EXCALIBUR

"I need a quest!" complains the young King Arthur. "A knight has more fun than a king." Despite the best counsel of his wizard Merlin, Arthur's rash youthfulness leads him away from his duties and into wild adventures pursuing the Questing Beast, near fatal combat with Pellinore, the fiercest warrior in Britain, and finally to the enchanted realm of Avalon. Ruled by the beautiful and mysterious Lady of the Lake, she offers Arthur her prize possession, the magical sword Excalibur. By accepting this symbol of his great fate in a state of humility he also achieves the true goal of his long journey: manhood.

     "This is Avalon," said Merlin, "the domain of the Lady of the Lake. Deep within these waters rests her greatest possesion: the noble sword Excalibur. She has long held it in safekeeping for the one who is meant to use it."  

     "May Excalibur be of service to you that you may be of service to the world." She pointed to the center of the lake, where a golden blade rose above the water. "Return Excalibur to the lake when your life's work is done. 
      A small boat appeared, sailing smoothly toward the shore. Arthur and Merlin stepped into it.