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'In a land of myth and a time of magic,

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'the destiny of a great kingdom rests on the shoulders of a young boy.

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'His name...Merlin.'

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Yehairamay wan knicht awak.

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Beyar stranger an steacra for brektha wanei.

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Upares arek

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Uther Pendragon!

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THUD

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STONE BEGINS TO CRACK

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MAN: Do you solemnly swear

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to govern the people of this kingdom and its dominions

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according to the statutes, customs and laws

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- laid down by your forebears? - I do, Sire.

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Do you promise to exercise mercy

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and justice in your deeds and judgments?

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I do, Sire.

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And do you swear allegiance to Camelot now,

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and for as long as you shall live?

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I, Arthur Pendragon, do pledge life and limb to your service

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and to the protection of this kingdom and its peoples.

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Now being of age and heir apparent, from henceforth,

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you shall be Crown Prince of Camelot.

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APPLAUSE

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So how does it feel to be servant to the Crown Prince?

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Washing his royal socks will be even more of a privilege.

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You're proud of him, really!

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- I am not. - You are. I can see it in your face.

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Those socks are clean! Of course I'm proud.

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HORSE WHINNIES

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I, Sir Owain, accept your challenge.

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Single combat. Noon tomorrow.

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Have you ever seen this Black Knight before?

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I don't believe so.

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- You didn't recognise his crest? - Crest?

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- Which house is it? - I'm not sure.

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I didn't see it clearly.

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But he's not someone you'd forget in a hurry.

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No.

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So you don't think he's from around here?

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- That would seem likely. - Then what's he doing here?

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Your faith in my knowledge is both touching and wholly misplaced.

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Maybe if you've finished your work,

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you could go to bed and leave me to finish mine.

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OK, I'm going.

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Gaius?

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Merlin.

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Do you think Owain can beat him?

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We will find out soon enough.

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- He shouldn't have picked it up! - So put an end to it.

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The challenge has been taken up. It cannot be stopped.

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- Then fight in his place. - I can't!

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- Why not? - Owain picked up the gauntlet.

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Owain is the one who must fight. That is the Knight's Code.

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He knew that.

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- You know why I'm here? - The Black Knight.

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So it is he?

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- You saw his crest? - Have you confirmed it?

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It is the crest of Tristan de Bois.

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And he's the only knight ever to have carried such a crest?

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Yes. According to the records.

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DOOR OPENS VIOLENTLY

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Yes?

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I'm sorry to disturb you, Sire.

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What is it?

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The knight,

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the stranger.

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He bears the crest of Tristan de Bois.

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Yes.

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But he's been dead for 20 years.

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I know.

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You've never fought in mortal combat before. It's different.

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- It's not like the training. - Yeah, I know.

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Listen to me. The problem is, we've never seen him fight.

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- You have to get the measure of him. - But I have the same advantage.

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He's never seen me fight.

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True.

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- You've watched me. - Yes.

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And?

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And I know no-one braver.

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The Lady Morgana asked me to give you this token.

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She wishes you to wear it for luck.

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You can thank her,

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and tell her I shall wear it with pride,

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but I won't need luck.

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Now remember, find the flow of the fight and try to control it.

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The fight shall be to the knight's rules.

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Let battle commence.

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Come on, Owain!

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One well-aimed blow!

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Yes!

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CROWD GASPS IN HORROR

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Who will take up my challenge?

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I, Sir Pellinor, take up the challenge.

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So be it.

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Should we tend to his wounds?

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He took a hit.

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Owain didn't land a blow.

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- The sword definitely pierced him. - Are you sure?

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My eyes are quicker than yours.

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- Why did you stop me? - Our knights must prove themselves.

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- Have you seen how he fights?! - Sir Pellinor is his match.

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He's not recovered from the wounds he suffered at Othanden.

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It was his choice to take up the gauntlet.

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I am not to blame.

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Are you sure we should be doing this?

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You're not scared, are you?

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No, I love old crypts. I wouldn't be seen dead anywhere else.

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THUD!

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Must've been a gust of wind.

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We should've brought a torch.

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Leoc morla.

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- Huh...handy! - Yes.

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What are we looking for?

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Bring your torch over here.

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We're breaking into someone's grave?

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We're too late.

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I think someone has already broken out.

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It's my guess we're dealing with a wraith.

