> 00:09:06,588 Guards! 66 00:09:06,755 --> 00:09:08,256 Someone! 67 00:09:08,923 --> 00:09:10,675 We need help. 68 00:09:10,884 --> 00:09:13,053 - It's my time. - No. 69 00:09:13,219 --> 00:09:15,180 You can't die. 70 00:09:15,513 --> 00:09:19,392 I know you will make me proud, as you always have. 71 00:09:19,559 --> 00:09:23,104 - You will be a great king. - I'm not ready. 72 00:09:23,271 --> 00:09:26,191 You... you have been ready for some time, Arthur. 73 00:09:27,650 --> 00:09:32,197 - I need you. - I know I've not been a good father. 74 00:09:32,363 --> 00:09:34,240 I've put my duty to Camelot first. 75 00:09:34,407 --> 00:09:35,909 - No. - I'm sorry. 76 00:09:36,076 --> 00:09:37,410 Don't say that. 77 00:09:38,703 --> 00:09:42,582 But know this, Arthur. 78 00:09:43,208 --> 00:09:45,668 I've always loved you. 79 00:10:07,357 --> 00:10:09,150 Arthur: Gaius. 80 00:10:10,068 --> 00:10:12,070 Can you treat him? 81 00:10:12,237 --> 00:10:16,241 The blade has touched his heart. He's bleeding inside. 82 00:10:16,407 --> 00:10:19,369 There must be something... There must be something you can do. 83 00:10:19,536 --> 00:10:21,121 Please, Gaius. 84 00:10:21,287 --> 00:10:24,749 It's only a matter of time, I'm afraid. 85 00:10:25,208 --> 00:10:27,544 I'm sorry, Arthur. 86 00:10:36,261 --> 00:10:38,596 Agravaine: We traced the assassin to the town of wenham. 87 00:10:38,763 --> 00:10:40,932 It's in Odin's land. It seems he hired him... 88 00:10:41,099 --> 00:10:43,685 To kill you to avenge the death of his son. 89 00:10:44,727 --> 00:10:46,855 Camelot's thoughts are with you, Arthur. 90 00:10:47,021 --> 00:10:49,732 But if there's anything I can do... 91 00:10:50,567 --> 00:10:53,319 Your support means a great deal to me. Thank you. 92 00:11:06,624 --> 00:11:08,835 - What news of my father? - There is no change. 93 00:11:10,879 --> 00:11:13,006 Why isn't Gaius doing something then? 94 00:11:13,173 --> 00:11:15,800 Because there is nothing he can do. 95 00:11:34,485 --> 00:11:36,738 Now, is that any way to greet an old friend? 96 00:11:38,114 --> 00:11:40,450 - I wasn't expecting you today. - I had to see you. 97 00:11:40,617 --> 00:11:42,952 I bring good news. 98 00:11:43,119 --> 00:11:44,662 Better than we could have hoped for. 99 00:11:45,914 --> 00:11:47,415 What is it? 100 00:11:47,582 --> 00:11:50,668 Uther has been mortally wounded. 101 00:11:51,169 --> 00:11:55,215 He's on his deathbed. Gaius says he only has a few days to live. 102 00:11:56,716 --> 00:11:59,344 I hope the image of my face haunts him. 103 00:12:02,180 --> 00:12:04,557 - How is Arthur? - Devastated. 104 00:12:04,766 --> 00:12:06,726 Poor boy can't think straight. 105 00:12:07,518 --> 00:12:10,021 Then we must strike while he's vulnerable. 106 00:12:10,188 --> 00:12:11,898 When uther dies, the kingdom will be weak. 107 00:12:15,443 --> 00:12:19,572 We must choose our moments carefully. 108 00:12:21,991 --> 00:12:24,535 Who knows what opportunities the coming weeks will hold? 109 00:12:40,385 --> 00:12:41,552 I appreciate your kindness... 110 00:12:43,429 --> 00:12:45,056 Everything you're doing for him. 111 00:12:46,599 --> 00:12:48,142 I do it for you. 112 00:12:52,647 --> 00:12:54,315 Oh, Arthur. 