1 00:00:01,586 --> 00:00:04,922 Dragon: In a land ofmyth and a time of magic, 2 00:00:05,006 --> 00:00:10,094 the destiny of a great kingdom rests on the shoulders of a young boy. 3 00:00:10,178 --> 00:00:12,930 His name, Merlin. 4 00:00:51,844 --> 00:00:54,263 Merlin. 5 00:01:13,324 --> 00:01:17,453 Camelot welcomes you, lord bayard of mercia. 6 00:01:18,371 --> 00:01:22,500 The treaty we sign today marks an end to war 7 00:01:23,167 --> 00:01:25,711 and the beginning to a new friendship between our people. 8 00:02:19,557 --> 00:02:22,018 Why do I always get landed with the donkey work? 9 00:02:22,101 --> 00:02:24,061 You're a servant, Merlin, it's what you do. 10 00:02:24,687 --> 00:02:27,207 My arms will be a foot longer by the time I get this lot inside. 11 00:02:27,273 --> 00:02:29,942 It's character building, as the old proverb says, 12 00:02:30,067 --> 00:02:32,069 "hard work breeds... 13 00:02:34,572 --> 00:02:35,740 "A harder soul." 14 00:02:36,073 --> 00:02:38,273 There is no way that's a proverb. You just made that up. 15 00:02:38,701 --> 00:02:40,202 No, I didn't. 16 00:02:40,411 --> 00:02:42,121 - Sorry. - It's all right. 17 00:02:42,246 --> 00:02:43,581 Excuse me. 18 00:02:43,748 --> 00:02:46,250 Let me give you a hand with that. 19 00:02:52,131 --> 00:02:54,884 Hi. I'm Merlin. 20 00:02:54,967 --> 00:02:56,135 Kara. 21 00:02:56,927 --> 00:02:59,680 You're Arthur's servant, that must be such an honor. 22 00:02:59,764 --> 00:03:01,265 Yeah, it is. 23 00:03:01,974 --> 00:03:04,643 You know, someone's got to keep the place running. 24 00:03:06,228 --> 00:03:07,730 Thank you, Merlin. 25 00:03:10,107 --> 00:03:13,652 Oh, yeah. Uh, no problem. 26 00:03:15,279 --> 00:03:17,114 It was nice meeting you. 27 00:03:24,789 --> 00:03:27,541 Shouldn't you be busy running the place? 28 00:04:30,521 --> 00:04:33,774 - When were these last cleaned? - Last year some time, 29 00:04:33,858 --> 00:04:37,194 - before the feast of beltane. - Did it end in a food fight? 30 00:04:37,278 --> 00:04:40,281 - Don't all feasts? - I wouldn't know. 31 00:04:40,364 --> 00:04:44,201 The airs and graces of the court are a mystery to me. 32 00:04:44,326 --> 00:04:46,495 Not tonight, they won't be. 33 00:04:47,371 --> 00:04:50,374 - I'm going to be at the banquet? - Not quite. 34 00:04:51,292 --> 00:04:54,712 You'll be there to make sure my cup doesn't run dry. 35 00:04:54,879 --> 00:04:57,631 If I have to sit through bayard's boring speeches, 36 00:04:57,715 --> 00:05:00,551 I don't see why you should get out of it. 37 00:05:01,218 --> 00:05:03,554 Be sure to Polish the buttons. 38 00:05:07,558 --> 00:05:09,810 Do you want to see what you'll be wearing tonight? 39 00:05:09,894 --> 00:05:11,395 Won't this do? 40 00:05:12,855 --> 00:05:15,900 No, tonight you'll be wearing 41 00:05:16,025 --> 00:05:19,737 the official ceremonial robes of the servants of Camelot. 42 00:05:27,495 --> 00:05:29,371 You can't be serious. 43 00:05:37,421 --> 00:05:39,173 - Nice hat. - Thanks. 44 00:05:51,852 --> 00:05:55,856 She's pretty, isn't she? For a handmaiden, I mean. 45 00:05:56,273 --> 00:05:58,776 She's pretty for a Princess, let alone a handmaiden. 46 00:06:00,528 --> 00:06:01,570 Hmm. 47 00:06:11,455 --> 00:06:13,290 Bayard: People of Camelot, 48 00:06:13,415 --> 00:06:16,794 for a great many years we have been mortal enemies. 49 00:06:16,961 --> 00:06:21,090 The blood of our men stains the ground from the walls of Camelot 50 00:06:21,423 --> 00:06:22,925 to the gates of mercia. 51 00:06:23,008 --> 00:06:25,386 And though we remember those who have died, 52 00:06:25,469 --> 00:06:27,972 we mustn't allow any more to join them. 53 00:06:29,473 --> 00:06:34,061 As a symbol of our good will and of our new found friendship, 54 00:06:34,144 --> 00:06:37,147 I present these ceremonial goblets 55 00:06:38,065 --> 00:06:42,653 to you, uther, and to your son, Arthur 56 00:06:43,112 --> 00:06:45,739 in the hope that our friendship may last. 57 00:06:45,823 --> 00:06:48,617 Merlin, I need to speak to you. 58 00:06:49,159 --> 00:06:50,995 - What is it? - Not here. Please. 