1 00:00:06,215 --> 00:00:08,300 The goddess of death rises again. 2 00:00:08,467 --> 00:00:10,386 Upon wings of your instruction. 3 00:00:12,513 --> 00:00:14,390 Achillia honors this house 4 00:00:14,557 --> 00:00:16,392 in fucking Primus! 5 00:00:19,770 --> 00:00:20,730 Can she fight? 6 00:00:20,896 --> 00:00:22,148 By end of month. 7 00:00:22,314 --> 00:00:24,442 Who stands above all others beyond Achillia? 8 00:00:24,608 --> 00:00:25,985 There is but one. 9 00:00:26,360 --> 00:00:27,445 Caesar maneuvers Pompey 10 00:00:27,611 --> 00:00:29,905 towards alignment with himself and Crassus. 11 00:00:30,072 --> 00:00:31,198 If they form triumvirate, 12 00:00:31,365 --> 00:00:35,119 republic and all within will fall to severest concern. 13 00:00:35,286 --> 00:00:37,204 I have been asked to consider marriage to Pompey. 14 00:00:37,371 --> 00:00:40,124 He but marries towards power and position. 15 00:00:40,291 --> 00:00:42,835 - What man does not? - The one before you. 16 00:00:44,253 --> 00:00:45,713 My goddess. 17 00:00:46,464 --> 00:00:48,299 I see how her eyes fall upon you. 18 00:00:48,466 --> 00:00:49,383 And yours upon her. 19 00:00:49,550 --> 00:00:51,135 And you would deny me the same comfort 20 00:00:51,260 --> 00:00:52,428 that you seek with your whore? 21 00:00:52,595 --> 00:00:54,472 And call me son no more. 22 00:00:54,638 --> 00:00:55,473 You are the past. 23 00:00:56,474 --> 00:00:57,349 I forge my own future. 24 00:02:00,704 --> 00:02:03,123 It stands grievous loss 25 00:02:03,290 --> 00:02:05,334 if such thing were allowed to happen. 26 00:02:05,501 --> 00:02:06,877 Gabinius would not be offering 27 00:02:07,044 --> 00:02:08,462 his fucking daughter to Pompey 28 00:02:08,629 --> 00:02:09,630 if you had not interfered 29 00:02:09,797 --> 00:02:11,674 in proposed coupling with Quintus Thermus. 30 00:02:11,841 --> 00:02:13,551 Viridia is to be married to Pompey? 31 00:02:13,717 --> 00:02:16,095 Remove yourself. Both of you. 32 00:02:16,220 --> 00:02:17,429 Go! 33 00:02:20,808 --> 00:02:22,393 You have undone everything 34 00:02:22,518 --> 00:02:24,728 Crassus and my noble husband have worked towards. 35 00:02:24,854 --> 00:02:26,897 There must stand a way to stop this. 36 00:02:28,232 --> 00:02:30,526 Is it marriage to Pompey that so moves you 37 00:02:31,193 --> 00:02:33,237 or thought of Viridia in the arms of another? 38 00:02:33,946 --> 00:02:36,156 You stray from pressing concern. 39 00:02:36,323 --> 00:02:37,825 As you stray from reason, 40 00:02:37,992 --> 00:02:40,828 harboring desire towards one far beyond your station. 41 00:02:40,995 --> 00:02:43,330 My desires do not change fact. 42 00:02:43,497 --> 00:02:45,249 If Pompey is allowed to marry Viridia, 43 00:02:45,416 --> 00:02:48,168 he will forever be aligned with Gabinius 44 00:02:48,335 --> 00:02:50,045 and have his ear in the Senate, 45 00:02:50,212 --> 00:02:51,672 swaying them to his will 46 00:02:51,839 --> 00:02:55,301 against Crassus and your noble fucking husband. 47 00:02:55,467 --> 00:02:58,762 I shall send message to Caesar informing him of your failure. 48 00:02:59,471 --> 00:03:03,017 I suggest you mirror fucking effort in alerting Crassus. 49 00:03:12,401 --> 00:03:13,235 I broke words with him 50 00:03:13,402 --> 00:03:14,778 before he faced the Scythian. 