113 00:12:55,066 --> 00:12:56,693 I can't watch him die. 114 00:13:01,447 --> 00:13:05,451 There's still so much I want to say to him. 115 00:13:11,165 --> 00:13:13,418 He cannot die. 116 00:13:38,151 --> 00:13:40,236 What's going on? 117 00:13:40,778 --> 00:13:43,239 It's a vigil for your father. 118 00:13:43,406 --> 00:13:46,242 The people wish to share their grief. 119 00:13:46,409 --> 00:13:50,038 Why are they behaving like he's already dead when there's still life in his body? 120 00:13:51,414 --> 00:13:54,000 Merlin: They're preparing themselves for the worst. 121 00:13:57,003 --> 00:13:59,088 Well, they can give up hope, but I won't. 122 00:13:59,255 --> 00:14:00,798 I know. 123 00:14:03,926 --> 00:14:07,638 It's hard to accept. I wish it wasn't so, but... 124 00:14:12,935 --> 00:14:15,938 There really is nothing that can be done. 125 00:14:20,360 --> 00:14:22,904 There is a way to heal my father. 126 00:14:25,198 --> 00:14:26,574 How? 127 00:14:29,952 --> 00:14:31,579 With magic. 128 00:14:35,708 --> 00:14:38,378 - Arthur's planning on using magic? - Merlin: He's desperate. 129 00:14:38,544 --> 00:14:41,464 He knows it's his only hope of healing uther. 130 00:14:41,631 --> 00:14:44,717 Merlin, please tell me you're not going to do this. 131 00:14:44,884 --> 00:14:46,761 I'd be lying if I said no. 132 00:14:46,928 --> 00:14:50,473 You can't risk exposing yourself like this. It's too dangerous. 133 00:14:50,640 --> 00:14:53,810 Arthur didn't recognize me last time when I was 80 years old. 134 00:14:53,976 --> 00:14:56,604 - There's no reason why he should this time. - The last time... 135 00:14:56,771 --> 00:15:00,024 You used an aging spell, you nearly had yourself burnt at the stake. 136 00:15:00,191 --> 00:15:03,111 - It's worth the risk. - Do you think uther is going to thank you... 137 00:15:03,277 --> 00:15:04,987 For healing him with magic? 138 00:15:05,154 --> 00:15:06,594 He's more likely to have you hanged. 139 00:15:06,739 --> 00:15:09,259 Uther will never change his attitude towards magic. I know that. 140 00:15:09,409 --> 00:15:12,370 But if Arthur allows it to be used to heal his father... 141 00:15:12,537 --> 00:15:14,789 His attitude would be changed forever. 142 00:15:14,956 --> 00:15:16,833 He'll see that magic can be a force for good. 143 00:15:18,042 --> 00:15:22,296 You of all people should know that the use of powerful magic is fraught with danger. 144 00:15:22,463 --> 00:15:25,716 - If it works, I won't have to hide anymore. - And if it doesn't? 145 00:15:26,259 --> 00:15:28,302 I can't stand by and watch you do this, Merlin. 146 00:15:28,469 --> 00:15:31,139 Well, don't try and stop me, because... 147 00:15:32,098 --> 00:15:33,391 You can't. 148 00:15:38,729 --> 00:15:41,190 You're playing a dangerous game, Merlin. 149 00:15:43,067 --> 00:15:44,819 I've been playing a dangerous game... 150 00:15:44,986 --> 00:15:48,114 Since the first time I set foot in Camelot. 151 00:15:49,532 --> 00:15:51,701 Maybe this is my chance to change that. 152 00:16:00,751 --> 00:16:03,713 Well? What did Gaius say? Did he have any information? 153 00:16:03,880 --> 00:16:07,091 He didn't know much, but he has heard of a sorcerer, an old man. 154 00:16:07,258 --> 00:16:09,218 He lives in the forest of glaestig. 155 00:16:09,385 --> 00:16:11,179 Gaius thinks he may be able to help you. 156 00:16:12,263 --> 00:16:15,391 - Will he lead me to him? - He has told me all that he knows. 