59 00:06:51,120 --> 00:06:53,455 I don't know who else to tell. 60 00:06:53,789 --> 00:06:57,334 Bayard: Tonight we toast to a new beginning for our peoples. 61 00:06:57,418 --> 00:07:00,337 We look towards a future free from the toils of war. 62 00:07:03,007 --> 00:07:06,176 It wasn't until I saw him give the goblet to Arthur that I realized... 63 00:07:06,260 --> 00:07:07,761 Slow down, start from the beginning. 64 00:07:08,470 --> 00:07:10,848 Two days ago, I was bringing bayard his evening meal, 65 00:07:10,931 --> 00:07:13,159 we're supposed to knock, he didn't expect me to walk in... 66 00:07:13,183 --> 00:07:14,852 So, what're you trying to say? 67 00:07:14,935 --> 00:07:17,271 If he knows I said anything he will kill me. 68 00:07:17,396 --> 00:07:20,232 I will not let that happen to you, I promise. 69 00:07:20,316 --> 00:07:21,942 Please, tell me what you saw. 70 00:07:22,109 --> 00:07:24,570 Bayard is no friend of Camelot. 71 00:07:24,653 --> 00:07:26,739 He craves the kingdom for himself. 72 00:07:26,822 --> 00:07:28,073 Kara... 73 00:07:29,700 --> 00:07:32,328 Tell me, what has bayard done with the goblet? 74 00:07:32,411 --> 00:07:34,496 He believes that if he kills Arthur, 75 00:07:34,580 --> 00:07:36,957 uther's spirit will be broken and Camelot will fall. 76 00:07:37,041 --> 00:07:38,417 What has he done with the goblet? 77 00:07:38,500 --> 00:07:40,300 - I saw him putting something in it... - What? 78 00:07:40,878 --> 00:07:42,963 - I shouldn't, he'll kill me. - Please tell me. 79 00:07:45,049 --> 00:07:46,383 Was it poison? 80 00:07:53,599 --> 00:07:57,478 And may the differences from our past remain there. 81 00:07:58,520 --> 00:08:02,733 To your health, uther, Arthur, 82 00:08:04,568 --> 00:08:06,278 the lady morgana, 83 00:08:08,322 --> 00:08:10,240 the people of Camelot. 84 00:08:11,158 --> 00:08:14,328 And to fallen warriors on both sides. 85 00:08:17,581 --> 00:08:20,250 Merlin: Stop! It's poisoned! Don't drink it. 86 00:08:23,420 --> 00:08:26,256 - What? - Merlin, what're you doing? 87 00:08:28,300 --> 00:08:31,929 Bayard laced Arthur's goblet with poison. 88 00:08:32,012 --> 00:08:33,806 This is an outrage! 89 00:08:34,598 --> 00:08:38,977 Order your men to put down their swords, you're outnumbered. 90 00:08:41,814 --> 00:08:45,651 I will not allow this insult to go unchallenged. 91 00:08:45,734 --> 00:08:48,362 On what grounds do you base this accusation? 92 00:08:48,445 --> 00:08:49,905 I'll handle this. 93 00:08:49,988 --> 00:08:54,034 Merlin, you idiot, have you been at the sloe gin again? 94 00:08:54,118 --> 00:08:56,578 Unless you want to be strung up 95 00:08:56,662 --> 00:09:00,332 you'll tell me why you think it's poisoned. Now. 96 00:09:00,749 --> 00:09:03,168 - He was seen lacing it. - By whom? 97 00:09:05,087 --> 00:09:06,463 I can't say. 98 00:09:06,547 --> 00:09:08,716 I won't listen to this anymore. 99 00:09:09,174 --> 00:09:10,676 Pass me the goblet. 100 00:09:15,305 --> 00:09:17,766 - If you're telling the truth... - I am. 101 00:09:17,850 --> 00:09:19,685 Then you have nothing to fear, do you? 102 00:09:25,941 --> 00:09:29,194 No. If this does prove to be poisoned, 103 00:09:29,278 --> 00:09:31,780 I want the pleasure of killing you myself. 104 00:09:36,368 --> 00:09:37,494 He'll drink it. 105 00:09:38,120 --> 00:09:39,705 But if it is poisoned, he'll die. 106 00:09:40,164 --> 00:09:41,957 Then we'll know he was telling the truth. 107 00:09:42,040 --> 00:09:44,960 - And what if he lives? - Then you have my apologies 108 00:09:45,043 --> 00:09:47,171 and you can do with him as you will. 109 00:09:47,254 --> 00:09:49,006 Uther, please, he'sjust a boy. 110 00:09:49,089 --> 00:09:50,409 He doesn't know what he's saying. 111 00:09:50,799 --> 00:09:52,468 Then you should've schooled him better. 