Transcript:The Castle of Fyrien

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KILGHARRAH

In a land of myth, and a time of magic, the destiny of a great kingdom rests upon the shoulders of a young boy, his name, Merlin.

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[00:13, INT. MORGANA'S CHAMBERS - NIGHT]

[Gwen puts out the candles, yawns and walks home]

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[00:37, INT. GWEN'S HOUSE]

[Gwen's house. Gwen gasps when she finds a sinister man - named Fermin - waiting for her]

GWEN

What do you want?

[Gwen grabs a poker from the fireplace, but another man grabs her from behind and places a drugged cloth over her face, muffling her scream. Gwen passes out, and Morgana watches from her window as the men carry Gwen away on a horse]

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[01:55, Arthur's chambers]

MERLIN

Rise and shine!

ARTHUR

Can't you think of anything new to say?

MERLIN

What?

ARTHUR

Every morning it is the same thing.

MERLIN

Oh, I'm sorry. How about: shake a leg? Up and at 'em? Let's have you lazy daisy...? No, you don't like any of them, do you? Okay, er...I'm just gonna go before, before you decide to do something which...

[Arthur throws a goblet at Merlin]

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[02:31, Council Chamber of Doom. Morgana enters and sits down to breakfast with Uther and Arthur]

UTHER

The building works in the lower town have been delayed. I want you to ensure it doesn't happen again.

ARTHUR

I'll see to it.&nbsp

UTHER

Good morning, Morgana.

[Merlin moves to pour Morgana's drink, but she places her hand over the cup]

MORGANA

No, thank you.

UTHER

Anything the matter?

MORGANA

It's Gwen. She didn't turn up for work this morning.

ARTHUR

That's not like her.

MORGANA

I know, it's strange. I hope nothing's wrong.

UTHER

You needn't worry, Morgana. After all, if your maid can no longer be relied upon, we can easily replace her.

ARTHUR

I'm sure she'll turn up soon enough.

MORGANA

I'm sure.

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[03:14, INT. PHOENIX CORRIDOR]

ARTHUR

Go to Gwen's house, find out what's wrong. And Merlin, as quick as you can. MERLIN

Yes, Sire.

[03:25, INT. GWEN'S HOUSE]

[Merlin looks around Gwen's house and finds the cloth she was drugged her with]

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[04:09, INT. CASTLE OF FYRIEN]

[Cenred and Morgause look at Elyan through the peek hole in his cell door]

MORGAUSE

You found him, then.

CENRED

It was easy. He was exactly where Morgana said he'd be.

[04:34, Castle of Fyrien throne room]

CENRED

Guinevere. I trust you had a pleasant journey.

GUINEVERE

Why have you brought me to this place?

CENRED

I have a guest. I thought you might like to meet him.

GUINEVERE

Elyan!

ELYAN

Gwen!

CENRED

Brother and sister reunited. It warms the heart.

ELYAN

What do you want from us?

CENRED

All in good time.

[Cenred and his men leave Gwen and Elyan alone in the throne room] GUINEVERE Why are we here, Elyan? What've you done?

ELYAN

I didn't do anything, I promise. I swear. I was at my forge and they just came for me. I tried to resist, but they drugged me. There was nothing I could do. What would a man like Cenred want with us?

GUINEVERE

I wish I knew.

[Morgause and Cenred watch Gwen and Elyan from a hallway above]

MORGAUSE

You are a cruel man, Cenred.

CENRED

Is it cruel to give them a moment alone? They will have much to discuss.

MORGAUSE

Indeed.

CENRED

Besides, the more she feels for her brother's plight, the more she'll do for us.

[06:35, INT. ARTHUR'S CHAMBERS]

[Merlin enters with the drugged cloth he found in Gwen's house]

ARTHUR

What's that?

MERLIN

I found it at Gwen's.

ARTHUR

It's a scrap of cloth.

MERLIN

I know.

ARTHUR

She's a seamstress. How could that possibly be important?

MERLIN

Smell it.

ARTHUR

No thanks.

MERLIN

Just smell it.


 * [Arthur takes the cloth and inhales deeply]

MERLIN What are you...?


 * [Arthur passes out and Merlin magically pulls out a chair to catch Arthur. Arthur comes around]

ARTHUR What is that?

MERLIN It's a compound of hogswart and phylarian.

