Merlin Season 5 Episode 10

Arthur: Sometimes I forget how beautiful Camelot is. But never how beautiful my Queen is.
Merlin: (Gwen laughs and Merlin snorts)
Arthur: Was that you, Merlin?
Merlin: It was the horse.
Arthur: Because if you were mocking your King...
Merlin: I wasn't. I wouldn't.
Arthur: ...there's a special punishment reserved for such impudence.
(Merlin looks worried)
Arthur: (Laughs) You're too easy, Merlin. Every time.

Merlin: I haven't seen him this happy in a long time.
Gwen: Yes, he has changed, hasn't he?
Merlin: Yeah... I think he has.
Arthur: (Hitting him with a water skin) Sorry! Fill that up will you, Merlin?
Merlin: Perhaps he's not totally changed.

Arthur: I think my dog can catch better than you.
Merlin: Possibly because you treat him better.

Merlin: Something happened here.
Arthur: Stags marking their territory.
Merlin: No. This was caused by magic.
Arthur: Who knows about hunting, me or you? It's rutting season... half the trees in the forest will look like that.

Merlin: Why would Morgana attack Helva?
Arthur: She must have her reasons.
Merlin: That's one of the few places where magic is practised freely. Why would she attack her own?

Merlin: Something terrible happened there, Gaius. Something only the strongest magic could do. I could feel it.
Gaius: You're not suggesting Morgana is within Camelot's borders?
Merlin: Who else could it be?
Gaius: Don't go, Merlin, not on your own.
Merlin: I'll be fine.
Gaius: Take someone with you at least.
Merlin: If it is Morgana... then it won't make any difference who I take, will it?

Gaius: Alator. That's why Morgana attacked Helva. Alator was the prize she was after.
Merlin: But why risk so much for one man?
Gaius: There can only be one reason... to have him reveal who Emrys is.
Merlin: Alator would never betray me.
Gaius: Not willingly. But Morgana will use every power she has to break him. And even Cathas cannot resist forever.

Alator: You're wasting your time, Morgana. I will not tell you who Emrys is.
Morgana: Now we both know that's not true. Otherwise, why would I have spared your life?

Arthur: I'm going to surprise her: breakfast in bed.
Merlin: Oh. What a lovely thought.
Arthur: Where are you going?
Merlin: You don't need me, do you?
Arthur: I can't get very well go and get the breakfast, can I? What if she wakes and... panics?
Merlin: Panics?
Arthur: Just go and get it, all right? Merlin. Flowers. Don't forget the flowers.
Merlin: Of course. The personal touch. Nice.

Arthur: (Holding a tray with Gwen's breakfast) Good morning.
Merlin: That is so sweet.
Arthur: It's nothing (A noise can be heard) Who's there? Merlin! What do you think you're doing in the Royal chambers?
Merlin: I thought, um... I thought I heard voices.
Arthur: Maybe next time you'd be good enough to knock.
Merlin: Yes, Sire.
Gwen: (Aware that he has brought the breakfast in) Merlin. Thank you.
Arthur: My idea.

Merlin: She said Arthur's enemies were closer than I thought. Now, who else could she mean but Mordred?
Gaius: If she meant Mordred, why not say so?
Merlin: We were interrupted.
Gaius: She's drawing you in, Merlin. It's a trap. She knew your real name. There's only one explanation for that. Alator told Morgana who you really are and she has sent this woman to lure you to her.

Gaius: If something happened to you, we would all be lost!
Merlin: But if she can truly help me protect Arthur from Mordred and I refuse to go, would all not be lost then, too?

Gaius: It was I who told Alator of your true identity.
Merlin: You had no choice.
Gaius: And I cannot let that destroy you.

Merlin: You know I'd never do anything to hurt you, Gaius.

Finna: It is an honour to meet you, Emrys.
Merlin: How did you know my name?
Finna: From my master, Alator of the Catha. He sends you greetings. But also a warning. The great battle nears, the fate of Camelot rests in the balance. Only you, great Emrys, can ensure the triumph of the Once and Future King.

