1 00:00:02,863 --> 00:00:07,143 the destiny of a great kingdom rests on the shoulders of a young boy. 2 00:00:07,143 --> 00:00:10,063 His name...Merlin. 3 00:00:46,343 --> 00:00:47,783 (Merlin.) 4 00:00:52,048 --> 00:00:53,568 What is it? 5 00:00:53,568 --> 00:00:55,927 I don't know. 6 00:00:55,927 --> 00:00:58,167 We'll surround it. 7 00:00:58,167 --> 00:01:02,647 I want you to go in there and flush it out. 8 00:01:02,647 --> 00:01:04,328 You want me to go in there? 9 00:01:04,328 --> 00:01:07,287 You said you don't know what it is. It could be dangerous. 10 00:01:07,287 --> 00:01:09,847 Let's hope so. Now go. 11 00:02:18,048 --> 00:02:20,488 They're gonna kill you. Please, go! 12 00:02:22,088 --> 00:02:24,368 Arthur, no! 13 00:02:42,687 --> 00:02:45,128 I'm sorry. 14 00:02:45,128 --> 00:02:46,968 Sorry. 15 00:02:46,968 --> 00:02:48,927 Ha-ha! It's a unicorn. 16 00:02:50,727 --> 00:02:52,168 What have you done? 17 00:02:52,168 --> 00:02:55,008 Don't be such a girl, Merlin. 18 00:03:02,048 --> 00:03:05,088 What ARE you looking at? 19 00:03:39,607 --> 00:03:45,528 Father! A unicorn's horn to grace the walls of Camelot. 20 00:03:47,728 --> 00:03:50,328 Magnificent. 21 00:03:50,328 --> 00:03:53,688 It is the first one I have seen. Gaius. 22 00:03:53,688 --> 00:03:56,727 Look at this. 23 00:03:56,727 --> 00:03:59,728 It is very impressive, my lord. 24 00:04:00,968 --> 00:04:03,768 What is it, Gaius? Speak your mind. 25 00:04:03,768 --> 00:04:06,608 Unicorns are rare and mystical creatures. 26 00:04:06,608 --> 00:04:10,808 There is a legend that bad fortune comes to anyone who slays one. 27 00:04:10,808 --> 00:04:14,448 Nonsense. We will be the envy of every kingdom. 28 00:04:15,567 --> 00:04:17,768 I am pleased you like it. 29 00:04:23,048 --> 00:04:25,368 I don't understand how Arthur can have 30 00:04:25,368 --> 00:04:27,447 taken pleasure from killing the unicorn. 31 00:04:27,447 --> 00:04:29,928 Arthur is a hunter. It's in his blood. 32 00:04:29,928 --> 00:04:32,648 Whereas you are something entirely different. 33 00:04:32,648 --> 00:04:35,688 It was the most beautiful creature I have ever seen. 34 00:04:37,248 --> 00:04:38,728 I wish you had been there. 35 00:04:38,728 --> 00:04:42,048 It's a rare privilege. Alas, there are few unicorns still alive. 36 00:04:42,048 --> 00:04:44,568 You try telling that to Arthur. 37 00:04:44,568 --> 00:04:46,848 I can imagine it would be difficult. 38 00:04:47,926 --> 00:04:51,525 My horse threw a shoe. Take it to the blacksmith. 39 00:04:51,525 --> 00:04:53,245 Make sure he does a good job. 40 00:04:53,245 --> 00:04:59,046 And when you've done that, you can polish my...saddle. Merlin? 41 00:05:00,365 --> 00:05:04,246 Have you listened to a word I said? You've got a face like a wounded bear 42 00:05:04,246 --> 00:05:06,966 ever since we got back from that hunting trip. 43 00:05:06,966 --> 00:05:10,846 Don't tell me you're still upset about the unicorn? 44 00:05:10,846 --> 00:05:13,125 I don't think you should have killed it. 45 00:05:13,125 --> 00:05:15,805 Oh, really? And why is that? 46 00:05:15,805 --> 00:05:18,485 It was... It was doing no harm. 47 00:05:18,485 --> 00:05:21,446 What purpose did you serve by killing it? 48 00:05:21,446 --> 00:05:25,206 We were hunting. That's what you do. 49 00:05:25,206 --> 00:05:27,405 Would you have me bring it home as a pet? 50 00:05:29,925 --> 00:05:31,486 - Look at this. - What? 51 00:05:31,486 --> 00:05:34,285 - Do you know what that is? - No. 52 00:05:34,285 --> 00:05:38,285 Rat droppings. My chambers are infested. 53 00:05:38,285 --> 00:05:41,005 You need to spend less time worrying about unicorns 54 00:05:41,005 --> 00:05:42,885 and more time worrying about rats. 55 00:05:43,857 --> 00:05:46,977 My lord, the king requests your service as a matter of urgency. 56 00:05:46,977 --> 00:05:48,977 Find that rat. 57 00:05:57,257 --> 00:05:59,336 Every single ear has died. 58 00:06:01,297 --> 00:06:05,017 We have received reports that it is the same throughout the kingdom. 59 00:06:05,017 --> 00:06:08,537 I rode through this valley yesterday. The crop looked healthy then. 60 00:06:08,537 --> 00:06:10,577 It happened overnight. 61 00:06:10,577 --> 00:06:12,817 Is it a disease of some kind? 62 00:06:12,817 --> 00:06:16,537 Perhaps. I have asked the court physician to conduct some tests. 63 00:06:16,537 --> 00:06:19,817 We must ration what little food we have left. 64 00:06:23,137 --> 00:06:25,857 Any ideas what caused the crops to die? 65 00:06:25,857 --> 00:06:30,577 No disease I know of could spread through the kingdom in one night. 