WEBVTT 00:00.510 --> 00:03.260 (dramatic music) 00:05.040 --> 00:06.630 Merlin Emrys 00:06.630 --> 00:09.476 has returned to the land of the living. 00:09.476 --> 00:11.550 I had a vision. 00:11.550 --> 00:14.700 Two dragons came forth to the battle one another. 00:14.700 --> 00:17.400 The dragons you have seen are your enemies. 00:17.400 --> 00:19.620 White for the Saecsen horde, 00:19.620 --> 00:21.930 red for the true sons of Britain 00:21.930 --> 00:24.939 whose father you murdered for your crown. 00:24.939 --> 00:26.098 (soldiers shouting) 00:26.098 --> 00:27.098 Vortigern! 00:29.700 --> 00:31.770 Thus ends the reign of Vortigern, 00:31.770 --> 00:33.390 High King of Britain. 00:33.390 --> 00:36.788 Take heart, you people of the Island of the Mighty. 00:36.788 --> 00:37.621 Dafyd? 00:39.277 --> 00:40.140 Myrddin. 00:40.140 --> 00:42.363 To see you after all these years. 00:43.700 --> 00:47.023 But you have not altered a bit. 00:47.023 --> 00:48.300 I had this sword crafted 00:48.300 --> 00:50.880 for my father by the High King's own smith. 00:50.880 --> 00:54.150 Perhaps it's best to leave it here. 00:54.150 --> 00:56.820 You are the flower of your race. 00:56.820 --> 00:59.340 'Tis a great thing to be a king, Hawk 00:59.340 --> 01:02.760 but there is authority of a kind even kings must bend to. 01:02.760 --> 01:04.530 I've known Merlin a very long time. 01:04.530 --> 01:06.750 I would have you my counselor. 01:06.750 --> 01:08.670 Very well, Aurelius. 01:08.670 --> 01:11.120 Perhaps you have the makings of a king after all. 01:12.676 --> 01:14.403 Dafyd, you've come home. 01:17.820 --> 01:18.653 Hello, Mother. 01:20.681 --> 01:22.434 Myrddin. 01:22.434 --> 01:23.790 (tense music) 01:23.790 --> 01:24.960 Never seen so many. 01:24.960 --> 01:26.640 There will be no victory 01:26.640 --> 01:29.460 without the kings of Britain by our side. 01:29.460 --> 01:31.852 I need every single one of them to defeat Hengist. 01:31.852 --> 01:34.435 (ominous tone) 01:35.933 --> 01:39.100 (relaxed piano music) 01:48.577 --> 01:53.577 (birds cawing) (waves crashing) 01:55.582 --> 02:00.582 (dramatic drumbeat) (Saecsens shouting) 02:02.071 --> 02:07.071 (fists thudding) (boots thudding) 02:15.887 --> 02:18.637 (dramatic music) 02:26.493 --> 02:30.160 (Hengist speaks in Saecsen) 02:33.682 --> 02:35.392 (neck snaps) 02:35.392 --> 02:37.507 (warriors cheering) 02:37.507 --> 02:40.007 (Ulfin roars) 02:42.634 --> 02:44.634 Well done. 02:47.265 --> 02:50.848 (Aldwyn speaks in Saecsen) 02:54.066 --> 02:54.899 Fool. 02:56.123 --> 02:58.500 Are you so heavy with drink that you fail 02:58.500 --> 03:01.557 to recognize the spawn of Vortigern? 03:10.548 --> 03:14.931 Prince Pascent, forgive Aldwyn's impertinence. 03:14.931 --> 03:17.160 (fire crackles) 03:17.160 --> 03:18.213 He will be punished. 03:21.150 --> 03:22.500 What word from your father? 03:23.580 --> 03:24.693 My father is dead. 03:29.280 --> 03:30.230 What do you want? 03:32.600 --> 03:34.500 My father is dead and I am his heir, 03:36.000 --> 03:37.250 High King of the Britons. 03:39.009 --> 03:42.330 (crickets chirping) 03:42.330 --> 03:45.783 And yet you ride here unannounced. 03:47.100 --> 03:48.123 No honor guard, 03:49.260 --> 03:50.093 no warband. 03:51.150 --> 03:52.740 I did not know I needed a warband 03:52.740 --> 03:55.170 at my back to meet with an ally. 03:55.170 --> 03:57.416 You do if you're going to watch him shit. 03:57.416 --> 04:00.570 (Saecsens laughing) 04:00.570 --> 04:02.870 The sons of Constans have murdered my father 04:04.440 --> 04:05.943 and now they claim his crown. 04:08.619 --> 04:11.243 And you want me to help you take it back? 04:11.243 --> 04:13.140 (dramatic violin music) 04:13.140 --> 04:14.190 They will not be content 04:14.190 --> 04:17.879 until they have all of Britain in their grasp. 04:17.879 --> 04:19.620 All of Britain? 04:19.620 --> 04:24.620 Even now, they turn their eyes east to the Saecsen Coast. 04:33.210 --> 04:37.050 Let us march against these usurpers 04:37.050 --> 04:38.703 before they march against you. 04:42.570 --> 04:43.683 Why do I need you? 04:47.730 --> 04:49.533 You swore to uphold my family's claim 04:49.533 --> 04:51.753 when my father let you settle these lands. 04:54.324 --> 04:55.157 Let? 04:57.261 --> 04:59.844 Our pact was sealed in blood. 05:01.500 --> 05:02.650 You will be held to it. 05:03.532 --> 05:07.482 (tense music) (knife scrapes) 05:07.482 --> 05:10.565 (tense rising tones) 05:17.872 --> 05:21.360 The son of Vortigern is right. 05:21.360 --> 05:24.457 A pact sealed in blood is to be honored 05:26.999 --> 05:27.916 unto death. 05:29.644 --> 05:32.311 (anxious music) 05:35.728 --> 05:38.247 (boot thuds) (Pascent grunts) 05:38.247 --> 05:43.247 (Saecsens laughing) (Pascent screams) 05:48.839 --> 05:52.531 (Aldwyn speaks in Saecsen) 05:52.531 --> 05:56.198 (Hengist speaks in Saecsen) 06:00.709 --> 06:03.209 (horn blares) 06:06.308 --> 06:09.058 (dramatic music) 06:18.252 --> 06:21.835 (dramatic music continues) 06:31.116 --> 06:34.699 (dramatic music continues) 06:43.212 --> 06:46.795 (dramatic music continues) 06:55.173 --> 06:58.756 (dramatic music continues) 07:08.105 --> 07:11.688 (dramatic music continues) 07:20.113 --> 07:25.113 (dramatic music continues) (dramatic chanting) 07:33.907 --> 07:37.740 (dramatic chanting continues) 07:46.043 --> 07:51.043 (relaxed flute music) (birds chirping) 07:54.743 --> 07:58.020 (spear splashes) 07:58.020 --> 07:59.670 Hail the Fisher King. 08:03.488 --> 08:04.321 Merlin. 08:07.911 --> 08:10.670 Merlin! 08:10.670 --> 08:13.268 (Avallach splashes) 08:13.268 --> 08:15.608 (Avallach laughs) 08:15.608 --> 08:18.775 (inspirational music) 08:21.203 --> 08:23.870 (water sloshes) 08:33.173 --> 08:36.340 (inspirational music) 08:43.197 --> 08:44.547 And that's when I saw him 08:45.990 --> 08:49.773 sat on a rock by the riverbed alone, 08:51.300 --> 08:52.983 shining as bright as the dawn. 08:55.590 --> 08:58.320 And we are most grateful to you, Pelleas. 08:58.320 --> 09:00.600 Even as our hopes waned, 09:00.600 --> 09:02.493 you did not give up these many years. 09:05.340 --> 09:06.679 My lady. 09:06.679 --> 09:09.060 (Avallach chuckles) 09:09.060 --> 09:10.563 And you, my holy friend. 