Merlin (TV Series)

The Death Song of Uther Pendragon (2012)

Richard Wilson: Gaius

Quotes 

• Gaius : Merlin, I get the distinct impression there's something you're not telling me.

  Merlin : No. Why would you say that?

  Gaius : Because there usually is.

• Gaius : The potion will allow you to see Uther in his spirit form. Once you are in his presence, you must blow the horn. It is the only way you can force him to go back to the spirit world.

  Arthur : Is it safe?

  Gaius : I can't say I'm entirely sure.

  Merlin : What are you waiting for?

  Arthur : To see if it's safe.

  Merlin : So, if I don't die, you'll take yours?

  Arthur : Precisely. Get on with it.

  [Merlin drinks, but doesn't say anything] 

  Arthur : Well, at least we know it doesn't kill you instantly.

  [Arthur drinks] 

  Arthur : Eurgh! That... That is the foulest thing I've ever tasted.

  Merlin : Sorry. Did I forget to tell you about that part?

• Gaius : In the days of the old religion, the priestesses trained for years before entering into the spirit world. It was fraught with dangers. There was one thing they were schooled never to do: As the veil closed, they were never to look back at the spirit.

  Merlin : What happened if they did?

  Gaius : They'd release the spirit into this world.

  Merlin : Arthur must've looked back.