66 00:06:30,577 --> 00:06:34,697 - What could kill all the plants? - It is not killing ALL the plants. 67 00:06:34,697 --> 00:06:37,056 The trees and hedges are unharmed. 68 00:06:37,056 --> 00:06:39,577 Unfortunately, you can't eat trees and hedges. 69 00:06:39,577 --> 00:06:41,576 It's only killing plants we can eat? 70 00:06:41,576 --> 00:06:43,417 It appears so. 71 00:06:45,017 --> 00:06:47,097 If it's not a disease, it must be magic. 72 00:06:47,097 --> 00:06:48,857 We can't assume that, Merlin. 73 00:06:48,857 --> 00:06:52,576 Perhaps there is something in the soil or water that can explain it. 74 00:06:52,576 --> 00:06:55,496 I can't tell the king it's caused by sorcery until I am certain. 75 00:07:03,577 --> 00:07:04,856 Next! 76 00:07:04,856 --> 00:07:08,696 The livestock is either dying or has been eaten. Food and water is scarce. 77 00:07:08,696 --> 00:07:11,297 We are distributing rations, but they are meagre. 78 00:07:13,497 --> 00:07:15,816 This is all the grain we have? 79 00:07:20,896 --> 00:07:24,736 We must maintain order at all costs. Panic will make the situation worse. 80 00:07:24,736 --> 00:07:27,616 I will issue a decree that looters will be executed. 81 00:07:27,616 --> 00:07:30,416 From tonight, Camelot will be under curfew. 82 00:07:30,416 --> 00:07:31,856 I will see to it. 83 00:07:31,856 --> 00:07:33,377 Give it back. It's mine. 84 00:07:33,377 --> 00:07:34,736 It's not yours... 85 00:07:34,736 --> 00:07:38,096 Merlin. Is it true about the crops? They're all dead? 86 00:07:39,616 --> 00:07:42,216 I think we may have to start tightening our belts. 87 00:07:42,216 --> 00:07:44,497 I'm sure Arthur will think of something. 88 00:07:44,497 --> 00:07:46,617 And if he doesn't, I will. 89 00:07:54,657 --> 00:07:55,897 Merlin! 90 00:08:04,217 --> 00:08:07,936 Sand? And you say the well is full of it? 91 00:08:07,936 --> 00:08:10,417 I sent men down to the underground reservoir. 92 00:08:10,417 --> 00:08:13,136 There is no trace of water to be found. 93 00:08:13,136 --> 00:08:15,136 First the crops, and now this. 94 00:08:15,136 --> 00:08:18,496 It is the same throughout the kingdom. 95 00:08:18,496 --> 00:08:20,497 There is precious little water anywhere. 96 00:08:22,256 --> 00:08:24,737 Gaius. Can you offer any explanation for this? 97 00:08:24,737 --> 00:08:27,737 I cannot think of a scientific explanation. 98 00:08:27,737 --> 00:08:30,216 I can only conclude it is the result of sorcery. 99 00:08:30,216 --> 00:08:33,216 I believe you are right. It is the work of magic. 100 00:08:34,816 --> 00:08:36,776 The kingdom is under attack. 101 00:08:37,937 --> 00:08:40,096 Greot gecuman leccan. 102 00:08:43,777 --> 00:08:46,217 Gecuman gedryc waeter. 103 00:08:47,776 --> 00:08:49,136 I was... I was just... 104 00:08:49,136 --> 00:08:52,496 I was hoping you may have been trying to turn it back into water. 105 00:08:54,097 --> 00:08:56,497 I know I have cautioned against using magic, 106 00:08:56,497 --> 00:09:00,817 but if ever there was a time to use your talents, it's now. 107 00:09:00,817 --> 00:09:02,417 I wish I knew how. 108 00:09:02,417 --> 00:09:04,217 I've tried everything. 109 00:09:04,217 --> 00:09:06,696 If it is magic, 110 00:09:06,696 --> 00:09:09,096 it is more powerful magic than I possess. 111 00:09:19,537 --> 00:09:23,776 Patrol the market and the lower town. No-one is to leave their homes. 112 00:09:23,776 --> 00:09:25,256 Dismissed. 113 00:09:32,416 --> 00:09:34,577 Merlin. 114 00:09:34,577 --> 00:09:36,736 You do realise there's a curfew? 115 00:09:36,736 --> 00:09:40,136 Yeah, I was in your chambers, hunting for the rat. 116 00:09:40,136 --> 00:09:41,417 Did you find it? 117 00:09:41,417 --> 00:09:42,896 No. 118 00:09:42,896 --> 00:09:46,097 So you have been outwitted by a rat? 119 00:09:46,097 --> 00:09:48,296 They do say rats are very intelligent. 120 00:09:48,296 --> 00:09:51,697 More intelligent than you, it would seem. Go home. 121 00:09:51,697 --> 00:09:55,656 It'd be embarrassing to lock up my own servant for breaking the curfew! 122 00:09:57,497 --> 00:09:58,977 What was that? 123 00:10:00,097 --> 00:10:01,097 What? 124 00:10:31,376 --> 00:10:35,737 That means you go the other way and cut him off. 125 00:10:55,215 --> 00:10:57,774 - Where is he? - I didn't seen anyone. 126 00:10:57,774 --> 00:11:00,774 He was right here. Don't tell me you let him get past you? 127 00:11:00,774 --> 00:11:04,375 - Arthur, no-one passed me. - Are you blind?! 