157 00:16:15,558 --> 00:16:17,602 We will have to find him ourselves. 158 00:16:20,021 --> 00:16:21,189 If you were me... 159 00:16:22,273 --> 00:16:25,318 And it was your father... 160 00:16:26,068 --> 00:16:28,738 Would you use magic to save his life? 161 00:16:32,283 --> 00:16:34,660 Yes, I would. I would do whatever it took. 162 00:16:44,795 --> 00:16:46,255 Prepare the horses. 163 00:16:47,215 --> 00:16:48,758 Gather supplies. 164 00:16:49,008 --> 00:16:50,718 We ride at first light. 165 00:17:08,861 --> 00:17:12,073 Arthur. What news of your father's health? 166 00:17:13,407 --> 00:17:15,409 No improvement, I'm afraid. 167 00:17:16,118 --> 00:17:17,161 Something's on your mind. 168 00:17:20,540 --> 00:17:22,375 I didn't want to go behind your back. 169 00:17:25,628 --> 00:17:28,881 I have decided to use magic to heal my father. 170 00:17:29,757 --> 00:17:32,009 I would strongly advise against such a course of action. 171 00:17:32,176 --> 00:17:36,138 - There is no other way. - Magic caused your mother's death, Arthur. 172 00:17:36,347 --> 00:17:39,725 - If you respect her memory, you cannot. - Would you see my father die? 173 00:17:43,062 --> 00:17:44,564 Perhaps it is his time. 174 00:17:47,024 --> 00:17:49,986 Look, I know we've both suffered because of magic... 175 00:17:50,152 --> 00:17:53,823 But I can't stand by and let my father die. 176 00:17:53,990 --> 00:17:55,408 My mind's made up. 177 00:18:13,384 --> 00:18:16,679 Are you sure this is the right place? It looks like a charcoal maker's hut. 178 00:18:16,846 --> 00:18:19,807 The old man can hardly make a living practicing magic. 179 00:18:19,974 --> 00:18:24,395 I think that a lot of sorcerers are in the charcoal business. 180 00:18:35,448 --> 00:18:37,825 Are you joining me? 181 00:18:40,161 --> 00:18:41,537 We don't want to overwhelm him. 182 00:18:42,622 --> 00:18:46,667 Probably doesn't get many visitors. I'll stay out here and watch the horses. 183 00:18:46,834 --> 00:18:50,254 I have never met anyone who's so scared so often. 184 00:18:50,463 --> 00:18:53,424 Scream like a big girl if there's any trouble. 185 00:18:53,591 --> 00:18:55,551 Don't worry. You'll hear me. 186 00:19:06,020 --> 00:19:07,938 Hello? 187 00:19:14,945 --> 00:19:18,240 There's no one here. Are you sure this is the right place? 188 00:19:18,449 --> 00:19:21,118 I'm absolutely certain of it. I'm sure he'll be back soon. 189 00:19:21,285 --> 00:19:22,495 How do you know? 190 00:19:22,662 --> 00:19:26,499 He's a doddery old man. He can't have gone far. If you want his help, you'll have to just... 191 00:19:26,666 --> 00:19:28,959 Wait for him inside. 192 00:19:29,126 --> 00:19:30,503 Where are you sneaking off to? 193 00:19:31,921 --> 00:19:33,756 I have to pee. 194 00:19:34,674 --> 00:19:36,759 So unless you want to come and watch me... 195 00:19:36,967 --> 00:19:38,552 You should wait for him inside. 196 00:19:38,719 --> 00:19:41,180 Why would I want to watch you? 197 00:19:41,347 --> 00:19:42,932 There's the hut. I have to... 198 00:19:44,517 --> 00:19:45,976 Make yourself at home. 199 00:20:28,811 --> 00:20:32,648 So we meet again, Arthur pendragon. 200 00:20:34,817 --> 00:20:37,069 You have come to kill me? 201 00:20:37,278 --> 00:20:38,779 No, that wasn't my intention. 