Transcript:Valiant

KILGHRARRAH ''In a land of myth and a time of magic, the destiny of a great kingdom rests on the shoulders of a young boy. His name: Merlin.''

--- [00:12, DEVLIN'S STORE]

GAIUS

I'm afraid this potion tastes like toad water, but it'll get you back on your feet. Ewan?

[Gaius checks for Ewan's pulse]

Council Chamber
[26:50]

UTHER

Let me see this shield.

MERLIN [whispers to Arthur]

Don't let him get too close.

ARTHUR

Be careful, My Lord.

''[Arthur draws his sword. Uther inspects the shield. Gaius enters the room]''

GAIUS [whispers]

Merlin.

ARTHUR [whispers]

We need Ewan. Find out what's happening.

[Merlin nods]

VALIANT

As you can see, My Lord, it's just an ordinary shield.

ARTHUR

He's not going to let everyone see the snakes come alive.

UTHER

Then how am I to know that what you say is true?

ARTHUR

I have a witness. Knight Ewan was bitten by one of the snakes from the shield. Its venom made him grievously ill, however, he has received an antidote. He will confirm that Knight Valiant is using magic.

UTHER

Where is this witness?

ARTHUR

He should be here...

[Arthur turns to Gaius and Merlin]

ARTHUR

Where's Ewan?

MERLIN

He's dead.

UTHER

I'm waiting!

ARTHUR

I'm afraid the witness is dead.

UTHER

So you have no proof to support these allegations. Have you seen Valiant using magic?

ARTHUR

No. But my servant fought one of the snakes from...

UTHER

Your servant? You made these outrageous accusations against a knight on the word of your servant?

ARTHUR

I believe he's telling the truth!

VALIANT

My Lord, am I really to be judged on some hearsay from a boy?

MERLIN

I've seen those snakes come alive!

UTHER

How dare you interrupt?! Guards!

[Guards begin taking Merlin away]

VALIANT

My Lord.

UTHER

Wait!

VALIANT

I'm sure he was merely mistaken. I wouldn't want him punished on my account.

UTHER

You see? This is how a true knight behaves - with gallantry and honour.

VALIANT

My Lord, if your son made these accusations because he's afraid to fight me, then I will graciously accept his withdrawal.

UTHER

Is this true? Do you wish to withdraw from the tournament?

ARTHUR

No!

UTHER

Then what am I to make of these allegations?

ARTHUR

Obviously there has been a misunderstanding. I withdraw the allegation against Knight Valiant. Please accept my apology.

VALIANT

Accepted.

Arthur's chambers
[29:51]

ARTHUR

I believed you, I trusted you, and you made me look a complete fool.

MERLIN

I know it didn't go exactly to plan.

ARTHUR

"Didn't go to plan"?! My father and the entire royal court think I'm a coward! YOU HUMILIATED ME!

MERLIN

We can still expose Valiant.

ARTHUR

I no longer require your services.

MERLIN

You're sacking me?

ARTHUR

I need a servant I can trust.

MERLIN

You can trust me!

ARTHUR

And look where it got me this time. Get out of my sight!

Dragon's Cave
[30:57]

MERLIN

Where are you? I just came to tell you: whatever you think my destiny, whatever it is you think I'm supposed to do, you've got the wrong person! That's it. Goodbye.

KILGHARRAH

If only it were so easy to escape one's destiny.

MERLIN

How can it be my destiny to protect someone who hates me?

KILGHARRAH

A half cannot truly hate that which makes it whole. Very soon you shall learn that.

MERLIN

Oh, great. Just what I needed, another riddle.

KILGHARRAH

That your and Arthur's path lies together is but the truth.

MERLIN

What is that supposed to mean?

KILGHARRAH

You know, young warlock, this is not the end. It is the beginning.

MERLIN

Just give me a straight answer!

Main Square​
[31:50]

GUINEVERE

Hello, Merlin.

MERLIN

All right?

[Guinevere sits next to him]

GUINEVERE

Is it true what you said about Valiant using magic?

[Merlin nods]

GUINEVERE

What are you going to do?

MERLIN

Why does everyone seem to think it's down to me to do something about it?

GUINEVERE

Because it is! Isn't it? You have to show everyone that you were right and they were wrong.

MERLIN

And how do I do that?

GUINEVERE

I don't know.

[Merlin catches sight of a dog statue]

MERLIN

That's it.

GUINEVERE

Where are you going?

MERLIN

Do you have a wheelbarrow?

Gaius' Chambers
[32:48]

GAIUS

What are you doing with that?

MERLIN

I'm going to let everyone see the snakes for themselves.

[Merlin puts the statue in his chamber and pull the magic book out from under a floor board]

MERLIN

"Bebay odothay. Bebay odothay arisan quickum."

[Merlin tries out the spell]

MERLIN

''Bebay odothay arisan quickum. Bebay odothay arisan quickum.''

Morgana's chambers
[33:35]

MORGANA [whispers]

Arthur!