128 00:11:04,375 --> 00:11:07,655 Are you looking for me? I am Anhora, 129 00:11:07,655 --> 00:11:10,094 keeper of the unicorns. 130 00:11:12,735 --> 00:11:15,615 Camelot is under curfew. What is your business here? 131 00:11:15,615 --> 00:11:17,615 I have come to deliver a message. 132 00:11:17,615 --> 00:11:20,374 And who is this message for? 133 00:11:20,374 --> 00:11:24,014 It is for you, Arthur Pendragon. 134 00:11:24,014 --> 00:11:26,815 Is it you who is responsible for killing our crops, 135 00:11:26,815 --> 00:11:28,654 turning our water into sand? 136 00:11:28,654 --> 00:11:30,495 You alone are responsible 137 00:11:30,495 --> 00:11:32,935 for the misfortune that has befallen Camelot. 138 00:11:32,935 --> 00:11:36,535 Me?! You think I'd bring drought and famine upon my own people? 139 00:11:36,535 --> 00:11:39,535 When you killed the unicorn, you unleashed a curse. 140 00:11:39,535 --> 00:11:42,054 For this, Camelot will suffer greatly. 141 00:11:42,054 --> 00:11:44,535 If you have put a curse on Camelot, 142 00:11:44,535 --> 00:11:48,895 you will lift it, or you will pay with your life. 143 00:11:48,895 --> 00:11:51,814 Undo the curse or face execution. 144 00:11:53,455 --> 00:11:56,014 Only you can do that. 145 00:11:56,014 --> 00:11:57,614 You will be tested. 146 00:11:57,614 --> 00:11:59,094 You're under arrest. 147 00:12:01,934 --> 00:12:07,135 Until you have proven yourself, and made amends for killing the unicorn, 148 00:12:07,135 --> 00:12:09,775 the curse will not be lifted. 149 00:12:09,775 --> 00:12:12,615 If you fail any of these tests, 150 00:12:12,615 --> 00:12:17,014 Camelot will be damned for all eternity. 151 00:12:22,335 --> 00:12:25,574 And you believe what this Anhora said about the curse to be true? 152 00:12:25,574 --> 00:12:27,495 You said there's a legend 153 00:12:27,495 --> 00:12:31,654 that misfortune comes to anyone who slays a unicorn. It makes sense. 154 00:12:31,654 --> 00:12:33,495 Not much for breakfast, I'm afraid. 155 00:12:33,495 --> 00:12:35,974 We're down to our last few scraps of food. 156 00:12:35,974 --> 00:12:38,574 Where did you get the water to make the tea? 157 00:12:38,574 --> 00:12:42,215 Fortunately, for both of us, you forgot to empty your bath yesterday. 158 00:12:43,335 --> 00:12:45,735 You're making tea from my bath water? 159 00:12:45,735 --> 00:12:47,975 It's not so bad. 160 00:12:47,975 --> 00:12:50,974 Perhaps a little...soapy. 161 00:12:53,134 --> 00:12:55,655 What does Arthur think about the curse? 162 00:12:55,655 --> 00:12:58,135 He doesn't believe it's his fault. 163 00:12:58,135 --> 00:13:00,694 He's convinced Anhora is responsible for it. 164 00:13:00,694 --> 00:13:04,334 If you do not wish to drink bath water, make sure Arthur sees sense. 165 00:13:21,975 --> 00:13:25,215 I guess the rat must be as hungry as the rest of us(!) 166 00:13:25,215 --> 00:13:26,815 You think this is funny? 167 00:13:26,815 --> 00:13:28,135 Moderately. 168 00:13:28,135 --> 00:13:32,055 Get it mended, and find that rat. 169 00:13:32,055 --> 00:13:36,575 Have you given any more thought to what Anhora said last night? 170 00:13:36,575 --> 00:13:38,694 Well, he may have escaped last night, 171 00:13:38,694 --> 00:13:41,294 but at least we now know who we're looking for. 172 00:13:41,294 --> 00:13:43,974 I have told my father that I will find this Anhora 173 00:13:43,974 --> 00:13:45,295 and put an end to it. 174 00:13:45,295 --> 00:13:49,135 What if he's telling the truth about the curse? 175 00:13:49,135 --> 00:13:52,054 You think I'm responsible for bringing suffering 176 00:13:52,054 --> 00:13:55,135 - upon my own people? - No, not deliberately. 177 00:13:59,494 --> 00:14:02,854 When you killed the unicorn, I saw Anhora in the forest. 178 00:14:04,295 --> 00:14:06,094 Why didn't you say anything? 179 00:14:06,094 --> 00:14:09,055 It was just for a second, and then he disappeared. 180 00:14:09,055 --> 00:14:11,775 I thought I was seeing things. But he was there. 181 00:14:11,775 --> 00:14:15,335 - That doesn't prove anything. - He might be telling the truth. 182 00:14:15,335 --> 00:14:17,895 Because he was skulking about in the forest? 183 00:14:17,895 --> 00:14:20,335 Why would Anhora appear in Camelot, then lie? 184 00:14:20,335 --> 00:14:24,375 We had him cornered. He was trying to talk his way out of it by blaming me. 185 00:14:24,375 --> 00:14:27,495 He can disappear. He didn't have to talk his way out of anything. 