1 00:00:01,711 --> 00:00:05,006 Dragon: In a land of myth and a time of magic, 2 00:00:05,089 --> 00:00:07,341 the destiny of a great kingdom 3 00:00:07,425 --> 00:00:10,219 rests on the shoulders of a young boy. 4 00:00:10,344 --> 00:00:13,181 His name, Merlin. 5 00:00:30,531 --> 00:00:32,033 (Branch breaking) 6 00:00:51,928 --> 00:00:53,471 (Softly) Merlin? 7 00:00:56,140 --> 00:00:57,934 What is it? 8 00:00:58,392 --> 00:01:02,104 I don't know. We'll surround it. 9 00:01:02,480 --> 00:01:06,067 I want you to go in there and flush it out. 10 00:01:07,151 --> 00:01:09,070 You want me to go in there? 11 00:01:09,153 --> 00:01:10,589 You just said you don't know what it is. 12 00:01:10,613 --> 00:01:12,156 It could be dangerous. 13 00:01:12,281 --> 00:01:14,450 Let's hope so. Now go. 14 00:02:19,348 --> 00:02:21,976 Go! Go! 15 00:02:22,268 --> 00:02:24,228 Please go! 16 00:02:25,563 --> 00:02:28,149 They're gonna kill you. Please go! 17 00:02:29,900 --> 00:02:31,402 Arthur, no! 18 00:02:32,528 --> 00:02:33,654 (Whinnying) 19 00:02:51,422 --> 00:02:53,632 I'm sorry. 20 00:02:54,717 --> 00:02:56,344 Sorry. 21 00:02:56,427 --> 00:02:58,929 (Chuckles) Unicorn. 22 00:03:00,348 --> 00:03:04,226 - What have you done? - Don't be such a girl, Merlin. 23 00:03:12,276 --> 00:03:14,111 What are you looking at? 24 00:03:50,731 --> 00:03:52,858 Father? 25 00:03:53,067 --> 00:03:56,946 A unicorn's horn to grace the walls of Camelot. 26 00:03:59,115 --> 00:04:01,367 Magnificent. 27 00:04:02,159 --> 00:04:06,997 It's the first one I have seen. Gaius, look at this. 28 00:04:09,500 --> 00:04:11,877 It is very impressive, my lord. 29 00:04:13,003 --> 00:04:15,548 What is it, Gaius? Speak your mind. 30 00:04:16,048 --> 00:04:18,843 Unicorns are rare and mystical creatures. 31 00:04:18,926 --> 00:04:20,428 There is a legend that says that 32 00:04:20,511 --> 00:04:23,097 bad fortune will come to anyone who slays one. 33 00:04:23,180 --> 00:04:24,640 Uther: Nonsense. 34 00:04:25,182 --> 00:04:28,144 We will be the envy of every kingdom. 35 00:04:29,061 --> 00:04:30,896 I am pleased you like it. 36 00:04:36,652 --> 00:04:38,904 I don't understand how Arthur can have taken any pleasure 37 00:04:38,988 --> 00:04:40,281 from killing the unicorn. 38 00:04:40,364 --> 00:04:42,533 Arthur is a hunter. It's in his blood. 39 00:04:42,616 --> 00:04:45,870 Whereas you're something entirely different. 40 00:04:46,328 --> 00:04:50,374 It was the most beautiful creature I have ever seen. 41 00:04:50,624 --> 00:04:53,377 - I wish you'd been there. - It's a rare privilege. 42 00:04:53,461 --> 00:04:56,380 Alas, there are very few unicorns still alive. 43 00:04:56,505 --> 00:04:58,174 You try telling that to Arthur. 44 00:04:58,257 --> 00:05:00,259 I can imagine it would be difficult. 45 00:05:01,594 --> 00:05:04,430 Arthur: My horse threw a shoe. Take it to the blacksmith. 46 00:05:04,513 --> 00:05:07,266 Make sure he does a good job. And when you've done that, 47 00:05:07,349 --> 00:05:10,895 you can Polish my saddle. 48 00:05:12,104 --> 00:05:15,566 Merlin, have you listened to a word I've said? 49 00:05:16,233 --> 00:05:18,527 You've got a face like a wounded bear 50 00:05:18,611 --> 00:05:20,255 ever since we got back from that hunting trip. 51 00:05:20,279 --> 00:05:23,240 Don't tell me you're still upset about the unicorn? 52 00:05:25,034 --> 00:05:27,286 I don't think you should have killed it. 53 00:05:27,369 --> 00:05:30,247 Oh, really? And why is that? 54 00:05:30,831 --> 00:05:33,250 It was doing no harm. 55 00:05:33,584 --> 00:05:35,753 What purpose did you serve by killing it? 56 00:05:35,836 --> 00:05:38,756 We were hunting. That's what you do. 57 00:05:39,715 --> 00:05:42,635 Would you have me bring it home as a pet? 58 00:05:44,094 --> 00:05:46,639 - Look at this. - What? 59 00:05:46,847 --> 00:05:49,266 - Do you know what that is? - No. 60 00:05:49,391 --> 00:05:51,477 Rat droppings. 61 00:05:51,560 --> 00:05:53,187 My chambers are infested. 62 00:05:53,270 --> 00:05:55,856 You need to spend less time worrying about unicorns, 63 00:05:55,940 --> 00:05:57,399 and more time worrying about rats. 64 00:05:57,483 --> 00:05:58,859 (Knocking on door) 65 00:05:58,943 --> 00:06:00,069 Enter. 66 00:06:00,152 --> 00:06:03,280 My lord, the king requests your service as a matter of urgency. 67 00:06:03,364 --> 00:06:05,074 Find that rat. 68 00:06:13,165 --> 00:06:15,668 Every single ear has died. 69 00:06:17,878 --> 00:06:19,713 We have received reports that it is the same 70 00:06:19,797 --> 00:06:21,006 throughout the entire kingdom. 71 00:06:21,090 --> 00:06:23,259 I rode through this valley yesterday. 