TEXT: Lower Town A hooded figure sneaks into the castle grounds, injuring his arm on the way. Guinevere's honour guard spots him. Sir Leon: Stop! Show yourself. The boy lowers his hood. Guinevere: Oh, he's just a boy. Sir Leon: Out here in the middle of the night? Guinevere: There's no need for your sword. The boy kneels to her. Guinevere: Come. Gwen reaches out to him and the boy stands. Guinevere: Where are you going? Daegal: Been catching frogs. Sir Leon: Frogs? Guinevere: It's a full moon, Leon. We used to do it. Come on, you should be in bed. Off you go. The boy bows. Daegal: Thank you, my lady. [SCENE_BREAK] Royal chambers Gwen enters to find Arthur and Merlin arranging garlands around the bed. Guinevere: Oh, Arthur, that is so sweet. You've gone to all this trouble. And gilly flowers, my favourite. You remembered. Gwen puts her arms around his neck. Arthur: Mm-hmm. Guinevere: You miss me. Arthur: Mm. Arthur stops, looking up at Merlin. Arthur: Merlin, er, it's late. You should probably get some sleep. Merlin walks toward the door. Merlin: Sire. Guinevere: Oh, Merlin. Before you go, I'd love a hot bath. Gwen giggles as Arthur sweeps her up in his arms. Merlin: Certainly, my lady. Merlin leaves and Arthur carries Gwen to the bed. [SCENE_BREAK] Castle Tunnels The boy uses a key to enter the tunnels. He places the key above door frame. [SCENE_BREAK] Kitchens Merlin prepares hot water for Gwen's bath. Merlin hears the door creak open and sees the boy standing there. Merlin: Who are you? Daegal: My name is Daegal. Merlin: How'd you get in here? Daegal: It wasn't difficult. Merlin: Really
SUMMARY:
When Daegal, a Druid boy, asks for Merlin's aid in helping his sick sister, Merlin agrees and begins the journey to the Valley of the Fallen Kings. This turns out to be a trap for Merlin set by Morgana. Daegal reconsiders, and saves Merlin. In the meantime, Arthur is entertaining the fearsome Lord Sarrum with peace treaties. Guinevere plots Arthur's assassination with the visiting warlord. Morgana and Gwen plan to double cross Sarrum, but Sarrum plans to do the same. On the day of the treaty signing, Sarrum positions an assassin to kill Arthur. Merlin and Daegal arrive just in time to save Arthur and kill Sarrum, but Daegal dies in the process. Merlin and Gaius bury Daegal, and Merlin knows that something must be done about Gwen.