- Princess Mithian: Tell me. Who is it that trumps a princess?
- Arthur: No one. And everyone.
- Princess Mithian: What great family is she from?
- Arthur: None. She's the daughter of a blacksmith.
- Princess Mithian: And for her you would risk your kingship, your kingdom?
- Arthur: Without her they're worth nothing to me.
- Princess Mithian: Hm. I would give up my own kingdom to be so loved.
- Princess Mithian: You're not a fan of hunting?
- Merlin: What sport is it where one side has dogs and spears and crossbows and the other nothing?
- Princess Mithian: You're not much of a fan of me, either, are you? Come on, Merlin. I'd have to be a fool not to notice.
- Merlin: Uh, I'm sorry if I've caused offense.
- Princess Mithian: I'm sure you have, uh, good reasons. One thing I've learned since being here is that Arthur values your opinion above almost all others.
- Merlin: [scoffs] No...
- Princess Mithian: Even if he'd be the last person to admit it.
- Merlin: You can say that again.
- Princess Mithian: I like him, Merlin. I really do. I didn't expect to, but... well, he's a lovable person, isn't he? Underneath it all. All I ask is that you give me a chance. Can you do that?
- Merlin: Yeah.
- Helios: These are difficult times. I need new recruits, and the youth of today are not always... enthusiastic.
- Merlin: I'm not saying it's inappropriate. I mean, you're the king and I'm not, and of course it's your choice, there's no doubt about that. It could hardly be my choice, could it? What with me not being the king. But, nevertheless, I do feel I have to say something because, strictly speaking, these clothes are only supposed to...
- Arthur: Merlin.
- Merlin: Yes, my lord.
- Arthur: Could you do something for me?
- Merlin: Of course. Absolutely. Not a problem, whatever needs doing.
- Arthur: Could you... please... shut up.
- Merlin: Yes, I can do that. Of course I can. That's not a prob...
- Arthur: Now.