72 00:06:23,342 --> 00:06:25,094 The crop looked healthy enough then. 73 00:06:25,177 --> 00:06:28,055 It happened overnight. The farmers are at a loss to explain it. 74 00:06:28,138 --> 00:06:30,849 - Is it a disease of some kind? - Perhaps. 75 00:06:31,100 --> 00:06:34,311 I have asked the court physician to conduct some tests. 76 00:06:34,562 --> 00:06:37,648 We must ration what little food we have left. 77 00:06:40,109 --> 00:06:42,236 Merlin: Any idea what caused the crops to die? 78 00:06:42,319 --> 00:06:43,904 I have yet to complete all the tests, 79 00:06:43,988 --> 00:06:45,447 but no disease I have heard of 80 00:06:45,531 --> 00:06:48,200 could spread through the entire kingdom in a single night. 81 00:06:48,284 --> 00:06:50,411 What could kill all the plants other than a disease? 82 00:06:50,494 --> 00:06:52,329 It's not killing all the plants. 83 00:06:52,413 --> 00:06:54,915 The trees and hedges around the crop fields are unharmed. 84 00:06:54,999 --> 00:06:58,419 Unfortunately, you can't eat trees and hedges. 85 00:06:58,502 --> 00:07:01,755 - It's only killing plants we can eat? - It appears so. 86 00:07:03,257 --> 00:07:05,426 If it's not a disease, it must be magic. 87 00:07:05,509 --> 00:07:07,511 We can't assume that, Merlin. 88 00:07:07,970 --> 00:07:10,723 Perhaps there is something in the soil or water that can explain it. 89 00:07:10,806 --> 00:07:15,269 I can't tell the king it's caused by sorcery until I am completely certain. 90 00:07:23,110 --> 00:07:25,279 Knight: Next. Arthur: The livestock is either dying, 91 00:07:25,362 --> 00:07:28,032 or it's been eaten. Food and water is very scarce 92 00:07:28,115 --> 00:07:31,910 and we are distributing rations, but they are very meager. 93 00:07:33,120 --> 00:07:35,456 This is all the grain we have? 94 00:07:37,249 --> 00:07:40,628 The people are growing scared. There's been some looting. 95 00:07:40,711 --> 00:07:44,798 Maintain order at all costs. Panic will make the situation worse. 96 00:07:44,882 --> 00:07:48,010 I will issue a decree that looters will be executed. 97 00:07:48,093 --> 00:07:50,471 From tonight, Camelot will be under curfew. 98 00:07:50,554 --> 00:07:51,680 I will see to it. 99 00:07:52,097 --> 00:07:54,558 Man 1: Give that back. It's mine. Man 2: It's not yours. 100 00:07:54,642 --> 00:07:57,519 Merlin, is it true what they're saying about the crops? 101 00:07:57,603 --> 00:07:58,937 They're all dead? 102 00:07:59,021 --> 00:08:02,524 I'm afraid so. We may have to start tightening our belts. 103 00:08:02,608 --> 00:08:04,318 I'm sure Arthur will think of something. 104 00:08:04,401 --> 00:08:06,862 And if he doesn't, I will. 105 00:08:16,538 --> 00:08:17,706 Merlin! 106 00:08:25,798 --> 00:08:29,718 Sand? And you say the well is full of it? 107 00:08:29,802 --> 00:08:32,638 I sent men down to the underground reservoir. 108 00:08:32,721 --> 00:08:35,349 There's no trace of water to be found. 109 00:08:35,432 --> 00:08:37,935 First the crops and now this. 110 00:08:38,018 --> 00:08:40,521 It's the same throughout the kingdom. 111 00:08:40,813 --> 00:08:43,941 There's precious little water anywhere. 112 00:08:45,067 --> 00:08:48,028 Gaius, can you offer any explanation for this? 113 00:08:48,112 --> 00:08:50,364 I can't think of a scientific explanation. 114 00:08:50,447 --> 00:08:53,575 I can only conclude it's the result of sorcery. 115 00:08:53,659 --> 00:08:56,995 I believe you are right. It is the work of magic. 116 00:08:57,371 --> 00:08:59,498 The kingdom is under attack. 117 00:09:01,417 --> 00:09:03,711 (Chanting) 118 00:09:11,218 --> 00:09:14,138 - I was just... - I was hoping you might be 119 00:09:14,221 --> 00:09:16,348 trying to turn it back into water. 120 00:09:17,725 --> 00:09:20,185 I know I've cautioned against using magic, 121 00:09:20,269 --> 00:09:24,648 but if ever there were a time to use your talents, it's now. 122 00:09:25,315 --> 00:09:28,110 I wish I knew how. I've tried everything. 123 00:09:28,986 --> 00:09:31,238 If it is magic, 124 00:09:31,321 --> 00:09:33,907 it's more powerful magic than I possess. 125 00:09:44,084 --> 00:09:46,211 Arthur: Patrol the market and the lower town. 126 00:09:46,295 --> 00:09:49,757 No one is to leave their homes. Dismissed. 127 00:09:57,848 --> 00:10:02,311 Merlin, you do realize there's a curfew? 128 00:10:02,394 --> 00:10:05,814 Yeah, I was in your chambers, hunting for the rat. 129 00:10:06,106 --> 00:10:08,484 - Did you find it? - No. 130 00:10:08,942 --> 00:10:12,029 So you have been outwitted by a rat? 131 00:10:12,196 --> 00:10:14,531 They do say rats are very intelligent. 132 00:10:14,615 --> 00:10:17,493 More intelligent than you it would seem. Go home. 133 00:10:17,576 --> 00:10:19,596 It would be embarrassing to have to lock up my own servant 134 00:10:19,620 --> 00:10:21,330 for breaking the curfew. 