202 00:20:47,329 --> 00:20:48,789 I broke a pot. 203 00:20:50,124 --> 00:20:53,377 You always were a clumsy fool. 204 00:20:53,544 --> 00:20:54,628 Excuse me? 205 00:20:59,133 --> 00:21:04,346 So if you haven't come all this way to kill me, why have you come here? 206 00:21:04,513 --> 00:21:08,225 I take it you didn't come all this way just to smash my favorite pot. 207 00:21:08,684 --> 00:21:10,853 If I'd known who you were, I wouldn't have come at all. 208 00:21:12,104 --> 00:21:16,275 I thought you may have come to ask me to use magic to heal your father. 209 00:21:22,948 --> 00:21:25,159 How did you know? 210 00:21:25,326 --> 00:21:29,205 I know more than you can possibly comprehend. 211 00:21:29,413 --> 00:21:32,374 Well, given your hatred for my father and everything he stands for... 212 00:21:32,541 --> 00:21:34,710 I've clearly had a wasted journey. 213 00:21:34,877 --> 00:21:37,838 Do not suppose that you know my mind. 214 00:21:42,843 --> 00:21:43,928 Will you help me? 215 00:21:46,096 --> 00:21:48,641 You are asking me... 216 00:21:48,808 --> 00:21:52,186 To save the life of a man that would have me executed? 217 00:21:52,353 --> 00:21:55,356 I know what I'm asking of you, and I know you have no reason to help me... 218 00:21:55,523 --> 00:21:57,399 But you're my father's only hope. 219 00:21:57,566 --> 00:22:00,361 I'll give you anything you ask for: Land, gold. 220 00:22:00,528 --> 00:22:03,656 - Name your price. - I do not want your gold! 221 00:22:04,615 --> 00:22:06,867 All I have ever wanted... 222 00:22:07,034 --> 00:22:09,578 Is that people like me can live in peace. 223 00:22:09,745 --> 00:22:11,455 That those who practice magic... 224 00:22:11,622 --> 00:22:14,041 Are accepted rather than hunted. 225 00:22:20,381 --> 00:22:22,174 That is the price... 226 00:22:23,133 --> 00:22:25,302 Of your father's life. 227 00:22:32,560 --> 00:22:34,979 I give you my solemn word. 228 00:22:35,145 --> 00:22:38,232 When I am king, things will be different. 229 00:22:38,691 --> 00:22:40,276 You won't have to live in fear. 230 00:22:45,865 --> 00:22:48,784 I will help you. 231 00:22:53,998 --> 00:22:56,709 Then there's no time to waste. We must ride for Camelot immediately. 232 00:22:56,876 --> 00:22:59,169 - Now? - My father weakens by the hour. 233 00:22:59,336 --> 00:23:02,339 But I have no horse. 234 00:23:02,506 --> 00:23:04,306 You can use Merlin's. He'll have to walk back. 235 00:23:04,466 --> 00:23:08,220 You would make your servant walk back to Camelot? 236 00:23:08,387 --> 00:23:10,806 I have a good mind not to help you. 237 00:23:10,973 --> 00:23:13,934 I don't care whose horse you use. 238 00:23:14,101 --> 00:23:16,312 We have to get back to Camelot before it's too late. 239 00:23:17,021 --> 00:23:19,857 First, I must gather some rare herbs. 240 00:23:20,024 --> 00:23:22,484 They are an essential part of the cure. 241 00:23:22,651 --> 00:23:27,865 I will come to Camelot at nightfall. If you want my help, that is how it needs to be. 242 00:23:29,241 --> 00:23:34,038 I will meet you at the lower gate outside the town. 243 00:23:34,204 --> 00:23:36,832 Give me your word you'll be there. 244 00:23:37,875 --> 00:23:39,543 You have my word. 245 00:23:42,254 --> 00:23:44,006 Now just wait here one moment! 