Merlin (TV series)/Recap/S01/E05 Lancelot: Difference between revisions

Merlin sneaks into the library (where we get our first look at Geoffrey of Monmouth) and uses magic to forge a seal of nobility for Lancelot, identifying him as the fifth son of Lord Eldred of Northumbria. Lancelot argues against such deception, but Merlin coaxes him into it.

 

 

Next stop is Guinevere’s house so that Lancelot can be measured for a suit of armour – though all of a sudden he’s more interested in the girl that’s doing the measuring.

 

'''Gwen''': And I'm not a lady. }}

 

A flood of refugees pours into Camelot, having been attacked by the griffin. Uther and Arthur ascertain that it’s moving toward Camelot, and Arthur begins to practice defensive strategies with his knights – and tells Lancelot that his test has been moved forward in order to boost numbers. The following morning the two of them spar in the training grounds outside the castle, but just when it seems Arthur has bested Lancelot, he feigns unconsciousness and throws the prince to the ground.

 

Guards restrain Lancelot. Arthur gets up, apparently angry, and grabs his sword.<br />

'''Arthur''': [[Accidental Innuendo|On your knees.]] }}

Sure enough, while Merlin is busy congratulating himself over the ruse, Geoffrey is in the library, looking over Lancelot’s seal and looking severely displeased. But meanwhile, the party continues as Arthur and Lancelot notice the appearance of Morgana and Guinevere. His eyes on Morgana, Arthur reluctantly asks Lancelot if he thinks she’s beautiful. Lancelot answers in the affirmative, but his gaze is fixed firmly on Gwen as she crosses the room to join Merlin.

 

'''Merlin''': Oh, well, there's a surprise. Sometimes, Guinevere, [[Oblivious to Love|I wonder if you'd know what your type was if he was standing right next to you]].<br />

'''Gwen''': You're probably right. <br />

The following morning Merlin and Lancelot stumble out of the bedroom, completely hung-over. Gaius gives them a tonic to wake them up, but just then the royal guards burst into the room and seize Lancelot. The gig is up. Thanks to Geoffrey’s study of Lord Eldred’s genealogy, Lancelot is exposed as a fraud. He’s dragged away to the dungeons and manages to reach Messianic levels of graciousness when he has the following conversation with a repentant Merlin:

 

'''Lancelot''': There is. You can stop blaming yourself. }}

 

Before he leaves, Arthur goes to visit Lancelot in the dungeons.

 

'''Arthur''': I'm sorry, too. Because, Lancelot, you fight like a knight. [[Accidental Innuendo|And I need...]]Camelot needs...<br />

'''Lancelot''': The creature?<br />

Though Uther initially credits Arthur with the griffin’s death, Arthur is quick to point out that it was Lancelot who did the deed. Uther is furious to see Lancelot’s return and sends him out to wait.

 

'''Arthur''': Then the code is wrong! }}

 

Merlin joins Lancelot outside, and is shocked to find that Lancelot also has a brain to go with that noble heart: he knows that Merlin performed magic in order to help him slay the griffin, but promises that he won’t divulge the secret. At the same time he can’t bring himself to take credit for something he didn’t do, and so enters the throne room to speak with Uther and Arthur.

 

'''Lancelot''': But I must prove it to myself. Your Highness. }}

 

From Morgana’s window Gwen watches wistfully as Lancelot gallops away, as do Gaius and Merlin, the former confessing that Merlin did the right thing in granting Lancelot a chance to prove himself.

 

'''Merlin''': Till next time then, Sir Lancelot. }}

 

* [[Rearing Horse]]: Before Lancelot kills the griffin.

* [[Royals Who Actually Do Something]]: Arthur selects new recruits and trains the knights of Camelot.

 

{{reflist}}

[[Category:Recap]]