135 00:10:24,082 --> 00:10:27,336 - What was that? - What? 136 00:10:59,201 --> 00:11:02,246 That means you go the other way 137 00:11:02,329 --> 00:11:04,665 - and cut him off. - Okay. 138 00:11:24,685 --> 00:11:27,354 - Where is he? - I didn't see anyone. 139 00:11:27,437 --> 00:11:30,440 He was right here. Don't tell me you let him get past? 140 00:11:30,524 --> 00:11:33,819 - Arthur, no one passed me. - Are you blind? 141 00:11:33,902 --> 00:11:36,405 Are you looking for me? 142 00:11:36,488 --> 00:11:40,492 I am anhora, keeper of the unicorns. 143 00:11:43,495 --> 00:11:46,164 Camelot's under curfew. What's your business here? 144 00:11:46,248 --> 00:11:48,876 I have come to deliver a message. 145 00:11:48,959 --> 00:11:54,339 - And who is this message for? - It is for you, Arthur pendragon. 146 00:11:55,674 --> 00:11:58,010 Is it you who is responsible for killing our crops, 147 00:11:58,093 --> 00:12:01,930 - turning our water into sand? - You alone are responsible 148 00:12:02,014 --> 00:12:04,391 for the misfortune that has befallen Camelot. 149 00:12:04,474 --> 00:12:06,268 Me? You think I would bring 150 00:12:06,351 --> 00:12:08,020 drought and famine upon my own people? 151 00:12:08,103 --> 00:12:11,273 When you killed the unicorn, you unleashed a curse. 152 00:12:11,356 --> 00:12:14,151 For this, Camelot will suffer greatly. 153 00:12:14,234 --> 00:12:17,821 If you have put a curse on Camelot, you will lift it, 154 00:12:17,905 --> 00:12:21,325 - or you will pay with your life. - The curse is not my doing. 155 00:12:21,408 --> 00:12:24,411 Undo the curse, or face execution. 156 00:12:26,079 --> 00:12:30,000 Only you can do that. You will be tested. 157 00:12:30,375 --> 00:12:32,628 You're under arrest. 158 00:12:34,922 --> 00:12:38,383 Until you have proven yourself, and made amends 159 00:12:38,467 --> 00:12:42,471 for killing the unicorn, the curse will not be lifted. 160 00:12:43,138 --> 00:12:45,807 If you fail any of these tests, 161 00:12:45,933 --> 00:12:50,270 Camelot will be damned for all the eternity. 162 00:12:56,610 --> 00:12:59,655 And you believe what this anhora said about the curse to be true? 163 00:12:59,738 --> 00:13:02,574 You said there's a legend that misfortune comes to anyone 164 00:13:02,658 --> 00:13:05,911 who slays a unicorn. It makes sense. 165 00:13:05,994 --> 00:13:07,871 Not much for breakfast, I'm afraid. 166 00:13:07,955 --> 00:13:10,457 We're down to our last few scraps of food. 167 00:13:10,540 --> 00:13:12,060 Where did you get the water for the tea? 168 00:13:12,084 --> 00:13:17,005 Fortunately, for both of us, you forgot to empty your bath yesterday. 169 00:13:19,132 --> 00:13:20,676 You're making tea from my bath water? 170 00:13:20,759 --> 00:13:22,886 It's not so bad. 171 00:13:22,970 --> 00:13:25,806 Perhaps a little soapy? 172 00:13:28,600 --> 00:13:31,436 What does Arthur think about the curse? 173 00:13:31,520 --> 00:13:33,271 He doesn't believe it's his fault. 174 00:13:33,355 --> 00:13:35,524 He's convinced anhora is responsible for it. 175 00:13:35,607 --> 00:13:37,818 If you do not wish to drink bath water, 176 00:13:37,901 --> 00:13:40,278 you better make sure Arthur sees sense. 177 00:13:52,666 --> 00:13:55,585 That rat! 178 00:13:56,169 --> 00:13:58,338 It's eaten through my boot. Look at it. 179 00:13:59,673 --> 00:14:02,134 I guess the rat must be as hungry as the rest of us. 180 00:14:02,217 --> 00:14:04,886 - You think this is funny? - Moderately. 181 00:14:05,303 --> 00:14:08,473 Get it mended, and find that rat. 182 00:14:09,599 --> 00:14:12,686 Have you given any more thought to what anhora said last night? 183 00:14:12,769 --> 00:14:15,313 Ah, well, he may have escaped last night, 184 00:14:15,397 --> 00:14:18,233 but at least we now know who we're looking for. 185 00:14:18,316 --> 00:14:21,028 I've told my father that I will find this anhora 186 00:14:21,111 --> 00:14:22,863 and put an end to it. 187 00:14:22,946 --> 00:14:26,658 What if he was telling the truth about the curse? 188 00:14:26,742 --> 00:14:29,453 You think I'm responsible for bringing suffering 189 00:14:29,536 --> 00:14:33,248 - upon my own people? - No, not deliberately. 190 00:14:37,169 --> 00:14:41,673 When you killed the unicorn, I saw anhora in the forest. 191 00:14:42,632 --> 00:14:45,385 - Why didn't you say anything? - It was just for a second 192 00:14:45,469 --> 00:14:48,847 and then he disappeared. I thought I was seeing things. 193 00:14:48,930 --> 00:14:50,265 But he was definitely there. 194 00:14:50,348 --> 00:14:51,933 That doesn't actually prove anything. 195 00:14:52,017 --> 00:14:53,995 Doesn't it make you think he might be telling the truth? 196 00:14:54,019 --> 00:14:55,621 'Cause he was skulking about in the forest? 