Outside Camelot, Merlin and some other peasants are collecting wood. Several bonfires burn in the forest, and Merlin sits down on a log for a rest, noticing smoke billowing out from a nearby fire. Looking a little lonely, Merlin mutters a spell and smiles as the smoke takes on the appearance of a galloping horse. Merlin watches for a while, and then lowers his hand. Just as he begins his work again, a woman runs up to him in terror. She witnessed the smoke-horse, and despite Merlin's protests, she rushes off to tell the King. Gaius is brought before the court and forced to kneel before Uther.