Merlin (TV Series)

The Dragon's Call (2008)

Angel Coulby: Gwen

Quotes 

• Gwen : Arthur's one of those rough, tough, save the world kind of men.

• Morgana : [unaware Merlin has entered her chambers]  You know, I've been thinking about Arthur. I wouldn't touch him with a lance pole.

  [undressing behind a room divider] 

  Morgana : Pass me that dress, will you, Gwen?

  [not sure what to do, he follows her instructions] 

  Morgana : I mean, the man's a total jester. Just because I'm the king's ward, that doesn't mean I have to accompany him to the feast, does it?

  [getting no response] 

  Morgana : Well, does it?

  Merlin : [high-pitched voice]  Mm-mm.

  Morgana : If he wants me to go, then he should invite me. And he hasn't. So do you know what that means?

  Merlin : Mm-mm.

  Morgana : Where are you?

  Merlin : [hiding his face]  Here.

  Morgana : It means I'm going by myself.

  [he turns to leave] 

  Morgana : I need some help with this fastening. Gwen?

  Gwen : [entering]  I'm here.

  [relieved to see her, Merlin leaves] 

  Morgana : So, it's whether I wear this little tease... or give them a night they'll really remember.

• Gwen : I'm Gwenhwyfer, but most people call me Gwen. I'm the Lady Morgana's maid.

  Merlin : Right. Well, I'm Merlin.

  [locked in a stock, he awkwardly shakes hands] 

  Merlin : Although most people just call me "idiot".

  Gwen : [having witnessed his first encounter with Arthur]  No, no, no, I saw what you did. You're so brave.

  Merlin : It was stupid.

  Gwen : Well, I'm glad you walked away. You weren't gonna beat him.

  Merlin : Oh, I... I could beat him.

  Gwen : You think? Because you don't look like one of these big muscly kind of fellows.

  Merlin : [a little insulted]  Thanks.

  Gwen : No! No. I'm sure you're stronger than you look.

• Gwen : It's great you stood up to him.

  Merlin : You think so?

  Gwen : Arthur's a bully, and everyone thought you were a real hero.

  Merlin : Oh, yeah?

  Gwen : Mm-hmm.

  Merlin : [more children show up to throw fruit at him]  Oh, excuse me, Gwenhwyfer, my fans are waiting.

• Gwen : [Merlin stares at Morgana]  She looks great, doesn't she?

  Merlin : Yeah.

  Gwen : Some people are just born to be Queen.

  Merlin : No.

  Gwen : I hope so. One day. Not that I'd want to be her. Who'd want to marry Arthur?

  Merlin : Oh, come on, Gwen. I thought you liked those real rough, tough, save-the-world kind of men.

  Gwen : No, I like much more ordinary men like you.

  Merlin : Gwen, believe me, I'm not ordinary.

  Gwen : No, I didn't mean you. Obviously. Not you. But just, you know, I like much more ordinary men... *like* you.