197 00:14:55,645 --> 00:14:56,873 It makes me trust him even less. 198 00:14:56,897 --> 00:14:59,524 Why would anhora appear in Camelot, then lie to you? 199 00:14:59,608 --> 00:15:00,692 We had him cornered. 200 00:15:00,776 --> 00:15:03,195 He was trying to talk his way out of it by blaming me. 201 00:15:03,278 --> 00:15:04,838 Arthur, he can disappear into thin air. 202 00:15:04,863 --> 00:15:06,340 He didn't have to talk his way out of anything. 203 00:15:06,364 --> 00:15:08,992 My father has warned me about sorcerers like him. 204 00:15:09,076 --> 00:15:11,870 They won't rest until our kingdom is destroyed. 205 00:15:11,953 --> 00:15:15,999 - I believe he's telling the truth. - Then you're a fool. 206 00:15:16,083 --> 00:15:18,085 You cannot trust a single word a sorcerer says. 207 00:15:18,168 --> 00:15:20,128 You would do well to remember that. 208 00:15:21,963 --> 00:15:24,800 Now, I think I've figured out 209 00:15:24,883 --> 00:15:27,886 what anhora's next move is gonna be, 210 00:15:27,969 --> 00:15:31,515 and when he makes it, we're gonna be waiting for him. 211 00:15:44,820 --> 00:15:47,447 Don't you worry about keeping watch, Merlin. 212 00:15:47,531 --> 00:15:50,117 You just make yourself comfortable. 213 00:15:51,243 --> 00:15:54,162 Stop smacking your lips. It's annoying. 214 00:15:54,246 --> 00:15:57,582 - I'm thirsty. - We're all thirsty, Merlin. 215 00:15:58,416 --> 00:15:59,584 (Sighs) 216 00:16:09,469 --> 00:16:10,595 Psst. 217 00:16:11,054 --> 00:16:12,347 Someone's coming. 218 00:17:00,645 --> 00:17:03,565 Show yourself before I run you through. 219 00:17:12,449 --> 00:17:14,618 Who are you? 220 00:17:14,743 --> 00:17:17,454 - My name is... - Speak up. 221 00:17:17,996 --> 00:17:19,581 My name is Evan, my lord. 222 00:17:19,664 --> 00:17:21,541 I see you think you can help yourself 223 00:17:21,625 --> 00:17:23,960 to our grain reserves? 224 00:17:24,502 --> 00:17:26,796 My father has ordered that looters will be executed. 225 00:17:26,880 --> 00:17:29,674 Please, my lord. I do not steal for myself. 226 00:17:29,758 --> 00:17:31,092 I have three children. 227 00:17:31,176 --> 00:17:33,428 They have not eaten for two days. They are hungry. 228 00:17:33,511 --> 00:17:37,807 - It is the same for everyone. - I know that it's wrong to steal. 229 00:17:39,726 --> 00:17:42,062 I couldn't bear to see them starve. 230 00:17:42,145 --> 00:17:46,274 And could you bear for your children to see you be executed? 231 00:17:52,364 --> 00:17:54,282 Then you should go home. 232 00:17:57,202 --> 00:18:00,956 If you are caught stealing again, I will not spare you. 233 00:18:01,456 --> 00:18:04,542 Yes, my lord. Thank you. 234 00:18:08,880 --> 00:18:10,715 Wait. 235 00:18:22,727 --> 00:18:25,730 Use it sparingly. It might be the last food 236 00:18:25,814 --> 00:18:28,400 you and your family get for some time. 237 00:18:29,109 --> 00:18:33,071 You have shown yourself to be merciful and kind, my lord. 238 00:18:35,156 --> 00:18:37,659 This will bring its own reward. 239 00:18:43,081 --> 00:18:47,085 - Guard: Stop him! - Stop that man! He's been looting! 240 00:19:23,580 --> 00:19:25,457 I never knew water could taste so good. 241 00:19:25,540 --> 00:19:28,001 My throat was so dry, I thought I wouldn't be able to talk. 242 00:19:28,126 --> 00:19:31,463 At least some good would've come from the drought then. 243 00:19:31,880 --> 00:19:33,256 More? 244 00:19:35,925 --> 00:19:39,137 The sand's disappeared and water returned to the well. 245 00:19:39,888 --> 00:19:41,639 It doesn't make any sense. 246 00:19:42,766 --> 00:19:44,642 (Clearing throat) 247 00:19:44,726 --> 00:19:48,438 I suppose you have some explanation for this, Merlin? 248 00:19:48,521 --> 00:19:49,689 Let's hear it. 249 00:19:50,315 --> 00:19:54,319 Anhora said you'd be tested. And last night, in the grain store, 250 00:19:54,402 --> 00:19:55,695 you let that villager go. 251 00:19:55,779 --> 00:19:58,740 And he said it would bring its own reward. 252 00:19:58,823 --> 00:20:00,950 He was just being grateful, and so he should've been. 253 00:20:01,034 --> 00:20:03,912 Maybe that was your first test? You passed it. 254 00:20:04,037 --> 00:20:08,666 So the curse has begun to lift. Perhaps this is your reward. 255 00:20:11,711 --> 00:20:13,254 I know you don't have to listen to me. 256 00:20:13,338 --> 00:20:15,340 I'm glad we agree on something. 257 00:20:15,715 --> 00:20:18,885 If you're tested again, you have a chance to end your people's suffering. 258 00:20:18,968 --> 00:20:21,471 I know you want that more than anything. 