ARTHUR Argh, what?

MERLIN I'm just guessing.

ARTHUR You could knock a man out with that.

MERLIN Yes. Or a woman?
 * [07:22, Castle of Fyrien throne room]

GUINEVERE Where have you taken Elyan?

CENRED He's safe. For now.

GUINEVERE How do I know that?

CENRED We can talk about your brother later. I want to talk about you, and what you can do for me.

GUINEVERE What could I possibly do for you?

CENRED You can bring me Arthur Pendragon.

GUINEVERE I'm just a servant, I have no influence with the Prince.

CENRED *laughs* I think we both know that's not true.

GUINEVERE I don't know what you're talking about.

CENRED Enough! You will bring him here. I don't care how you do it, all I care is that it is done. You have a week.

GUINEVERE And if I do not?

CENRED Then I'll let you watch while I tear your brother's heart out.
 * [08:46, Council Chamber of Doom]

ARTHUR The guards saw her leave the palace at the usual time. After that, nothing.

UTHER Why are you telling me this?

ARTHUR Sire, I have reason to believe that Guinevere has been kidnapped.

MORGANA Kidnapped?

ARTHUR I'd like to organise a search party.

UTHER I hardly think that would be appropriate.

ARTHUR Father?

UTHER She's just a serving girl.

ARTHUR She's the maid to the King's ward.

UTHER Very well. Send a squad of guards to search the lower town.

ARTHUR And the countryside?

UTHER They have until nightfall.

ARTHUR Father, I'm not sure I can achieve...

UTHER Arthur, I have a kingdom to protect. I cannot waste precious resources on a servant, whatever their circumstances.
 * [09:33, Morgana's chambers. Morgana wakes the next morning as Gwen gathers her laundry]

MORGANA

Gwen? Where have you been?

GUINEVERE

I'm sorry, My Lady, I was unwell.

MORGANA

Are you better now?

GUINEVERE

Much better, thank you.

MORGANA

Well, don't tire yourself out. Whatever you need to do, I'm sure it can wait.

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[10:00, INT. PHOENIX CORRIDOR]

[Gwen bumps into Merlin and falls down, dropping Morgana's laundry. Merlin helps her pick it up]

MERLIN

Gwen! I've been searching the whole town for you. Arthur's been worried sick.

GUINEVERE

That's very sweet of him. I just had a cold, that's all.

MERLIN

I went to your house, Gwen, you weren't there.

GUINEVERE

Oh, no, erm...I, er...was just...

[Merlin notices Gwen's bruised wrists]

MERLIN

Who did that to you?

GUINEVERE

No one, it was an accident.

MERLIN

Gwen. Look at me.

GUINEVERE

It's fine. I'm fine.

[Gwen breaks down crying]

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[10:43, INT. GUINEVERE'S HOUSE.]

[Merlin prepares Gwen some tea and sits with her at her kitchen table]

GUINEVERE

What I don't understand is how they knew.

MERLIN

About?

[Gwen looks towards Merlin.]

MERLIN

Arthur's feelings for you. It's common knowledge Arthur would lay down his life for any of his subjects. Cenred could've taken anyone.

GUINEVERE

Do you really believe that?

MERLIN

All I know is you're back home safe with your friends. You don't have to face this alone.

GUINEVERE

Yes I do, Merlin. This is my problem. I can't involve Arthur. I won't.

MERLIN

Arthur's already involved.

GUINEVERE

Not if I don't tell him about it.

MERLIN

Gwen. If Arthur was in trouble, wouldn't you want him to come to you?

GUINEVERE

You know I would.

[11:33, Arthur's chambers]

ARTHUR

The Castle of Fyrien, I'm sure of it.

MERLIN

Never even heard of it.

ARTHUR

Fyrien was a merchant.


 * [Morgana listens at the door]

ARTHUR He built a castle on the sea of Marador as an outpost for trade routes to the east, but when war broke out with Caerleon, the trade dried up. The castle was abandoned.

MERLIN And so it's ruined now?

ARTHUR Well, no. It was built to withstand anything. For Cenred, it's the perfect hideout.

MERLIN Doesn't sound like an easy place to get into.

ARTHUR It isn't. It will be well defended.

GUINEVERE I'm sorry, I shouldn't've brought this to you.