51 00:03:16,530 --> 00:03:18,073 They were not kind. 52 00:03:21,493 --> 00:03:24,830 There has never been father and son who have not shared such. 53 00:03:27,541 --> 00:03:29,126 I would that I had fallen 54 00:03:29,710 --> 00:03:31,253 in the arena in his place. 55 00:03:37,301 --> 00:03:38,469 He would not wish it so. 56 00:03:39,428 --> 00:03:42,848 Words broken in anger can never erase his love for you. 57 00:03:47,102 --> 00:03:48,562 What is to be done with him? 58 00:03:49,605 --> 00:03:51,982 He will be washed and wrapped in shroud, 59 00:03:52,691 --> 00:03:54,485 then taken to funeral pyre. 60 00:04:00,115 --> 00:04:02,618 I would see him cleansed by my hands alone. 61 00:04:02,743 --> 00:04:04,161 So shall it be. 62 00:04:06,497 --> 00:04:07,665 Doctore? 63 00:04:12,419 --> 00:04:13,837 How do you move beyond it? 64 00:04:15,297 --> 00:04:17,257 By keeping close those who remain. 65 00:04:45,452 --> 00:04:47,955 - Who claimed his fucking life? - A Scythian. 66 00:04:48,914 --> 00:04:50,624 She does not carry a name. 67 00:04:51,208 --> 00:04:52,459 Celadus fell to a woman? 68 00:04:52,626 --> 00:04:55,170 I stand unsure the creature could be called such. 69 00:04:56,422 --> 00:04:59,049 If I had not fallen to altercation and injured hand, 70 00:04:59,216 --> 00:05:01,260 she would be called towards fucking afterlife! 71 00:05:01,427 --> 00:05:03,178 Such outcome far from certain. 72 00:05:03,887 --> 00:05:06,849 The Scythian takes form unlike any I've ever laid eyes upon. 73 00:05:07,016 --> 00:05:08,517 The bitch could stand colossus, 74 00:05:08,684 --> 00:05:10,102 and I would yet see scales balanced 75 00:05:10,269 --> 00:05:11,687 for what she's taken from me. 76 00:05:11,854 --> 00:05:13,022 From you? 77 00:05:14,440 --> 00:05:16,025 The boy has lost his father. 78 00:05:16,942 --> 00:05:19,820 And I the only man in this fucking house I called friend. 79 00:05:19,945 --> 00:05:23,157 Balm coming days with purpose towards forging more. 80 00:05:23,323 --> 00:05:24,908 I must see him. 81 00:05:26,493 --> 00:05:29,705 Tarchon prepares his father for funeral rites. 82 00:05:30,289 --> 00:05:32,082 I am denied opportunity to break farewells? 83 00:05:32,249 --> 00:05:34,793 Words last shared must hold for such. 84 00:05:35,627 --> 00:05:37,087 We spoke of his son, 85 00:05:38,255 --> 00:05:40,632 and rift formed between them because of me. 86 00:05:41,175 --> 00:05:45,095 Disagreement seldom thrives but within single heart. 87 00:05:46,096 --> 00:05:49,016 I moved to find resolution, for Celadus... 88 00:05:50,559 --> 00:05:52,061 yet failed in attempt. 89 00:05:54,313 --> 00:05:55,939 Tarchon yet lives. 90 00:05:57,733 --> 00:05:59,443 Honor his father's memory 91 00:06:00,360 --> 00:06:04,740 and see conflicts of the past abandoned. 92 00:06:40,818 --> 00:06:42,986 I am your father, Tarchon, 93 00:06:43,654 --> 00:06:45,948 you are my son. 94 00:06:46,573 --> 00:06:47,991 I would see you 95 00:06:48,408 --> 00:06:50,702 rise above all others. 