TEXT: FOREST OF CAMELOT Merlin: Hors, beride tha heofenan... He returns working, a woman, Cathryn, call him. Cathryn: Hey! Did you see it? The smoke! Did you see it?! Merlin: No... I saw nothing. Cathryn: Are you blind? You were right here! It was magic, I tell you! There's sorcery here! We must tell the King! Merlin: No... Wait! * * * Opening Credits * * * GREAT HALL OF THE CASTLE The woman tells what she saw to the King Uther: It was sorcery you saw, you're certain of it? Cathryn: Yes, sire. Uther: And you swear this, before your king? Cathryn: i swear it Arthur: Perhaps your eyes deceived you. A trick of the light. Cathryn: The smoke was alive, I tell you. I feared for my life. Uther: I thank you for bringing this to my attention. Your loyalty will not go unrewarded. Cathryn: Thank you, sire. (she leaves) Uther: It cannot continue. Arthur: I will hunt down those responsible, father. I promise they will not escape unpunished. Uhter: No. Stronger methods are called for. Send for the witchfinder. Gaius: Sire, is it necessary to resort to such measures? Uther: The witch finder is a trusted ally, Gaius. His help will be invaluable. Gaius: Of course. GAIUS HOUSE Gaius sermonizes Merlin Gaius: How many times, Merlin? How many times must I drive it into that thick skull of yours? Your magic is a secret to be guarded with your life. What were you thinking? Merlin: I... I weren't thinking. Gaius: Well, think, boy, think! Merlin: It was just a bit of fun. Gaius: It was magic and it was seen. Merlin: You're right... I'm sorry. Gaius: You must hide the book. Anything that can connect you to sorcery in any way
SUMMARY:
Uther is determined to wipe out magic in Camelot once and for all, and this time no one is beyond suspicion. He summons the most dreaded witchfinder in the land, Aredian, a terrifying man who will stop at nothing to uncover sorcery. Gaius impresses upon Merlin how much danger he is in but Morgana needs no such warning. She is certain Aredian will see straight through her and she will be burnt at the stake. Can Merlin protect Morgana and Gaius without ending up in the flames himself?