186 00:14:27,495 --> 00:14:30,254 My father has warned me about sorcerers like him. 187 00:14:30,254 --> 00:14:32,695 They will not rest until our kingdom is destroyed. 188 00:14:32,695 --> 00:14:36,375 - I believe he's telling the truth. - Then you are a fool. 189 00:14:36,375 --> 00:14:39,334 You cannot trust a single word a sorcerer says. 190 00:14:39,334 --> 00:14:41,294 You'd do well to remember that. 191 00:14:42,855 --> 00:14:45,334 Now, I think I've figured out 192 00:14:45,334 --> 00:14:49,975 what Anhora's next move is going to be, and when he makes it, 193 00:14:49,975 --> 00:14:51,454 we're going to be waiting. 194 00:15:04,294 --> 00:15:07,255 Don't you worry about keeping watch, Merlin(!) 195 00:15:07,255 --> 00:15:10,734 You just make yourself comfortable. MERLIN SIGHS 196 00:15:10,734 --> 00:15:14,214 - And stop smacking your lips. - I'm thirsty. 197 00:15:14,214 --> 00:15:16,495 We're all thirsty, Merlin. 198 00:15:16,495 --> 00:15:18,135 HE SIGHS 199 00:15:27,255 --> 00:15:30,254 Psst! Someone's coming. 200 00:16:16,854 --> 00:16:19,654 Show yourself, before I run you through. 201 00:16:27,814 --> 00:16:29,254 Who are you? 202 00:16:29,254 --> 00:16:31,534 My name is... My name is... 203 00:16:31,534 --> 00:16:32,694 Speak up! 204 00:16:32,694 --> 00:16:35,054 My name is Evan, my lord. 205 00:16:35,054 --> 00:16:42,094 I see you think you can help yourself to our grain reserves? 206 00:16:42,094 --> 00:16:45,134 Please, my lord. I do not steal for myself. 207 00:16:45,134 --> 00:16:47,695 My children have not eaten for two days. 208 00:16:47,695 --> 00:16:49,815 It is the same for everyone. 209 00:16:49,815 --> 00:16:51,654 I know that it is wrong to steal. 210 00:16:54,214 --> 00:16:56,174 I could not bear to see them starve. 211 00:16:56,174 --> 00:16:59,535 And could you bear for your children to see you be executed? 212 00:17:05,854 --> 00:17:07,815 Then you should go home. 213 00:17:11,614 --> 00:17:15,214 If you are caught stealing again, I will not spare you. 214 00:17:15,214 --> 00:17:17,655 Yes, my lord. Thank you. 215 00:17:21,774 --> 00:17:22,935 Wait. 216 00:17:35,734 --> 00:17:37,254 Use it sparingly. 217 00:17:37,254 --> 00:17:41,614 It might be the last food you and your family get for some time. 218 00:17:41,614 --> 00:17:45,134 You have shown yourself to be merciful and kind, my lord. 219 00:17:47,415 --> 00:17:49,734 This will bring its own reward. 220 00:17:54,615 --> 00:17:56,455 - Stop him! - Come back here! 221 00:17:56,455 --> 00:17:59,054 Stop that man! He's been looting! 222 00:18:33,055 --> 00:18:35,374 I never knew water could taste so good. 223 00:18:35,374 --> 00:18:37,855 My throat was so dry, I thought I couldn't talk. 224 00:18:37,855 --> 00:18:41,374 At least some good would have come from the drought, then(!) 225 00:18:41,374 --> 00:18:42,454 More? 226 00:18:45,214 --> 00:18:48,694 The sand has disappeared and water returned to the well. 227 00:18:48,694 --> 00:18:50,894 It doesn't make any sense. 228 00:18:54,295 --> 00:18:57,934 I suppose you have some explanation for this, Merlin? 229 00:18:57,934 --> 00:18:59,575 Let's hear it. 230 00:18:59,575 --> 00:19:01,774 Anhora said you would be tested. 231 00:19:01,774 --> 00:19:05,215 And last night, in the grain store, you let that villager go. 232 00:19:05,215 --> 00:19:07,175 it would bring its own reward. 233 00:19:07,175 --> 00:19:09,175 He was merely grateful, 234 00:19:09,175 --> 00:19:12,655 - and so he should have been. - Maybe that was your first test? 235 00:19:12,655 --> 00:19:15,495 You passed it, so the curse has begun to lift. 236 00:19:15,495 --> 00:19:17,815 Perhaps THIS is your reward? 237 00:19:19,694 --> 00:19:21,774 I know you don't have to listen to me. 238 00:19:21,774 --> 00:19:24,334 I'm glad we agree on something. 239 00:19:24,334 --> 00:19:28,014 If you're tested again, you have a chance to end the suffering. 240 00:19:28,014 --> 00:19:30,015 I know you want that more than anything. 241 00:19:32,494 --> 00:19:35,015 Perhaps we should seek Anhora out. 242 00:19:37,975 --> 00:19:41,255 I cannot negotiate with sorcerers. My father wouldn't hear of it. 243 00:19:41,255 --> 00:19:44,014 Then it's probably best you don't tell him. 244 00:19:48,135 --> 00:19:50,095 I must go check on the guard. 245 00:19:50,095 --> 00:19:52,534 See if you can find me some food. 246 00:19:52,534 --> 00:19:55,174 Find some food(!) 