ARTHUR You did the right thing. Your brother will come to no harm, I promise.

GUINEVERE How can you be so sure?

ARTHUR Because we're going to rescue him.

MERLIN What do you mean "we"?

ARTHUR The three of us.

GUINEVERE Cenred wants you dead. That's why he's doing this.

ARTHUR I know. Cenred's wanted Camelot's throne for as long as I can remember.

MERLIN Then we'll be walking into a trap.

ARTHUR Not necessarily.


 * [12:46, Stonehenge in the woods]

MORGAUSE Sister. Is everything in place?

MORGANA Arthur's taken the bait.

MORGAUSE So he means to rescue her brother?

MORGANA Just as we thought. There is nothing he would not do for her.

MORGAUSE Excellent. And he comes alone, I take it?

MORGANA Uther would never sanction an army for such a task. He rides with just Gwen and Merlin.

MORGAUSE Perfect. He is as good as ours.

MORGANA And once he is dead?

MORGAUSE Why, then you are Uther's only child, and when the time is right, you may take your place on the throne of Camelot.


 * [13:24, Council Chamber of Doom]

ARTHUR Father.

UTHER Hmm? What is it?

ARTHUR It's, er...it's slightly awkward.

UTHER Oh?

ARTHUR I was drawn into a wager...and I lost.

UTHER Arthur, you know how I disapprove of gambling.

ARTHUR I know. I'm sorry...

UTHER How much do you owe?

ARTHUR Two silk dresses.

UTHER Excuse me?

ARTHUR Well, at least enough silk to have them made, anyway.

UTHER What kind of wager was this, exactly?

ARTHUR It was Morgana's idea.

UTHER *laughs* I should have guessed. Really, Arthur, you should know better than to bet against Morgana.

ARTHUR I know. The thing is, the cloth cannot be obtained in Camelot. So, I'm going to have to leave the city for a couple days.

UTHER I'd get going if I were you. Don't want to keep her waiting. She'll have your guts.

ARTHUR Thank you, Father.


 * [14:22, Physician's Chambers]

GAIUS Morgana? Are you certain?

MERLIN Yeah. She's been feeding Cenred information. How else would he know about Arthur's feelings for Gwen?

GAIUS Then there's no denying it.

MERLIN No. And if I could just go to Arthur and tell him what I know...

GAIUS But you can't. It'd be your word against Morgana's, and she's the King's daughter.

MERLIN I know. She's found Arthur's weak spot.

GAIUS Well, Arthur can't sacrifice himself for Gwen's brother.

MERLIN No, of course not. We're going to rescue him instead.

GAIUS You're going to snatch this boy from under Cenred's nose? You and Arthur? Morgana knows nothing of this?

MERLIN *scoffs* No.

GAIUS Merlin, look after yourself.


 * [15:11, Merlin prepares the horses in the Square]

MORGANA Aren't you forgetting something?

MERLIN I don't think so.

MORGANA But I'm coming with you. Didn't Arthur say?

MERLIN No, he didn't.


 * [Arthur hops over the Courtyard Corridor ledge dressed in his chainmail]

ARTHUR Don't just stand there, Merlin. We need another horse.

MERLIN Why didn't you tell me she was coming?

ARTHUR Why should I? What difference does it make to you?

MERLIN I think it's a bad idea.

ARTHUR Who's going to watch my back if we get into trouble?

MERLIN I am.

ARTHUR *snorts* Come on, she's a darn sight better with a sword than you'll ever be, and you know it. Besides, she insisted.

MERLIN I bet she did.


 * [16:08, trail in the woods. Gwen looks around the woods warily]

ARTHUR I used to be afraid of these woods.

GUINEVERE I find that hard to believe.

ARTHUR My father would bring me here when I was a boy, and it seemed every falling leaf was a bandit, every puff of wind was a ghost. You just get used to it in the end.

GUINEVERE I don't think I'd ever get used to it.

ARTHUR You don't have to. You've got me.


 * [Gwen and Arthur smile at each other. Arthur remembers he's not alone with Gwen and looks back to see Merlin's grin]

ARTHUR What I mean is, in the event of an attack we'll watch out for each other. Morgana, I think I can rely on your protection?

MORGANA Of course.

ARTHUR And Gwen, you'll look after Merlin, won't you?