112 00:09:52,551 --> 00:09:55,512 Merlin, apologize. This is a mistake. I'll drink it. 113 00:09:55,596 --> 00:09:57,973 No, no, no, no. It's all right. 114 00:10:34,384 --> 00:10:36,762 - It's fine. - He's all yours. 115 00:10:55,072 --> 00:10:57,658 - It's poisoned. - Guards, seize them! 116 00:11:04,081 --> 00:11:07,209 Merlin. Can you hear me? 117 00:11:08,460 --> 00:11:10,337 We have to get him back to my chambers. 118 00:11:10,420 --> 00:11:13,882 Bring the goblet. We need to identify the poison. 119 00:11:16,635 --> 00:11:20,305 Lay him on the bed. Quickly. He's struggling to breathe. 120 00:11:20,931 --> 00:11:23,141 Gwen, fetch me some water and a towel. 121 00:11:23,851 --> 00:11:26,812 - Is he going to be all right? - He's burning up. 122 00:11:26,895 --> 00:11:29,147 - You can cure him, can't you, Gaius? - I won't know 123 00:11:29,231 --> 00:11:32,568 until I can identify the poison. Pass me the goblet. 124 00:11:37,030 --> 00:11:40,951 Ah, there's something stuck on the inside. 125 00:11:41,034 --> 00:11:42,035 What is it? 126 00:11:42,119 --> 00:11:44,955 It looks like a flower petal of some kind. 127 00:11:46,081 --> 00:11:48,375 - His brow's on fire. - Keep him cool. 128 00:11:48,500 --> 00:11:50,794 It'll help control his fever. 129 00:12:05,601 --> 00:12:08,437 The petal comes from the mortaeus flower. 130 00:12:08,520 --> 00:12:11,565 It says here that someone poisoned by the mortaeus can only be saved 131 00:12:11,648 --> 00:12:15,402 by a potion made from the leaf of the very same flower. 132 00:12:16,028 --> 00:12:19,364 It can only be found in the caves deep beneath the forest of baloch. 133 00:12:20,741 --> 00:12:23,952 The flower grows on the roots of the mortaeus tree. 134 00:12:24,828 --> 00:12:26,705 That doesn't look particularly friendly. 135 00:12:26,788 --> 00:12:30,459 A cockatrice, it guards the forest. Its venom is potent. 136 00:12:30,542 --> 00:12:32,836 A single drop would mean certain death. 137 00:12:33,128 --> 00:12:35,505 "Few who have crossed the mountains of lsgard 138 00:12:35,589 --> 00:12:39,801 "in search of the mortaeus flower have made it back alive." 139 00:12:47,643 --> 00:12:50,395 - Sounds like fun. - Arthur, it's too dangerous. 140 00:12:50,479 --> 00:12:53,273 If I don't get the antidote, what happens to Merlin? 141 00:12:53,982 --> 00:12:56,902 The mortaeus induces a slow and painful death. 142 00:12:57,152 --> 00:12:59,363 He may hold out for four, maybe five days 143 00:12:59,446 --> 00:13:00,656 but not for much longer. 144 00:13:00,739 --> 00:13:03,367 Eventually he will die. 145 00:13:23,053 --> 00:13:25,764 My lady. I am so sorry, I haven't been here to attend to you. 146 00:13:25,847 --> 00:13:28,725 Don't worry. I'm all right. How's Merlin? 147 00:13:29,267 --> 00:13:32,396 If Arthur comes back with the antidote in time, he'll be fine. 148 00:13:32,479 --> 00:13:37,526 Then he'll be fine. You should be with him. I'll manage. 149 00:13:38,360 --> 00:13:41,905 - I know what he means to you. Go. - Thank you. 150 00:13:45,659 --> 00:13:47,345 What's the point of having people to taste for you 151 00:13:47,369 --> 00:13:48,680 if you're going to get yourself killed anyway. 152 00:13:48,704 --> 00:13:50,330 I won't fail, no matter what you think. 153 00:13:50,414 --> 00:13:52,541 Arthur, you are my only son and heir. 154 00:13:52,624 --> 00:13:55,377 I can't risk losing you for the sake of some serving boy. 155 00:13:55,460 --> 00:13:56,878 Because his life's worthless? 156 00:13:56,962 --> 00:13:59,214 No, because it's worth less than yours. 157 00:13:59,297 --> 00:14:01,925 I can save him. Let me take some men. 158 00:14:02,009 --> 00:14:03,611 - No. - We'll find the antidote and return it. 159 00:14:03,635 --> 00:14:04,845 - No. - Why not? 160 00:14:04,928 --> 00:14:08,348 Because one day I will be dead and Camelot will need a king. 161 00:14:09,641 --> 00:14:11,953 I'm not gonna let you jeopardize the future of this kingdom 162 00:14:11,977 --> 00:14:14,396 - over some fool's errand. - It's not a fool's errand. 