96 00:07:18,647 --> 00:07:19,898 Once again, 97 00:07:21,108 --> 00:07:23,735 we feel the bitter sting of loss. 98 00:07:25,654 --> 00:07:27,865 Warm embrace, so cherished, 99 00:07:29,116 --> 00:07:30,742 torn from us too soon. 100 00:07:31,451 --> 00:07:34,121 Yet let's move beyond the swell of sorrow 101 00:07:34,288 --> 00:07:36,707 and fix eyes upon days ahead, 102 00:07:37,332 --> 00:07:38,500 shadowed 103 00:07:39,418 --> 00:07:40,586 and... 104 00:07:45,090 --> 00:07:46,300 ...uncertain 105 00:07:47,009 --> 00:07:48,886 as they may present. 106 00:09:13,303 --> 00:09:14,429 Achillia! 107 00:09:17,766 --> 00:09:19,351 Wild cunt. 108 00:09:20,769 --> 00:09:22,020 Evaporate. 109 00:09:23,230 --> 00:09:25,065 Hand no longer troubles you? 110 00:09:25,899 --> 00:09:29,194 Pain lingers, yet purpose is fucking restored. 111 00:09:29,361 --> 00:09:31,947 Passing of days heals even the deepest of wounds. 112 00:09:37,494 --> 00:09:39,162 Not all wounds. 113 00:09:49,631 --> 00:09:51,633 Pompey arrives in Capua? 114 00:09:51,800 --> 00:09:52,843 To meet with Gabinius, 115 00:09:53,010 --> 00:09:55,804 towards further discussion of union with Viridia. 116 00:09:58,098 --> 00:09:59,516 What of Caesar? 117 00:10:00,350 --> 00:10:03,562 - Does he accompany the consul? - He does. 118 00:10:04,646 --> 00:10:07,065 And wishes to break fucking words with you. 119 00:10:33,717 --> 00:10:35,761 Has there ever stood such a vision? 120 00:10:37,804 --> 00:10:39,222 I do not feel as such. 121 00:10:39,389 --> 00:10:43,143 No woman truly ever sees herself as the world does. 122 00:10:44,144 --> 00:10:44,978 Yet... 123 00:10:45,520 --> 00:10:48,690 gaze upon your reflection in eyes of loving mother, 124 00:10:48,857 --> 00:10:50,442 and know 125 00:10:51,193 --> 00:10:52,903 it is so. 126 00:10:54,988 --> 00:10:56,073 Leave us. 127 00:10:57,866 --> 00:10:59,785 This belonged to your grandmother. 128 00:10:59,951 --> 00:11:04,331 Would that she yet drew breath to see you so elevated. 129 00:11:05,999 --> 00:11:07,250 Tell me of him. 130 00:11:07,626 --> 00:11:09,169 - Pompey? - Mm. 131 00:11:11,171 --> 00:11:12,297 You are... 132 00:11:13,423 --> 00:11:14,383 well versed 133 00:11:14,549 --> 00:11:16,259 in military victories 134 00:11:16,385 --> 00:11:20,972 and laurels showered upon him, as all Romans are. 135 00:11:23,016 --> 00:11:25,769 Legend presents cold company. 136 00:11:28,230 --> 00:11:29,898 I would know of the man. 137 00:11:38,448 --> 00:11:41,576 He is disarming of smile and attitude, 138 00:11:43,620 --> 00:11:45,038 yet oft, 139 00:11:45,622 --> 00:11:46,706 upon occasion, 140 00:11:46,873 --> 00:11:48,458 distant and... 141 00:11:49,626 --> 00:11:50,627 cold. 142 00:11:51,002 --> 00:11:52,462 As all men veer 143 00:11:52,629 --> 00:11:54,423 upon time and mood. 144 00:11:55,340 --> 00:11:56,633 Father does not stand so. 145 00:11:58,093 --> 00:11:59,761 Opinion of your father 146 00:11:59,928 --> 00:12:03,265 was formed through lens of beloved child. 147 00:12:03,557 --> 00:12:05,517 Unclouded vision of wife 148 00:12:05,934 --> 00:12:06,852 beholds 149 00:12:06,977 --> 00:12:08,687 all facets of... 150 00:12:11,481 --> 00:12:13,650 complicated relationship. 151 00:12:14,109 --> 00:12:16,653 Your words do not carry original passion 152 00:12:16,987 --> 00:12:18,447 towards marriage to Pompey. 153 00:12:18,613 --> 00:12:20,407 They but caution reality. 