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A wraith?

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So this is the work of a sorcerer?

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Powerful magic can make a grieving, demented soul live again.

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- How do we stop it? - We can't.

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There must be something.

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Nothing can stop it until it has achieved what it came for.

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What's that?

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Revenge.

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On Camelot?

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What does that mean for Sir Pellinor?

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I'm afraid it doesn't look good.

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CROWD GROANS

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I, Arthur Pendragon, challenge you.

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So be it.

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Single combat.

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Noon tomorrow.

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How could you be so stupid? I will revoke the challenge.

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The Knight's Code must be upheld. That's what you told me.

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This is different.

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- Once the challenge is laid down... - You are Crown Prince.

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There cannot be one rule for me and one for all the rest.

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I forbid you to fight.

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You want me to prove I'm worthy of the throne.

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I cannot do that by being a coward.

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I'm sorry you have so little faith in me, Father.

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Arthur!

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You said yourself, no mortal weapon can kill it.

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We have to find a way to defeat the wraith ourselves.

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- How do you propose to do that? - With mortal magic.

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- It's too dangerous. - We don't have a choice.

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- Good evening, Sire. - Gaius.

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There is a matter of great urgency which I must discuss with you.

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Then spit it out.

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Tristan's tomb is empty.

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I believe he's a wraith.

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A spirit?

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He has come to take vengeance. You cannot allow Arthur to fight.

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No weapon forged by man can kill a wraith.

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It will stop at nothing until it has accomplished what it came for.

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Arthur cannot win. You must tell him who the knight is.

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- No. - You cannot hide the truth forever.

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I am the King!

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You will not tell me what I can and cannot do!

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Very well, Sire.

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Leave me.

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DOOR SLAMS

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Cume hay forbearnar.

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BLACK KNIGHT ROARS

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Merlin, that conversation we had about knocking...

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- You have to pull out. - Why does everybody think that? - Because they're right.

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Just pull out. You're the Crown Prince.

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- I am not a coward. - I know that.

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I've watched you overcome every fear you've ever faced.

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- That's what's required. - You are more than a mere warrior.

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You're a prince, a future king. You've proved your courage,

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- but you must prove your wisdom. - I'm not backing down.

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Arthur, listen to me. This is no ordinary knight.

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Look at him. He doesn't eat, he doesn't sleep.

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He just stands there.

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I'm not listening to this.

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DISTANT GROWLING

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- Haven't you tired of revenge? - You began this war.

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You brought it on yourselves. You practised evil.

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I was your friend, Uther! You welcomed me here.

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- You betrayed that friendship. - I did as you asked!

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CRASHING

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How did you get in here?

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- The door was open. - No, I locked it.

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Someone else must've opened it.

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And you thought you'd come in and help yourself?

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I was looking for a book.

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For Gaius. He thinks the Black Knight is a wraith.

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Then Arthur is in grave peril.

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Which is why I'm here. I need to find a weapon

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that will kill something that's already dead.

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I have read of such things in the ancient chronicles.

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Really? What did they say?

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Several fables speak of ancient swords.

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Can you show me one of these fables?

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Well, let me think. Yes.

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Mm...

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I'm sort of in a hurry.

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Yes, you young people always are.

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This is the Chronicle of Beltain.

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Now then... Ah, here we are.

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Sir Marhaus looked upon the great sword,

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begotten in the dragon's breath and found it passing good.

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- What did you say? - Sir Marhaus...

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No, no, no. Not about him. The dragon.

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The great sword begotten in the dragon's breath

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and found it passing good.

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Merlin. What're you doing here?

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- I've come to ask a favour. - Yes?

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I'm not sure how to ask it.

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Ask, Merlin. You know I'd grant you anything.

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I...I've come to ask for a sword.

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The strongest your father's ever made.

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What for?

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To save Arthur.

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I don't want you to fight tomorrow.

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You're worried about me?

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I don't know what it is.

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Please, I'm begging you.

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I have to do this.

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It's my duty.

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I understand.

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I'm sorry.

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You knew that this business would come back to haunt me.

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Not quite so literally.

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I should've listened to you.

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- I cannot let Arthur die. - Then you must stop the fight.

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No, I will take his place.

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Do you know what you're saying?

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I have no other choice.

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But it means that you are the only person left

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who knows the truth about Arthur's birth.

