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That sword you carry is made of iron from this earth, forged in the fires of Britain. It was love of your mother that freed the sword, not hatred of me. Love, Arthur.
Merlin


And what of the free will of your knights?Did they die in vain?
Merlin


Donít touch their women. We donít mix with these people. What kind of offspring do you think that would yield? Weak people. Half people. I will not have our Saxon blood watered down by mixing with them.
Cerdic


Are you challenging me? If you want to challenge me, you have to have a sword in your hand. As long as my heart beats, I rule and you hold your tongue. Or Iíll cut it out.
Cerdic


Why should I trust you? Youíre a traitor to your own people.
Cerdic


Attack from the north with the main army. You take your men down here; cut off their retreat to the south. Burn every village, kill everybody. Never leave behind you a man, woman, or child who can ever carry a sword.
Cerdic


They know weíre after them
Cerdic


Take your men east. Hunt them down. Iíll take the main army to the Wall. Bring the family there.
Cerdic


Finally, a man worth killing
Cerdic


He speaks the truth, Father.
Cynric


We wonít camp. The wall... what troops are stationed there?
Cynric


Who is this Arthur?
Cynric


Tell my father of the Roman estate. Speak up!
Cynric


Father, their ransom could pay for the entire campaign.
Cynric


Arthur! Arthur Castus. Your fatherís image. I havenít seen you since childhood.
Bishop


Ancient tricks, for an ancient dog. And these are the brave Sarmatian knights we have heard so much of in Rome. I thought the Woads control the north of Hadrianís Wall.
Bishop


I have no doubt, commander. No doubt...
Bishop


I was given to understand that there would be more of you.
Bishop


Of course. Arthur and his knights have served with courage to maintain the honor of Romeís empire on this last outpost of our glory. Rome is most indebted. To you, noble knights, your final days as servants to the Empire.
Bishop


The Popeís taken a personal interest in you. He inquires after each of you, and is curious to know if your knights have converted to the word of Our Savior or...-
Bishop


For our part, the church has deemed such beliefs innocence. But you, Arthur. Your path to God is through Pelagius? I saw his image in your room.
Bishop


Ah- Rome awaits your arrival with great anticipation! You are a hero. In Rome, you will live out your days in honor. And wealth.
Bishop


Alas. Alas, we are all but players in an ever-changing world. Barbarians from every corner are almost at Romeís door.
Bishop


Because of this, Rome, and the Holy Father, has decided to remove ourselves from indefensible outposts, such as Britain.
Bishop


What will become of Britain is not our concern anymore. I suppose the Saxons will claim it soon.
Bishop