154 00:12:21,241 --> 00:12:25,745 Place thoughts of love aside and fix mind firmly upon benefit 155 00:12:25,871 --> 00:12:28,415 and protection such union provides. 156 00:12:29,249 --> 00:12:30,375 Protection? 157 00:12:31,376 --> 00:12:34,087 What imagined threat requires such? 158 00:12:38,175 --> 00:12:41,720 All men pass from this life, and when regretful day arrives, 159 00:12:41,887 --> 00:12:45,056 and your father succumbs to sad tradition, 160 00:12:46,308 --> 00:12:49,186 we must be secure in knowledge that you are protected 161 00:12:49,352 --> 00:12:51,855 from those who would see you toward... 162 00:12:53,190 --> 00:12:54,941 disadvantage. 163 00:12:55,817 --> 00:12:56,735 You 164 00:12:57,110 --> 00:12:59,237 speak of Uncle Servius? 165 00:13:02,991 --> 00:13:05,285 He looms but one of many 166 00:13:06,077 --> 00:13:08,330 to hold towards concern. 167 00:13:14,878 --> 00:13:15,879 Then union 168 00:13:16,046 --> 00:13:18,381 not only serves republic, 169 00:13:19,883 --> 00:13:21,760 but honored mother 170 00:13:22,135 --> 00:13:23,720 and daughter as well. 171 00:13:25,138 --> 00:13:26,431 It is you 172 00:13:28,058 --> 00:13:29,476 who honor me. 173 00:13:30,310 --> 00:13:33,396 Cease leisured chatter and let us move towards egress. 174 00:13:34,147 --> 00:13:37,234 I would not have Pompey standing idle upon arrival. 175 00:13:43,657 --> 00:13:44,950 I am ready. 176 00:14:08,598 --> 00:14:12,185 The storm of shit you have conjured arrives. 177 00:14:47,053 --> 00:14:49,347 You've been too long from my arms. 178 00:14:49,514 --> 00:14:51,182 As I from yours. 179 00:14:55,312 --> 00:14:57,814 I would my husband had fallen to Spartacus 180 00:14:58,189 --> 00:14:59,691 and stood I intended bride. 181 00:14:59,858 --> 00:15:04,904 Such a man is wasted upon a woman of slight experience. 182 00:15:05,405 --> 00:15:06,740 Consul. 183 00:15:06,906 --> 00:15:11,119 Capua stands in amazement to at last host such exalted company. 184 00:15:11,286 --> 00:15:12,829 Apologies for delayed arrival, Senator. 185 00:15:12,996 --> 00:15:15,040 Caesar and I have had much to discuss. 186 00:15:15,206 --> 00:15:17,667 Oh, pleasure delayed is but pleasure enhanced. 187 00:15:17,959 --> 00:15:19,252 You recall beloved wife, 188 00:15:19,419 --> 00:15:21,630 and... daughter. 189 00:15:22,672 --> 00:15:24,466 Seared into memory. 190 00:15:26,092 --> 00:15:28,720 When last I laid eyes, you were but a child. 191 00:15:30,013 --> 00:15:31,431 How you have blossomed. 192 00:15:33,141 --> 00:15:34,142 You flatter. 193 00:15:34,309 --> 00:15:37,437 He but states the obvious. 194 00:15:37,604 --> 00:15:38,563 Just so. 195 00:15:39,648 --> 00:15:42,192 And is this the Syrian, Gaius? 196 00:15:42,359 --> 00:15:44,778 Who stands Crassus' man in Capua? 197 00:15:44,903 --> 00:15:46,780 In all his glory. 198 00:15:47,822 --> 00:15:49,783 I am humbled in your presence, Consul. 199 00:15:49,949 --> 00:15:53,495 Gaius has been regaling me with stories of your Nubian. 200 00:15:54,037 --> 00:15:56,748 I would set aside quarrel with patron Crassus 201 00:15:56,873 --> 00:16:00,293 and witness spectacle for myself. 202 00:16:00,669 --> 00:16:02,796 Let us retire to the Syrian's villa, 203 00:16:02,962 --> 00:16:03,838 see desires satisfied. 