09:11.580 --> 09:12.840 How did you come to be 09:12.840 --> 09:16.110 in my grandson's company after all this time? 09:16.110 --> 09:17.793 Providence, great king. 09:19.140 --> 09:20.043 The divine hand. 09:22.080 --> 09:25.263 Myrddin found me prisoner of High King Vortigern. 09:26.160 --> 09:26.993 Prisoner? 09:29.220 --> 09:31.620 A king who holds hostage 09:31.620 --> 09:35.100 a servant of the Most High gambles with his life. 09:35.100 --> 09:37.263 A gamble Vortigern lost. 09:39.450 --> 09:41.313 King Avallach, I have been remiss. 09:42.210 --> 09:44.070 May I present to you Uther, 09:44.070 --> 09:47.973 second son of Constans and his older brother, Aurelius. 09:48.810 --> 09:50.910 The sons of Constans. 09:50.910 --> 09:52.290 I see. 09:52.290 --> 09:54.000 Forgive me, my brother and I 09:54.000 --> 09:56.700 were loath to interrupt your happy reunion. 09:56.700 --> 09:59.780 Aurelius has defeated the usurper, Vortigern. 09:59.780 --> 10:03.390 He is by right of lineage and victory 10:03.390 --> 10:05.898 High King of Ynys Prydein. 10:05.898 --> 10:08.783 If I do not fall to the axe of a Saecsen first. 10:08.783 --> 10:10.533 Or the ambitions of a petty king. 10:13.099 --> 10:15.834 (drink trickles) 10:15.834 --> 10:20.417 My brother surely meant no disrespect, King Avallach. 10:22.290 --> 10:23.823 And yet he speaks truly. 10:25.530 --> 10:28.740 This land is in a welter of confusion. 10:28.740 --> 10:31.410 There are more kings than sheep, 10:31.410 --> 10:34.953 more princes than crows on a battlefield, 10:36.690 --> 10:39.000 all seeking to snatch what they can 10:39.000 --> 10:43.830 when they can without a care for who suffers. 10:43.830 --> 10:47.970 Until this island is ruled by one 10:47.970 --> 10:52.770 who wields both justice and mercy, there will be no peace. 10:52.770 --> 10:55.080 Aurelius' life is in danger 10:55.080 --> 10:57.430 until the kings of Britain recognize his claim. 10:59.310 --> 11:03.300 It is my hope he could find sanctuary here 11:03.300 --> 11:05.640 while I ride to rally what friends we have left. 11:05.640 --> 11:08.589 While we ride to rally your friends. 11:08.589 --> 11:09.422 Uther. 11:09.422 --> 11:12.550 To ensure Merlin is not remiss 11:13.560 --> 11:15.310 pushing your claim in other courts. 11:17.130 --> 11:17.963 Right, Merlin? 11:18.930 --> 11:20.640 Very well, Uther. 11:20.640 --> 11:22.140 If you prefer nights in the saddle 11:22.140 --> 11:24.153 to the comfort of Avallach's palace. 11:25.230 --> 11:26.830 You will not be staying, then? 11:29.100 --> 11:31.320 I'm sorry, Mother. 11:31.320 --> 11:34.083 My people have seen enough of war and death. 11:36.570 --> 11:40.023 The High King of Britain will be safe within these walls. 11:42.330 --> 11:44.883 To a future of peace. 11:46.079 --> 11:48.996 (glasses clinking) 11:51.589 --> 11:55.506 (relaxed ensemble flute music) 12:04.181 --> 12:08.931 (relaxed ensemble flute music continues) 12:16.292 --> 12:19.959 [Whispering Voice] Yes, it is me, darling. 12:20.907 --> 12:24.324 Remember what they did to me by the fire? 12:33.027 --> 12:34.900 You fuss over me like a child 12:36.510 --> 12:38.160 while other men call me Immortal. 12:48.439 --> 12:51.022 (chest creaks) 12:55.680 --> 12:58.347 (fire crackles) 13:01.094 --> 13:03.094 The Fisher King's sword. 13:03.960 --> 13:04.793 Your sword. 13:06.401 --> 13:10.350 (low mysterious music) 13:10.350 --> 13:11.403 I thought it lost. 13:14.460 --> 13:18.333 Yet it has been here, waiting for you. 13:20.100 --> 13:22.473 The sword of a High King. 13:24.990 --> 13:28.980 Aurelius has a sword, the sword of Britain. 13:28.980 --> 13:30.663 I do not offer it to Aurelius. 13:39.659 --> 13:42.492 (low tense music) 13:45.929 --> 13:48.596 [Whispering Voice] Take me up. 13:51.196 --> 13:52.723 (Myrddin screams) 13:52.723 --> 13:55.473 (ominous chants) 14:00.366 --> 14:01.699 What? 14:03.453 --> 14:06.513 I'm sorry, Mother, but I cannot accept it. 14:07.440 --> 14:09.423 Whatever the future may hold, 14:09.423 --> 14:11.123 I cannot take up that sword again. 14:12.032 --> 14:15.449 (relaxed ensemble music) 14:24.300 --> 14:27.200 Then I will pray you have the strength to keep your vow. 14:34.710 --> 14:36.873 I wish you were not leaving so soon. 14:38.910 --> 14:41.280 Besides, the fish are always 14:41.280 --> 14:45.393 on their best behavior when you are here. (chuckles) 14:47.370 --> 14:49.247 What was it like, Merlin? 14:50.100 --> 14:51.870 To be insane? 14:51.870 --> 14:53.823 To be alone with God. 14:56.130 --> 14:58.180 Is that who you think I was alone with? 14:59.520 --> 15:00.437 Who else? 15:02.203 --> 15:05.430 I would dearly love to spend but a moment 15:05.430 --> 15:07.170 in my Lord's presence. 15:07.170 --> 15:10.175 You are fortunate among men, Merlin. 15:10.175 --> 15:12.016 (horse neighs) 15:12.016 --> 15:14.040 (townsfolk chattering) 15:14.040 --> 15:17.013 Go, I have been greedy with your time. 15:18.480 --> 15:22.053 We will discuss these things again when you return. 15:24.510 --> 15:26.360 You fear for your sins, Grandfather 15:28.110 --> 15:30.960 but surely your sins are no greater than any other man's. 15:34.500 --> 15:36.090 I had forgotten how much you see 15:36.090 --> 15:38.193 with those golden eyes, Hawk. 15:41.970 --> 15:45.880 Yet in truth, my sins are too numerous to count 15:48.900 --> 15:50.650 and they gave life to Morgian. 15:51.706 --> 15:54.706 (low ominous music) 16:00.783 --> 16:01.923 I've seen her, 16:04.110 --> 16:04.943 Morgian, 16:07.561 --> 16:09.287 in the fire 16:09.287 --> 16:10.833 and in the stars. 16:14.343 --> 16:16.110 I do not know if God was with me 16:16.110 --> 16:18.453 in Celyddon all these many years, Grandfather. 16:20.250 --> 16:21.663 But I know Morgian was. 16:24.960 --> 16:26.643 Trust in Jesu, Hawk. 16:28.290 --> 16:30.973 He is the only hope for men like us, 16:35.499 --> 16:36.832 if hope we have. 16:39.296 --> 16:43.463 (relaxed dramatic ensemble music) 16:52.137 --> 16:57.137 (relaxed dramatic ensemble music continues) 17:05.810 --> 17:08.727 (animals chirping) 17:17.536 --> 17:21.286 (animals chirping continues) 17:30.004 --> 17:33.754 (animals chirping continues) 17:35.284 --> 17:37.774 (dagger thwacks) 17:37.774 --> 17:39.093 So, 17:39.093 --> 17:40.803 tell me about this place, 17:41.706 --> 17:42.539 Maridunum. 