246 00:23:45,215 --> 00:23:46,759 Why? 247 00:23:46,926 --> 00:23:50,054 Questions. 80 many questions. 248 00:23:50,262 --> 00:23:55,142 For once in your life, would you just do what you're told? 249 00:23:59,855 --> 00:24:01,732 All right. 250 00:24:31,345 --> 00:24:33,347 Merlin? 251 00:24:48,779 --> 00:24:50,739 What were you doing? 252 00:24:50,906 --> 00:24:52,574 Peeing. 253 00:24:52,741 --> 00:24:55,101 You mean to say you were peeing all the time I was in there? 254 00:24:55,244 --> 00:24:58,455 - Yeah. I really had to go. - There is definitely something... 255 00:24:58,622 --> 00:24:59,873 Very wrong with you. 256 00:25:07,881 --> 00:25:11,760 Merlin! I was worried. I thought something had happened. 257 00:25:11,927 --> 00:25:16,098 Well, apart from Arthur thinking there's something very wrong with my bladder... 258 00:25:16,265 --> 00:25:17,683 Everything went to plan. 259 00:25:17,850 --> 00:25:20,644 I take it that this means you're going through with it. 260 00:25:20,811 --> 00:25:23,772 If I can heal uther, Arthur has given me his word... 261 00:25:23,939 --> 00:25:27,379 That when he's king, magic will no longer be outlawed. This could change everything. 262 00:25:27,443 --> 00:25:30,487 What if something goes wrong? What of Arthur's attitude to magic then? 263 00:25:30,654 --> 00:25:34,074 I live with the risk of being exposed every day. If I don't take this opportunity... 264 00:25:34,241 --> 00:25:37,041 Maybe I'll spend the rest of my life having to hide who I really am. 265 00:25:37,202 --> 00:25:40,682 Everyone's always telling me I have this great destiny. Maybe this is it. I have to try. 266 00:25:49,048 --> 00:25:51,425 Arthur has gone to consult with a sorcerer. 267 00:25:51,592 --> 00:25:54,803 He intends to use magic to heal uther. 268 00:25:54,970 --> 00:25:57,806 Then we must see to it that he fails. 269 00:26:24,708 --> 00:26:28,420 - It's cold. - I have bound it to the left-hand path. 270 00:26:30,380 --> 00:26:33,884 - Place the charm around uther's neck. - What will it do to him? 271 00:26:34,718 --> 00:26:38,388 The force of any healing magic will be reversed and magnified tenfold. 272 00:26:40,516 --> 00:26:43,894 By trying to cure his father, Arthur will seal his fate. 273 00:26:45,646 --> 00:26:47,314 Arthur will never forgive himself. 274 00:26:48,315 --> 00:26:49,900 He'll be destroyed. 275 00:26:50,067 --> 00:26:53,112 And a broken prince will make a terrible king. 276 00:26:58,617 --> 00:27:01,537 I promised Arthur I could heal uther. I can't even find the right spell. 277 00:27:01,703 --> 00:27:04,581 That's because you're reading the wrong books. Here. 278 00:27:04,748 --> 00:27:08,293 Gwillem of Cambria was as mad as a coot, but there was never a better healer. 279 00:27:08,460 --> 00:27:10,462 Gaius, thank you. 280 00:27:21,890 --> 00:27:25,561 It was cold today. Perhaps it's a good idea to start a fire. 281 00:27:26,145 --> 00:27:27,604 Of course. 282 00:27:45,497 --> 00:27:49,459 Finally, you will get all that you deserve... 283 00:27:49,626 --> 00:27:51,920 Old friend. 284 00:27:57,467 --> 00:27:59,386 You must use only four drops. 285 00:27:59,553 --> 00:28:01,138 Any more could be dangerous. 286 00:28:01,305 --> 00:28:04,766 - I just hope I can remember the spell. - You must trust your abilities, Merlin. 