[Merlin is a wise old guy not a silly bumbling servant of course it can't be him

he's probably just talking gibberish

on the other hand Princess Leia is here so who knows what could happen

. . .

Best not to think about it too hard until they're out of danger. When Merlin finally finds the ladder she beams, affecting surprise. This definitely had nothing to do with her, no siree.]

Ah, you found one! Good job!