163 00:14:14,479 --> 00:14:16,606 - Gaius says that if we can... - "Gaius says"? 164 00:14:16,690 --> 00:14:18,316 That's exactly what makes it so. 165 00:14:18,442 --> 00:14:22,362 Please, father, he saved my life. 166 00:14:24,281 --> 00:14:26,700 I can't stand by and watch him die. 167 00:14:26,783 --> 00:14:28,160 Then don't look. 168 00:14:30,037 --> 00:14:33,206 This boy won't be the last to die on your behalf. 169 00:14:33,290 --> 00:14:36,334 You're going to be king, it's something you'll have to get used to. 170 00:14:36,460 --> 00:14:39,046 - I can't accept that. - You're not going. 171 00:14:39,129 --> 00:14:42,591 - You can't stop me. - Damn it, Arthur! That's an end to it. 172 00:14:42,674 --> 00:14:44,718 You're not leaving this castle tonight! 173 00:15:00,150 --> 00:15:01,651 Say what you like about the food, 174 00:15:01,777 --> 00:15:04,071 but you can't beat our feasts for entertainment. 175 00:15:04,154 --> 00:15:06,466 Morgana, I'm sorry, I should've made sure you were all right. 176 00:15:06,490 --> 00:15:07,949 Disappointed actually. 177 00:15:08,033 --> 00:15:10,636 I was looking forward to clumping a couple around the head with a ladle. 178 00:15:10,660 --> 00:15:12,860 I'm sure the guards could've handled bayard and his men. 179 00:15:12,913 --> 00:15:15,332 Yeah, but why let the boys have all the fun? 180 00:15:15,415 --> 00:15:18,502 Morgana, you shouldn't get involved. It's dangerous. 181 00:15:18,585 --> 00:15:20,712 Spare me the lecture, I've already had it from uther. 182 00:15:20,837 --> 00:15:24,174 If it's any consolation, you weren't the only one. 183 00:15:24,883 --> 00:15:27,052 Not that I listened to him. 184 00:15:27,594 --> 00:15:29,572 Sometimes, you've got to do what you think is right 185 00:15:29,596 --> 00:15:31,348 and damn the consequences. 186 00:15:35,102 --> 00:15:37,854 - You think I should go? - Doesn't matter what I think. 187 00:15:38,271 --> 00:15:40,857 If I don't make it back, who'll be the next king of Camelot? 188 00:15:42,442 --> 00:15:44,611 There's more than just my life at stake. 189 00:15:44,694 --> 00:15:47,531 And what kind of king will Camelot want? 190 00:15:48,865 --> 00:15:52,661 One that would risk his life to save that of a lowly servant 191 00:15:52,744 --> 00:15:55,080 or one who does what his father tells him to? 192 00:16:02,546 --> 00:16:05,132 Halt! Stop! 193 00:16:18,103 --> 00:16:19,938 He's getting hotter. 194 00:16:31,074 --> 00:16:34,703 - What language is that? - None. The fever has taken hold. 195 00:16:34,786 --> 00:16:37,247 None of those words are his own. 196 00:16:38,081 --> 00:16:39,916 His pulse is weaker. 197 00:16:43,920 --> 00:16:46,423 - What is it? - That can't be right. 198 00:16:47,132 --> 00:16:50,010 The rash is not supposed to appear until the final stage. 199 00:16:51,803 --> 00:16:53,597 What does that mean? 200 00:16:55,932 --> 00:16:58,560 It says here that once a rash appears, 201 00:16:58,643 --> 00:17:01,104 death will follow within two days. 202 00:17:01,563 --> 00:17:02,898 You said he had four days. 203 00:17:02,981 --> 00:17:05,942 Something's increased the flower's potency. 204 00:17:09,404 --> 00:17:12,574 It warns that the effect of the mortaeus will be more rapid 205 00:17:12,657 --> 00:17:15,994 if an enchantment is used during the flower's preparation. 206 00:17:16,119 --> 00:17:18,955 An enchantment? But bayard's no sorcerer. 207 00:17:19,122 --> 00:17:21,750 - No, he isn't. - Then, who did this? 208 00:17:24,461 --> 00:17:29,007 It can't have been. She wouldn't dare come here. 209 00:17:31,468 --> 00:17:33,470 - Unless... - Unless what? 210 00:17:33,595 --> 00:17:35,680 - What happened to that girl? - Which girl? 211 00:17:36,097 --> 00:17:38,266 Just before Merlin burst in to the hall, 212 00:17:38,350 --> 00:17:40,727 one of bayard's serving girls took him outside. 213 00:17:40,810 --> 00:17:43,521 She had dark hair, very beautiful. 214 00:17:43,688 --> 00:17:45,482 Find her. Quickly. 