GUINEVERE *giggle*


 * [17:07, campsite in the woods]

ARTHUR Go get some more firewood, would you Merlin?

MERLIN I thought Morgana was doing that?

ARTHUR Well, go and see if she's alright.

MERLIN Why wouldn't she be?

ARTHUR I don't know, maybe there are wolves in these woods.

MERLIN No...I don't think so.

ARTHUR Merlin...


 * [Arthur mouths "you" and jerks his head away from the campsite. Merlin looks at Gwen and Arthur nods]

MERLIN Oh, yeah. Yeah, of course. The wolves.


 * [Merlin hurries off. Gwen struggles to untie something from her saddle]

ARTHUR You need some help with that?

GUINEVERE Thanks.


 * [18:01, Merlin wanders near Morgana as she collects firewood in the woods]

MORGANA What do you want Merlin?

MERLIN Arthur sent me. He wanted to make sure that you were OK.

MORGANA How very thoughtful of him.

MERLIN Well, he cares for you. You know, Gwen too. They're your friends, Morgana. They've always been loyal to you.

MORGANA Why are you telling me this?

MERLIN Because I don't understand how anyone would want to hurt their friends.

MORGANA No, you just poison them. You'd do well, Merlin, to stay out of things that do not concern you.

MERLIN Oh, but they do concern me, cause they're my friends too. And I'll do whatever it takes to protect them.

MORGANA I would expect nothing less.


 * [19:00, campsite. Gwen carries gear between her horse and the fire pit while Arthur sits trying to light the campfire]

ARTHUR Sit for a moment. You're wearing me out just watching you.

GUINEVERE It's good to keep busy. Stops me thinking too much.

ARTHUR

'Cause you're worried about Elyan.


 * [Gwen pauses and then sits down by the fire pit]

GUINEVERE

I'm always worried about Elyan. He's just one of those people, never settled down, never thinks about the future, just follows his heart wherever it leads him.

ARTHUR

Doesn't sound so bad.

GUINEVERE

Well, it wouldn't be, except he always manages to be in the wrong place at the wrong time.

ARTHUR

Well, I don't think it's his fault this time.

GUINEVERE

No. But even if it was, I'd still be there for him.

GUINEVERE

It's what you do when you love someone, isn't it? ...If anything happens to you, I won't forgive myself.

ARTHUR

Don't worry. It won't.


 * [Arthur continues trying to light the fire with the flints]

ARTHUR

What's wrong with these things?

GUINEVERE

Here, let me.

[Gwen takes the flints and lights the fire on her second try]

GUINEVERE

I'm a blacksmith's daughter, remember?

ARTHUR

Mmm.

[Arthur and Gwen lean in to kiss. Morgana and Merlin return and they break apart. Merlin pauses when he sees them]

MERLIN

I think I may have missed a twig back there. Erm..would you like me to go and get it?

[Arthur glares at Merlin]

MERLIN (mouths)

I could go.

[21:05, the four travellers sit around the campfire, finishing dinner]

ARTHUR

Cenred's chosen his hideout well. Now, the Castle of Fyrien backs onto the sea, we will be vastly outnumbered, and his lookouts will spot us well before we've reached the gates. So, we can't go that way.

MORGANA

But there's no other way, surely?

ARTHUR

Yes, there is.

MERLIN

Erm, more beans? Anyone?

ARTHUR

No thanks. When Caerleon was defeated by my father at the Battle of Danaria, he retreated to the Castle of Fyrien and it seemed a victory would be denied us, but my father knew of a secret labyrinth beneath the castle.

MORGANA

A labyrinth?

ARTHUR

Fyrien was greedy. So, to avoid Camelot's levies, he dug tunnels from the castle to the sea. That way he could smuggle goods into the kingdom without anyone knowing.

MORGANA

And you ambushed Caerleon using these old tunnels.

ARTHUR

He never saw us coming. And neither will Cenred.


 * [22:04, Morgana meets Morgause in the woods at night]

MORGAUSE So they are heading for the castle as planned?

MORGANA Yes, but Arthur means to catch you unawares.

MORGAUSE What do you mean?

MORGANA He knows of some tunnels beneath the castle.

MORGAUSE There must be a secret entrance. Did he say where?

MORGANA I'm sorry, that's all I know.

