TEXT: Merlin: IV ep 3 Amendments 08.06.11 1. 1- EXT. CAMELOT (MAIN SQUARE) - DAY 1. FR The square is a hive of activity. A caravan of colourful carts is being unloaded by acrobats, dancers, jugglers, strong men and jesters. An acrobat back flips off a wagon and lands on his feet. Jugglers practice their routine, sending batons high into the air. 1a INT / EXT. KING'S PALACE (Arthur's CHAMBERS) / CAMELOT (MAIN1a SQUARE) - DAY 1. UK/FR. Merlin and Arthur look down into the Main Square. Merlin's impressed, Arthur less so. Merlin: Did you see that? Arthur: It's a man throwing some sticks in the air. Merlin takes in Arthur's mood. Merlin: What's wrong? Arthur pulls a face. Merlin: It's the anniversary of your birth. A huge feast is being held in your honour. You have dancers, jugglers and acrobats to entertain you. It must be a terrible burden. Arthur: Perhaps I'm just less easily impressed than you, Merlin. Merlin: I'm really looking forward to it. Arthur: That's because you have the mind of a child. Arthur heads out. Merlin: (to himself): And yet I'm still more intelligent than you. Arthur doesn't look round as he calls out... Arthur: I heard that. 5 INT. KING'S PALACE (BANQUET HALL) - DAY 1. FR. Two acrobats have set up a circular board, divided into brightly coloured segments. The Gleeman passes through the Banquet Hall, casting a critical eye over the preparations, checking everything is as it should be. [Suddenly, behind him we hear a crash - The Gleeman turns to see a chest full of juggling batons spill out over the floor. The Gleeman: Careful gentlemen. Careful. The jugglers pick up their baton
SUMMARY:
The mighty citadel is buzzing in anticipation of the prince's birthday celebrations. But Arthur's old adversary, Odin, promises to ensure this is one party Camelot will never forget. For amongst the assembling guests lurks a deadly assassin, set to strike. As the dust settles, Camelot is left devastated. But just how far is Merlin prepared to go to put things right? Would he really risk everything and reveal his secret?