247 00:20:07,135 --> 00:20:09,055 Swelt deor. 248 00:20:22,734 --> 00:20:24,655 Who are they? 249 00:20:24,655 --> 00:20:28,414 They have come from the outlying villages in search of food. 250 00:20:28,414 --> 00:20:32,415 We don't have enough rations to feed the people who are already here. 251 00:20:32,415 --> 00:20:34,774 You shouldn't blame yourself. 252 00:20:34,774 --> 00:20:37,294 I'm sure you're doing everything you can. 253 00:20:37,294 --> 00:20:39,255 It is not enough. 254 00:20:41,335 --> 00:20:43,655 Did you manage to find any food? 255 00:20:46,054 --> 00:20:48,174 Where did you get that? 256 00:20:48,174 --> 00:20:51,015 I was able to smuggle it out of the palace kitchens. 257 00:20:51,015 --> 00:20:54,175 Share it out amongst the children and the old people. 258 00:20:54,175 --> 00:20:55,815 Make it go as far as you can. 259 00:20:59,334 --> 00:21:02,295 - I have lost my appetite. - You have to eat something. 260 00:21:02,295 --> 00:21:04,695 I can't. 261 00:21:04,695 --> 00:21:06,375 Not while my people are starving. 262 00:21:08,974 --> 00:21:13,254 Do you really believe I am responsible for the curse? 263 00:21:13,254 --> 00:21:14,935 I'm afraid so. 264 00:21:17,255 --> 00:21:20,494 We're going to the forest first thing in the morning. 265 00:21:20,494 --> 00:21:22,975 Maybe we can pick up Anhora's trail. 266 00:21:22,975 --> 00:21:25,415 Whatever it takes. 267 00:21:25,415 --> 00:21:26,734 OK, but you have to eat. 268 00:21:26,734 --> 00:21:30,574 You won't be able to help anyone if you're too weak to pass the test. 269 00:21:42,415 --> 00:21:45,454 What kind of meat is this? 270 00:21:45,454 --> 00:21:48,895 - It has a very strange texture. - It's pork. 271 00:21:48,895 --> 00:21:50,974 This isn't pork. 272 00:21:50,974 --> 00:21:54,334 It's far too stringy. What is it? It's... 273 00:21:58,414 --> 00:22:00,655 It's rat, isn't it? 274 00:22:00,655 --> 00:22:02,974 Try not to think about it. 275 00:22:08,174 --> 00:22:11,374 Look at me. I'm being rude. Here I am, 276 00:22:11,374 --> 00:22:17,535 stuffing my face with this delicious stew when you're hungry, too. 277 00:22:19,095 --> 00:22:21,495 Come on. 278 00:22:21,495 --> 00:22:23,534 Take a seat. 279 00:22:25,975 --> 00:22:27,335 Eat! 280 00:22:32,134 --> 00:22:33,934 Mmmm. 281 00:22:45,334 --> 00:22:47,295 It's actually pretty tasty. 282 00:22:47,295 --> 00:22:49,534 Well, I'm glad you like it, 283 00:22:49,534 --> 00:22:50,894 because... 284 00:22:53,815 --> 00:22:55,335 ..there's plenty more. 285 00:22:57,055 --> 00:22:58,574 Enter. 286 00:23:00,175 --> 00:23:01,934 Morgana? 287 00:23:01,934 --> 00:23:05,494 I hate to ask, but I was wondering if you had anything to eat... 288 00:23:13,335 --> 00:23:16,174 I'm not entirely sure what I'm looking for. 289 00:23:16,174 --> 00:23:20,934 You're looking for footprints or broken branches. 290 00:23:20,934 --> 00:23:24,935 Anything that would indicate someone passed that... Merlin! 291 00:23:28,215 --> 00:23:30,295 Merlin! He's here! 292 00:23:35,015 --> 00:23:36,494 Arthur? 293 00:23:59,575 --> 00:24:01,015 You? 294 00:24:06,015 --> 00:24:07,894 You're a thief! 295 00:24:07,894 --> 00:24:11,734 Wasn't that obvious when you caught me stealing your grain? 296 00:24:11,734 --> 00:24:14,055 I have more important things to deal with... 297 00:24:14,055 --> 00:24:15,935 You didn't believe my story? 298 00:24:15,935 --> 00:24:21,334 What kind of man lies about starving children to save his own skin? 299 00:24:21,334 --> 00:24:24,774 Your people starve because you let thieves steal their grain. 300 00:24:24,774 --> 00:24:28,015 - That is why they doubt you. - You do not speak for my people. 301 00:24:28,015 --> 00:24:31,294 Your father would never have been fooled like that. 302 00:24:31,294 --> 00:24:34,935 You hold your tongue, or I will make time to teach you some manners. 303 00:24:34,935 --> 00:24:36,934 Your father would have had me executed, 304 00:24:36,934 --> 00:24:40,814 but you didn't have the stomach for it, did you, Arthur? 305 00:24:40,814 --> 00:24:44,415 And that's why he doubts you'll make a good king. 306 00:24:44,415 --> 00:24:47,935 You know nothing of what my father thinks. 307 00:24:47,935 --> 00:24:50,775 I think he wishes he had another son, 308 00:24:50,775 --> 00:24:52,695 one worthy of taking his place. 309 00:24:52,695 --> 00:24:55,335 You shame him. 310 00:24:55,335 --> 00:24:57,735 Pick up your sword. 311 00:24:59,334 --> 00:25:03,135 The king must fear the day when you will take the throne. 312 00:25:08,494 --> 00:25:11,734 He fears you do not have enough strength to defeat his enemies. 