MORGAUSE Then your work is not yet done, Sister. When you find the entrance, you must lead us to it.

MORGANA But how?


 * [Morgause pulls out a ring]

MORGAUSE *spell* When you are certain that you are alone, cast it upon the ground. Its magic will guide us.


 * [22:53, Morgana returns to the campsite and climbs under her blankets. Merlin turns to see that she's returned]


 * [23:22, Merlin and Morgana prepare their horses the next morning]

MERLIN Trouble sleeping?

MORGANA If you have a problem, Merlin, why don't you try talking to Arthur about it? No? Well, keep your mouth shut, then.


 * [23:46, Merlin spots a snake as they ride through the woods]

MERLIN (whisper): Morgana *spell*


 * [The snake spooks Morgana's horse, and she screams as she's thrown off]

MERLIN Are you alright?

MORGANA Ow, my leg.

ARTHUR Can you walk?

MERLIN No, it's your ankle. You need to rest it.

ARTHUR We don't have that kind of time.

GUINEVERE We can't go on without her.

MERLIN What other choice do we have?

MORGANA No, no, it's alright. I can go on.

MERLIN No, you can't! You'll only make it worse.

MORGANA I said I'm fine.

ARTHUR You were lucky. It could've been serious. Come on, Merlin, don't just stand there. You alright?

MORGANA Yeah.


 * [24:56, Castle of Fyrien throne room]

CENRED Morgana will lead us to the tunnel entrance?

MORGAUSE She has not failed us so far.

CENRED Then Arthur's fate is sealed.

MORGAUSE If you do your job properly.

CENRED Don't worry about me.

MORGAUSE I don't, believe me.

CENRED And I thought you cared.

MORGAUSE I care only that Morgana takes her rightful place upon the throne of Camelot.

CENRED I share that desire, Morgause.

MORGAUSE Of course you do. After all, you stand to gain much from Arthur's death.

CENRED I don't deny it. But I am rich and powerful already. I do this only to please you.

MORGAUSE Is that so? Then please me.


 * [25:37, rocky shoreline near the Castle of Fyrien]

MERLIN Are you sure we shouldn't try to sneak into the castle itself. It might be easier.

ARTHUR No, the tunnels are a better bet. That way the element of surprise is guaranteed.

MERLIN No, no, no.

ARTHUR Are you questioning my judgment?

MERLIN No, no. Its, it's just, er...an instinct, that's all.

ARTHUR Oh, well, if you got an instinct, we should ignore my lifetime of military experience.

MERLIN What if it's a trap? What if Cenred knows about the tunnels?

ARTHUR I'm willing to bet my life he doesn't.


 * [26:22, tunnel entrance]

ARTHUR Here we are. Stay close.


 * [Morgana places the enchanted ring on a rock and it begins to emit orange smoke]


 * [27:03, Merlin runs into some thick cobwebs in the tunnels]

MERLIN Blech, augh!

ARTHUR Stop worrying about your hair, Merlin.

MERLIN Very funny.

ARTHUR It's a good sign. Means that no one's been down here.


 * [Gwen separates some cobwebs and a skeleton pops out at her. She screams. Arthur lights a torch revealing lots of armoured skeletons on the ground]

ARTHUR Caerleon's last stand.

MERLIN Where's Morgana?

MORGANA I'm here.

ARTHUR Stick together, everyone. We need to keep moving.


 * [Footsteps approach]

ARTHUR (whisper): Quiet. Quick, this way.


 * [Arthur leads them to another tunnel, but footsteps approach from that direction as well]

ARTHUR We're trapped.

MERLIN How did they know we were here?

GUINEVERE It was probably my scream. I'm sorry.


 * [They attempt to fend off Cenred's men, but Gwen is captured and Arthur surrenders]


 * [29:23, Castle of Fyrien throne room]

CENRED Well, well, Arthur Pendragon. How kind of you to pay me a visit. And look, you brought some friends with you. Oh, the Lady Morgana, no less.

MORGANA Don't so much as breathe on me, you pig.

CENRED Well, the more the merrier, I say.

ARTHUR I'm the one you want, Cenred. Let them go.

CENRED You're right, that would only be fair. But fair's for fools. Take them away!

ARTHUR I won't let you harm them! They're innocent!

CENRED Innocent? No friend of Camelot is innocent!