287 00:28:04,933 --> 00:28:07,811 - Arthur: Merlin! - You have to get rid of him. 288 00:28:07,978 --> 00:28:09,688 Arthur: Merlin! 289 00:28:13,567 --> 00:28:15,207 - Gaius: Arthur. - Gaius, have you seen... 290 00:28:15,277 --> 00:28:16,570 My useless toad of a servant? 291 00:28:17,988 --> 00:28:20,240 - I'm afraid not. - Well, where on earth is he? 292 00:28:21,408 --> 00:28:24,328 - Have you tried the tavern? - The tavern. Of course. 293 00:28:25,245 --> 00:28:29,082 I am going to make him wish he was never born. 294 00:28:30,334 --> 00:28:32,461 Why'd you tell him I was in the tavern? 295 00:28:32,628 --> 00:28:34,508 It was the first thing that popped into my head. 296 00:28:34,671 --> 00:28:37,391 Next time, go for the second or third thing that pops into your head. 297 00:28:37,549 --> 00:28:39,551 Anywhere but the tavern. 298 00:28:44,598 --> 00:28:45,933 Good luck, Merlin. 299 00:28:55,859 --> 00:28:59,613 - I'd started to think you weren't coming. - I gave you my word. 300 00:28:59,780 --> 00:29:01,573 And here I am. 301 00:29:01,740 --> 00:29:03,492 Good. We must hurry. 302 00:29:04,952 --> 00:29:09,623 I am led to believe that the king's palace is that way. 303 00:29:09,790 --> 00:29:12,670 I can hardly be seen walking through the main gate with a known sorcerer. 304 00:29:12,793 --> 00:29:15,462 So you are already going back on your word. 305 00:29:15,629 --> 00:29:18,340 You promised that I would no longer have to live in fear. 306 00:29:18,507 --> 00:29:20,634 You're forgetting that you have yet to heal my father. 307 00:29:20,801 --> 00:29:23,637 When you have, I'll give you everything I promised. 308 00:29:39,611 --> 00:29:41,697 Is this really as fast as you can walk? 309 00:29:41,863 --> 00:29:46,451 When you are as old as I, we will see how fast you can walk. 310 00:29:46,618 --> 00:29:50,038 - I need to rest a moment. - There's no time. 311 00:29:50,205 --> 00:29:53,250 Then perhaps you should carry me. 312 00:29:55,168 --> 00:29:59,506 Fine. If it means we get there quicker, I will carry you. 313 00:29:59,673 --> 00:30:00,716 Come on. 314 00:30:09,808 --> 00:30:11,310 Did you just kick me? 315 00:30:11,476 --> 00:30:15,856 Now who's wasting time? Hyah! Unh! 316 00:30:16,023 --> 00:30:17,899 Hyah! 317 00:30:18,650 --> 00:30:21,987 Faster. Faster. 318 00:30:26,325 --> 00:30:27,617 You're dismissed. 319 00:30:27,784 --> 00:30:29,870 But, sire, we were instructed not to leave our post. 320 00:30:30,037 --> 00:30:33,582 - And I said you're dismissed. - Yes, my lord. 321 00:31:13,580 --> 00:31:15,248 Wait. 322 00:31:15,999 --> 00:31:17,876 Is something wrong? 323 00:31:18,043 --> 00:31:21,338 My father has taught me never to trust magic. Now I'm using it to save him. 324 00:31:21,505 --> 00:31:25,884 Your own life has been saved using magic more times than you can possibly imagine. 325 00:31:27,010 --> 00:31:28,637 What on earth are you talking about? 326 00:31:28,804 --> 00:31:32,849 I merely mean to say that magic is all around you. 327 00:31:33,016 --> 00:31:37,187 It is woven into the very fabric of the world. 328 00:31:38,522 --> 00:31:41,733 How can I be sure it's the right thing to do? 329 00:31:42,526 --> 00:31:47,656 I know you have suffered because of magic... 330 00:31:49,449 --> 00:31:51,785 As many have. 331 00:31:52,577 --> 00:31:56,998 But not all magic and not all sorcerers... 