17:44.080 --> 17:48.330 Built by the Romans in the heart of a plentiful valley, 17:48.330 --> 17:49.560 not far from the sea. 17:49.560 --> 17:51.480 Your steward has a nasty habit 17:51.480 --> 17:53.230 of speaking on your behalf, Merlin. 17:54.990 --> 17:59.283 If he were mine, I would have him flogged for impertinence. 18:00.480 --> 18:03.633 Pelleas speaks as he serves, of his own free will. 18:05.190 --> 18:06.790 So you would have him believe. 18:08.250 --> 18:10.700 Are you suggesting the Emrys has me spellbound? 18:12.210 --> 18:14.433 Your words, boy, not mine. 18:15.810 --> 18:18.090 You surprise me, Uther. 18:18.090 --> 18:21.025 I didn't take you for one who believed in magic. 18:21.025 --> 18:21.930 (strings strumming softly) 18:21.930 --> 18:25.050 When a man catches the gaze of a beautiful woman, 18:25.050 --> 18:26.613 is that not a form of magic? 18:28.530 --> 18:31.530 Or when a king through cunning and deceit 18:31.530 --> 18:33.183 wrests fealty from his people? 18:34.710 --> 18:36.310 Is that not a sorcery of a kind? 18:37.225 --> 18:38.390 (birds chirping) 18:38.390 --> 18:41.040 Myrddin, you know what you must do. 18:41.040 --> 18:43.957 (mysterious music) 18:49.634 --> 18:52.301 (fire crackles) 18:57.675 --> 18:58.508 I see you. 18:59.683 --> 19:02.933 I see you, now come here, come find me. 19:05.722 --> 19:10.143 You need to find her, you only need the one. 19:10.143 --> 19:11.810 Why do you hesitate? 19:12.787 --> 19:14.490 You know what you must do. 19:14.490 --> 19:15.323 Master, 19:17.895 --> 19:18.812 what is it? 19:21.441 --> 19:24.858 (relaxed ensemble music) 19:33.372 --> 19:37.622 (relaxed ensemble music continues) 19:41.928 --> 19:44.678 You wanna go to the pub? Yeah. 19:47.742 --> 19:50.909 (soft dramatic music) 19:54.103 --> 19:56.770 (soft chanting) 19:58.088 --> 20:00.623 (rain pattering) 20:00.623 --> 20:03.623 (distant dog barks) 20:10.068 --> 20:12.735 (anxious music) 20:19.774 --> 20:21.357 Delightful place. 20:29.143 --> 20:31.893 (rain pattering) 20:34.433 --> 20:36.540 What is your business here? 20:36.540 --> 20:38.493 I've come to seek a home I once knew. 20:40.890 --> 20:41.890 What home is that? 20:43.515 --> 20:44.865 The last time I was here, 20:48.192 --> 20:50.040 Pendaran the Red Sword was king. 20:51.870 --> 20:52.703 Myrddin? 20:56.220 --> 20:57.660 Let them in at once. 20:57.660 --> 20:58.863 See to their horses. 21:06.585 --> 21:09.277 (doors creak) 21:09.277 --> 21:12.307 (soft music) 21:12.307 --> 21:16.140 The same raid that took Maelwys took the town 21:16.140 --> 21:17.940 and Teithfallt, my father, tried to save 21:17.940 --> 21:19.940 what he could but there wasn't much left 21:20.812 --> 21:23.112 and that is but the beginning of our troubles. 21:24.420 --> 21:27.173 The same story is told throughout these lands. 21:28.050 --> 21:30.360 I fear a greater threat is coming. 21:30.360 --> 21:32.660 Yes, it's a different world since, 21:33.540 --> 21:35.373 well, since you've been away. 21:37.440 --> 21:40.083 Will you sit at our table, my Lord? 21:42.150 --> 21:42.983 Most kind. 21:47.970 --> 21:50.520 Why does she offer him the King's seat? 21:50.520 --> 21:53.403 Because Merlin is the rightful king of Maridunum. 21:57.670 --> 21:59.883 Allow me to fill your cup, my Lord. 22:02.227 --> 22:04.012 (knife clacks) 22:04.012 --> 22:06.762 (drink trickles) 22:16.199 --> 22:19.282 (soft anxious music) 22:20.688 --> 22:21.660 (door creaks) 22:21.660 --> 22:24.630 Bring me my cup. (chuckles) 22:24.630 --> 22:28.680 This beast led me deep into the hills 22:28.680 --> 22:30.513 but I could not give up the chase. 22:32.130 --> 22:35.080 These days, it's rare when I get occasion to nock an arrow. 22:36.720 --> 22:40.170 A fine prize, Meurig Ap Tewdrig. 22:40.170 --> 22:42.783 Son, meet our guests. 22:44.340 --> 22:48.183 Uther, Pelleas and Myrddin Emrys. 22:51.678 --> 22:54.345 (Meurig grunts) 22:57.675 --> 22:59.850 I must say, the brewer's art has reached 22:59.850 --> 23:03.060 new heights since I last held a cup such as this. 23:03.060 --> 23:05.190 This draught is worthy of any king. 23:05.190 --> 23:07.680 You shall have a butt of it to take with you. 23:07.680 --> 23:11.141 Yes, when you've concluded your business here. 23:11.141 --> 23:13.808 (dish clatters) 23:14.759 --> 23:16.800 What is your business? 23:16.800 --> 23:18.180 Perhaps our business is best 23:18.180 --> 23:19.890 discussed in the light of day. 23:19.890 --> 23:23.553 We are here to garner support for my brother, 23:25.080 --> 23:26.830 Aurelius, the High King of Britain. 23:27.960 --> 23:29.280 High King? 23:29.280 --> 23:31.353 Vortigern has already claimed that title. 23:33.270 --> 23:36.003 Vortigern no longer has need of it. 23:41.585 --> 23:46.585 Well, (grunt) I congratulate you on your victory. 23:46.890 --> 23:50.163 Over an old man already exhausted and sore beset. 23:52.440 --> 23:54.243 The greater challenge lies ahead. 23:55.140 --> 23:55.973 The Saecsens. 23:56.970 --> 23:59.880 And a host of lesser kings who think themselves 23:59.880 --> 24:02.133 eminently qualified to bear the crown. 24:04.110 --> 24:07.683 And they will have no choice but to fall in line. 24:11.015 --> 24:12.180 (knife clacks) 24:12.180 --> 24:13.013 Won't they? 24:16.290 --> 24:17.583 Hear me, Tewdrig. 24:19.035 --> 24:21.390 The Saecsen Hengist has assembled the greatest war host 24:21.390 --> 24:23.240 ever seen in the Island of the Mighty 24:24.180 --> 24:25.980 and before the summer is through, 24:25.980 --> 24:27.380 he means to take the throne. 24:28.920 --> 24:31.800 And he will have it if we are too busy 24:31.800 --> 24:34.743 squabbling amongst ourselves to take up arms against him. 24:36.330 --> 24:41.040 We have arms, we have horses and men who can use them. 24:41.040 --> 24:41.873 Meurig. 24:43.290 --> 24:45.180 Am I not the commander of our army? 24:45.180 --> 24:47.880 Yes, an honor you insist on squandering at every turn. 24:47.880 --> 24:49.474 What choice do I have when you've all but tied my hands? 24:49.474 --> 24:50.307 Silence! 24:57.057 --> 25:00.303 The day grows long and I am not a young man. 25:03.990 --> 25:06.993 If we may presume upon your hospitality a while longer? 25:08.670 --> 25:11.610 Yes, I shall prepare some rooms for you and your men. 25:11.610 --> 25:13.110 Perhaps the Emrys would prefer 25:13.110 --> 25:14.703 to stay in his old quarters? 