"I don't know about this, Merlin, I think we should speak to my father about this," Arthur protested.

"But think about how surprised and pleased he'll be when it works! If you told him beforehand what we've found, then it would completely ruin the surprise."

The prince grumbled. "Well, alright, but if this goes wrong, then I'm blaming you." He set the bundle of herbs in the iron bowl and placed it on top of the table in the middle of the council room.

Merlin nodded. Outwardly he seemed calm, but inside he was freaking out.