313 00:25:39,574 --> 00:25:42,254 The king must wonder if you are even his son. 314 00:25:56,575 --> 00:25:58,335 This is your doing? 315 00:25:58,335 --> 00:26:01,654 It was a test to see what is truly in your heart. 316 00:26:01,654 --> 00:26:03,694 Your tricks prove nothing. 317 00:26:03,694 --> 00:26:05,895 Why did you kill this man? 318 00:26:05,895 --> 00:26:08,974 He insulted my honour. 319 00:26:08,974 --> 00:26:13,495 You could have chosen to ignore his taunts. What harm would they do you? 320 00:26:13,495 --> 00:26:16,935 - You will lift the curse, Sorcerer. - It is not in my power. 321 00:26:16,935 --> 00:26:18,655 Then you will die. 322 00:26:21,614 --> 00:26:23,854 Killing me will not help you. 323 00:26:27,895 --> 00:26:29,695 Agh! 324 00:26:29,695 --> 00:26:34,135 You have shown that you would kill a man to defend your pride. 325 00:26:34,135 --> 00:26:36,334 You have failed the test. 326 00:26:36,334 --> 00:26:39,415 For this, Camelot will pay dearly. 327 00:26:39,415 --> 00:26:41,854 My people have done nothing! 328 00:26:41,854 --> 00:26:45,134 Your people's suffering is not my doing. 329 00:26:45,134 --> 00:26:46,894 It is yours. 330 00:26:54,375 --> 00:26:55,855 Arthur? 331 00:26:56,895 --> 00:26:58,094 Arthur? 332 00:27:02,775 --> 00:27:05,695 What is it? What has happened? 333 00:27:05,695 --> 00:27:11,374 All our remaining supplies have rotted. Every last grain. 334 00:27:16,494 --> 00:27:18,894 I know Arthur's stubborn and pig-headed 335 00:27:18,894 --> 00:27:21,855 and annoying, but he cares about his people... 336 00:27:21,855 --> 00:27:24,055 more than he cares about himself. 337 00:27:25,894 --> 00:27:29,014 He will not forgive himself for making his people suffer. 338 00:27:30,655 --> 00:27:34,135 You must make sure he doesn't do anything rash. 339 00:27:34,135 --> 00:27:37,614 The mood he's in, 340 00:27:41,614 --> 00:27:42,895 Ready? 341 00:27:42,895 --> 00:27:47,214 - You're sure they're not poisonous? - Quite certain. 342 00:27:47,214 --> 00:27:49,135 They say they taste like chicken. 343 00:27:51,334 --> 00:27:54,655 Unless we are to starve, 344 00:28:07,615 --> 00:28:09,694 This tastes nothing like chicken. 345 00:28:17,934 --> 00:28:20,854 There are some supplies left in the palace stores. 346 00:28:20,854 --> 00:28:26,935 We are distributing them, but there is not enough to live on. 347 00:28:26,935 --> 00:28:28,894 They will not survive for long. 348 00:28:28,894 --> 00:28:32,654 Then you must stop distributing food to the people. 349 00:28:32,654 --> 00:28:34,015 They will starve. 350 00:28:35,455 --> 00:28:38,935 We must conserve the food we have for our army. 351 00:28:38,935 --> 00:28:40,894 We cannot let our people go without food. 352 00:28:40,894 --> 00:28:43,414 We must defend the kingdom 353 00:28:43,414 --> 00:28:46,735 - What is the point defending a...? - What would you have me do?! 354 00:28:47,814 --> 00:28:49,934 Ask the neighbouring kingdoms for help. 355 00:28:49,934 --> 00:28:52,894 They may be able to spare some food. 356 00:28:52,894 --> 00:28:55,494 No. As soon as they realise how we weak we are, 357 00:28:55,494 --> 00:28:59,015 - our enemies will strike against us. - You don't know that... 358 00:28:59,015 --> 00:29:01,654 I would rather starve than beg my enemies for help. 359 00:29:01,654 --> 00:29:04,614 What of our kingdom's reputation? Have you no pride? 360 00:29:08,695 --> 00:29:12,135 I cannot think of my pride when our people go hungry. 361 00:29:13,855 --> 00:29:15,574 They are all I can think of. 362 00:29:15,574 --> 00:29:20,254 Give the order to stop distributing food to the people. 363 00:29:20,254 --> 00:29:22,254 Is that understood? 364 00:29:29,255 --> 00:29:31,815 You will have to give that order yourself. 365 00:29:34,015 --> 00:29:35,935 Very well. 366 00:29:35,935 --> 00:29:39,174 But if you had caught the sorcerer, I would not have to. 367 00:29:39,174 --> 00:29:41,455 That's your responsibility. 368 00:29:41,455 --> 00:29:47,015 One day you will understand what it takes to be king. 369 00:29:54,015 --> 00:29:56,655 They don't yet know that there is worse to come. 370 00:29:56,655 --> 00:29:58,614 What do you mean? 371 00:29:58,614 --> 00:30:03,574 My father is going to stop distributing food to the people. 372 00:30:04,935 --> 00:30:08,095 They are to be left to starve. 373 00:30:08,095 --> 00:30:10,495 I had a chance to lift the curse. 374 00:30:10,495 --> 00:30:13,415 And I have failed them. 375 00:30:13,415 --> 00:30:15,615 You weren't to know you were being tested. 