Arthur: You saw her but you lost her?
Mordred: She used magic, Sire.
Arthur: Even so there were how many of you? Six? Against one old woman.
Sir Leon: There were two of them, Sire.
Arthur: Oh, well that explains it!

Gaius: I told Arthur because I was worried about you, Merlin.
Merlin: She was working for Alator, not Morgana.
Gaius: How was I to know that?
Merlin: Because I told you.

Gaius: I acted like a foolish old man.
Merlin: No, never that (Hugs him).

Alator: I shall pass to the other world happy in the knowledge that you will never find Emrys. He is your destiny, Morgana, and he is your doom.

Morgana: (Reading Finna's letter) Do not fear, Alator. I have found Emrys. Our sacred mission continues. Your faithful servant, Finna.
You poor fool, Alator. Undone by a few scribbled words. Find this Finna. Bring her to me, alive. I will break her, Alator. Break her like a twig. How does it feel to know all your resistance was for nothing? Enjoy your other world (Kills him).

Sir Percival: This is hardly the time or place to be gathering herbs.
Merlin: You were grateful enough for them when Gaius cured your palsy.
Sir Percival: It wasn't palsy.
Merlin: I was being polite.

Mordred: Good morning. Though technically, I think it's still night.
Merlin: I was just...
Mordred: Relieving yourself?
Merlin: Yeah.
Mordred: And you always put your boots on to do that, do you?
Merlin: I don't like splinters.
Mordred: You weren't collecting herbs either, were you? You don't have to explain yourself to me, Merlin. If you're willing to risk your life, it must be important.

Finna: When you've spent a lifetime running, you know all the places to hide.
Merlin: Running from... Arthur?
Finna: And from his father before him.
Merlin: It won't always be like this. Things will be better.
Finna: That is why I was sent... to help you make it so.
Merlin: Why are you doing this for me?
Finna: Without you, Emrys, Arthur cannot build the new world we all long for.

Finna: For hundreds of years the Catha have guarded their ancient knowledge. But now the time has come to pass it on to you, Emrys. For only you can carry their hopes into the great battle itself.
Merlin: How can I do that?
Finna: (Giving him a little box) Here. Guard it carefully. It will help you in the dark days to come.

Finna: (To Merlin) There is something else. Something Alator himself wanted me
to tell you. Don't make the same mistake as Arthur... do not trust the Druid boy.

Finna: If Morgana sees us together she will know who you are. That must never happen.
Merlin: Finna, please...
Finna: It is my destiny, Emrys, to serve you until the end. I could wish for nothing more.

Morgana: Finna... at last. I'm impressed. At your age, it's very spirited.
Finna: Stay away!
Morgana: But with age also comes wisdom. It's over. Tell me who Emrys is.
Finna: Never (She kills herself)

Merlin: For a second there I thought you weren't coming.
The Great Dragon: I would never forsake you, young Warlock.

Merlin: Your wing...
The Great Dragon: I am tired, Emrys, that is all. But I shall serve you as long as I have the strength.
Merlin: If you are ill I can heal you.
The Great Dragon: There are some things even a warlock as great as you cannot overcome. I am old, Emrys, my time has almost come.
Merlin: No...
The Great Dragon: It is the cycle of life, no more, no less.
Merlin: What will I do without you?
The Great Dragon: You will remember me.
Merlin: Will I see you again?
(The Great Dragon flies away)

Gaius: (Reading the Catha's message) Let loose the hounds of war. Let the dread fire of the Last Priestess rain down from angry skies, for brother will slaughter brother, for friend will murder friend, as the great horn sounds a cold dawn at Camlann. The prophets do not lie. There, Arthur will meet his end, upon that mighty plain.
Merlin: So many have suffered so that I may hear this...

Gaius: I think I know what's going through your mind, Merlin. That your destiny is almost too much for one man to bear.
Merlin: You... you always did know me best, Gaius.
Gaius: Be assured of one thing. There was never anyone more capable than you, Merlin. You will not fail.