1 00:00:00,180 --> 00:00:04,240 King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table by Marsha Williams 2 00:00:04,240 --> 00:00:15,439 Long ago, when the forests were still enchanted, a warring king named Uther Pendragon ruled Britain. 3 00:00:16,280 --> 00:00:25,920 When Uther died, many impostors, including his stepdaughter Morgan Le Fay, tried to claim his throne. 4 00:00:26,839 --> 00:00:36,079 So Merlin the magician decided to use his powers to ensure that others true hair gained the kingdom. 5 00:00:37,219 --> 00:00:44,700 During the Christmas service, Merlin magicked a great stone with a sword set in it. 6 00:00:45,719 --> 00:00:54,240 Whoso pulleth out this sword of this stone is the right wise king for born of all England. 7 00:00:54,240 --> 00:01:03,479 After the service, all the knights and nobles tried to remove the sword, but no one succeeded. 8 00:01:04,859 --> 00:01:14,000 As there were many fine night kings who had not attended the service, messengers were sent to someone them. 9 00:01:15,640 --> 00:01:22,019 A tournament was arranged so this knight could try to draw the sword. 10 00:01:22,019 --> 00:01:29,920 One such knight was Sir Hector, who came with his son Sir Kai and Arthur. 11 00:01:30,579 --> 00:01:38,879 It was Sir Kai's first tournament, and in his excitement he had forgotten his sword, 12 00:01:40,019 --> 00:01:49,260 as Arthur offered to return to the Lodgin and fetch it. 13 00:01:49,260 --> 00:01:52,260 But he found the house locked. 14 00:01:54,260 --> 00:01:57,260 Remember he'd seen a sword in a churchyard. 15 00:01:58,260 --> 00:02:00,260 Arthur decided to borrow it. 16 00:02:04,260 --> 00:02:10,259 Without reading the word on the stone, he withdrew the sword easily. 17 00:02:11,259 --> 00:02:15,259 Sir Kay, knowing the significance of the sword, told his father 18 00:02:15,259 --> 00:02:23,259 his father that he had withdrawn it himself and so must be rightful king 19 00:02:23,259 --> 00:02:28,919 surprised director went to the churchyard where Arthur replaced the 20 00:02:28,919 --> 00:02:38,020 sword nature director nor CK could pull it out again then in front of a 21 00:02:38,020 --> 00:02:45,620 Getham Crow, Arthur tried. The sword slid smoothly from the stone. The hour struck 22 00:02:45,620 --> 00:02:53,620 all onlookers filled to their knees. Then Sir Hector told Arthur that he was really 23 00:02:53,620 --> 00:02:59,780 King Arthur soon. Brought to him 16 years ago by Merlin to honor Arthur and keep safe. 24 00:03:01,460 --> 00:03:07,460 Although Arthur was only 16 years old, everyone cheered for him to be king. 25 00:03:08,020 --> 00:03:11,560 So, in preparation, he was first dubbed a knight. 26 00:03:12,939 --> 00:03:16,360 Then, the following week, a grand coronation took place, 27 00:03:16,780 --> 00:03:25,039 and all who stood for justice paid homage to Arthur Pendragon, the rightful king. 28 00:03:25,400 --> 00:03:29,340 King Arthur made his call at Camelot Island. 29 00:03:29,819 --> 00:03:36,360 A day, Bimmerlin reigned over a peaceful and prosperous land. 30 00:03:36,360 --> 00:03:46,280 Arthur was as brave as any knight, always ready to risk his life for justice. 31 00:03:49,849 --> 00:03:58,210 When King Arthur heard that Sir Pelennor was attaching travellers on the road to Camelot, 32 00:03:58,509 --> 00:04:05,930 he hid his identity behind a visor and galloped off. 33 00:04:05,930 --> 00:04:17,649 Arthur changed Sir Pelennor to give up his sinful ways or stand and fight. 34 00:04:17,649 --> 00:04:23,649 Arrogant Sir Pelennor just laughed, changing his unknown adversary. 35 00:04:23,649 --> 00:04:34,050 The two men struck each other so fiercely that both fell from their horses. 36 00:04:34,050 --> 00:04:41,769 They fought hand to hand, their swords clashing, until Arthur's sword broke. 37 00:04:43,069 --> 00:04:50,430 Knocking Arthur to the ground, Sir Pellinor raised his sword to strike off his head. 38 00:04:52,689 --> 00:04:57,850 About two years in time, Merlin the magician appeared. 39 00:04:57,850 --> 00:05:05,050 He told the king, making his fall down in a trench. 40 00:05:08,639 --> 00:05:12,600 As Merlin helped a better Arthur onto his horse, 41 00:05:13,379 --> 00:05:19,980 the king benumbed the loss of the sword he had drawn from the stone. 42 00:05:23,230 --> 00:05:29,209 Merlin told King Arthur not to worry, as that sword that served its purpose. 43 00:05:29,209 --> 00:05:37,870 They were now on their way to fetch a finer sword, called Excalibur, crafted on the mystical 44 00:05:37,870 --> 00:05:40,750 Isle of Avalon. 45 00:05:40,750 --> 00:05:45,170 The pair rode on until they came to a lake. 46 00:05:45,170 --> 00:05:57,949 Out of the lake rose an armed closet in the wind silk, and hurled aloft the sword Excalibur 47 00:05:57,949 --> 00:06:06,949 In a glitter, jelly scourge, the front demistered the lady of the lake. 48 00:06:06,949 --> 00:06:20,170 She took Arthur's hand and held him into a boat, with glee, as if enchanted towards the world. 49 00:06:22,410 --> 00:06:27,329 As King Arthur grasped the sword, the lady of the lake mysteriously vanished. 50 00:06:27,329 --> 00:06:33,329 Returning to the bank, Arthur showed Excalibur to Merlin who told him that 51 00:06:33,329 --> 00:06:36,329 also this war would never break. 52 00:06:36,329 --> 00:06:40,329 It was discovered he should treasure, 53 00:06:40,329 --> 00:06:47,329 for while he had it at his slight not a drop of his blood would be shed. 54 00:06:47,329 --> 00:06:55,240 Then Arthur and Merlin went home to Camelot, 55 00:06:55,240 --> 00:07:00,420 where everyone rejoices at the safe return to their brave king.