332 00:31:57,165 --> 00:31:58,583 Are the same. 333 00:31:59,418 --> 00:32:04,506 I wish only to show you that magic can be used for good. 334 00:32:04,673 --> 00:32:07,008 Ihope_. 335 00:32:07,175 --> 00:32:10,137 One day you will see me in a different light. 336 00:33:21,333 --> 00:33:23,210 Arthur: Father. 337 00:33:44,606 --> 00:33:46,233 - What's happening? - I don't know. 338 00:33:47,776 --> 00:33:49,444 Well, do something. 339 00:34:10,715 --> 00:34:13,343 No. He can't be. 340 00:34:28,483 --> 00:34:30,443 What have you done? 341 00:34:32,487 --> 00:34:33,822 This was not supposed to happen. 342 00:34:33,989 --> 00:34:37,617 You gave me your word. You... you have killed him. 343 00:34:38,785 --> 00:34:40,203 - You killed him! - No! 344 00:34:40,370 --> 00:34:41,788 You'll die for what you've done! 345 00:35:18,950 --> 00:35:21,161 Gaius: I'm sorry, Arthur. 346 00:35:28,376 --> 00:35:30,378 The king is dead. 347 00:35:58,948 --> 00:36:01,493 The spell was working. 348 00:36:03,787 --> 00:36:06,122 I'm sure of it. 349 00:36:09,209 --> 00:36:11,878 I'd done everything right. I don't know what happened. 350 00:36:16,508 --> 00:36:19,010 I found it around uther's neck. 351 00:36:19,177 --> 00:36:21,805 It's been enchanted. 352 00:36:21,971 --> 00:36:26,059 And such an enchantment would reverse the effects of your healing spell. 353 00:36:26,226 --> 00:36:28,895 Uther didn't stand a chance. 354 00:36:30,271 --> 00:36:32,482 Morgana. 355 00:36:32,649 --> 00:36:33,775 I believe so. 356 00:36:48,998 --> 00:36:50,667 Uther's dead, isn't he? 357 00:36:51,960 --> 00:36:53,086 How did you know? 358 00:36:57,966 --> 00:37:02,721 I felt it, felt his pain. 359 00:37:03,763 --> 00:37:07,183 I thought uther's death would be cause for celebration. 360 00:37:07,350 --> 00:37:09,811 Arthur will replace him. 361 00:37:10,520 --> 00:37:13,857 There'll be no celebration until I take my place upon the throne. 362 00:37:14,023 --> 00:37:16,484 That may be sooner than you think. 363 00:37:16,943 --> 00:37:20,739 Arthur is young, untested. 364 00:37:20,905 --> 00:37:26,536 He will look to his trusted uncle for counsel, and I will ensure that he fails. 365 00:37:47,849 --> 00:37:49,350 I am so sorry. 366 00:37:59,110 --> 00:38:01,279 I wish that there was something I could have done. 367 00:38:04,824 --> 00:38:06,743 Merlin, no one but me is to blame for this. 368 00:38:06,910 --> 00:38:10,538 You are not to blame. This isn't your fault. 369 00:38:11,372 --> 00:38:13,917 I'm entirely to blame. 370 00:38:16,961 --> 00:38:20,590 My father spent 20 years fighting magic. 371 00:38:22,634 --> 00:38:25,303 To think I knew better. 372 00:38:26,429 --> 00:38:30,683 I was so arrogant. 373 00:38:33,645 --> 00:38:35,647 That arrogance cost my father his life. 374 00:38:35,814 --> 00:38:39,776 You were only doing what you thought was right. That old sorcerer meant no harm. 375 00:38:39,943 --> 00:38:41,694 Perhaps the spell went wrong. 376 00:38:41,861 --> 00:38:45,156 Uther was dying. 377 00:38:45,323 --> 00:38:47,158 Maybe nothing could have saved him. 378 00:38:48,493 --> 00:38:50,703 We'll never know. 379 00:38:53,289 --> 00:38:57,627 All I know for sure is that I've lost both my parents to magic. 