History Heartwarming / TheSwordInTheStone

--> '''Narrator''': ''And so, the miracle occured, in that far off time on New Years Day...''

'''Pellinore:''' ''(to Arthur)'' Go ahead, son.

** Just the look of wonder and amazement on the people's faces were just... [[CrowningMomentOfHeartwarming it was a good kind of tearjerker]].

* There's one just before. When Ector, Kay and most of the lords start arguing with each other to try to pull the sword from the stone, King Pellinore and Black Bart come to Arthur's defense, claiming that the boy deserves to try first, since he was the one who told them about the sword.

* The ending which pretty much solidifies Arthur's status as the Once And Future King of England in the hearts and minds of the world. [[TheRightfulKingReturns And he always will be.]]

[[caption-width-right:350:Oh sure, it's cute ''[[TearJerker now]]''...]]

** Even more so on Bart's behalf: had Arthur not forgotten Kay's sword at the inn, he was to be Kay's opponent in the tournament. But seeing the man that would have fought Kay come to Arthur's defense is heartwarming in and of itself.

* The ending which pretty much solidifies Arthur's status as the Once And Future King of England in the hearts and minds of the world. [[TheGoodKingReturns And he always will be.]]

* As Arthur is left exacerbated by his new title, Merlin returns from his TenMinuteRetirement quite happy with the turn of events, returning to his mentor role and giving Wart encouraging words about his future as king.

*** Even more so on Bart's behalf: had Arthur not forgotten Kay's sword at the inn, he was to be Kay's opponent in the tournament. But seeing the man that would have fought Kay come to Arthur's defense is heartwarming in and of itself.

** Poor Arthur throughout the whole thing keep ''begging'' Sir Ector and Kay ''not'' to prostrate themselves before him in that adorable squeaky voice of his.
* There's one just before. When Ector, Kay and most of the lords start arguing with each other to try to pull the sword from the stone, Sir Pellinore and an unnamed Lord come to Arthur's defense, claiming that the boy deserves to try first, since he was the one who told them about the sword.
-->'''Black Knight:''' Now hold on. That's not fair!\\
'''Sir Pellinore:''' I say we let the boy try it.\\
'''Black Knight:''' That's what I say. Give the boy a chance!\\
'''Sir Pellinore:''' ''(to Arthur)'' Go ahead, son.

'''Sir Pellinore:''' I say we let the boy try it.

'''Black Knight:''' That's what I say. Give the boy a chance!

* Despite his [[JerkWithAHeartOfGold cranky and sarcastic demeanor]] Archimedes does have several small moments where he shows that he cares for Wart and Merlin, such as when he saves Wart from the pike, gives advice to Merlin during the wizard's duel with Mim and congrats Wart when he becomes Kay's squire.

* Despite his [[JerkWithAHeartOfGold cranky and sarcastic demeanor]] Archimedes does have several small moments where he shows that he cares for Wart and Merlin, such as when he saves Wart from the pike, gives advice to Merlin during the wizard's duel with Mim and congrats Wart when he becomes Kay's squire.

* There's one just before. When Ector, Kay and most of the lords start arguing with each other to try to pull the sword from the stone, Sir Pellinore and an unnamed Lord come to Arthur's rescue, claiming that the boy deserves to try first, since he was the one who told them about the sword.

** In fact, the entire scene with Arthur and the girl squirrel, [[MoodWhiplash until]] [[TearJerker the end]].

* The entire scene between Wart and the girl squirrel is this, [[TearJerker until the end]].

** Poor Arthur throughout the whole thing keep ''begging'' Sir Ector and Kay ''not'' to prostrate themselves before him in that adorable squeaky voice of his.

* It's the moment when he pulled the sword from the stone in front of everybody.

** The look on Kay's face after he bows. It's a cross between HeelRealization and SuddenHumility.

* It's the moment when he pulled the sword from the stone in front of everybody. Just the look of wonder and amazement on the people's faces were just... [[CrowningMomentOfHeartwarming it was a good kind of tearjerker]].
* Most of all when Sir Ector begs for Arthur's forgiveness and demands that Kay bow to his new king.

* Arthur pulling the sword from the stone and being "ordained by Heaven," but most of all when Sir Ector begs for Arthur's forgiveness and demands that Kay bow to his new king.

** The look on Kay's face after he bows. It's a cross between HealRealization and SuddenHumility.

* Arthur pulling the sword from the stone and being "ordained by Heaven," but most of all when Sir Ector begs for Arthur's forgiveness and demands that Kay bow to his new king.