376 00:30:18,934 --> 00:30:20,775 My people are starving. 377 00:30:22,975 --> 00:30:25,375 Camelot is on the verge of collapse. 378 00:30:27,654 --> 00:30:29,574 It is all my doing. 379 00:30:40,255 --> 00:30:42,495 Anhora! SOUND ECHOES 380 00:30:43,935 --> 00:30:45,814 Show yourself. 381 00:30:47,295 --> 00:30:49,215 Anhora! 382 00:30:55,095 --> 00:30:57,454 You wanted to talk with me? 383 00:30:57,454 --> 00:30:59,814 I have come to seek your help. 384 00:30:59,814 --> 00:31:02,214 The people are starving. 385 00:31:02,214 --> 00:31:03,535 They will soon be dead. 386 00:31:03,535 --> 00:31:06,015 You must believe me when I say 387 00:31:06,015 --> 00:31:09,214 it gives me no pleasure to see your people suffering. 388 00:31:09,214 --> 00:31:10,854 If it pains you, put an end to it. 389 00:31:10,854 --> 00:31:14,175 It is not in my power to lift the curse. 390 00:31:14,175 --> 00:31:16,334 Then give Arthur another chance. 391 00:31:16,334 --> 00:31:18,655 He has accepted it is his responsibility. 392 00:31:18,655 --> 00:31:22,374 He will prove himself worthy and lift the curse if you give him a chance. 393 00:31:23,495 --> 00:31:25,375 You have faith in Arthur? 394 00:31:26,974 --> 00:31:29,374 I trust him with my life. 395 00:31:32,895 --> 00:31:36,214 Arthur must go to the Labyrinth of Gedref. 396 00:31:36,214 --> 00:31:38,974 There, he will face a final test. 397 00:31:38,974 --> 00:31:42,175 If he fails, there is no hope. 398 00:31:42,175 --> 00:31:44,494 The curse will destroy Camelot. 399 00:31:48,855 --> 00:31:50,655 Wait! 400 00:31:51,854 --> 00:31:53,814 What kind of test will he face? 401 00:31:53,814 --> 00:31:57,255 ANHORA: That is for Arthur alone to discover. 402 00:32:00,614 --> 00:32:04,054 Let me come with you. I might be able to help. 403 00:32:04,054 --> 00:32:06,895 You're not coming. I brought this curse upon Camelot. 404 00:32:06,895 --> 00:32:09,655 I'm gonna be the one to lift it, or die trying. 405 00:32:09,655 --> 00:32:11,374 How does you dying help anyone? 406 00:32:11,374 --> 00:32:14,534 I will die knowing I did everything I can. 407 00:32:14,534 --> 00:32:16,255 I'm coming with you. 408 00:32:16,255 --> 00:32:19,894 Merlin, you are to stay here, and help the people as best you can. 409 00:32:19,894 --> 00:32:21,375 Is that understood? 410 00:34:48,294 --> 00:34:50,694 You said Arthur would face a test. 411 00:34:50,694 --> 00:34:55,855 - You're preparing a trap for him. - The trap isn't for Arthur. 412 00:34:55,855 --> 00:34:59,015 It is for you. Gehaeftan. 413 00:35:43,175 --> 00:35:44,374 Merlin? 414 00:35:44,374 --> 00:35:45,814 I'm sorry. 415 00:35:49,014 --> 00:35:50,775 Let him go. 416 00:35:50,775 --> 00:35:53,815 I will take your test, but not till he's released. 417 00:35:53,815 --> 00:35:55,375 That is not possible. 418 00:35:55,375 --> 00:35:57,934 Merlin is part of the test. 419 00:35:57,934 --> 00:35:59,695 Please sit. 420 00:36:02,775 --> 00:36:05,255 If you refuse the test, you will have failed 421 00:36:05,255 --> 00:36:08,694 and Camelot will be destroyed. 422 00:36:10,495 --> 00:36:13,895 I thought I told you to stay at home. 423 00:36:16,814 --> 00:36:18,495 Let's get on with it. 424 00:36:18,495 --> 00:36:21,334 There are two goblets before you. 425 00:36:21,334 --> 00:36:25,375 One of the goblets contains a deadly poison, 426 00:36:25,375 --> 00:36:29,894 the other goblet, a harmless liquid. 427 00:36:29,894 --> 00:36:33,334 All the liquid in both goblets must be drunk, 428 00:36:33,334 --> 00:36:37,094 but each of you may only drink from a single goblet. 429 00:36:39,094 --> 00:36:42,215 What kind of ridiculous test is that? What does that prove? 430 00:36:42,215 --> 00:36:44,494 What it proves is for you to decide. 431 00:36:44,494 --> 00:36:49,454 If you pass the test, the curse will be lifted. 432 00:36:54,334 --> 00:36:56,295 Let's think about this. 433 00:36:56,295 --> 00:36:58,615 What if I drink from my goblet first? 434 00:36:58,615 --> 00:37:00,654 If it's poisoned, you'll die. 435 00:37:00,654 --> 00:37:04,255 And if it's not, then you will have to drink from yours, and you die. 436 00:37:05,855 --> 00:37:08,295 There must be a way round it. 437 00:37:08,295 --> 00:37:11,295 It is perfectly simple. One of us has to die. 438 00:37:11,295 --> 00:37:15,655 We have to find a way to determine which goblet has the poison. 439 00:37:15,655 --> 00:37:17,134 Then I'll drink it. 440 00:37:17,134 --> 00:37:19,774 I will be the one to drink it. 441 00:37:19,774 --> 00:37:22,534 This is my doing. I'm drinking it. 442 00:37:22,534 --> 00:37:26,134 It is more important you live. You're the future king. I'm a servant. 