When surrounded and no way out but surrender, facing being ‘roasted alive’ at the hands of a tyrant.
I have no pride left in me. What I do, now I do for my people and for Camelot. And may they forgive me. This is my last act as your king. Do not be afraid. All things change. I am Arthur of Camelot, and I command you now… all… To fight! Fight like you’ve never fought before! Never surrender! Never Surrender! Fight as you never…
/* crossbow bolts strike him across the chest */
Camelot lives!
— First Knight, 1995.
As Arthur lay dying, the people and his knights resist Malagants men. Even the unarmed civilians engage the enemy as a fighting mass and repel the enemy from Camelot by sheer force of attrition.
Given the choice, to yield to tyranny or fight for ones freedom who could resist? As some of my country men once said when our nation faced the same decision: Give me Liberty, or give me Death!
I don’t think the idea will ever be allowed to die, while people hold breath.