259 00:20:24,641 --> 00:20:27,102 Perhaps we should seek anhora out. 260 00:20:30,313 --> 00:20:33,817 I can't negotiate with sorcerers. My father won't hear of it. 261 00:20:33,900 --> 00:20:36,069 Then it's probably best you don't tell him. 262 00:20:40,573 --> 00:20:44,911 I must go check on the guard. See if you can find me some food. 263 00:20:46,538 --> 00:20:48,665 Find some food. 264 00:21:00,593 --> 00:21:01,845 (Chanting) 265 00:21:05,014 --> 00:21:06,391 (Child crying) 266 00:21:16,693 --> 00:21:18,820 Who are they? 267 00:21:18,903 --> 00:21:22,365 They've come from the outlying villages in search of food. 268 00:21:23,074 --> 00:21:27,203 There's not enough rations to feed the people who are already here. 269 00:21:27,287 --> 00:21:29,622 You shouldn't blame yourself. 270 00:21:29,706 --> 00:21:32,083 I'm sure you're doing everything you can. 271 00:21:32,167 --> 00:21:34,586 It is not enough. 272 00:21:37,297 --> 00:21:40,175 Did you manage to find any food? 273 00:21:42,552 --> 00:21:43,803 Where did you get that? 274 00:21:43,887 --> 00:21:46,431 I was able to smuggle it out of the palace kitchens. 275 00:21:46,514 --> 00:21:49,225 Share it amongst the children and the old people. 276 00:21:49,309 --> 00:21:51,561 Make it go as far as you can. 277 00:21:54,814 --> 00:21:56,399 I have lost my appetite. 278 00:21:56,983 --> 00:21:59,694 - You have to eat something. - I can't. 279 00:22:00,278 --> 00:22:02,363 Not while my people are starving. 280 00:22:05,450 --> 00:22:08,995 Do you really believe I am responsible for the curse? 281 00:22:09,787 --> 00:22:11,122 I'm afraid so. 282 00:22:13,666 --> 00:22:16,669 We're going to the forest first thing in the morning. 283 00:22:16,753 --> 00:22:19,964 Maybe we can pick up anhora's trail. 284 00:22:20,048 --> 00:22:22,175 Whatever it takes. 285 00:22:22,342 --> 00:22:23,968 Okay, but you have to eat. 286 00:22:24,052 --> 00:22:27,388 You won't be able to help anyone if you're too weak to pass the test. 287 00:22:40,693 --> 00:22:45,198 What kind of meat is this? It has a very strange texture. 288 00:22:45,782 --> 00:22:47,075 It's pork. 289 00:22:47,450 --> 00:22:49,994 This isn't pork. It's far too stringy. 290 00:22:50,078 --> 00:22:52,413 What is it? It's... 291 00:22:57,043 --> 00:22:58,545 It's rat, isn't it? 292 00:23:00,421 --> 00:23:03,132 Try not to think about it. 293 00:23:06,636 --> 00:23:11,849 Look at me. I'm being rude. Here I am stuffing my face 294 00:23:11,933 --> 00:23:16,354 with this delicious stew when you're hungry, too. 295 00:23:18,481 --> 00:23:20,775 Come on. 296 00:23:21,818 --> 00:23:24,112 Take a seat. 297 00:23:25,863 --> 00:23:27,740 Eat. 298 00:23:31,911 --> 00:23:33,329 Arthur: Mmm. 299 00:23:43,756 --> 00:23:44,841 Mmm. 300 00:23:45,383 --> 00:23:49,929 - It's actually pretty tasty. - Well, I'm glad you like it, 301 00:23:50,054 --> 00:23:51,431 because 302 00:23:54,517 --> 00:23:56,728 there's plenty more. 303 00:23:57,061 --> 00:23:58,396 (Knocking on door) 304 00:23:58,605 --> 00:23:59,689 Enter. 305 00:24:01,107 --> 00:24:05,320 - Morgana? - I hate to ask, but I was wondering 306 00:24:05,403 --> 00:24:06,946 if you had anything to eat? 307 00:24:15,330 --> 00:24:17,832 I'm not entirely sure what I'm looking for. 308 00:24:17,915 --> 00:24:22,378 You're looking for footprints or broken branches. 309 00:24:22,462 --> 00:24:26,132 Anything that would indicate someone passed that... 310 00:24:26,424 --> 00:24:28,718 Merlin! 311 00:24:30,261 --> 00:24:33,014 Merlin! He's here! 312 00:24:37,226 --> 00:24:39,437 Arthur? 313 00:25:03,002 --> 00:25:04,295 You? 314 00:25:10,426 --> 00:25:12,136 You're a thief? 315 00:25:12,220 --> 00:25:14,540 Wasn't that obvious when you caught me stealing your grain? 316 00:25:14,597 --> 00:25:17,076 You're fortunate I have more important things to do than deal with... 317 00:25:17,100 --> 00:25:20,228 You didn't believe that story about my children, did you? 318 00:25:21,062 --> 00:25:25,525 What kind of man lies about starving children to save his own skin? 319 00:25:25,608 --> 00:25:29,445 Your people starve because you let thieves steal their grain. 320 00:25:29,570 --> 00:25:32,156 - That's why they doubt you. - You do not speak for my people. 321 00:25:32,240 --> 00:25:35,410 Your father would never have allowed himself to be fooled like that. 322 00:25:35,493 --> 00:25:37,120 You hold your tongue, 323 00:25:37,203 --> 00:25:39,622 or I will make time to teach you some manners. 324 00:25:39,706 --> 00:25:42,709 Your father would have had me executed. 325 00:25:42,792 --> 00:25:46,587 But you didn't have the stomach for it, did you, Arthur? 326 00:25:46,671 --> 00:25:50,299 And that's why he doubts you'll make a good king. 327 00:25:50,842 --> 00:25:53,177 You know nothing of what my father thinks. 328 00:25:53,261 --> 00:25:55,805 I think he wishes he had another son, 329 00:25:55,888 --> 00:25:59,392 one who was worthy of taking his place. 