443 00:37:26,134 --> 00:37:29,854 This is no time to be a hero, Merlin. It really doesn't suit you. 444 00:37:31,175 --> 00:37:33,134 What if I drink from mine first, 445 00:37:33,134 --> 00:37:38,175 and if that's not poisoned, I will then drink yours. 446 00:37:38,175 --> 00:37:41,415 He said each of us is only allowed to drink from a single goblet. 447 00:37:47,935 --> 00:37:50,775 I had no idea you were so keen to die for me. 448 00:37:50,775 --> 00:37:53,134 Trust me, I can hardly believe it myself. 449 00:37:57,575 --> 00:37:59,495 I'm glad you are here, Merlin. 450 00:38:04,575 --> 00:38:06,375 I've got it! 451 00:38:07,774 --> 00:38:09,814 We pour all the liquid into one goblet 452 00:38:09,814 --> 00:38:11,814 and then we can be sure it is poisoned. 453 00:38:11,814 --> 00:38:15,175 Then all the liquid can be drunk, and from a single goblet. 454 00:38:18,454 --> 00:38:22,654 You never cease to surprise me. You are a lot smarter than you look. 455 00:38:22,654 --> 00:38:24,255 Is that actually a compliment? 456 00:38:26,295 --> 00:38:28,215 Look out! 457 00:38:28,215 --> 00:38:31,135 - No! I will drink it. - As if I'd let you. 458 00:38:31,135 --> 00:38:33,055 You can't die. This isn't your destiny. 459 00:38:33,055 --> 00:38:35,095 - It seems you're wrong again. - Listen to me! 460 00:38:35,095 --> 00:38:38,535 You know me, Merlin. 461 00:38:38,535 --> 00:38:40,855 Arthur! 462 00:38:40,855 --> 00:38:42,774 No! 463 00:38:46,374 --> 00:38:49,095 What have you done? 464 00:38:53,374 --> 00:38:55,735 Arthur! 465 00:38:55,735 --> 00:38:57,775 No! 466 00:39:00,935 --> 00:39:02,295 Arthur. 467 00:39:02,295 --> 00:39:05,735 Arthur. Come on! 468 00:39:05,735 --> 00:39:09,894 Arthur, come on. Come on. Come on! 469 00:39:14,414 --> 00:39:16,255 No... 470 00:39:17,415 --> 00:39:19,815 Come on. 471 00:39:22,734 --> 00:39:24,615 Please. 472 00:39:24,615 --> 00:39:28,015 Please! Let me take his place! 473 00:39:29,055 --> 00:39:31,254 This was Arthur's test, not yours. 474 00:39:33,134 --> 00:39:35,054 You have killed him. 475 00:39:35,054 --> 00:39:37,174 I was meant to protect him. 476 00:39:37,174 --> 00:39:40,815 He is not dead. He has merely consumed a sleeping draft. 477 00:39:40,815 --> 00:39:42,335 He will come round shortly. 478 00:39:44,494 --> 00:39:46,015 What? 479 00:39:46,015 --> 00:39:49,094 A unicorn is pure of heart. 480 00:39:49,094 --> 00:39:52,095 If you kill one, you must make amends 481 00:39:52,095 --> 00:39:56,494 by proving that you also are pure of heart. 482 00:39:56,494 --> 00:40:00,134 Arthur was willing to sacrifice his life to save yours. 483 00:40:02,014 --> 00:40:06,335 He has proven what is truly in his heart. 484 00:40:08,335 --> 00:40:10,815 The curse will be lifted. 485 00:40:20,494 --> 00:40:25,294 Merlin, Arthur, there is good news. The crops are growing once again. 486 00:40:25,294 --> 00:40:28,615 - They are bringing in the harvest. - You did it. 487 00:40:28,615 --> 00:40:30,695 Is this your doing? 488 00:40:30,695 --> 00:40:32,014 Is the sorcerer dead? 489 00:40:32,014 --> 00:40:34,535 He won't be troubling us any more. 490 00:40:34,535 --> 00:40:36,615 Good. 491 00:40:36,615 --> 00:40:39,255 Make sure the grain reserves are re-stocked. 492 00:40:40,855 --> 00:40:42,295 I will see to it. 493 00:40:45,934 --> 00:40:48,655 There is something we must do first. 494 00:40:53,935 --> 00:40:58,215 I should never have ended your life. I'm sorry. 495 00:41:16,414 --> 00:41:18,415 (Arthur...) 496 00:41:31,295 --> 00:41:37,174 ANHORA: When he who kills a unicorn proves himself to be pure of heart... 497 00:41:45,694 --> 00:41:48,055 You didn't say anything about magic. 498 00:41:48,055 --> 00:41:49,855 - Find him. - You're under arrest. 499 00:41:49,855 --> 00:41:52,614 You execute Gwen's father and I will never forgive you. 500 00:41:52,614 --> 00:41:55,815 Take care, child, or I'll have you restrained. 501 00:41:55,815 --> 00:41:59,254 - More than ever, I want Uther dead. - Then the deed is as good as done. 502 00:41:59,254 --> 00:42:01,975 Only if Uther dies will you be free, Merlin. 503 00:42:01,975 --> 00:42:06,375 Wait! Where does it say my destiny includes murder? 504 00:42:06,375 --> 00:42:08,654 If you had the power of life and death over Uther, 505 00:42:08,654 --> 00:42:10,014 would you kill him? 506 00:42:29,654 --> 00:42:34,174 transcript:chocolate sync:innuit