Merlin (TV Series)
The Changeling (2010)
Bradley James: Arthur
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Quotes
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Merlin : I've brought you your ceremonial sword.
Arthur : Is that for me to fall on?
Merlin : Hopefully not. What's wrong?
Arthur : You wouldn't understand, Merlin. You have no idea what it's like to have a destiny you can't escape.
Merlin : Destines are troublesome things. You feel trapped. Like your life is being planned out for you and you've got no control over anything, and sometimes you don't even know if the destiny decided is really the best thing at all.
Arthur : How come you're so knowledgeable?
Merlin : Hm? I read a book.
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Uther Pendragon : Arthur! It is an exciting day.
Arthur : The arrival of Lord Godwin is always a cause for celebration.
Uther Pendragon : And Princess Helena.
Arthur : Yes.
Uther Pendragon : I hear she's something of a beauty.
Arthur : [disdainfully] Really.
Uther Pendragon : Oh, yes. Beautiful, charming, witty, strategic.
Arthur : Strategic?
Uther Pendragon : I have always thought so. W-we have always thought so. That is, Lord Godwin and myself. That is, he finds you strategic, not Princess Helena.
Arthur : He finds me... "strategic?"
Uther Pendragon : Oh, yes.
Arthur : And "beautiful?"
[Lord Godwin and Helena enter]
Arthur : Father, what are you trying to say?
Uther Pendragon : Godwin is a serious ally. The strength of such a match cannot be underestimated.
Arthur : Please tell me you mean a jousting match.
Uther Pendragon : I mean a love match.
Arthur : Love?
Uther Pendragon : Not love. Love has nothing to do with it. The-the other bit. You know... about the permanent union.
Arthur : Marriage?
Uther Pendragon : I knew you would understand.
