History Recap / MerlinS03E13TheComingOfArthurPartII

* AllYourBaseAreBelongToUs

* BadassCrew: See picture.

* TheBigDamnKiss

* ExcaliburInTheStone

* IfIDoNotReturn

* SignatureScene: Freya's arm emerging from the lake with Excalibur.

* FridgeLogic: Where on earth did Gwen get a dress large enough to fit Sir Leon? Is there some sort of giantess living in Camelot that we don't know about?

--> '''Merlin''': It's over Morgana.
--> '''Morgana''': No you're wrong - this has only just begun.

* BigDamnKiss

* TokenGirl: Gwen is the only woman at the Round Table.

* YouLookLikeYouveSeenAGhost: Gwaine to Merlin.

--> '''Lancelot''': Leave that to me."

--> '''Morgana''': I will give you one last chance to pledge your alligience to me!

In Morgana's chambers, Guinevere makes the bed as Morgana discusses how difficult it is now that she's Queen. She points out that she needs the alliegence of the knights if the people are to accept her as Queen, and Guinevere offers to speak to Leon on her behalf, telling her that they were children together. When Morgana seems sceptical, Gwen reminds her that Uther had her own father executed - something that has slipped Morgana's mind entirely. She agrees to let Gwen meet with Leon.

The sun has risen by the time they arrive, and Merlin looks out over the still waters. Kilgharrah reminds him that the sword is very dangerous in the wrong hands, and extracts a promise from him that once its task is done, it will be placed where none can wield it. Merlin agrees and spots a small corracle by the shore. An incantation sends it drifting out over the water, and Merlin waits expectantly. The surface of the water breaks, and the golden sword emerges from the water, held aloft by Freya's arm. Merlin smiles in delight.

Back in the cave, Arthur has finally come to his senses, and announces that the time has come to take action. Just as he's complimenting Merlin on his wisdom in a roundabout way, they hear a commotion outside. Arthur, Merlin and Gwaine hide themselves by the cave entrance and leap out as someone approaches. Guinevere gasps in fright as Arthur grabs her, but the two embrace once they recognise each other. Noticing Sir Leon behind her, Arthur awkwardly lets her go, and Gwen tries to cover their affection by hugging Merlin and Gwaine as well. As Arthur shakes Leon's hand, Elyan rushes down the escarpment, shouting that they've been found.

Back in Camelot, Morgause apologises for losing Arthur, stating that the people will not yield to Morgana while their prince is still alive. Morgana isn't too concerned with this, telling her sister that she plans to hang the knights one by one. Even Morgause looks a little perturbed by this.

--> '''Arthur''': This table belonged to the ancient kings of Camelot. A round table afforted no one man more importance than any other. They believed in equality in all things. So it seems fitting that we revive this tradition now. Without each of you, we would not be here. My father has languished in prison for too long. Tomorrow, I make my bid to rescue him. Are there any around this table who will join me?
--> '''Lancelot''': You taught me the values of being a knight. The code by which a man should live his life. To fight with honour, for justice, freedom and all that's good. I believe in the world that you will build.

Arthur finds his father sitting against the wall in a cell and hurriedly unlocks his shackles. Uther apologises, but Arthur tells him that they'll talk about it later. Both teams are now struggling against the onslaught of immortal knights; Arthur and the knights are forced back against the dungeon wall where Uther is cowering, and Lancelot is wounded as he tries to clear Merlin's path to the cup.

--> '''Kilgarrah''': In the wrong hands, this sword can do great evil. You must promise me Merlin, that once it's task is done, you will place it where none can wield it.

* AbortedDeclarationOfLove: Arthur to Guinevere. She interupts him when he says: "if I never see you again..."

--> '''Merlin''': No, I don't really fancy it.

She tells him that in his hands, it has the power to save Albion, and they smile at each other in happiness. Gwaine reappears, and when Merlin turns back to the water, Freya is gone. Merlin rushes out into the forest and calls to Kilgarrah who swoops down from the sky. He's quite disgruntled at Merlin's command to carry him twenty leagues to the lake of Avalon, but admits that his allegiance has always been with Merlin. Perched atop the dragon's head, Merlin is carried to the shores of Avalon.

The sun has risen by the time they arrive, and Merlin looks out over the still waters. Kilgarrah reminds him that the sword is very dangerous in the wrong hands, and extracts a promise from him that once its task is done, it will be placed where none can wield it. Merlin agrees and spots a small corracle by the shore. An incantation sends it drifting out over the water, and Merlin waits expectantly. The surface of the water breaks, and the golden sword emerges from the water, held aloft by Freya's arm. Merlin smiles in delight.