As Sir Seamus leaves the stage. The king announces that Sir Merriadoc would like to speak a few words as well.
My fellow knights, it has been an honour to ride besides you these past days, but it is the last thing I will do in my function as Knight of Winterhaven.

My King I hereby return my Sword and Shield and will be forever your faithful subject, however my time as a leading knight is over.
King Darnald looks solemnly to Sir Merriadoc: I understand, although it pains my heart to see you go, I see it is the right decision. Please hand my your shield

And give your sword to the Queen

There he stands hero of the people, naked!
People of Winterhaven, THANK YOU for your support all these years!
City Guard of Winterhaven, thank you!
Fellow Knights, thank you for being here on this day for me. I have chosen this day for many reasons, but the main one is this:
I hope that one of you will take over my role as Knight of Winterhaven. What say you?

A silence, then cheering the crowd goes wild and the King and Merriadoc fall into each other’s arms. The Knights are silent looking at each other questioningly. Having a hard time grasping what just happened.