215 00:17:49,486 --> 00:17:51,321 Merlin: Arthur... 216 00:18:13,051 --> 00:18:15,428 I expressly ordered Arthur not to go! 217 00:18:15,512 --> 00:18:18,223 - I see it worked like a charm, too. - Not another word. 218 00:18:18,515 --> 00:18:19,683 My lips are sealed. 219 00:18:19,975 --> 00:18:21,494 I should've put him under lock and key. 220 00:18:21,518 --> 00:18:23,496 You can't chain him up every time he disagrees with you. 221 00:18:23,520 --> 00:18:25,230 Just you watch me. 222 00:18:25,981 --> 00:18:28,900 I will not be disobeyed, especially by my own son! 223 00:18:29,401 --> 00:18:31,486 No, of course you won't. 224 00:18:39,494 --> 00:18:41,871 You knew about this, didn't you? 225 00:18:42,163 --> 00:18:45,542 Morgana? Don't lie to me. 226 00:18:46,418 --> 00:18:48,378 Arthur's old enough to make decisions for himself. 227 00:18:48,420 --> 00:18:51,423 - He's just a boy. - Have you seen your son recently? 228 00:18:54,050 --> 00:18:55,650 You have to let him make his own mind up. 229 00:18:55,677 --> 00:18:58,596 Even if it means letting him go to his death? 230 00:19:33,923 --> 00:19:35,592 Let me guess, she wasn't there. 231 00:19:35,717 --> 00:19:38,887 No one has seen her since the banquet. Who is she? 232 00:19:39,137 --> 00:19:42,390 - Not who she claims to be. - But you know, don't you? 233 00:19:42,474 --> 00:19:46,519 Kara. Though that's not her name, not her real name anyway. 234 00:19:46,603 --> 00:19:50,482 - Then who is she? - A powerful sorceress. 235 00:19:51,274 --> 00:19:54,235 Well, we should tell uther, maybe he could send riders out after her. 236 00:19:54,319 --> 00:19:58,615 No. She'll be long gone. It's impossible to know where though. 237 00:20:00,075 --> 00:20:02,494 - Oh, no. - What? 238 00:20:02,619 --> 00:20:05,955 She knows the only place an antidote can be found is the forest of baloch. 239 00:20:07,332 --> 00:20:09,876 Arthur could be walking into a trap. 240 00:20:10,752 --> 00:20:14,464 Arthur... Arthur... 241 00:21:10,437 --> 00:21:11,646 Arthur: Hello? 242 00:21:18,027 --> 00:21:19,821 Are you all right? 243 00:21:31,624 --> 00:21:33,001 Stay back. 244 00:22:32,435 --> 00:22:34,562 It's all right, I'm not going to hurt you. 245 00:22:35,939 --> 00:22:37,607 Who did that to you? 246 00:22:39,108 --> 00:22:40,276 My master. 247 00:22:42,362 --> 00:22:45,031 I ran away from him, but then I got lost. 248 00:22:45,448 --> 00:22:49,202 - Please, don't leave me. - I won't. I'm not going to. 249 00:22:49,953 --> 00:22:53,081 - You can take me away from here? - Not yet. 250 00:22:54,916 --> 00:22:57,293 There's something I have to do first. 251 00:23:03,424 --> 00:23:05,134 Why have you come to the caves? 252 00:23:05,760 --> 00:23:09,097 I'm looking for something and it can only be found here. 253 00:23:09,806 --> 00:23:11,099 What is it? 254 00:23:13,560 --> 00:23:16,145 I know this place. I could help you. 255 00:23:17,939 --> 00:23:21,651 It's a type of flower that only grows inside the cave. It's very rare. 256 00:23:22,610 --> 00:23:24,445 The mortaeus flower? 257 00:23:25,572 --> 00:23:28,658 I know where they are. I'll show you. 258 00:24:00,690 --> 00:24:03,443 Arthur, it's a trap. 259 00:24:05,194 --> 00:24:06,654 It's a trap. 260 00:24:07,155 --> 00:24:10,533 - His fever's getting worse, isn't it? - The poison's setting in. 261 00:24:24,047 --> 00:24:26,049 Could you fetch me some more wolfbane? 262 00:24:26,382 --> 00:24:27,967 Yes, of course. 263 00:24:33,222 --> 00:24:36,184 Merlin, you must fight it. 264 00:24:46,402 --> 00:24:47,987 There they are. 265 00:25:08,383 --> 00:25:10,009 Keep back from the edge. 266 00:25:10,093 --> 00:25:13,388 Don't worry. We'll be out of here soon. 267 00:25:36,077 --> 00:25:37,286 What're you doing? 268 00:25:50,633 --> 00:25:54,470 - I expected so much more. - Who are you? 269 00:25:59,100 --> 00:26:00,977 The last face you'll ever see. 270 00:26:06,399 --> 00:26:08,568 It seems we have a visitor. 