By 300 AD, the Roman Empire extended from Arabia to Britain; but they wanted more. More land. More people's loyalty and subservience to Rome. But no people were so important as the powerful Sarmatians to the east. Thousands died in that field. And when the smoke cleared on the fourth day, the only Sarmatian soldiers left alive were members of the decimated but legendary cavalry. The Romans, impressed by their bravery and horsemanship, spared their lives. In exchange, these warriors were incorporated into the Roman military. Better they had died that day...For the second part of the bargain they struck, indebted not only themselves...... but also their sons. And their sons' sons and so on, to serve the Roman Empire as knights.I was such a son. Our post was Britain ñ or at least the southern half. For the land was divided by a seventy-three mile wall, built three centuries before us, to protect the empire from the native fighters of the North. So, as our forefathers have done, we made our way and reported to our Roman commander in Britain ñ ancestrally named for the first, Artorius ñ or, Arthur.
Lancelot
Father!Father... they are here.
Lancelot
Don't be afraid. I will return.
Lancelot
How long shall we be gone?
Lancelot
HeÃs called Merlin. A dark magician, some say.
Lancelot
Well if this woman of GawainÃs is as beautiful as he claims, I expect to be spending a lot of time at GawainÃs house. His wife will welcome the company.
Lancelot
Wondering at your good fortune that all your children look like me.
Lancelot
What will you do, Arthur, when you return to your beloved Rome?
Lancelot
You and your God. You disturb me.
Lancelot
A breeding ground of arrogant fools?
Lancelot
...And the women?
Lancelot
Saxons only claim what they kill.
Lancelot
Come. LetÃs leave Roman business to Romans.
Lancelot
Best of three.
Lancelot
When are you going to leave Bors and come home with me, huh?
Lancelot