25:16.020 --> 25:18.903 The King's quarters? (chuckles) 25:20.220 --> 25:21.470 Yes, should he wish to. 25:22.680 --> 25:24.753 We insist. Thank you, my lady. 25:28.527 --> 25:31.194 (anxious music) 25:40.309 --> 25:43.809 (anxious music continues) 25:48.436 --> 25:52.624 (soft strings strumming) 25:52.624 --> 25:55.291 (fire crackles) 25:56.914 --> 25:59.965 Merlin, win me a kingdom. 25:59.965 --> 26:02.632 (relaxed music) 26:08.434 --> 26:11.101 (person knocks) 26:15.669 --> 26:17.169 Uther. 26:19.700 --> 26:21.453 Do you take me for a fool? 26:23.520 --> 26:24.353 I do not. 26:24.353 --> 26:27.573 Then perhaps you should stop treating me as one. 26:28.620 --> 26:32.303 I have promised to raise an army for your brother, Uther. 26:32.303 --> 26:35.082 How I conduct my own affairs is not your concern. 26:35.082 --> 26:36.957 You may have swayed my brother 26:36.957 --> 26:40.350 but your powers of persuasion will not work with me. 26:40.350 --> 26:42.323 Of that, I have no doubt. 26:44.287 --> 26:46.875 (door clacks) 26:46.875 --> 26:50.292 (anxious dramatic music) 26:58.940 --> 27:03.359 (anxious dramatic music continues) 27:03.359 --> 27:06.609 (anxious violin music) 27:15.781 --> 27:19.864 (anxious violin music continues) 27:26.791 --> 27:31.791 (stone clacks) (crab shell crackles) 27:34.255 --> 27:35.088 Urien? 27:41.380 --> 27:42.933 There you are, my darling. 27:43.800 --> 27:46.980 You must hurry along to your studies with Kelias. 27:46.980 --> 27:48.720 I don't wanna study. 27:48.720 --> 27:52.590 You must if you are to advance in your learning. 27:52.590 --> 27:57.423 Remember Urien, your mother knows what's best for you. 28:01.380 --> 28:02.213 Off with you. 28:03.480 --> 28:06.647 (eerie ominous music) 28:12.690 --> 28:14.990 No one seeks our counsel, or our aid. 28:16.317 --> 28:19.473 All because we live on these distant, God-forsaken shores. 28:20.340 --> 28:21.210 The greater part of Britain 28:21.210 --> 28:23.280 could burn and we'd be none the wiser. 28:23.280 --> 28:25.893 Let it burn, what difference does it make? 28:27.115 --> 28:28.710 We are alone and undefended, Father. 28:28.710 --> 28:31.440 Should we not seek alliances for the welfare of our kingdom? 28:31.440 --> 28:33.427 If we we to appeal to Vortigern- 28:33.427 --> 28:35.103 Vortigern is dead. 28:39.360 --> 28:42.333 His tower fell to the sons of Constans not two weeks ago. 28:43.965 --> 28:45.390 How do you know this? 28:45.390 --> 28:48.990 No doubt Aurelius will claim the throne for himself. 28:48.990 --> 28:50.100 The soil of these lands 28:50.100 --> 28:52.980 is soaked in the blood of would-be kings. 28:52.980 --> 28:54.180 Perhaps we should consider 28:54.180 --> 28:55.983 pledging our support to Aurelius. 29:01.710 --> 29:02.543 My dear Lot, 29:04.762 --> 29:08.520 have you forgotten the deal we made with the Saecsen chief? 29:08.520 --> 29:09.970 How could I forget, Mother, 29:10.890 --> 29:13.840 when I so strongly opposed our alliance with those savages? 29:15.240 --> 29:16.743 Is Hengist a savage? 29:19.140 --> 29:20.100 He fights for the interests 29:20.100 --> 29:22.503 of his kind just as Aurelius does. 29:23.880 --> 29:27.540 But we are Britons, we should support our people. 29:27.540 --> 29:29.673 Are they our people? 29:30.903 --> 29:33.240 Only a moment ago, you were bemoaning the fact 29:33.240 --> 29:35.190 that we were all but forgotten by them. 29:37.500 --> 29:39.600 But what do I know of these things? 29:39.600 --> 29:42.663 I'm merely a wife and a mother. 29:45.150 --> 29:48.990 Still, I cannot help but wonder if there is not a greater 29:48.990 --> 29:53.833 strategic advantage for you in the current arrangement? 29:56.820 --> 30:00.450 You could be a most valuable ally to Hengist. 30:00.450 --> 30:02.067 The Saecsen? 30:02.067 --> 30:04.749 The future is Saecsen. 30:04.749 --> 30:07.416 (ominous music) 30:13.200 --> 30:15.363 I trust you slept well, Uther? 30:16.719 --> 30:18.840 A soldier always sleeps with one eye open. 30:18.840 --> 30:20.905 That sounds inconvenient. 30:20.905 --> 30:22.890 Not as inconvenient as a knife in the back. 30:22.890 --> 30:25.410 Come, we're all friends here. 30:25.410 --> 30:26.243 I've known many an enemy 30:26.243 --> 30:28.257 that came in the guise of a friend, Merlin. 30:28.257 --> 30:29.553 Ah, my Lord Myrddin. 30:31.110 --> 30:33.160 I wonder if I might have a word with you? 30:35.910 --> 30:36.880 In private. 30:38.579 --> 30:39.412 Of course. 30:41.190 --> 30:42.903 Do keep Uther out of trouble. 30:46.274 --> 30:48.941 (fire crackles) 30:52.440 --> 30:54.513 Shall we seek out a morsel to eat? 31:02.204 --> 31:05.684 (townsfolk chattering) 31:05.684 --> 31:08.434 (animals mooing) 31:12.839 --> 31:15.960 Oh yeah, now give me a knife, I'll teach ya. 31:15.960 --> 31:17.300 Watch it. Cheers. 31:19.154 --> 31:22.799 (townsfolk chattering) 31:22.799 --> 31:25.299 (door creaks) 31:31.754 --> 31:34.050 A cup of your famous mead, friend. 31:34.050 --> 31:36.660 We have no mead here, only wine. 31:36.660 --> 31:38.313 Then a cup of your famous wine. 31:43.920 --> 31:46.450 They water it down the Roman way 31:49.530 --> 31:52.647 but in good measure, it serves its purpose. 31:52.647 --> 31:55.230 (men laughing) 32:03.990 --> 32:05.910 Does the warband of Maridunum 32:05.910 --> 32:08.703 spend all its days drinking rather than training? 32:10.860 --> 32:12.510 But you see, we are training, 32:12.510 --> 32:15.130 right here in the darkness of this hovel 32:16.110 --> 32:18.060 with nothing to slake our thirst 32:18.060 --> 32:20.485 but this sorry excuse for wine, eh? 32:20.485 --> 32:23.250 (men laughing) 32:23.250 --> 32:26.943 To your safe return, after such a long absence. 32:27.792 --> 32:30.542 (birds chirping) 32:34.950 --> 32:37.743 Forgive me if I know not how to receive you. 32:38.760 --> 32:40.260 This is your realm and rightly so 32:40.260 --> 32:42.660 but I have been king here these many years. 32:42.660 --> 32:45.240 And your father and his father before you. 32:45.240 --> 32:46.530 Yes. 32:46.530 --> 32:48.780 And your son is next in line to the throne. 32:51.030 --> 32:52.560 Meurig is more interested in hunting 32:52.560 --> 32:55.710 and drinking than in the affairs of our kingdom. 32:55.710 --> 32:57.410 And yet, he is your battlechief. 32:59.543 --> 33:02.100 'Tis a wonder how he has time for leisure, 33:02.100 --> 33:04.023 given the frequency of the raids. 