271 00:26:41,809 --> 00:26:46,439 Very good, but he won't be the last. 272 00:26:47,648 --> 00:26:50,485 I'll let his friends finish you off, Arthur pendragon. 273 00:26:51,986 --> 00:26:54,781 It's not your destiny to die at my hand. 274 00:26:58,701 --> 00:27:00,161 Who are you? 275 00:27:06,042 --> 00:27:10,630 Arthur... It's too dark, too dark. 276 00:27:22,642 --> 00:27:24,227 Merlin. 277 00:27:28,564 --> 00:27:30,316 What're you doing? 278 00:27:42,745 --> 00:27:46,165 Come on, then, what are you waiting for? 279 00:27:47,834 --> 00:27:49,377 Finish me off! 280 00:28:19,115 --> 00:28:20,908 Leave them, Arthur. 281 00:28:27,915 --> 00:28:31,544 Go, save yourself. Follow the light. 282 00:29:36,943 --> 00:29:40,446 Faster. Go faster. 283 00:29:40,655 --> 00:29:42,365 Follow the light. 284 00:29:59,548 --> 00:30:02,051 Move. Climb. 285 00:31:05,614 --> 00:31:08,784 Inform the king. Arthur has returned to Camelot! 286 00:31:14,915 --> 00:31:16,459 What're you doing? Let me pass. 287 00:31:16,542 --> 00:31:19,128 I'm sorry, sire. You are under arrest. 288 00:31:19,420 --> 00:31:22,465 - By order of the king. - You disobeyed me. 289 00:31:22,757 --> 00:31:25,384 Of course, I did. A man's life was at stake. 290 00:31:25,468 --> 00:31:27,803 Do not let Merlin die because of something I did. 291 00:31:27,887 --> 00:31:30,556 Why do you care so much? The boy's just a servant. 292 00:31:30,639 --> 00:31:32,892 He knew the danger he was putting himself in, 293 00:31:32,975 --> 00:31:36,645 he knew what would happen if he drank from that goblet, but he did it anyway. 294 00:31:36,729 --> 00:31:39,815 He saved my life. There's more. 295 00:31:41,484 --> 00:31:43,152 There was a woman at the mountain. 296 00:31:43,277 --> 00:31:45,112 She knew I was there for the flower. 297 00:31:45,738 --> 00:31:48,240 I don't think it was bayard who tried to poison me. 298 00:31:48,324 --> 00:31:49,825 Of course it was. 299 00:31:55,998 --> 00:31:57,792 Gaius knows what to do with it. 300 00:31:58,793 --> 00:32:01,837 Put me in the stocks for a week, a month even, I don't care. 301 00:32:02,171 --> 00:32:05,674 Just make sure it gets to him. I'm begging you. 302 00:32:10,179 --> 00:32:11,597 No! 303 00:32:12,348 --> 00:32:17,103 You have to learn, there is a right and a wrong way of doing things. 304 00:32:17,603 --> 00:32:19,355 I'll see you're let out in a week. 305 00:32:22,108 --> 00:32:24,860 Then you can find yourself another servant. 306 00:32:49,802 --> 00:32:52,304 He hasn't got much longer. Has Arthur got the flower? 307 00:32:52,388 --> 00:32:55,057 I don't know. Uther won't allow anyone to see him. 308 00:32:56,684 --> 00:32:58,036 Is there nothing we can do to help? 309 00:32:58,060 --> 00:33:00,729 Only the leaf of the mortaeus flower can save him. 310 00:33:00,855 --> 00:33:03,149 Then we have to find out if Arthur has it. 311 00:33:03,399 --> 00:33:07,319 - I could sneak in to the dungeon. - That will be very dangerous. 312 00:33:07,403 --> 00:33:10,656 I've got to. Merlin will die if I don't. 313 00:33:14,743 --> 00:33:15,870 Be careful. 314 00:33:27,006 --> 00:33:28,924 Food for the prisoner. 315 00:33:42,271 --> 00:33:44,231 Set it down over there. 316 00:33:57,620 --> 00:33:58,954 Thank you. 317 00:34:05,211 --> 00:34:06,754 Wait a minute. 318 00:34:09,590 --> 00:34:11,717 I couldn't possibly eat this, it's disgusting. 319 00:34:13,886 --> 00:34:17,473 The state it's in, I'm not sure it's fit for anyone. 320 00:34:41,455 --> 00:34:43,332 You. Wait. 321 00:35:00,641 --> 00:35:02,101 Waste not want not, eh? 322 00:35:02,184 --> 00:35:05,479 We're not all as precious as her royal highness. 323 00:35:17,324 --> 00:35:20,619 - Food for prince Arthur. - Stay where you are! 324 00:35:26,041 --> 00:35:28,043 - How is he? - Have you got the mortaeus? 325 00:35:28,168 --> 00:35:29,295 Here. 326 00:35:29,378 --> 00:35:31,138 His breathing's much worse. We have to hurry. 327 00:35:45,894 --> 00:35:48,731 - Why have you stopped? - The poison was created using magic. 