330 00:25:59,475 --> 00:26:00,977 You shame him. 331 00:26:02,145 --> 00:26:04,105 Pick up your sword. 332 00:26:05,523 --> 00:26:09,402 The king must fear the day when you will take the throne. 333 00:26:14,782 --> 00:26:19,203 He fears you do not have enough strength to defeat his enemies. 334 00:26:47,565 --> 00:26:50,276 The king must wonder if you are even his son. 335 00:26:50,359 --> 00:26:51,486 (Grunting) 336 00:27:06,167 --> 00:27:08,544 - This is your doing? - It was a test to see 337 00:27:08,628 --> 00:27:12,548 - what is truly in your heart. - Your tricks prove nothing. 338 00:27:13,132 --> 00:27:17,053 - Why did you kill this man? - He insulted my honor. 339 00:27:17,512 --> 00:27:20,181 You could have chosen to ignore his taunts. 340 00:27:20,264 --> 00:27:22,433 What harm would they do you? 341 00:27:22,809 --> 00:27:26,729 - You will lift the curse, sorcerer. - It is not in my power. 342 00:27:26,813 --> 00:27:29,440 Then you will die. 343 00:27:31,526 --> 00:27:34,695 Killing me will not help you. 344 00:27:37,532 --> 00:27:38,616 (Groans) 345 00:27:39,492 --> 00:27:43,663 You have shown that you would kill a man to defend your pride. 346 00:27:43,746 --> 00:27:46,874 You have failed the test. 347 00:27:46,958 --> 00:27:49,502 For this, Camelot will pay dearly. 348 00:27:50,253 --> 00:27:54,006 - My people have done nothing. - Your people's suffering 349 00:27:54,090 --> 00:27:57,552 is not my doing. It is yours. 350 00:28:05,101 --> 00:28:08,312 Arthur? Arthur? 351 00:28:10,231 --> 00:28:11,440 (Panting) 352 00:28:15,945 --> 00:28:17,297 Arthur: What is it? What has happened? 353 00:28:17,321 --> 00:28:19,782 Uther: All our remaining supplies have rotted. 354 00:28:19,866 --> 00:28:21,742 Every last grain. 355 00:28:28,332 --> 00:28:31,127 I know Arthur's stubborn and pig-headed, 356 00:28:31,210 --> 00:28:33,838 and annoying but he cares about his people 357 00:28:34,547 --> 00:28:37,049 more than he cares about himself. 358 00:28:38,759 --> 00:28:41,846 He will not forgive himself for making his people suffer. 359 00:28:43,180 --> 00:28:46,475 You must make sure he doesn't do anything rash. 360 00:28:46,934 --> 00:28:50,605 The mood he's in, I don't know what he's going to do. 361 00:28:55,192 --> 00:28:58,195 - Ready? - You're sure they're not poisonous? 362 00:28:58,279 --> 00:29:02,366 Quite certain. They say they taste like chicken. 363 00:29:04,535 --> 00:29:08,497 Unless we are to starve, we must hope they are right. 364 00:29:21,761 --> 00:29:24,597 This tastes nothing like chicken. 365 00:29:32,605 --> 00:29:35,107 There are some supplies left in the palace stores. 366 00:29:35,191 --> 00:29:37,401 We are distributing them to the people, 367 00:29:37,485 --> 00:29:40,029 but there is not enough to live on. 368 00:29:42,156 --> 00:29:44,742 They will not survive for long. 369 00:29:45,326 --> 00:29:48,120 Then you must stop distributing food to the people. 370 00:29:48,204 --> 00:29:50,665 They will starve. 371 00:29:50,748 --> 00:29:54,251 We must conserve the food we have for our army. 372 00:29:54,585 --> 00:29:56,712 We cannot let our people go without food... 373 00:29:56,796 --> 00:29:58,923 We must defend the kingdom at all costs. 374 00:29:59,006 --> 00:30:00,484 What's the point of defending a kingdom... 375 00:30:00,508 --> 00:30:03,269 - What would you have me do? - Where the people have starved to death! 376 00:30:03,844 --> 00:30:05,680 Ask the neighboring kingdoms for help. 377 00:30:05,763 --> 00:30:06,847 (Scoffs) 378 00:30:06,931 --> 00:30:10,351 - They may be able to spare some food. - Out of the question. 379 00:30:10,518 --> 00:30:12,162 As soon as they realize how we weak we are, 380 00:30:12,186 --> 00:30:13,604 our enemies will strike against us. 381 00:30:13,688 --> 00:30:14,915 You don't know that for certain... 382 00:30:14,939 --> 00:30:17,650 I'd rather starve than beg my enemies for help. 383 00:30:17,733 --> 00:30:21,112 What of our kingdom's reputation? Have you no pride? 384 00:30:25,783 --> 00:30:29,912 I cannot think of my pride when our people go hungry. 385 00:30:30,997 --> 00:30:33,749 They're all I can think of. 386 00:30:33,874 --> 00:30:37,211 Give the order to stop distributing food to the people. 387 00:30:37,294 --> 00:30:39,714 Is that understood? 388 00:30:46,721 --> 00:30:49,974 You will have to give that order yourself. 389 00:30:52,059 --> 00:30:56,772 Very well. But if you'd caught the sorcerer, I wouldn't have to. 390 00:30:57,314 --> 00:30:59,775 That's your responsibility. 391 00:31:01,152 --> 00:31:04,989 One day you will understand what it takes to be king. 392 00:31:13,080 --> 00:31:16,208 They don't yet know that there is worse to come. 393 00:31:16,292 --> 00:31:18,627 What do you mean? 394 00:31:18,711 --> 00:31:23,174 My father is going to stop distributing food to the people. 