33:04.914 --> 33:08.010 (anxious music) 33:08.010 --> 33:09.993 Yours is a fruitful land, Tewdrig. 33:11.010 --> 33:14.490 Yet your fields are stripped, your walls are broken, 33:14.490 --> 33:17.313 provisions are strained even at the king's table. 33:18.510 --> 33:21.153 At whose hand do you suffer this injustice? 33:22.440 --> 33:23.853 Not the Saecsen, surely, 33:24.960 --> 33:27.260 for you would not have lived to tell the tale. 33:31.778 --> 33:33.600 Morcant of the Belgae? 33:33.600 --> 33:35.490 He's been bleeding the neighboring lands 33:35.490 --> 33:38.070 of grain and cattle for the better part of a year, 33:38.070 --> 33:40.350 like a ravenous bear intent on 33:40.350 --> 33:42.513 slumbering through the long winter. 33:43.530 --> 33:44.961 Why? 33:44.961 --> 33:47.560 He knows war with the Saecsen is coming 33:49.080 --> 33:51.870 and he intends to wait it out 33:51.870 --> 33:53.853 with ample provisions to spare. 33:54.720 --> 33:56.520 And you allow him to take from you? 33:56.520 --> 33:58.530 His men outnumber us two to one. 33:58.530 --> 34:00.720 So you let your people starve? 34:00.720 --> 34:03.630 I am not willing to lead my people to destruction. 34:03.630 --> 34:04.740 It is because you're not willing 34:04.740 --> 34:08.280 to lead them that their destruction is at hand. 34:08.280 --> 34:10.320 We cannot fight him. 34:10.320 --> 34:12.630 But fight him we would! (men cheer) 34:12.630 --> 34:15.930 We'd rather suffer the sword opposing that snake 34:15.930 --> 34:18.055 than let him take what's rightfully ours! 34:18.055 --> 34:20.220 (men cheering) 34:20.220 --> 34:21.920 You've told your father as much? 34:23.070 --> 34:26.610 My father is too proud to heed our counsel. 34:26.610 --> 34:27.760 I'm ashamed, Myrddin. 34:29.328 --> 34:30.245 I admit it. 34:32.550 --> 34:33.933 I saw no other way. 34:38.863 --> 34:42.633 I often question whether I'm worthy to wear the Torc. 34:44.640 --> 34:45.783 If I am a king, 34:48.954 --> 34:50.154 I'm not a very good one. 34:51.820 --> 34:53.580 (anxious music) 34:53.580 --> 34:55.290 Your father must have good reason 34:55.290 --> 34:57.213 to let this insult go unanswered. 34:58.380 --> 35:01.980 No king would suffer such humiliation lightly. 35:01.980 --> 35:05.490 Well, whatever his reason, it will not matter for long. 35:05.490 --> 35:07.770 My family has ruled this kingdom 35:07.770 --> 35:09.873 for the last three generations. 35:10.740 --> 35:14.010 Now Merlin returns to claim his throne 35:14.010 --> 35:16.143 and we can hardly stand in his way. 35:17.430 --> 35:18.430 He is but one man. 35:19.874 --> 35:22.720 (men laughing) 35:22.720 --> 35:23.553 What? 35:25.580 --> 35:26.583 Do you not know? 35:28.314 --> 35:31.042 (anxious music) 35:31.042 --> 35:33.542 (door creaks) 35:41.220 --> 35:44.013 Painted by a Faery woman many years ago, 35:45.480 --> 35:46.743 or so the story is told. 35:49.260 --> 35:51.360 They say Merlin slew 70 men 35:51.360 --> 35:53.883 with his own hands within these very gates. 35:54.900 --> 35:55.833 At Goddeu, 35:57.742 --> 35:59.373 at Goddeu, he slew 500. 36:02.730 --> 36:05.430 No man is capable of such a thing. 36:05.430 --> 36:06.333 No mortal man. 36:07.500 --> 36:09.630 They say when the awen falls upon him, 36:09.630 --> 36:12.120 he is given strength from heaven. 36:12.120 --> 36:14.790 The world stops. 36:14.790 --> 36:17.073 None can stand before him. 36:19.316 --> 36:22.047 I can assure you, friend, 36:22.047 --> 36:24.847 the only thing that matters in battle is brute strength. 36:27.420 --> 36:29.433 Magic is for druids and bored women. 36:31.721 --> 36:33.780 (anxious music) 36:33.780 --> 36:34.613 Perhaps. 36:36.780 --> 36:40.300 But he is legend in these lands 36:41.287 --> 36:42.693 and he is more than a king. 36:43.920 --> 36:46.113 He is nearly an Otherworldly being. 36:49.380 --> 36:52.380 He will take the Torc from my father 36:52.380 --> 36:55.000 and declare himself High King before he is through 36:56.700 --> 36:59.040 and neither you nor the Saecsens 36:59.040 --> 37:02.853 nor all the armies of Britain and Armorica can hinder him, 37:04.710 --> 37:06.310 unless we stop him here 37:07.950 --> 37:08.783 and now. 37:10.061 --> 37:13.282 (soldier grunts) (sword scrapes) 37:13.282 --> 37:15.782 (tense music) 37:19.612 --> 37:22.529 (ominous chanting) 37:28.897 --> 37:31.290 You must listen to me, Uther. 37:31.290 --> 37:33.933 Out of my way, steward. 37:37.350 --> 37:38.733 I bested you once before. 37:40.740 --> 37:42.210 Don't make me do it again. 37:42.210 --> 37:44.260 You had the element of surprise before. 37:45.510 --> 37:46.620 Not this time. 37:46.620 --> 37:48.757 You thought that was my only surprise? 37:48.757 --> 37:53.757 (blade scrapes) (Meurig shouts) 37:54.892 --> 37:58.114 (Meurig grunts) 37:58.114 --> 38:00.614 (tense music) 38:08.763 --> 38:11.430 You would attack an unarmed man? 38:12.531 --> 38:15.364 (low tense music) 38:24.796 --> 38:27.963 (combatants grunting) 38:30.351 --> 38:32.934 (pot shatters) 38:33.981 --> 38:36.564 (skin sizzles) 38:39.141 --> 38:42.336 (Pelleas screams) 38:42.336 --> 38:45.503 (combatants grunting) 38:50.520 --> 38:52.230 Stop this, Uther. 38:52.230 --> 38:53.883 You risk ruining the Emrys' work. 38:55.012 --> 38:56.912 That is exactly what I intend to do. 38:59.857 --> 39:01.837 (sword clanks) 39:01.837 --> 39:04.893 (tense music) 39:04.893 --> 39:07.560 (Meurig groans) 39:13.668 --> 39:15.168 Uther! 39:15.168 --> 39:18.251 (tense rising tones) 39:19.298 --> 39:22.320 (heartbeat pounds) 39:22.320 --> 39:25.070 (fire crackling) 39:26.530 --> 39:28.270 Stand up, King Tewdrig. 39:30.071 --> 39:32.821 (birds chirping) 39:35.970 --> 39:38.320 You are right that you have failed your people. 39:40.230 --> 39:43.740 You have let fear rule your heart and govern your actions 39:43.740 --> 39:45.750 and I do indeed have every right to reclaim 39:45.750 --> 39:48.243 my kingship and take back what is lawfully mine. 39:51.431 --> 39:54.193 But I deem it best to let my claim lapse. 39:56.760 --> 39:59.613 Too many years have passed for me to take back my throne. 40:01.590 --> 40:04.653 Myrddin will not be king again in Maridunum, 40:06.450 --> 40:08.973 provided you pledge your support to Aurelius. 