328 00:35:48,814 --> 00:35:51,525 We may need magic to make an antidote. 329 00:35:51,692 --> 00:35:55,738 But we can't. It's forbidden, even if we could... 330 00:35:56,405 --> 00:35:58,991 I'll try and make it work without. 331 00:36:02,161 --> 00:36:04,204 I need some fresh water. 332 00:37:26,078 --> 00:37:27,454 Thank you. 333 00:37:34,253 --> 00:37:35,796 Hold his nose. 334 00:37:40,259 --> 00:37:43,929 Swallow, Merlin. Swallow it. 335 00:37:54,523 --> 00:37:56,817 Gwen: He's stopped breathing. 336 00:37:57,443 --> 00:38:00,320 What's happening? Gaius? 337 00:38:09,037 --> 00:38:10,998 His heart has stopped. 338 00:38:17,129 --> 00:38:18,505 He's dead? 339 00:38:21,633 --> 00:38:23,051 He can't be. 340 00:38:25,721 --> 00:38:27,181 He can't be. 341 00:38:31,226 --> 00:38:33,020 It was his destiny. 342 00:38:33,979 --> 00:38:35,522 It's my fault. 343 00:38:36,732 --> 00:38:39,526 If I'd have got here sooner, if I'd have been quicker... 344 00:38:41,195 --> 00:38:42,404 No, no. 345 00:38:44,323 --> 00:38:45,699 It was me. 346 00:38:50,370 --> 00:38:52,998 I should've looked after him better. 347 00:38:55,584 --> 00:38:57,169 It's my fault. 348 00:38:59,755 --> 00:39:02,341 That's disgusting. You should be ashamed of yourself. 349 00:39:02,424 --> 00:39:04,426 You're old enough to be her grandfather. 350 00:39:04,510 --> 00:39:06,887 Merlin, you're alive. 351 00:39:07,262 --> 00:39:09,848 No, I'm a ghost come back to haunt you. 352 00:39:12,768 --> 00:39:15,771 Sorry. I'm just... I thought you were dead. 353 00:39:16,271 --> 00:39:17,689 It's fine. 354 00:39:19,608 --> 00:39:21,276 It's more than fine. 355 00:39:25,405 --> 00:39:26,949 What happened? 356 00:39:28,116 --> 00:39:30,285 The last thing I remember is drinking the wine. 357 00:39:33,539 --> 00:39:36,041 Sire? Forgive the interruption, but may I speak with you? 358 00:39:36,124 --> 00:39:39,127 - Not now. - Your highness, it is important. 359 00:39:39,253 --> 00:39:41,630 Word of bayard's arrest has got back to mercia. 360 00:39:41,713 --> 00:39:44,633 - We're about to be attacked. - I fear that what I have to tell you 361 00:39:44,716 --> 00:39:49,304 may have some bearing on your plans. Please, it will only take a moment. 362 00:39:55,143 --> 00:39:57,479 - I know who tried to poison Arthur. - So do I. 363 00:39:57,563 --> 00:39:59,815 - He's locked in my dungeon. - It wasn't bayard. 364 00:39:59,940 --> 00:40:01,567 The poison was magical 365 00:40:01,650 --> 00:40:04,945 and I'd recognize the hand that made it anywhere. 366 00:40:07,656 --> 00:40:08,949 Nimueh. 367 00:40:10,242 --> 00:40:12,661 - You must be mistaken. - I wish I was. 368 00:40:12,786 --> 00:40:15,247 It can't have been. We'd know her. 369 00:40:15,330 --> 00:40:17,499 That witch's face is not easily forgotten. 370 00:40:17,666 --> 00:40:21,753 She's a powerful sorceress, she can enchant the eye that beholds her. 371 00:40:21,837 --> 00:40:25,007 - We never knew it was her. - Have you any proof? 372 00:40:25,674 --> 00:40:29,928 The poison used against Merlin was made more potent by the use of magic. 373 00:40:30,679 --> 00:40:33,348 You're saying that she conspired with bayard to kill Arthur? 374 00:40:33,432 --> 00:40:37,102 No. Bayard is innocent. Look at what's happening. 375 00:40:37,603 --> 00:40:39,605 This is what she's wanted all along. 376 00:40:39,688 --> 00:40:43,025 A war to bring strife and misery to Camelot. 377 00:40:43,859 --> 00:40:46,528 How long before bayard's armies reach our walls? 378 00:40:46,612 --> 00:40:48,447 A day, maybe less. 379 00:40:48,530 --> 00:40:50,699 We should send our cavalry out to meet them. 380 00:40:55,996 --> 00:40:58,957 Instruct your men not to leave Camelot until I give the word. 381 00:40:59,041 --> 00:41:00,208 Sire. 382 00:41:02,461 --> 00:41:05,213 You're making the right decision, sire. 383 00:41:11,219 --> 00:41:15,057 Do you think Arthur should be told the truth about nimueh? 