bbc merlin : season 1 … sentence starters
“Can you heal him?“
“Are you lying to me?”
“Did you ever study magic?”
“I know magic when I see it.“
“You can’t address me like that.“
“Are you not fond of old crypts?“
“Perhaps, but have you any proof?“
“So, how is it that you know magic?”
“What’s the point if it can’t be used?“
“I saw what you did. It was so brave.”
“I pride myself as a fair and just king.”
“Haven’t you had your fill of revenge?“
“Whatever it takes, I will make this right.“
“Everyone thought you were a real hero.”
“It was simple justice for what he’d done.“
“So, killing things mends a broken heart?“
“I thought I told you to get out of my sight.“
“They will do anything you tell them to do.“
“Yeah. What are you going to do? Kill me?“
“Has anyone ever told you you’re a genius?“
“You need to be careful who you say that to.”
“How can you go out there and fight like that?“
“I warn you, I’ve been trained to kill since birth.“
“Come on. Don’t pretend. I know what you did.“
“I don’t see that there’s anything to be jealous of.“
“What did your mother say to you about your gifts?“
“Perhaps if you found someone? If you remarried?”
“You were prepared to sacrifice your life to save me…”
“Okay, let the bragging begin. How did you manage it?“
“You are a question that has never been posed before.”
“You brought that on yourself with the evil you practiced.“
“I’m sure you’d have the pick of any lady in the kingdom.“
“I want you to swear to me what you’re telling me is true.“
“No, no. I’m sure you’re stronger than you look. It’s just…“
“See, you’re too proud to admit you were saved by a girl!“
“Wow. And how long have you been training to be a prat?“
“You are special. The likes of which I’ve never seen before.“
“I saw you fighting today. You have a very aggressive style.“
“No young man, no matter how great, can know his destiny.“
“With your swordcraft and this shield, I guarantee you’ll win.“
“It must be so tough for him, with all the… girls and the glory.“
“There is only one evil in this land, but it is not magic. It is you!”
“I just hope it doesn’t involve putting yourself in terrible danger.“
“Well, I’m glad you walked away. You weren’t going to beat him.“
“Poor child. It can’t have been easy to grow up without a mother.“
“I turn to you, for I feel lost and alone and don’t know who to trust.“
“None of us can choose our destiny. And none of us can escape it.”
“I saw how desperate things were becoming. I had to do something.“
“I’m not sure fairness comes into it. You never know, it might be fun.“
“Your magic is not a toy. It’s not for you to use or abuse as you see fit.”
“I believed you. I trusted you. And you made me look a complete fool.“
“You have to show everyone that you were right and they were wrong.“
“I know what it was. I just want to know where you learned how to do it.“
“Then I’m afraid there’s nothing more I can do for him. He’s going to die.“
“You see? This is how a true knight behaves. With gallantry and honour.“
“I just don’t think chopping someone’s head off is cause for a celebration.“
“Why does everyone seem to think it’s down to me to do something about it?“
“How long are you going to keep punishing people for what happened, then?“
“But I promise you, before these celebrations are over, you will share my tears.”
“The choice was mine. My punishment is mine to bear, and mine to bear, alone.“
“I’m sure he was merely mistaken. I wouldn’t want him punished on my account.“
“I’m afraid it counts for very little as far as the king is concerned. That’s the way it is.“
“I wouldn’t say I needed exactly saving. I’m sure I would have thought of something.“
“I feel like I’ve put you in danger without stopping to ask how you feel about it. I’m sorry.“
“Would you let something terrible happen if it meant you’d stop something even worse happening in the future?“
“Well… magic requires incantations, spells that take years to study. What I saw you do was elemental. Instinctive.“
“I just came to tell you, whatever you think my destiny is, whatever it is you think I’m supposed to do, you’ve got the wrong person!“


