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I want you to swear to me that you will keep your oath.

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I will take it to my grave.

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You have always been a good friend,

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despite my temper.

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I have one other favour to ask.

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My father's been saving this.

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He's always said it was the best sword he's ever made.

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It's perfect.

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Merlin!

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Do you know why I'm here?

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It may surprise you, Merlin,

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but my knowledge of your life is not universal.

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It's to do with Arthur. His life's in danger,

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unless I can make a weapon.

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So what do you come to ask of me?

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Will you burnish it, to save Arthur?

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That is your destiny, young warlock, not mine.

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But if Arthur fights the wraith and dies, Camelot will have no heir.

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I will have no destiny.

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A weapon forged with my assistance will have great power.

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I know.

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You do not know. You can only guess.

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You have not seen what I have seen.

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If you had, perhaps you would not ask this of me.

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What do you mean?

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In the wrong hands, this sword could do great evil.

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It must be wielded by Arthur and him alone.

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I understand.

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You must do more than understand.

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You must promise.

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I promise.

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DRAGON GROWLS

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Heed my words.

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The sword was forged for Arthur,

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and him alone.

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KNOCKING ON DOOR

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I've brought you something to help you sleep.

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I'm fine. I don't need it.

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Here.

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It'll relax you,

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take the edge off your nerves.

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Ugh...I wouldn't drink it for pleasure.

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Why don't you sit down for a moment?

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Mind you, if you...

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forget about the taste, the after effect is...

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quite pleasurable.

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Just lie back.

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I will be taking Arthur's place.

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But Sire...

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Prepare me for battle.

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Arthur should fight.

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The grievance was with me, the fight is mine.

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- I don't have your armour. - That will do.

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It's likely to make little difference.

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- I'll get you your sword. - This one will be fine.

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No, Sire. You don't understand.

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That one was made specifically for Arthur.

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Who made it?

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Um, er, Tom, the blacksmith.

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It's worthy of a king.

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You would be better off with a sword you trusted.

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No. It has almost perfect balance.

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Tom is not the Royal Swordsmith. I'm surprised Arthur went to him.

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That was me.

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I felt he needed a better sword.

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You show him the most extraordinary loyalty.

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That is my job, Sire.

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But beyond the line of duty.

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Well...

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..you could say...

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..there is a bond between us.

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I'm glad.

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Look after him.

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You can have what you came for.

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The father, not the son.

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SWORDS CLASH >

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HE ROARS

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CROWD GASPS

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CHEERING

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Is that a new sword, Sire?

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It's the best I've ever fought with.

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May I have a look?

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I was intrigued by those markings.

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On one side it says, "Take me up,"

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and on the other, "Cast me away."

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- What does that mean? - May I ask who made it, Sire?

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Merlin gave it me. It was forged for Arthur.

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That should heal pretty quickly. I'll re-dress it tomorrow.

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Thank you, Gaius. Thank you for everything.

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- I was meant to fight him! - No, you weren't.

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You mean more to me than anything I know,

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more than this entire kingdom, and certainly more than my own life.

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I've always thought that...

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What?

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That...I was a big disappointment to you.

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Well, that is my fault, and not yours.

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You are my only son.

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And I wouldn't wish for another.

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- I heard you fought pretty well. - Thanks.

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You should join us for training.

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Sort out your footwork.

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I'll show you footwork.

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UTHER GROANS

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Uther told me you provided him with his sword today.

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- Did you enchant it? - No...I didn't.

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Who did then?

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Wasn't me.

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Shame.

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It saved the King's life, I'd have been very proud of you.

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- Well... - Never mind.

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'Merlin!

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'Merlin...

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'Merlin!'

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So, does Arthur live?

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Yes, the sword worked. It was incredible, amazing.

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- As I promised. - But...

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Yes?

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Things didn't quite go according to plan.

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I mean they did, except...it wasn't Arthur who wielded the sword.

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It was Uther.

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HE ROARS

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The sword was born of the old magic. You have no idea of its power.

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In the hands of Uther, it will bring only evil.

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I'll get it back.

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You have betrayed me. You are not ready to be trusted.

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I'll bring it to you.

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You can destroy it.

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What is made cannot be unmade.

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So what do you want me to do?

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Take the sword far from here

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and place it where no mortal man can ever find it.

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