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She bolts around the side of the house and skids to a halt at the sight of a man with a sword, only to fall onto the ground. The man raises his sword and is about to finish her off when another man stops him and stands over Gwen.
 
{{quote| '''Helios''': Wait. There is still some pleasure to be had here.}}
 
Back in Camelot Arthur has a surprising announcement to make to the court and his knights. He tells everyone that disputes over the lands of Gedref are finally resolved, and that peace between the two kingdoms will be cemented with a union of marriage between himself and Princess Mithian. The court begins to applause, though Merlin doesn't look at all pleased. At Gaius's urging, Merlin reluctantly claps with a fake smile on his face.
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In the corridor, Merlin is annoyed that Arthur didn't tell him about any of this.
 
{{quote| '''Merlin''': Surely it's a little bit...<br />
'''Arthur''': What?<br />
'''Merlin''': Soon.<br />
'''Arthur''': What do you mean?<br />
'''Merlin''': Um, well...<br />
'''Arthur''': You mean Guinevere. I told you not to mention her name again.<br />
'''Merlin''': Which is why I didn't.<br />
'''Arthur''': How many times do I have to tell you? Guinevere made her choice. She betrayed me. Now she must take the consequences.<br />
'''Merlin''': But...<br />
'''Arthur''': But what?<br />
'''Merlin''': Nothing!<br />
'''Arthur''': That's right. Nothing.<br />
'''Merlin''': Except that you still love her.<br />
'''Arthur''': You ever say anything like that again and I swear you'll join her in exile forever. }}
 
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Morgana notes that Helios has had company, but tells him that she does not yet have the plans. When Helios protests, she reminds him that he's still preparing his army. He offers her a drink.
 
{{quote| '''Helios''': You are welcome to stay.<br />
'''Morgana''': Take care not to get too distracted, Helios. There's still much to do. Once I am crowned Queen of Camelot, you may indulge yourself all you wish.<br />
'''Helios''': I may keep you to your word.<br />
'''Morgana''': I look forward to it. }}
 
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By morning Merlin is complaining about Arthur, but Gaius is too distracted to offer him any sympathy. Preparations for the hunt are going on when Mithian approaches Merlin and tells him that she can tell he doesn't like her, but that she only wants a chance.
 
{{quote| '''Mithian''': I'm sure you have good reasons. One thing I've learnt since being here is that Arthur values your opinion above almost all others. Even if he'd never admit it.<br />
'''Merlin''': You can say that again.<br />
'''Mithian''': I like him Merlin, I really do. I didn't expect to, but he's a loveable person isn't he, underneath it all? }}
 
Morgana is racing through the forest on her horse and spots the smoke from Gwen's campfire. The sound of horses wakes Gwen up and she begins to run, Morgana close behind her. Morgana spots a broken twig that Gwen has passed by, and manages to cut off her path.
 
{{quote| '''Morgana''': Gwen. Nice to see you again. Oh, you've forgotten. I've hunted in these woods since I was a child.<br />
'''Gwen''': Leave me alone. You've already done enough harm.<br />
'''Morgana''': You misjudge me. We were friends once, were we not? I only wish to help. The path to Camelot is that way.<br />
'''Gwen''': You think I'd ever trust you again.<br />
'''Morgana''': True, I might be lying. But perhaps not.<br />
'''Gwen''': I know these woods too. }}
 
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In his chambers, Arthur is sadly holding Gwen's engagement ring when Merlin bursts in, telling him the news. Arthur is irritated at the news that Agravaine would ever betray him, and checks the vaults for the maps to the siege tunnels - they're exactly where they should be. Agravaine smirks to himself. However, it's not long before Merlin returns to Arthur's room.
 
{{quote| '''Arthur''': How can I love someone who's betrayed me? It doesn't make any sense. Yet how can I make myself love another, tell me that?}}
 
Arthur confesses that he has absolutely no idea what to do, and asks Merlin to tell him what he should do.
 
{{quote| '''Merlin''': All I know my lord is that no one would sacrifice more for Camelot and you than Gwen.<br />
'''Arthur''': And if that were so?<br />
'''Merlin''': You must do what your heart tells you, sire.<br />
'''Arthur''': What if I don't know what that is.<br />
'''Merlin''': I think you do. }}
 
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By morning, Arthur is sending Princess Mithian away, offering her all the disputed lands for Gedref, and gives her a treaty that he's had prepared.
 
{{quote| '''Mithian''': Tell me. Who is it that trumps a princess?<br />
'''Arthur''': No one. And everyone.<br />
'''Mithian''': What great family is she from?<br />
'''Arthur''': None. She's the daughter of a blacksmith.<br />
'''Mithian''': And for her you would risk your kingship? Your kingdom?<br />
'''Arthur''': Without her they're worth nothing to me.<br />
'''Mithian''' Huh. I would give up my own kingdom to be so loved. Farewell Arthur. }}
 
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* [[Wrong Genre Savvy]]: Mithian knows she's in a love story, she just doesn't realize that ''she's'' not the [[Love Interest]].
* [[Woman Scorned]]: [[Subverted]] with Princess Mithian, who is initially rather huffy when Arthur sends her away, but then quietly admits that she'd give up her own kingdom to be as loved as much as Arthur loves Guinevere.
* [[Written in-In Infirmity]]: Arthur was frequently shot from a right angle throughout this episode as Bradley James had a swollen cheek from dental surgery. It's best seen in the goodbye scene to Princess Mithian.
 
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