395 00:31:24,216 --> 00:31:29,013 They are to be left to starve. I had a chance to lift the curse. 396 00:31:30,514 --> 00:31:32,850 And I have failed them. 397 00:31:33,017 --> 00:31:36,103 You weren't to know you were being tested. 398 00:31:38,856 --> 00:31:41,233 My people are starving. 399 00:31:43,110 --> 00:31:46,072 Camelot is on the verge of collapse. 400 00:31:47,990 --> 00:31:50,910 And it is all my doing. 401 00:32:00,753 --> 00:32:01,921 Anhora! 402 00:32:02,004 --> 00:32:03,005 (Echoing) 403 00:32:04,965 --> 00:32:07,343 Show yourself. 404 00:32:08,344 --> 00:32:10,930 Anhora! 405 00:32:16,018 --> 00:32:18,604 You wanted to talk with me? 406 00:32:19,146 --> 00:32:23,067 I have come to seek your help. The people are starving. 407 00:32:23,484 --> 00:32:27,488 - They will soon be dead. - You must believe me when I say, 408 00:32:27,696 --> 00:32:30,908 it gives me no pleasure to see your people suffering. 409 00:32:30,991 --> 00:32:33,244 If it pains you, put an end to it. 410 00:32:33,327 --> 00:32:36,038 It is not in my power to lift the curse. 411 00:32:36,122 --> 00:32:38,332 Then give Arthur another chance. 412 00:32:38,415 --> 00:32:40,376 He has accepted it's his responsibility 413 00:32:40,459 --> 00:32:42,586 and he'll prove himself worthy and lift the curse 414 00:32:42,670 --> 00:32:44,547 if you give him one more chance. 415 00:32:46,048 --> 00:32:47,716 You have faith in Arthur? 416 00:32:49,593 --> 00:32:51,095 I trust him with my life. 417 00:32:55,724 --> 00:32:59,103 Arthur must go to the labyrinth of gedref. 418 00:32:59,186 --> 00:33:01,689 There he will face a final test. 419 00:33:02,022 --> 00:33:07,862 If he fails, there is no hope. The curse will destroy Camelot. 420 00:33:12,449 --> 00:33:13,742 Wait! 421 00:33:15,077 --> 00:33:17,580 What kind of test will he face? 422 00:33:17,663 --> 00:33:21,709 That is for Arthur alone to discover. 423 00:33:23,669 --> 00:33:25,629 Let me come with you. 424 00:33:25,713 --> 00:33:27,399 You don't know what form the test will take. 425 00:33:27,423 --> 00:33:29,550 - I might be able to help. - You're not coming. 426 00:33:29,633 --> 00:33:31,010 I brought this curse upon Camelot. 427 00:33:31,093 --> 00:33:33,053 I'm gonna be the one to lift it, 428 00:33:33,220 --> 00:33:36,515 - or die trying. - How does you dying help anyone? 429 00:33:36,974 --> 00:33:39,476 I will die knowing I did everything I can. 430 00:33:39,560 --> 00:33:42,563 - I'm coming with you. - Merlin, you are to stay here, 431 00:33:42,646 --> 00:33:46,525 and help the people as best you can. Is that understood? 432 00:36:19,511 --> 00:36:21,680 You said Arthur would face a test. 433 00:36:21,764 --> 00:36:24,558 And here you are preparing a trap for him. 434 00:36:24,641 --> 00:36:28,812 The trap isn't for Arthur. It is for you. 435 00:36:29,355 --> 00:36:30,522 (Chants) 436 00:36:34,735 --> 00:36:36,028 (Grunts) 437 00:37:16,193 --> 00:37:18,237 Merlin? 438 00:37:18,320 --> 00:37:20,572 I'm sorry. 439 00:37:23,075 --> 00:37:25,828 Let him go. I will take your test, 440 00:37:26,495 --> 00:37:29,498 - but not till he's released. - That is not possible. 441 00:37:29,581 --> 00:37:33,919 Merlin is a part of the test. Please, sit. 442 00:37:37,005 --> 00:37:39,591 If you refuse the test, you will have failed, 443 00:37:39,675 --> 00:37:42,678 and Camelot will be destroyed. 444 00:37:45,848 --> 00:37:48,934 I thought I told you to stay at home. 445 00:37:51,979 --> 00:37:53,272 Let's get on with it. 446 00:37:54,273 --> 00:37:56,483 There are two goblets before you. 447 00:37:57,985 --> 00:38:01,113 One of the goblets contains a deadly poison, 448 00:38:01,196 --> 00:38:04,616 the other goblet, a harmless liquid. 449 00:38:05,534 --> 00:38:08,287 All the liquid from both goblets must be drunk, 450 00:38:08,370 --> 00:38:12,833 but each of you may only drink from a single goblet. 451 00:38:15,043 --> 00:38:18,297 What kind of ridiculous test is that? What does it prove? 452 00:38:18,380 --> 00:38:23,051 What it proves is for you to decide. If you pass the test, 453 00:38:23,135 --> 00:38:25,512 the curse will be lifted. 454 00:38:30,893 --> 00:38:33,395 Let's think about this. 455 00:38:33,520 --> 00:38:37,357 - What if I drink from my goblet first? - If it's poisoned, you'll die. 456 00:38:37,483 --> 00:38:42,070 And if not, then you have to drink from yours and you'll die. 457 00:38:42,738 --> 00:38:45,908 - There must be a way round it. - It's perfectly simple. 458 00:38:46,033 --> 00:38:48,660 One of us has to die. 459 00:38:49,161 --> 00:38:52,915 We have to find a way to determine which goblet has the poison. 