The Legend of Prince Valiant

[THEME - EXCHANGE, "WHERE THE TRUTH LIES"]

A whisper in my ear, a voice so strong and clear.

Upon this beach I see a million grains of sand.

And I believe we are destiny, bound

to survive against all odds.

Out where the truth lies, I will follow.

Out beyond this barren surround, I cry without a sound.

Out where the truth lies, I will follow my eyes into the sun.

Young Valiant will bring honor to Camelot, your majesty.

I have no misgivings about that, Merlin.

But this is Valiant's first mission

as a knight of the round table.

And he will try all the harder because of it.

He's still a youth, for all his ability, Merlin.

And what was that object you gave him just before he left?

Something he will find useful, if he knows how to use it.

You've heard the rumors coming from the east.

Unrest, sporadic pillaging.

If it is true that Mordred has indeed

raised an army against us, Valiant will need all

the assistance we could offer.

Yes, especially since it was he who exposed Mordred

as a traitor to Camelot.

MERLIN (VOICEOVER): It was Valiant's quest for truth

that led to the discovery that Mordred

had betrayed his king by slaying the Viking peace envoys.

MERLIN (VOICEOVER): It was for this reason

that Mordred was banished from Camelot.

KING ARTHUR (VOICEOVER): Forever sent away from all

he cherished and loved.

I fear that Mordred's heart is filled with hate, Merlin.

Hate of Camelot, hate of its ideals, but most of all,

of Valiant himself.

Close up that line.

Remember, you're soldiers of Camelot.

Valiant, they're not on parade.

Why don't you--

A knight must maintain discipline

in the ranks, Rowanne.

But Valiant, it's just that--

Your pardon, Rowanne, but Sir Valiant

is the proper form of address for a knight.

Denys, really?

He's right, Rowanne?

You want me to address you as sir?

You've got to be joking.

Oh, very well.

Sir Valiant, if you will be so gracious as to permit me.

I'll ride back here with the other commoners.

Rowanne, you're being absurd.

I only meant in front of the other men.

I hope I didn't offend Rowanne,

but things must be done correctly.

Which means, Denys, that as my squire,

your place is in the rear of the column.

But-- oh, all right.

This could be a very long journey.

I'm getting the feeling that being a knight

is going to require quite a bit of diplomacy.

It seems we have a problem.

I need five men to clear that tree.

But Master Arn, why go to all that work?

When we can simply jump over it!

Denys, no!

Valiant, is he--

We must get him help.

There's a village down this road, they may have a surgeon.

I'll send someone ahead to scout it out.

No, we cannot waste time.

But we don't know anything about the area.

What if Mordred's army is nearby?

I'll just have to take that risk, Arn.

I'm a knight, my duty is to protect those under my command.

Oh, Arn, he's blaming himself for this.

I'm afraid there's nothing I can do for him.

His injuries are far beyond my skill.

I'm merely a dabbler in the healing arts.

The boy needs the skills of a real surgeon.

Otherwise, he may die.

There must be something you can do.

We can pay you for your efforts.

Brigands!

Arn, take everyone out the back.

I'll see to Denys.

Oh no, Sir Valiant, we're in this together.

There are too many to fight.

Now quickly, go!

There it is.

The crest of Camelot.

They are the ones we came for.

Take them!

Pretty little soldiers, aren't they?

I don't think they'd

soil themselves by fighting.

You're welcome to test that theory at your convenience.

How fierce!

How frightening!

The choice is yours, my young friend.

Surrender or die.

Well, my young friend?

What shall it be?

You seem very sure of yourself.

And why not?

I've two swords for each of yours, archers at the windows,

and more than enough skill to deal with the likes of you.

But why bother with us?

We're nothing to you.

You are more than you think.

Camelot will pay a fat ransom for your hides.

Well, if gold is what you want, help yourselves.

Leave the boy!

Never!

Arn, Rowanne, go with the others.

No, Valiant.

We can't leave you alone here.

I gave you an order, Rowanne, obey it,

before they cut you off.

But Valiant, what about you?

I'll be fine.

This lout and I, we're just going to have a little debate.

Now go!

Shall we?

Shall we settle this?

Do you agree that if I win, the boy goes with me?

The only place you're going is to the grave.

Tis a pity, your swordplay does not equal your bravado,

my boastful friend.

We'll see who laughs last.

Enough of this!

Sir Mordred ordered no looting.

You were sent here to buy food.

Owen.

This will not become an army of brigands.

My men and I are mercenaries.

We fight for gold, Owen, not for ideals.

Would you defy Sir Mordred?

Master Valiant.

Owen, how could you have once served my father

and now allow yourself to fight on the side of men

who would kill for money?

My lofty ideas died when King Cynan

slaughtered my wife and son.

Cynan was a man without honor.

That's no reason for you to become one, too, Owen.

If there was honor in this world, your highness,

Cynan would have his head on the block.

I'll be awaiting a trial in your father's castle.

Did my men do this?

You may want to save your concern.

Denys is Cynan's son.

There was no need for this.

I know this lad.

Though his father is a villain, he has no evil at all in him.

For what we once shared, your highness, I will spare you,

but Denys stays here.

You have been my friend since childhood,

and I do not wish to fight you, Owen.

But he comes with me.

There is an excellent surgeon in Mordred's camp.

I have not lost all my humanity.

I am offering him life, Valiant, can you do better than that.

Show Sir Valiant out.

This is not over, Owen.

I will be back for him.

You've got to eat.

Rowanne, I'm not hungry.

Tell me, do knight do their best work for starving

to death, Sir Valiant?

Please, just Valiant will do.

I don't feel very noble at the moment.

Sir Valiant.

How my knighthood seems to mock me.

I failed as a knight, Rowanne.