Merlin (TV Series)

The Sword in the Stone: Part Two (2011)

Colin Morgan: Merlin

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• Arthur : Where have you been?

  Merlin : Were you worried about me?

  Arthur : No. I was making sure we weren't being followed.

  Merlin : You came back to look for me.

  Arthur : All right. It's true. I came back 'cause you're the only friend I have and I couldn't bear to lose you.

  Merlin : Really?

  Arthur : Don't be stupid.

• Merlin : When Bruta was on his deathbed, he asked to be taken deep into the forest. There, with the last of his strength, he thrust his sword into a rock. If his lineage was ever questioned, this would form a test. Only a true king of Camelot could pull the weapon free.

  Arthur : Are you making this up?

  Merlin : Of course not.

  Arthur : All right. If it's true, why haven't I heard this story?

  Merlin : Well, history isn't really your strong point, is it?

• Arthur : I've never heard so much rubbish in my life.

  Merlin : Are you calling Gaius a lier?

  Arthur : No, I'm calling you an idiot.

• Arthur : Did you lose 'em?

  Merlin : We're safe.

  Arthur : You're sure?

  Merlin : Do I look like an idiot?

  Arthur : Yes.

  Merlin : [to Gwen]  He doesn't change, does he?

• The Dragon : What is troubling you, young warlock?

  Merlin : It's Arthur. He's lost the will to fight. He feels he's failed his people. He believes he no longer deserves to be king.

  The Dragon : The fate of Camelot rests in your hands, young warlock. For you, and you alone, can restore the king's faith.

• Merlin : You're destined to be Albion's greatest king. Nothing, not even this stone, can stand in your way.

• Sir Leon : No, Arthur. Is YOU the people love, and you they will lay down their lives for. I know that I would ride into the mouth of hell for you.

  Sir Percival : And I.

  Merlin : And I.

  Arthur : To the mouth of hell it is.

• Merlin : When the sword was thrust into the stone, the ancient king foretold that one day it would be freed again, at a time when Camelot needed it most. The man who freed it would unite the land of Albion and rule over the greatest kingdom the world has ever known. That man is you, Arthur.

  Arthur : You're making this up.

  Merlin : Why would I do that? Your head's already as big as your waist. I believe it, though. And I believe in you. I always have.

• Arthur : [about his new sword]  You know, this thing's not bad.

  Merlin : Thought you might like it.

• Merlin : OH, HELLO!

  Agravaine : [Agravaine and his men run after Merlin. Merlin runs into a dead end breathing hard]  Merlin. Merlin?

  [Trapped, Merlin turns solemnly to face Agravaine] 

  Agravaine : Where's Arthur?

  Merlin : Be careful.

  Agravaine : [Agravaine is confused]  What are you talking about? Where's Arthur?

  [Merlin shifts his weight almost sadly, not really wanting to hurt them] 

  Agravaine : Tell me. Now. Or I'll have to kill you.

  Merlin : [Merlin shakes his head sadly]  I Don't Think So.

  [Agravaine steps toward Merlin. Merlin throws all of them back with a flash of his eyes. He takes a few steps forward and Agravaine wakes, gasping. Agravaine looks at Merlin and sits up. Merlin looks down, then raises his head nobly to look Agravaine in the eyes] 

  Agravaine : You have magic!

  Merlin : I Was Born With It!

  Agravaine : [Agravaine gets up, then something occurs to him...]  So it's you. You're Emrys!

  Merlin : [Keeping his emotions in check, he says simply]  That is what the Druids call me.

  Agravaine : And you've been at court all this time, eh? At Arthur's side.

  [chuckles] 

  Agravaine : How you've managed to deceive him. I am impressed, Merlin. Perhaps we're more alike than you think.