40:09.976 --> 40:12.893 (heartbeat pounds) 40:15.120 --> 40:16.070 You have my word. 40:17.481 --> 40:20.901 (dramatic music) 40:20.901 --> 40:23.401 (Uther thuds) 40:26.460 --> 40:28.458 Are you quite well, Uther? 40:28.458 --> 40:31.491 Just short of breath is all. 40:31.491 --> 40:34.241 (birds chirping) 40:36.111 --> 40:38.220 My warband will not fight for Aurelius 40:38.220 --> 40:40.740 while Morcant can threatens our homes. 40:40.740 --> 40:41.640 Well, then it's a good thing we have 40:41.640 --> 40:44.703 the Battlechief of Britain to bring the Belgae to heel. 40:48.882 --> 40:50.282 I'm afraid I must decline. 40:51.240 --> 40:52.073 Uther? 40:53.064 --> 40:55.114 I will join your fight against Morcant. 40:56.340 --> 40:59.583 However, only as a simple soldier. 41:01.380 --> 41:04.773 A cunning strategy, Uther, if we survive it. 41:05.970 --> 41:08.583 There's nothing like a brisk ride to revive a man. 41:09.450 --> 41:14.450 (hand pats) (relaxed music) 41:23.325 --> 41:26.825 (relaxed music continues) 41:29.921 --> 41:31.504 Yes, that's good. 41:35.097 --> 41:38.430 (attendants chattering) 41:40.918 --> 41:43.918 Jesu, receive your own with mercy. 41:46.408 --> 41:47.658 Who are they? 41:49.710 --> 41:50.543 Britons 41:52.260 --> 41:54.410 from the villages along our eastern border. 41:59.130 --> 42:04.130 The Saecsen move south and west, killing and plundering. 42:05.400 --> 42:07.620 They rarely leave survivors but when they do, 42:07.620 --> 42:09.213 we do what we can to lend aid. 42:10.532 --> 42:13.380 You care for the dying 42:13.380 --> 42:15.213 when you could prevent their death. 42:16.650 --> 42:19.172 You did what you could. 42:19.172 --> 42:20.243 No. 42:20.243 --> 42:22.023 No, no, you could have fought. 42:23.100 --> 42:26.970 What strength you think we have is an illusion. 42:26.970 --> 42:30.123 Each year, our numbers decline. 42:31.410 --> 42:33.830 Not a child has been born to us since... 42:38.219 --> 42:40.977 Our people are not long for this world. 42:42.030 --> 42:43.980 You have weapons like none have seen, 42:44.850 --> 42:47.400 armor to stop the fiercest Saecsen blade. 42:47.400 --> 42:48.663 As king, 42:49.830 --> 42:51.573 my duty is to my people. 42:54.000 --> 42:56.970 I cannot fight your war for you, Aurelius, 42:56.970 --> 42:59.073 no matter how just the cause. 43:02.040 --> 43:03.003 We are too few. 43:04.608 --> 43:07.191 (somber music) 43:14.580 --> 43:16.063 Where are the Saecsen now? 43:17.279 --> 43:19.946 (ominous music) 43:23.650 --> 43:26.233 (knife slices) 43:27.600 --> 43:30.100 Lot is in line for the throne, after all. 43:32.062 --> 43:33.923 And a fine king you'll make, my son. 43:36.390 --> 43:37.223 But 43:38.220 --> 43:41.133 who are we if not people of our word? 43:45.120 --> 43:47.730 They say Hengist makes his men 43:47.730 --> 43:50.249 fight to the death for his amusement. 43:50.249 --> 43:52.620 (Morgian laughs) 43:52.620 --> 43:54.870 You must not believe everything you hear. 43:54.870 --> 43:58.743 Aurelius, on the other hand, is of noble blood. 43:59.610 --> 44:01.170 A diplomat. 44:01.170 --> 44:03.000 Lot has a point. 44:03.000 --> 44:05.373 Is Aurelius not more fit to lead? 44:09.030 --> 44:10.230 Who knows who'll rule these lands 44:10.230 --> 44:11.530 when all is said and done. 44:16.410 --> 44:19.710 But if it is your desire to break faith with the Saecsens, 44:19.710 --> 44:22.963 then who am I to oppose you? 44:22.963 --> 44:23.796 (fish bone breaks) 44:23.796 --> 44:27.490 But I admit, I do worry how he will receive you 44:28.410 --> 44:31.023 if word comes to him of your dealings with Hengist. 44:31.947 --> 44:33.330 Yes. 44:33.330 --> 44:36.540 Yes, we must not have him taking you for a traitor. 44:36.540 --> 44:37.373 A traitor? 44:38.377 --> 44:39.677 I had not thought of that. 44:40.650 --> 44:42.690 Surely anyone suspected of conspiring 44:42.690 --> 44:45.603 with the Saecsens would be shown no mercy. 44:47.460 --> 44:49.460 I'm sure you'll make the right decision. 44:50.807 --> 44:54.140 (dramatic music) 45:03.126 --> 45:04.980 (horse grunts) 45:04.980 --> 45:06.643 Pray to your God, Merlin. 45:08.100 --> 45:09.813 It isn't much of a plan. 45:10.710 --> 45:13.460 My God hears the prayers of all who call on His name. 45:19.410 --> 45:21.160 Did something happen to your eye? 45:25.402 --> 45:28.735 (dramatic music) 45:37.680 --> 45:41.430 (dramatic music ends) 45:46.860 --> 45:49.060 You would ride to the village's aid alone? 45:51.240 --> 45:52.073 I would try. 45:54.231 --> 45:57.187 You are a good man, son of Constans, but foolish. 45:58.830 --> 46:00.720 What would you have me do? 46:00.720 --> 46:01.590 What kind of king would I be 46:01.590 --> 46:03.420 if I let my people be slaughtered? 46:03.420 --> 46:05.763 A king who knows his limitations. 46:06.960 --> 46:08.860 There will be other battles, Aurelius. 46:10.080 --> 46:11.103 You are one man. 46:12.750 --> 46:14.350 You don't even know the country. 46:18.180 --> 46:19.013 I'm not above asking you 46:19.013 --> 46:20.633 to point me in the right direction. 46:25.950 --> 46:27.923 I have only one thing to offer my people, 46:30.180 --> 46:31.013 everything. 46:39.360 --> 46:41.610 Our soldiers cannot ride with you to Rianfa 46:43.770 --> 46:46.860 but perhaps they will escort their princess 46:46.860 --> 46:49.110 on a ride through our easternmost holdings. 46:49.110 --> 46:50.224 My lady- 46:50.224 --> 46:52.013 But we cannot leave our territory, Aurelius. 46:52.860 --> 46:56.583 If you choose to engage the Saecsen, you do it alone. 46:57.612 --> 47:01.529 (dramatic inspirational music) 47:10.729 --> 47:15.479 (dramatic inspirational music continues) 47:24.174 --> 47:28.924 (dramatic inspirational music continues) 47:32.570 --> 47:35.320 (rain pattering) 47:41.970 --> 47:42.803 Stop there. 47:46.445 --> 47:49.112 (anxious music) 47:53.581 --> 47:55.170 What is your business here? 47:55.170 --> 47:57.600 You Belgae grow fat from the grain 47:57.600 --> 47:59.727 plundered from the fields of Maridunum! 48:01.923 --> 48:03.397 And? 48:03.397 --> 48:05.073 And we're taking it back. 48:06.200 --> 48:08.950 (dramatic music) 48:12.540 --> 48:14.103 No one need die today. 48:14.940 --> 48:18.450 Tell your king Myrddin Emrys demands an audience. 48:18.450 --> 48:20.523 My king is not so easily summoned. 