Легенда о Мерлине на английском языке)

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Lia11

16 нояб. 2014 г., 11:39:01 (9 лет назад)

Merlin the magician and prophet in the ancient legends of the Celts, and later in the romance of king Arthur and his knights. Great was the wisdom of Merlin, his strongest spell. Knew Merlin is such a curse that one moment could build high castle. And touched him with his magic wand - lock as did not happen! Could he have foreseen the future of all people, except himself.
Merlin helped the legendary king Arthur, to get a wonderful sword and thereby gain power over Britain. Subsided strife between the Dukes and barons reigned in a country of peace and justice. Arthur loved the beautiful Ginevra and offered her to become his wife and Queen of Britain. In Camelot, where was the court of king Arthur, played a magnificent wedding. The bride's father sent his daughter rich wedding gifts, and among them a large round table made of dark oak, which can sit right 150 knights. Merlin led the king to the table:
Only the worthiest warriors are called to take a seat at this table. There is no first and last places, all places are equally honorable.
Since then, king Arthur and the most valiant and famous knights gathered at the Round table and were talking about the exploits and adventures. Each of them has sworn to protect the weak and downtrodden and the first call was in a hurry to their aid.
"Justice is the true power!" - became their motto, and the glory of the knights of the Round table resounded throughout the land. The more strengthened the authority of king Arthur, the stronger were full of envy and anger in the heart of the fairy Morgana, who wanted to sit on the throne of Britain, her husband or one of their five sons. But he knew Morgan: while next to Arthur wise Merlin, all plots will be revealed. And conceived it to destroy Merlin.
Once appeared in the Palace in the guise of a beautiful girl fairy Vivian sent insidious Morgana. Her radiant eyes seemed to look right into the soul. Flattery and affection entangled it Merlin, gentle speeches put him to sleep wisdom. Could not resist Merlin before the charm of the young fairies, though I felt the danger. He had told her many secrets of magic and eventually taught him the spell, able to immerse in an enchanted sleep. Told her Merlin, and how to chase this dream. Barely dozed off old magician, Vivian uttered the sacred words and imprisoned him in an underground cave under the hill. With merry laughter Vivian hurried to his lady Queen Morgana, but instead of gratitude met his death. Scared Morgan secret knowledge of the fairy from Merlin, and brought her a Cup of poisoned wine.
Nobody knows since how to awaken from Merlin enchanted sleep.