Легенда о Мерлине на английском языке)

Merlin the magician and prophet in the ancient legends of the Celts, andlater in the romance of king Arthur and his knights. Great was thewisdom of Merlin, his strongest spell. Knew Merlin is such a curse thatone moment could build high castle. And touched him with his magic wand -lock as did not happen! Could he have foreseen the future of allpeople, except himself.
Merlin helped the legendary king Arthur, toget a wonderful sword and thereby gain power over Britain. Subsidedstrife between the Dukes and barons reigned in a country of peace andjustice. Arthur loved the beautiful Ginevra and offered her to becomehis wife and Queen of Britain. In Camelot, where was the court of kingArthur, played a magnificent wedding. The brides father sent hisdaughter rich wedding gifts, and among them a large round table made ofdark oak, which can sit right 150 knights. Merlin led the king to thetable:
Only the worthiest warriors are called to take a seat at thistable. There is no first and last places, all places are equallyhonorable.
Since then, king Arthur and the most valiant and famousknights gathered at the Round table and were talking about the exploitsand adventures. Each of them has sworn to protect the weak anddowntrodden and the first call was in a hurry to their aid.
"Justiceis the true power!" - became their motto, and the glory of the knightsof the Round table resounded throughout the land. The more strengthenedthe authority of king Arthur, the stronger were full of envy and angerin the heart of the fairy Morgana, who wanted to sit on the throne ofBritain, her husband or one of their five sons. But he knew Morgan:while next to Arthur wise Merlin, all plots will be revealed. Andconceived it to destroy Merlin.
Once appeared in the Palace in theguise of a beautiful girl fairy Vivian sent insidious Morgana. Herradiant eyes seemed to look right into the soul. Flattery and affectionentangled it Merlin, gentle speeches put him to sleep wisdom. Could notresist Merlin before the charm of the young fairies, though I felt thedanger. He had told her many secrets of magic and eventually taught himthe spell, able to immerse in an enchanted sleep. Told her Merlin, andhow to chase this dream. Barely dozed off old magician, Vivian utteredthe sacred words and imprisoned him in an underground cave under thehill. With merry laughter Vivian hurried to his lady Queen Morgana, butinstead of gratitude met his death. Scared Morgan secret knowledge ofthe fairy from Merlin, and brought her a Cup of poisoned wine.
Nobody knows since how to awaken from Merlin enchanted sleep.