48:21.360 --> 48:23.943 I do not intend to make it easy. 48:23.943 --> 48:26.298 (soldiers shout) 48:26.298 --> 48:27.616 (bowstrings creaking) 48:27.616 --> 48:29.194 (arrow thwacks) 48:29.194 --> 48:30.944 Mariduns, dismount! 48:33.330 --> 48:35.438 (gate creaks) 48:35.438 --> 48:38.438 (soldiers shouting) 48:40.420 --> 48:44.337 (dramatic inspirational music) 48:53.430 --> 48:58.180 (dramatic inspirational music continues) 49:04.545 --> 49:07.212 (ominous music) 49:09.960 --> 49:13.127 (townsfolk screaming) 49:15.644 --> 49:18.394 (blades slicing) 49:27.178 --> 49:30.533 (axe clacking) 49:30.533 --> 49:32.283 If I do not return, 49:34.158 --> 49:37.969 tell my brother I died a noble death. 49:37.969 --> 49:39.908 (Aurelius grunts) 49:39.908 --> 49:42.658 (dramatic music) 49:47.153 --> 49:50.153 (soldiers shouting) 49:52.358 --> 49:55.191 (weapons slicing) 50:03.678 --> 50:05.978 (dramatic chanting) 50:05.978 --> 50:08.214 (Aldwyn speaks in Saecsen) 50:08.214 --> 50:10.074 (hooves clattering) 50:10.074 --> 50:13.449 (Aurelius grunts) 50:13.449 --> 50:16.621 (Aldwyn grunts) 50:16.621 --> 50:19.371 (tense drumbeat) 50:20.283 --> 50:23.200 (weapons clanking) 50:26.931 --> 50:30.098 (combatants grunting) 50:33.599 --> 50:34.432 Fire! 50:38.591 --> 50:41.758 (combatants grunting) 50:45.213 --> 50:47.713 (tense music) 50:54.374 --> 50:57.195 (weapon clanks) (fist thuds) 50:57.195 --> 51:00.195 (soldiers grunting) 51:02.952 --> 51:06.183 (blade slices) (soldier groans) 51:06.183 --> 51:07.516 For Maridunum! 51:08.437 --> 51:09.887 (Aldwyn spits) 51:09.887 --> 51:12.970 (tense rising music) 51:15.965 --> 51:18.298 (axe thuds) 51:24.613 --> 51:27.280 (Aldwyn grunts) 51:29.061 --> 51:31.728 (arrow thwacks) 51:33.022 --> 51:35.772 (dramatic music) 51:41.184 --> 51:43.684 (tense music) 51:51.983 --> 51:55.316 (tense music continues) 51:57.354 --> 52:00.021 (relaxed music) 52:05.982 --> 52:08.649 (Aldwyn shouts) 52:10.878 --> 52:13.862 (anxious music) 52:13.862 --> 52:16.862 (soldiers shouting) 52:18.623 --> 52:21.373 (blades slicing) 52:29.468 --> 52:32.635 (soft dramatic music) 52:41.387 --> 52:45.387 (soft dramatic music continues) 52:54.696 --> 52:58.696 (soft dramatic music continues) 53:08.258 --> 53:11.091 (blood squelches) 53:19.941 --> 53:22.691 (dramatic music) 53:29.154 --> 53:32.487 (dramatic rising tones) 53:33.500 --> 53:37.258 Morcant! 53:38.480 --> 53:41.750 (wind swooshes) 53:41.750 --> 53:44.667 (soldiers panting) 53:46.925 --> 53:49.092 What was that? 53:52.215 --> 53:55.048 (Aurelius coughs) 54:02.821 --> 54:05.488 (fire crackles) 54:07.000 --> 54:08.033 Thank you, my lady. 54:09.060 --> 54:10.143 Don't thank me yet. 54:11.430 --> 54:13.130 By the time this night is through, 54:14.040 --> 54:16.577 we may both be banished from the Summerlands. 54:22.372 --> 54:25.205 (fires crackling) 54:29.871 --> 54:32.704 (teeth crunching) 54:39.330 --> 54:40.593 Whoever you are, 54:41.460 --> 54:44.970 you've chosen a rather inopportune time to visit. 54:44.970 --> 54:46.353 I'm enjoying my supper. 54:49.800 --> 54:52.203 You know very well who I am, Morcant. 54:53.460 --> 54:55.060 I know who you claim to be 54:56.730 --> 54:58.680 but why should I take your word for it? 54:59.760 --> 55:03.930 I come with an offer of peace from Uther, Battlechief 55:03.930 --> 55:06.843 of Britain and brother of High King Aurelius himself. 55:08.400 --> 55:12.240 There'll be no peace in these lands 'til we are all dust. 55:12.240 --> 55:15.264 Or until the kings of Britain are united as one. 55:15.264 --> 55:18.014 (Morcant laughs) 55:19.140 --> 55:21.870 If you are the son of Taliesin, 55:21.870 --> 55:24.213 your wisdom is exaggerated. 55:25.680 --> 55:27.180 You ride with a force half the size 55:27.180 --> 55:29.373 of my own against a fortified position, 55:30.270 --> 55:33.393 my men will cut down your army in short order, 55:34.560 --> 55:35.913 if they have not already. 55:36.840 --> 55:38.910 You make war against your brother kings 55:38.910 --> 55:41.460 while the Saecsen threatens the doom of our people. 55:42.780 --> 55:44.253 Who is my brother? 55:47.700 --> 55:49.143 Who are my people? 55:50.520 --> 55:51.933 I'm King of the Belgae. 55:53.340 --> 55:55.470 No one else is my concern. 55:55.470 --> 55:57.690 And how will you defend the Belgae 55:57.690 --> 56:00.423 when the Saecsen horde marches across your fields? 56:01.530 --> 56:04.020 When was the last time you stood with a naked blade 56:04.020 --> 56:07.240 in your hand under the blast of the Saecsen war horn 56:08.100 --> 56:10.440 while a whole host Saecsen berserkers 56:10.440 --> 56:12.663 flew toward you over the battleground? 56:16.980 --> 56:21.210 I will be well-supplied after I march across every kingdom 56:21.210 --> 56:24.750 deserted by kings anxious to fight alongside 56:24.750 --> 56:29.750 your Battlechief Uther and his fool brother 56:29.880 --> 56:31.863 in their fool war. 56:32.940 --> 56:34.773 That is where you are wrong. 56:37.110 --> 56:38.553 There is to be no war. 56:42.315 --> 56:45.750 Uther himself has determined not to engage the Saecsen 56:45.750 --> 56:48.300 until you return what you have plundered 56:48.300 --> 56:50.283 and pledged fealty to Aurelius. 56:51.420 --> 56:54.337 (Morcant chuckles) 56:57.480 --> 56:59.853 If Aurelius does not engage the Saecsen, 57:00.750 --> 57:02.943 he will be High King of nothing. 57:04.616 --> 57:06.510 (drink trickles) 57:06.510 --> 57:09.450 Already this day, Uther rides against you. 57:09.450 --> 57:11.250 If he's the leader of this attack, 57:12.420 --> 57:14.670 then he's no Battlechief to be feared. 57:14.670 --> 57:15.503 Indeed. 57:17.040 --> 57:20.050 Uther does not command Tewdrig's warband. 57:21.780 --> 57:24.723 He rides today a simple soldier, 57:26.520 --> 57:28.473 indistinguishable from any other. 57:33.060 --> 57:34.143 You bluff. 57:35.880 --> 57:38.280 I do hope your men haven't killed him already. 57:40.080 --> 57:41.940 Aurelius slew the High King himself 57:41.940 --> 57:43.640 to avenge the death of his father. 57:45.330 --> 57:47.793 One can only imagine what he might do to you. 57:50.385 --> 57:53.052 (anxious music) 57:56.580 --> 57:58.290 Stay our archers. 57:58.290 --> 58:00.720 Call our warriors back behind the walls. 58:00.720 --> 58:01.553 Now! 58:02.580 --> 58:05.413 (cups clattering) 58:06.360 --> 58:08.373 Your plundering is at an end, Morcant. 