380 00:38:57,794 --> 00:39:01,005 It is pure evil. 381 00:39:02,423 --> 00:39:04,217 I'll never lose sight of that again. 382 00:40:08,865 --> 00:40:11,367 We must leave him to mourn. 383 00:40:14,829 --> 00:40:16,414 Merlin? 384 00:40:18,166 --> 00:40:20,752 This is all my fault. 385 00:40:24,297 --> 00:40:28,134 You did not kill uther. Morgana did. 386 00:40:29,469 --> 00:40:32,639 Uther's spirit died when she broke his heart. 387 00:40:34,432 --> 00:40:36,476 We must look to the future. 388 00:40:38,978 --> 00:40:43,608 Uther's death will allow Arthur's progression to the throne. 389 00:40:44,943 --> 00:40:48,071 We must hope it brings peace and stability to the land. 390 00:40:49,072 --> 00:40:51,866 Magic will still be outlawed. 391 00:40:54,994 --> 00:40:56,913 I have turned Arthur against it forever. 392 00:40:59,874 --> 00:41:02,251 He'll never know who I really am. 393 00:41:02,418 --> 00:41:04,754 That time will come. I'm sure of it. 394 00:41:07,131 --> 00:41:11,511 Arthur will be under even more pressure now that he is king. 395 00:41:12,387 --> 00:41:15,264 He will need you more than ever. 396 00:41:18,476 --> 00:41:20,561 There's nothing more to be done. 397 00:41:20,728 --> 00:41:22,355 Let's go and have some supper. 398 00:41:26,985 --> 00:41:28,403 I think I'll wait here. 399 00:42:28,588 --> 00:42:30,298 Arthur: Merlin. 400 00:42:34,052 --> 00:42:36,387 It's a new day. 401 00:42:43,978 --> 00:42:45,271 Have you been here all night? 402 00:42:46,105 --> 00:42:47,940 I didn't want you to feel that you were alone. 403 00:42:51,319 --> 00:42:53,404 You are a loyal friend, Merlin. 404 00:43:11,214 --> 00:43:12,340 You must be hungry. 405 00:43:14,634 --> 00:43:16,427 Starving. 406 00:43:16,594 --> 00:43:19,806 Me too. Come on. 407 00:43:21,182 --> 00:43:23,559 You can make us some breakfast. 408 00:43:51,879 --> 00:43:54,841 Will you solemnly promise and swear... 409 00:43:55,007 --> 00:43:56,884 To govern the peoples of Camelot... 410 00:43:57,051 --> 00:44:01,222 According to their respective laws and customs? 411 00:44:01,389 --> 00:44:03,683 I solemnly swear so to do. 412 00:44:03,850 --> 00:44:06,060 Man: Will you, to your power... 413 00:44:06,227 --> 00:44:08,563 Cause law and justice, in mercy... 414 00:44:08,729 --> 00:44:12,608 To be executed in all yourjudgments? 415 00:44:16,779 --> 00:44:19,490 Then by the sacred law vested in me... 416 00:44:19,657 --> 00:44:24,537 I crown you, Arthur, king of Camelot. 417 00:44:27,748 --> 00:44:29,667 Long live the king! 418 00:44:29,834 --> 00:44:31,878 All: Long live the king! 419 00:44:32,044 --> 00:44:36,299 Long live the king! Long live the king! 420 00:44:36,465 --> 00:44:40,136 Long live the king! Long live the king! 421 00:44:40,303 --> 00:44:44,390 Long live the king! Long live the king! 422 00:44:44,557 --> 00:44:47,310 Long live the king! 423 00:44:48,186 --> 00:44:49,979 Great dragon: Merlin. 424 00:44:50,146 --> 00:44:52,190 Gaius: Borden is not a man to be trusted. 425 00:44:53,649 --> 00:44:55,610 - What do you want? - To help you. 426 00:44:55,776 --> 00:44:58,571 - We both know what he hid there. - A dragon's egg. 427 00:44:58,738 --> 00:45:00,114 Man: Emrys. 428 00:45:00,281 --> 00:45:02,074 You want the egg to remain lost forever. 429 00:45:03,117 --> 00:45:06,996 This is a chance in a thousand, Merlin.