Merlin (TV Series)

The Sword in the Stone: Part One (2011)

Colin Morgan: Merlin

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• Merlin : Think of something pleasant.

  Arthur : You in the stocks?

• Arthur : Why are you putting another hole in this belt?

  Merlin : I was, uh... enhancing it for comfort and ease of use.

  Arthur : Are you saying I'm fat.

  Merlin : No, I'm saying that the belt... is one hole shy of perfection.

• Merlin : Trust me. If there's one thing I'm good at, it's keeping secrets.

• Merlin : Well, I think we're safe, for now, but we need to find you some kind of disguise. You're too conspicuous in those clothes.

  Arthur : [unnaturally compliant]  Whatever you say. I'm entirely in your hands.

• Arthur : You knew. You knew Agravaine was betraying me.

  Merlin : I couldn't be sure, but then, I did have my suspicions.

  Arthur : I feel like such a fool. I put such trust in him. All this time I was blind to his treachery as I was to Morgana's.

  Merlin : You were deceived, Arthur. It could happen to anyone.

  Arthur : Yet it keeps happening to me. I cared about these people. I... I don't understand. What have I done wrong? Why do they hate me?

  Merlin : No, they don't hate you. They just... crave your power for themselves.

  Arthur : Perhaps. Would they still want that power if I was the king my people deserve? Maybe Tristan's right...

  Merlin : Tristan was angry and afraid. He needed to blame someone. But it's not you that's to blame.

  Arthur : You seem very sure about all this.

  Merlin : All I know is that, for your many faults... you are honest and brave and truehearted, and one day you will be the greatest king this land has ever known.

  Arthur : [smiles briefly, half joking]  Well, good to know I have the support of my servant, at least.

  Merlin : [still serious]  I'm not alone. Believe me.

• Merlin : Well, Arthur, what can I say? You look like a total turnip-head.

• Merlin : Pack your things, simpleton!

  Arthur : Call me that again and I'll run you through.

• Merlin : We need to get Arthur out of here whether he likes it or not. Give him some kind of potion, something to knock him out.

  Gaius : I don't know anything strong enough. In my chambers perhaps, but the Southrons have control of the palace.

  Merlin : There must be something.

  Gaius : I'm sorry, Merlin. Maybe there's something YOU can do. Arthur won't go willingly, but what if he was to lose his will?

  Merlin : Are you suggesting magic?

  Gaius : Can you do it?

  Merlin : I can try.