 * [30:25, Gwen and Elyan's prison cell]

ELYAN You shouldn't've come back for me, Gwen. What were you thinking?

GUINEVERE You're probably right. You'd think I'd've learnt by now.

GUINEVERE I only hope Arthur can think of something.

ELYAN Arthur?

GUINEVERE Prince Arthur. I came with him.

ELYAN Prince Arthur of Camelot?

GUINEVERE Yes, Elyan, Prince Arthur of Camelot.

ELYAN Why would he want to help you?

GUINEVERE Why shouldn't he?

ELYAN Er, because he's a prince and you're a servant.

GUINEVERE He doesn't care about that sort of thing. He's...you know...chivalrous.

ELYAN Right. So he's like that with all the maids in Camelot?

GUINEVERE No. Yes. I mean...


 * [Gwen sighs in defeat and Elyan smiles]

ELYAN It seems that things have changed for you, Guinevere.

GUINEVERE Yes, I suppose they have.

ELYAN I'm glad.


 * [31:35, Castle of Fyrien throne room]

MORGAUSE Sister, you are unharmed, I trust.

MORGANA [to Cenred]: No thanks to your men.

CENRED Forgive me, but, er...we must keep up appearances.

MORGANA What've you done with Arthur?

MORGAUSE He's safely under lock and key.

MORGANA Why not just kill him now?

CENRED How cold hearted you've become.

MORGAUSE The Prince still has his uses. He knows more about Camelot's defenses than anyone.

MORGANA Arthur will never tell you anything.

MORGAUSE Cenred has his methods.


 * [32:09, Arthur and Merlin's prison cell]

MERLIN I don't understand why we're not dead already.

ARTHUR RBecause Cenred will want to torture me first. Find out what I know.

MERLIN Aren't you afraid?

ARTHUR No. Not in the slightest.

MERLIN Sorry, I don't understand. How, how can you not be afraid of pain?

ARTHUR I am afraid of pain, there's just not going to be any.

MERLIN Right. So, you go into some sort of trance?

ARTHUR What are you talking about? There's not going to be any because we are going to escape from this filthy cell and rescue the others.

MERLIN You got a plan.

ARTHUR Not as such.


 * [32:59, Gwen and Elyan's prison cell]

ELYAN You're angry with me, aren't you?

GUINEVERE A bit. Where've you been, Elyan?

ELYAN Here and there.

GUINEVERE It's been four years since you left and not so much as a word! You could've been dead for all I knew!

ELYAN I meant to get in touch. It just never seemed like the right moment.

GUINEVERE So, when our father died, wasn't that the right moment either?

ELYAN I'm sorry. I haven't been much help, have I?


 * [33:50, Arthur and Merlin's prison cell]

MERLIN Help! Quick!


 * [Merlin pounds on the door and a guard opens the peek hole in the door]

MERLIN The Prince has escaped. I'm so sorry. I- I wish I knew where he was, but I...


 * [Merlin looks up at the ceiling]

MERLIN Oh, there he is.


 * [The guards look up. Arthur smiles and drops down on the guards. Arthur knocks out one, and Merlin takes out the other]

ARTHUR Wonders never cease.

MERLIN Heh.


 * [34:33, Merlin and Arthur peek around the corner at the guards outside Gwen and Elyan's prison cell]

ARTHUR Any ideas?&nbsp

MERLIN Just this one.
 * [Merlin pushes Arthur out in front of the guard, Fermin]

ARTHUR Ha. Hello again.


 * [Fermin fights Arthur and pins him against the wall]

FERMIN I'm going to enjoy this.

MERLIN *spell*


 * [Fermin's belt breaks and his trousers fall down]

ARTHUR Know what your problem is? All mouth and no trousers!


 * [Arthur shoves Fermin through the door of Gwen and Elyan's cell]

ARTHUR You alright?

GUINEVEREYes.

ARTHUR Where's Morgana?

GUINEVERE I thought she was with you.

ARTHURThey must be holding her somewhere else. Let's go.


 * [35:20, Castle of Fyrien corridor]

ARTHUR Take Gwen and Elyan with you. Guard them with your life.

MERLIN What about you?

ARTHUR I'm going to get Morgana.

MERLIN No, you can't! It's too dangerous.

ARTHUR Sorry, Merlin, I'm not leaving without her.