460 00:38:52,998 --> 00:38:55,542 Then I'll drink it. 461 00:38:56,084 --> 00:38:57,336 I will be the one to drink it. 462 00:38:57,419 --> 00:39:00,172 This is my doing. I'm drinking it. 463 00:39:00,255 --> 00:39:02,007 It is more important that you live. 464 00:39:02,090 --> 00:39:03,926 You're the future king. I'm just a servant. 465 00:39:04,009 --> 00:39:06,845 It's no time to be a hero, Merlin. It really doesn't suit you. 466 00:39:07,054 --> 00:39:08,222 (Sighs) 467 00:39:09,598 --> 00:39:14,561 What if I drink from mine first, and if that's not poisoned, 468 00:39:14,937 --> 00:39:17,105 I will then drink yours. 469 00:39:17,231 --> 00:39:21,944 He said each of us is only allowed to drink from a single goblet. 470 00:39:27,199 --> 00:39:30,202 I had no idea you're so keen to die for me. 471 00:39:30,285 --> 00:39:32,120 Trust me. I can hardly believe it myself. 472 00:39:32,246 --> 00:39:33,455 (Chuckles) 473 00:39:36,792 --> 00:39:38,919 I'm glad you are here, Merlin. 474 00:39:45,133 --> 00:39:47,636 I've got it! 475 00:39:47,970 --> 00:39:49,888 We pour all the liquid into one goblet 476 00:39:49,972 --> 00:39:51,890 and then we can be sure it is poisoned. 477 00:39:51,974 --> 00:39:53,243 Then all the liquid can be drunk, 478 00:39:53,267 --> 00:39:55,185 and it will be from a single goblet. 479 00:39:58,814 --> 00:40:00,148 You never cease to surprise me. 480 00:40:00,274 --> 00:40:03,068 You are a lot smarter than you look. 481 00:40:03,151 --> 00:40:05,445 Is that actually a compliment? 482 00:40:06,780 --> 00:40:08,991 Look out! 483 00:40:09,116 --> 00:40:11,660 - No! I will drink it. - As if I would let you. 484 00:40:11,785 --> 00:40:13,912 You can't die. This isn't your destiny. 485 00:40:13,996 --> 00:40:16,164 - It seems you're wrong again. - Listen to me! 486 00:40:16,248 --> 00:40:20,168 You know me, Merlin. I never listen to you. 487 00:40:20,669 --> 00:40:23,005 Arthur! No! 488 00:40:28,468 --> 00:40:31,013 What have you done? 489 00:40:35,017 --> 00:40:37,352 Arthur! 490 00:40:42,691 --> 00:40:45,485 Arthur. Arthur. 491 00:40:46,695 --> 00:40:48,780 Come on. 492 00:40:48,864 --> 00:40:52,367 Arthur, come on, come on, come on. 493 00:41:01,501 --> 00:41:04,171 Come on. 494 00:41:05,881 --> 00:41:07,382 Please! 495 00:41:07,466 --> 00:41:11,345 Please, let me take his place! 496 00:41:12,387 --> 00:41:15,223 This was Arthur's test, not yours. 497 00:41:16,308 --> 00:41:19,561 You have killed him. I was meant to protect him. 498 00:41:20,729 --> 00:41:24,066 He's not dead. He's merely consumed a sleeping draught. 499 00:41:24,191 --> 00:41:26,318 He will come round shortly. 500 00:41:28,195 --> 00:41:29,488 What? 501 00:41:29,988 --> 00:41:32,574 A unicorn is pure of heart. 502 00:41:33,408 --> 00:41:35,661 If you kill one, you must make amends 503 00:41:35,744 --> 00:41:39,498 by proving that you also are pure of heart. 504 00:41:41,249 --> 00:41:44,753 Arthur was willing to sacrifice his life to save yours. 505 00:41:46,338 --> 00:41:50,884 He has proven what is truly in his heart. 506 00:41:52,928 --> 00:41:55,347 The curse will be lifted. 507 00:42:06,358 --> 00:42:08,276 Gaius: Merlin, Arthur! There is good news. 508 00:42:08,360 --> 00:42:10,028 The crops are growing once again. 509 00:42:10,112 --> 00:42:12,280 They are bringing in the harvest. 510 00:42:12,364 --> 00:42:13,782 You did it. 511 00:42:14,741 --> 00:42:17,911 Is this your doing? Is the sorcerer dead? 512 00:42:19,079 --> 00:42:22,124 - He won't be troubling us anymore. - Good. 513 00:42:23,041 --> 00:42:25,794 Make sure our grain reserves are restocked. 514 00:42:26,878 --> 00:42:29,214 I will see to it. 515 00:42:32,634 --> 00:42:34,803 There is something we must do first. 516 00:42:40,308 --> 00:42:43,061 I should never have ended your life. 517 00:42:43,645 --> 00:42:45,397 I'm sorry. 518 00:43:05,333 --> 00:43:07,669 Arthur. 519 00:43:20,140 --> 00:43:22,768 Anhora: When he who kills a unicorn 520 00:43:22,851 --> 00:43:25,854 proves himself to be pure of heart, 521 00:43:26,313 --> 00:43:30,192 the unicorn will live again. 522 00:43:34,696 --> 00:43:37,133 You didn't say anything about magic. I don't want any trouble. 523 00:43:37,157 --> 00:43:39,242 Find him. You're under arrest. 524 00:43:39,367 --> 00:43:41,828 You execute Gwen's father and I will never forgive you. 525 00:43:41,912 --> 00:43:44,664 Take care, child, or I will have you restrained. 526 00:43:44,748 --> 00:43:48,668 - More than ever I want uther dead. - The deed is as good as done. 527 00:43:48,752 --> 00:43:52,088 Only if uther dies will you be free, Merlin. 528 00:43:52,214 --> 00:43:55,717 Wait, where does it say my destiny includes murder? 529 00:43:55,842 --> 00:43:59,721 If you had the power of life and death over uther, would you kill him?