Merlin (TV Series)

The Kindness of Strangers (2012)

Colin Morgan: Merlin

Quotes 

• The Dragon : There are some things even a warlock as great as you cannot overcome. I am old, Emrys. My time has almost come.

  Merlin : No.

  The Dragon : It is the cycle of life. No more, no less.

  Merlin : What will I do without you?

  The Dragon : You will remember me.

• Arthur : I think my dog can catch better than you.

  Merlin : Possibly because you treat him better.

• Merlin : I haven't seen him this happy in a long time.

  Gwen : Yes. He has changed, hasn't he?

  Merlin : Yeah. Yeah, I think he has.

  [Arthur throws a water bag, striking Merlin about the head] 

  Arthur : Sorry. Fill that up, will you, Merlin?

  Merlin : [under his breath]  Well, perhaps he's not so totally changed.

• Arthur : Merlin! Flowers. Don't forget the flowers.

  Merlin : [sarcastically]  Of course. The personal touch. Nice.

• Arthur : I sometimes forget how beautiful Camelot is...

  Gwen : Mmm.

  Arthur : ...but never how beautiful my queen is.

  [Gewn laughs and Merlin flaps his lips] 

  Arthur : Was that you, Merlin?

  Merlin : The horse.

• Mordred : [catching Merlin sneaking out of camp]  Good morning, though technically I think it's still night.

  Merlin : I was just going for a...

  Mordred : Relieving yourself?

  Merlin : Yeah.

  Mordred : You always put your boots on to do that, do you?

  Merlin : I don't like splinters.

• Finna : The Great Battle is nearing. You must listen to me, Emrys.

  Merlin : How do you know my name?

  Finna : Arthur's enemies are closer than you think. If you value you king, meet me tonight at the old temple of Erui. Come alone... or not at all.

• Gaius : She's drawing you in, Merlin. It's a trap. She knew your real name. There's only one explanation for that. Alator told Morgana who you really are and she has sent this woman to lure you to her.

  Merlin : But I looked into her eyes. She meant no harm.

  Gaius : You think a sorceress of her power couldn't feign any look she wished?

• Merlin : Why are you doing this for me?

  Finna : Without you, Emrys, Arthur can not build a new world we all long for.

  Merlin : I don't understand.

  Finna : For hundreds of years the Catha have guarded their ancient knowledge, but now the time has come to pass it on to you, Emrys, for only you can carry their hopes into the Great Battle itself.

• Gaius : [reading]  "Let loose the hounds of war. Let the dread fire of the last priestess rain down from angry skies, for brother will slaughter brother, for friend will murder friend as the great horn sounds a cold dawn at Camlann. The prophets do not lie. There, Arthur will meet his end upon that mighty plain."

  Merlin : So many have suffered so that I may hear this.

• Gaius : I think I know what's going through your mind, Merlin. That your destiny is too much for one man to bear.

  Merlin : Yes. You always did know me best, Gaius.

  Gaius : Be assured of one thing. There was never anyone more capable than you, Merlin. You will not fail.

• Sir Leon : Herbs? You were looking for herbs?

  Merlin : Gaius is very particular. They have to be fresh, or their powers diminish.

  Sir Percival : It's not the time or place to be gathering herbs.

  Merlin : You were grateful enough for them when Gaius cured your palsy.

  [the knights give Percival weird looks] 

  Sir Percival : It wasn't palsy.

  Merlin : I was being polite.

  [the knights laugh and smile]