[Morgana gets up and goes to the window to watch Arthur practicing in the Square below]

Merlin's room
[34:00, . Merlin tries the spell over and over but nothing happens]

Arthur's chambers
[34:16]

ARTHUR

I thought I told you to get out of my sight.

MERLIN

Don't fight Valiant in the tournament tomorrow. He'll use the shield against you.

ARTHUR

I know.

MERLIN

Then withdraw. You have to withdraw.

ARTHUR

Don't you understand? I can't withdraw. The people expect their prince to fight. How can I lead men into battle if they think I'm a coward?

MERLIN

Valiant will kill you. If you fight, you die.

ARTHUR

Then I die.

MERLIN

How can you go out there and fight like that?

ARTHUR

Because I have to. It's my duty.

Merlin's room
[35:12, . Merlin wakes early the next morning with the spell book in his lap, and speaks drowsily]

MERLIN

''Bebay odothay... arisan quickum.''

''[Valiant sharpens his sword near the tournament grounds. Arthur stands in the arena and looks around]''

Arthur's Chambers.
[35:38]

MORGANA

Let me.

[She fixes the strap for the gorget and tightens the vambrace]

MORGANA

I used to help my father with his armour.

[She hands him his helmet]

ARTHUR

Thanks.

[Arthur turns to leave]

MORGANA

Arthur, be careful.

[Arthur nods]

ARTHUR

See you at the feast.

Tournament Grounds
[36:47]

Merlin's room .
[37:40]

MERLIN

Bebay odothay arisan quickum.

[There's a growl, but Merlin keeps repeating the spell]

MERLIN

Bebay odothay arisan quickum.

[The Rottweiler barks]

MERLIN

I did it!

''[The dog starts lunging at Merlin, he rushes out of the room and shuts the door. Gaius enters]''

GAIUS

Arthur's fighting Valiant!

MERLIN

I know. I'm on my way. Oh, whatever you do, don't go into my room. We'll deal with it later.

[Gaius peeks into Merlin's room and the Rottweiler barks at him]

Tournament grounds
[38:34,'' Arthur fights Valiant. Arthur knocks Valiant's helmet off. Arthur removes his helmet and they both pull down their mail coifs. Valiant knocks Arthur to the ground and steps on his shield. Valiant disarms Arthur, but Arthur catches him before he can strike. Valiant pins Arthur against a wall, but Arthur shoves him off and Merlin takes the opportunity'']

MERLIN

Bebay odothay arisan quickum.

''[The snakes come out of the shield. The crowd stands up in surprise]''

VALIANT

What are you doing? I didn't summon you!

UTHER

He is using magic.

ARTHUR

And now they see you for what you really are.

VALIANT

[chuckles]

[Valiant sends the snakes to the ground]

VALIANT

Kill him!

[Arthur backs up toward the stands and Morgana grabs a the sword from the knight sitting next to her and throws it to Arthur]

MORGANA

Arthur!

''[Arthur catches it, swings at Valiant and then kills the snakes. Arthur disarms Valiant and runs him through]''

ARTHUR

It's looks like I'll be going to the feast after all.

''[Valiant drops and the crowd cheers. Arthur slaps Merlin's shoulder on his way out of the tournament grounds]''

Banquet Hall
[41:46]

UTHER

My honourable guests, I give you Prince Arthur, your champion.

[The court applauds and Arthur offers Morgana his arm]

ARTHUR

My Lady.

[Morgana curtsies]

MORGANA

My champion.

MERLIN

See, I told you he gets all the girls and the glory.

GAIUS

And he owes it all to you.

MORGANA

Has your father apologised yet for not believing you?

ARTHUR

He'll never apologise. I hope, uh, you're not disappointed Valiant's not escorting you.

MORGANA

Turns out he wasn't really champion material.

ARTHUR

That was some tournament final.

MORGANA

Tell me about it. It's not every day a girl gets to save her prince.

ARTHUR

Uh, I wouldn't say I needed exactly saving. I'm sure I would've thought of something.

MORGANA

So you're too proud to admit you were saved by a girl.

ARTHUR

Because I wasn't.

MORGANA

You know what? I wish Valiant was escorting me.

ARTHUR

Me too. Then I wouldn't have to listen to you.

MORGANA

Fine!

ARTHUR

Fine.

''[Morgana storms off to talk to Guinevere. Arthur turns to Merlin]''

ARTHUR

Can you believe Morgana? She says she saved me. Like I needed any help. I wanted to say I made a mistake. It was unfair to sack you.

MERLIN

No, don't worry about it. Buy me a drink and call it even.

ARTHUR

Uh, I can't be seen to be buying drinks for my servant.

MERLIN

Your servant? You sacked me.

ARTHUR

Now I'm rehiring you.

MERLIN

[snorts]

ARTHUR

My chambers are a complete mess. My clothes need washing. My, uh, armour needs repairing. My boots need cleaning. My dogs need exercising. My fireplace needs sweeping. My bed needs changing. And someone needs to muck out my stables.