58:09.750 --> 58:11.910 You've abused your power 58:11.910 --> 58:14.223 and now it is time for you to make amends. 58:15.210 --> 58:19.090 If you do not, Aurelius will continue to raise his army 58:20.370 --> 58:22.770 but it will not be the Saecsen he rides against. 58:25.091 --> 58:27.758 (relaxed music) 58:35.560 --> 58:38.643 (relaxed music ends) 58:39.570 --> 58:43.030 My daughter has long had a mind of her own 58:44.520 --> 58:48.453 and I have all but given up attempting to restrain it. 58:49.980 --> 58:52.470 But you who mean to make yourself 58:52.470 --> 58:54.933 High King should know better. 58:56.070 --> 58:58.370 If I do not allow my conscience to guide me, 59:00.540 --> 59:02.640 I'm unworthy of the crown. 59:02.640 --> 59:05.220 You put my people at risk. 59:05.220 --> 59:07.770 Your people are at risk already, King Avallach 59:07.770 --> 59:09.445 and will be as long as the Saecsen 59:09.445 --> 59:10.830 have a foothold in this land. 59:10.830 --> 59:12.360 Father, the Britons that survived 59:12.360 --> 59:14.040 the raid have been brought to the palace. 59:14.040 --> 59:14.873 I'm needed. 59:15.785 --> 59:18.535 (Avallach sighs) 59:25.645 --> 59:29.010 You cannot deliver your people from this threat 59:29.010 --> 59:32.610 if you throw your own life away, Aurelius. 59:32.610 --> 59:36.633 A king must sometimes make terrible choices. 59:37.950 --> 59:38.800 It was foolish. 59:40.290 --> 59:41.123 I know. 59:42.060 --> 59:44.670 In truth, I'm not ready for what is ahead. 59:44.670 --> 59:46.320 The battle against Vortigern was- 59:47.220 --> 59:48.450 Short? 59:48.450 --> 59:49.283 Decisive. 59:52.140 --> 59:54.420 I have little enough experience with war. 59:54.420 --> 59:55.670 That is abundantly clear. 59:56.520 --> 59:57.353 In truth, 59:59.940 --> 01:00:01.890 it was your daughter who saved my life. 01:00:03.720 --> 01:00:04.553 Yes. 01:00:06.480 --> 01:00:08.253 She has a way of doing that. 01:00:12.414 --> 01:00:15.914 (low inspirational music) 01:00:18.330 --> 01:00:19.960 You showed great courage today 01:00:21.360 --> 01:00:23.660 and a great love for the people you would rule 01:00:26.090 --> 01:00:28.963 and my God tells me there is no greater love 01:00:30.750 --> 01:00:32.700 than the willingness to die for others. 01:00:41.310 --> 01:00:45.483 Keep that up and you might just become High King after all. 01:00:52.389 --> 01:00:55.380 (relaxed flute music) 01:00:55.380 --> 01:00:56.213 Beer? 01:00:59.143 --> 01:01:01.210 A man of his word is King Tewdrig. 01:01:02.918 --> 01:01:03.960 Two more western kings 01:01:03.960 --> 01:01:05.920 have pledged their fealty to Aurelius. 01:01:05.920 --> 01:01:08.910 Their warbands ride eastward as we speak. 01:01:08.910 --> 01:01:10.563 Aurelius' legend grows. 01:01:10.563 --> 01:01:12.930 Aye. As does your army. 01:01:12.930 --> 01:01:14.730 Now you must return to your brother. 01:01:15.603 --> 01:01:17.968 Pelleas and I ride north to Goddeu. 01:01:17.968 --> 01:01:18.968 You must ride alone. 01:01:20.334 --> 01:01:21.420 Have I not proven myself 01:01:21.420 --> 01:01:23.880 to be a pleasant enough traveling companion? 01:01:23.880 --> 01:01:27.180 Uther, you have proven yourself a cunning strategist 01:01:27.180 --> 01:01:28.983 and fiercely loyal to your brother. 01:01:29.880 --> 01:01:32.220 But you must take caution, 01:01:32.220 --> 01:01:34.170 for your loyalty could be your undoing. 01:01:36.630 --> 01:01:37.890 More riddles. 01:01:37.890 --> 01:01:39.630 Perhaps when we next see each other, 01:01:39.630 --> 01:01:41.730 we can pick up from where we left off. 01:01:41.730 --> 01:01:44.253 I do admit I did underestimate you, steward. 01:01:46.491 --> 01:01:49.341 But I still think you should be flogged for impertinence. 01:01:57.049 --> 01:02:00.299 (townsfolk chattering) 01:02:09.089 --> 01:02:13.110 (townsfolk chattering continues) 01:02:13.110 --> 01:02:16.499 It is not safe for you in Custennin's hall. 01:02:16.499 --> 01:02:18.894 There must be another way. 01:02:18.894 --> 01:02:21.811 (mysterious music) 01:02:23.920 --> 01:02:25.447 There is no other way. 01:02:30.329 --> 01:02:33.950 (anxious mysterious music) 01:02:33.950 --> 01:02:37.033 (footsteps clacking) 01:02:46.150 --> 01:02:50.500 (anxious mysterious music) 01:02:50.500 --> 01:02:53.000 (door creaks) 01:02:56.913 --> 01:03:00.246 (water trickles softly) 01:03:09.855 --> 01:03:12.355 (tense tones) 01:03:16.539 --> 01:03:20.290 (low, ominous music) 01:03:20.290 --> 01:03:22.790 (door creaks) 01:03:32.035 --> 01:03:35.118 (low, ominous music) 01:03:44.173 --> 01:03:46.523 I will set off at once for the Saecsens' camp. 01:03:48.280 --> 01:03:49.630 If that is what you wish. 01:03:51.082 --> 01:03:52.263 It is, Mother. 01:03:55.290 --> 01:03:56.123 Wait here. 01:03:58.752 --> 01:04:01.835 (low, anxious music) 01:04:05.752 --> 01:04:08.252 (door creaks) 01:04:11.561 --> 01:04:14.644 (footsteps clacking) 01:04:21.596 --> 01:04:22.429 A gift 01:04:24.041 --> 01:04:25.041 for Hengist. 01:04:34.075 --> 01:04:36.742 (anxious music) 01:04:41.253 --> 01:04:42.880 Safe travels, my son. 01:04:48.266 --> 01:04:51.349 (footsteps clacking) 01:04:54.778 --> 01:04:57.445 (anxious music) 01:05:04.693 --> 01:05:07.943 (ominous rising tones) 01:06:40.840 --> 01:06:43.257 (soft music) 01:06:44.233 --> 01:06:46.798 Our enemy grows stronger by the hour. 01:06:46.798 --> 01:06:48.420 (horn blares) 01:06:48.420 --> 01:06:51.213 Every day, more ships cross the sea. 01:06:52.530 --> 01:06:54.723 We are outmatched five to one. 01:06:56.773 --> 01:06:58.680 There is to be a new High King. 01:06:58.680 --> 01:07:01.293 They are the ones who would oppose the Saecsens now. 01:07:02.220 --> 01:07:04.980 How many men are left for them to call upon? 01:07:04.980 --> 01:07:07.080 Those boys are on their own. 01:07:07.080 --> 01:07:10.770 I will not send the sons of my Lords to die 01:07:10.770 --> 01:07:14.218 behind two undisciplined and untrained boys. 01:07:14.218 --> 01:07:16.020 (fighter roars) 01:07:16.020 --> 01:07:19.410 I have come to ask the northern Lords to join with them. 01:07:19.410 --> 01:07:22.110 Are you not the mighty Merlin, 01:07:22.110 --> 01:07:25.558 terrible to meet on the field of battle? 01:07:25.558 --> 01:07:27.725 I've seen what you can do. 01:07:28.573 --> 01:07:31.073 (tense tones)