King Arthur and his servant Merlin are standing outside the castle on the training ground. They stand behind a small wall and look down to the lower town watching people arriving and leaving. Suddenly a wagon pulled by a horse makes its way up to the street and stops in front of the tavern "Rising Sun". Two riders on horses are following that wagon. As they arrive, they jump off their horses and the driver jumps off his wagon. They are big and strong, dark haired, unshaved and wearing dark clothes. The wagon carries a big cage. In that cage three men wearing worn-out clothes crouch.

A boy from the tavern arrives. The men hand him their reins. The driver adds: "Water the horses!" and enters together with his friends the tavern. Before he closes the door, he calls: "And fingers of that cage!" Merlin wonders: "Who are they? And what are they doing here?" Arthur sighs: "Slave traders." Merlin turns towards Arthur: "Slave traders?" Arthur nods: "Yes, Merlin. I'm sure they are on their way to Queen Annis's kingdom." Merlin turns back towards the tavern: "Can I look after that slaves? Please?"

Arthur nods again: "Alright. But don't cause any trouble. They are dangerous, handle them won't be pleasure. Take Sir Gwaine with you. Help them as much as you can." Merlin shakes his head: "I don't understand how a man can buy another one." Arthur puts his hand on Merlin's shoulder: "Not in Camelot. But different kingdoms - different laws. We have to respect that, even if we don't like it. In Queen Annis's kingdom to own a slave is usual. I wished I could do more for them." He turns towards the castle and leaves the training ground.

Merlin and Sir Gwaine enter the tavern. The slave traders are sitting at a table for lunch. Sir Gwaine makes steps forward until he stands close to them. He looks arround in their faces: "I'm Sir Gwaine of Camelot. And by order of the king, I want you to finish your meals and leave the city." The driver looks up: "Why?" Sir Gwaine adds: "Slave traders aren't welcome in Camelot. I'm sure you know that."

The driver answers angrily: "You know that the contract signed between King Arthur and Queen Annis allow that we can pass your kingdom. That includes to rest." Now it is Sir Gwaine who gets angrily: "You can pass our kingdom and you can rest. But you can do that outside our city. So finish your meal and leave it." The driver bows: "Of course. We do as you wish."

Now Merlin takes a step towards the slave traders: "Please, I want to look after your slaves." The driver looks up to him: "That isn't necessary. Thank you." But Sir Gwaine adds: "His name is Merlin. He is the kings servant and a physician. And Arthur told him to look after your slaves." The driver stands up: "As you wish. I lead you to my wagon." Merlin, Sir Gwaine and the driver leave the tavern.