384 00:41:22,689 --> 00:41:27,569 Okay, let the bragging begin. How did you manage it? 385 00:41:29,738 --> 00:41:31,239 I'm not sure. 386 00:41:33,033 --> 00:41:35,243 All I do know is I had help. 387 00:41:37,746 --> 00:41:40,040 Someone knew I was in trouble 388 00:41:41,541 --> 00:41:44,086 and sent a light to guide the way. 389 00:41:45,504 --> 00:41:48,256 - Who? - I don't know. 390 00:41:50,342 --> 00:41:53,679 But whoever it was, I'm only here because of them. 391 00:41:56,390 --> 00:41:58,266 I'm glad you're back. 392 00:42:05,899 --> 00:42:07,109 Arthur, 393 00:42:09,945 --> 00:42:14,616 the woman you met in the forest, what did she tell you? 394 00:42:16,702 --> 00:42:20,956 Not much, she was too busy trying to get me killed. 395 00:42:23,959 --> 00:42:26,920 - It was strange though. - In what way? 396 00:42:30,132 --> 00:42:31,925 I was at her mercy. 397 00:42:32,134 --> 00:42:35,470 She could've finished me off but she chose not to. 398 00:42:36,638 --> 00:42:39,933 She said it wasn't my destiny to die at her hand. 399 00:42:44,396 --> 00:42:45,939 You must've been scared. 400 00:42:47,149 --> 00:42:48,984 It had its moments. 401 00:42:49,985 --> 00:42:52,487 Those who practice magic know only evil. 402 00:42:52,571 --> 00:42:56,658 They despise and seek to destroy goodness wherever they find it. 403 00:42:57,659 --> 00:43:00,162 Which is why she wanted you dead. 404 00:43:01,830 --> 00:43:03,290 She is evil. 405 00:43:06,418 --> 00:43:08,670 It sounds as if you know her. 406 00:43:10,172 --> 00:43:11,339 I do. 407 00:43:15,969 --> 00:43:19,514 To know the heart of one sorcerer is to know them all. 408 00:43:22,350 --> 00:43:26,271 You did the right thing, even though you were disobeying me. 409 00:43:31,651 --> 00:43:35,405 I'm proud of you, Arthur. Never forget that. 410 00:43:49,044 --> 00:43:50,712 Still alive then? 411 00:43:51,546 --> 00:43:53,381 Uh, yeah. Just about. 412 00:43:56,218 --> 00:43:58,929 I understand I have you to thank for that. 413 00:43:59,888 --> 00:44:01,223 Yeah, well, it was nothing. 414 00:44:01,890 --> 00:44:04,684 A half-decent servant is hard to come by. 415 00:44:06,061 --> 00:44:08,221 I was only dropping by to make sure you were all right, 416 00:44:09,272 --> 00:44:11,483 check you'd be back to work tomorrow. 417 00:44:11,566 --> 00:44:14,110 Oh, yeah, yeah, of course. Bright and early. 418 00:44:14,236 --> 00:44:15,403 Gaius. 419 00:44:17,781 --> 00:44:19,074 Arthur. 420 00:44:20,367 --> 00:44:21,743 Thank you. 421 00:44:23,954 --> 00:44:25,288 You, too. 422 00:44:27,791 --> 00:44:29,376 Get some rest. 423 00:44:34,756 --> 00:44:38,218 Arthur may give you a hard time, but at heart, he is a man of honor. 424 00:44:38,301 --> 00:44:41,638 There aren't many who would've risked what he did for a servant. 425 00:44:41,763 --> 00:44:43,032 It all would've been for nothing 426 00:44:43,056 --> 00:44:45,642 if you didn't know how to make the antidote. 427 00:44:46,476 --> 00:44:48,144 Eat your dinner. 428 00:44:50,230 --> 00:44:53,650 I still don't understand why she went to all the trouble of framing bayard? 429 00:44:53,775 --> 00:44:56,069 She could've just kept quiet and killed Arthur. 430 00:44:56,653 --> 00:45:00,490 Destroying Arthur and Camelot wasn't all she was after. 431 00:45:01,449 --> 00:45:04,077 She knew you would be forced to drink that wine. 432 00:45:04,619 --> 00:45:07,122 It was you she wanted to kill. 433 00:45:08,915 --> 00:45:12,627 It seems someone else knows you're destined for great things, Merlin. 434 00:45:25,015 --> 00:45:27,142 Merlin: I owe Lancelot my life. 435 00:45:27,267 --> 00:45:30,437 I am paying for that debt the only way I can. 436 00:45:30,645 --> 00:45:34,107 It's my life's ambition to join the knights of Camelot. 437 00:45:34,774 --> 00:45:36,943 Arise, sir Lancelot. 438 00:45:37,027 --> 00:45:38,987 - If I should not return... - Don't go, Lancelot. 439 00:45:42,657 --> 00:45:45,160 Okay, Merlin. It's now or never.