 * [Arthur checks around a corner]

GUARD (distant): I think they went that way.

[Arthur jogs back to Gwen]

ARTHUR

When you get to the horses, ride straight for Camelot. Do not wait for me. Promise.

GUINEVERE

But I...

ARTHUR

Promise.

GUINEVERE

I promise.

[Arthur leaves, Gwen and Elyan begin to run in the opposite direction]

MERLIN

Elyan! Look after Gwen. I'm going after him.

GUINEVERE

Good luck.

MERLIN

You too.


 * [36:02, Castle of Fyrien throne room. Warning bells sound]

CENRED Arthur.

MORGANA You should've killed him when you had the chance!

CENRED He won't get far. My men will deal with him easily enough.

MORGANA Cenred, if he escapes...

MORGAUSE Do not fret, Sister. You are like family to our brave Prince. He will not leave this place without you. And when he comes, we'll be waiting.

CENRED And then, My Lady Morgana, you must play your part well.

MORGANA When have I not?

[36:35, corridor outside the throne room. Arthur peeks around the corner at the guards, then casually saunters around the corner]

ARTHUR

Evening!

[Arthur takes out the guards]

[37:07, Castle of Fyrien throne room. Arthur bursts in and Cenred guards Morgana with a sword]

CENRED

That's close enough.

MORGANA

Please don't hurt me.

CENRED

One more step and she dies.

ARTHUR

You're a coward, Cenred. You always were.

CENRED

Ha-ha. It's cowards that survive, Arthur. Now put down your sword.

[Morgause comes out from behind a pillar]

MORGAUSE

Do as he says. You seem surprised.

ARTHUR

Hardly. I know what you're capable of.

MORGAUSE

Oh, you have no idea.

[Merlin watches from the doorway as Morgause summons a pillar of fire and pushes it towards Arthur]

MERLIN *spell*

[The fire pillar explodes and blows everyone backwards. The ceiling collapses on Cenred and Morgause. Arthur goes to Morgana as she gets up]

ARTHUR

You alright? Come on.

[Merlin enters the throne room]

ARTHUR

Merlin?! What the hell are you doing here?!

MERLIN I thought you might need some help!

ARTHUR Get out of here now!


 * [Merlin grabs Morgana's arm and drags her out of the room]


 * [38:47, tunnels]

MORGANA I can't go on!

MERLIN What's the matter? Worried about your friends?

MORGANA No! My ankle!

MERLIN I'm not a fool, Morgana! I know what you're trying to do!

MORGANA You know nothing!

MERLIN Come on!

ARTHUR What's wrong?

MORGANA My ankle.

[Arthur picks Morgana up in a fireman's carry]

MORGANA

What are you doing?!

ARTHUR

Trust me, I don't like it any more than you do! Come on, Merlin!

[39:09, Arthur carries Morgana through the woods until he sees Gwen and Elyan waiting with the horses]

ARTHUR

I thought I told you to ride for Camelot.

GUINEVERE

You might be a prince, but I don't always have to do what you tell me to.

[Cenred's men attack. Arthur takes out one. Elyan kills the other]

ARTHUR

Not bad.

ELYAN

Well, practice makes perfect, I guess.

--

[39:50, the rescue party rides along a trail in the woods]

ARTHUR

What did Cenred want with you?

MORGANA

He was trying to extract information. I told him nothing.

ARTHUR

See, that's what men like Cenred will never understand. Camelot was built on trust and loyalty. We will never be defeated as long as we stay true to those ideals.

--

[40:26, Arthur's chambers. Someone knocks on the door while Arthur writes at his table]

ARTHUR

Come in.

[Gwen enters with a pair of dresses]

ARTHUR

What are they?

GUINEVERE

Two silk dresses. In case your father asks any questions.

ARTHUR

Ah, where'd you get them from?

GUINEVERE

Well...let's just say they won't be missed for a day or two.

ARTHUR

How's Elyan settling in?

GUINEVERE

Really well. He's got the forge up and running and a place to live. He really appreciates all the help you've given him.


 * [Gwen hesitates]

ARTHUR

Was there anything else?

GUINEVERE

I just wanted to say thank you for bringing my brother back. It means more to me than I can say.

ARTHUR

Well, it's like you said, Guinevere. It's what you do when you love someone.