And bear me in thy light and feathery bark
For I am over-weary of this world.
Vivien. Give me the book of charms wherein is written
The power whereof that I may guard thy rest.
[Merlin gives her the book.
Merlin. Thou hast poor Merlin on the weaker side.
[He sleeps.
[Vivien mutters the charm.
Vivien. Sleep! Sleep!
[Merlin tries to awaken.