TEXT: Arthur's Chambers Arthur dresses behind the screen. Arthur: What's taking so long? Merlin: It's the Feast of Beltane. The King must look kingly. Arthur: I'm hardly going to look kingly in my undergarments, am I? Merlin: Have a little patience. Think of something pleasant. Arthur: You in the stocks? Merlin: Wait one second... Merlin fiddles with something. Arthur: One. Arthur steps out from behind the screen and Merlin spins around, hiding something behind his back. Arthur: What have you got there? Merlin: Nothing. My hand. Merlin shows his right hand, then hides it behind his back. Merlin: My other hand. Merlin shows his left hand, then hides it behind his back. Arthur walks forward dressed in everything but his trousers. He turns Merlin around and sees his belt in Merlin's hands. He takes it. Arthur: Why are you putting another hole in this belt? Merlin: I was, er...enhancing it for comfort and ease of use. Arthur: Are you saying I'm fat? Merlin: No! I'm saying the belt is one hole shy of perfection. Arthur: Ridiculous! Arthur tries to put the belt on over his chainmail. He cringes as he tries to squeeze it tight. Arthur: Come on. The belt doesn't close. Merlin: Don't be too hard on yourself. A little extra padding goes with the job. What, with all the feasts and banquets and ceremonies. Arthur gives up on the belt and hands it to Merlin. Arthur: All right, Merlin, do what you have to do. Not a word of this to anyone, understand? Merlin: Trust me, if there's one thing I'm good at, it's keeping secrets. [SCENE_BREAK] Castle - Siege tunnels Agravaine strikes a match, lights a smoke grenade and launches it at the feet of the sentries guarding the entrance to the siege tunnels. The guards cough and choke. Agravaine steps past them and signals Morgana's troops with a torch. They signal back. [SCENE_BREAK] Castle - Dining Room The dining room bustles with conversation as Arthur enters.
SUMMARY:
With Morgana at the head of a vast Southron army, a deadly net is closing in around Camelot. When the sorceress strikes, the ferocity of her attack forces everyone to run for their lives - even Arthur. But Morgana won't let him escape that easily. And so begins a chilling hunt. Can Merlin save the King from Morgana's clutches? Or has Arthur's luck finally run out?