Merlin (TV Series)

His Father's Son (2011)

Colin Morgan: Merlin

Quotes 

• Merlin : Arthur. You've always shown mercy in battle. You've never sought to humiliate your enemy in this way. This isn't like you.

• Merlin : [returning to Camelot amidst a cheering crowd]  You're a hero.

  Arthur : Thank you, Merlin.

  Merlin : Not to me. To your people.

  Arthur : Right. You think different?

  Merlin : Maybe I know something they don't.

  Arthur : Which is?

  Merlin : You know... that you're a cabbage head.

• Merlin : "Simple-minded fool?"

  Arthur : Oh, I was being kind, believe me. You almost got me killed in there.

  Merlin : Me? You seemed to be doing a pretty good job of that yourself.

  Arthur : What is wrong with you? Why can you never just let me be?

  Merlin : I'm your friend! I was looking out for you.

  Arthur : I appreciate that. In your very confused way you're only trying to help, but, please... don't do it again.

• Caerleon : [thinking he's cornered Merlin]  Trapped, are we?

  [an arrow from one of Arthur's men suddenly cuts down a Caerleon man] 

  Merlin : [grinning]  That's the idea.

• Sir Elyan : We just want you to know there isn't a man among us who would not die for you. We've made our pledge, and we wear the Pendragon crest with pride. Tomorrow we fight in your name, sire, for freedom and justice in this land.

  Arthur : Thank you, Elyan. Thank you all.

  [the knights exit] 

  Merlin : They mean it, sire. Every word.

  Arthur : I never once questioned their loyalty. I do wonder if I deserve it.