204 00:16:04,005 --> 00:16:05,674 I shall rejoin directly, 205 00:16:05,840 --> 00:16:07,759 yet first would break further word with good Gabinius 206 00:16:07,926 --> 00:16:09,594 regarding proposed union 207 00:16:09,844 --> 00:16:11,179 to fairest daughter. 208 00:16:12,097 --> 00:16:13,765 My villa stands as your own. 209 00:16:13,890 --> 00:16:16,810 Let us remove ourselves from midday sun to take refreshment. 210 00:16:16,976 --> 00:16:19,854 And plot divine future benefiting all. 211 00:16:20,897 --> 00:16:22,732 Smile, you fucking shit, 212 00:16:22,899 --> 00:16:25,860 or I'll have your life where you stand. 213 00:16:32,409 --> 00:16:34,327 I fall from presence for briefest moment 214 00:16:34,494 --> 00:16:37,122 and return to find piss in place of wine. 215 00:16:37,288 --> 00:16:38,748 Apologies, I-- 216 00:16:38,915 --> 00:16:41,835 You yet draw breath by grace of Crassus' patronage. 217 00:16:41,960 --> 00:16:44,212 Absent such, those foolish enough 218 00:16:44,379 --> 00:16:45,338 to hold you to heart 219 00:16:45,505 --> 00:16:47,924 would be mourning fucking loss. 220 00:16:48,341 --> 00:16:50,677 Did I not warn against laying trust in him? 221 00:16:51,136 --> 00:16:52,554 Men such as this always believe 222 00:16:52,721 --> 00:16:54,472 they can maneuver beyond their betters. 223 00:16:58,017 --> 00:16:59,185 Apologies. 224 00:16:59,352 --> 00:17:02,147 I hold deepest regret for my misjudgment of the past. 225 00:17:02,689 --> 00:17:06,443 Yet I would look towards horizon and solution to current dilemma. 226 00:17:06,609 --> 00:17:09,154 The toad would sprout wings and become soaring dove. 227 00:17:09,320 --> 00:17:11,197 The gods perform such miracles daily... 228 00:17:11,364 --> 00:17:12,907 ...and have blessed the Syrian 229 00:17:13,074 --> 00:17:14,909 towards exalted purpose. 230 00:17:15,076 --> 00:17:16,578 You have thoughts on the matter? 231 00:17:16,745 --> 00:17:18,079 Solidified towards action. 232 00:17:18,246 --> 00:17:20,081 I have consulted Crassus via messenger, 233 00:17:20,248 --> 00:17:22,542 and we are in agreement of path forward. 234 00:17:23,293 --> 00:17:25,712 Illuminate, so Ashur may swiftly trod upon it. 235 00:17:25,879 --> 00:17:27,547 If Gabinius no longer stood senator, 236 00:17:27,714 --> 00:17:29,674 Pompey's interest would quickly wane. 237 00:17:30,383 --> 00:17:32,802 You intend to remove Gabinius from the Senate? 238 00:17:33,511 --> 00:17:36,765 No. I intend to remove him from fucking life. 239 00:17:37,390 --> 00:17:39,142 You would send the old fool to grass? 240 00:17:39,309 --> 00:17:41,186 How will hands remain clean of deed? 241 00:17:41,352 --> 00:17:44,022 By task falling to another's. 242 00:17:48,651 --> 00:17:50,487 No. 243 00:17:54,240 --> 00:17:56,576 Viridia places her father above 244 00:17:57,243 --> 00:17:58,453 all others. 245 00:17:59,704 --> 00:18:00,872 There must be another way. 246 00:18:01,039 --> 00:18:02,499 Then produce fucking alternative. 247 00:18:02,665 --> 00:18:03,958 I... 248 00:18:08,379 --> 00:18:09,506 I cannot do this. 249 00:18:09,672 --> 00:18:11,758 If union moves forward, 250 00:18:11,925 --> 00:18:14,219 Crassus shall withdraw patronage. 251 00:18:14,636 --> 00:18:18,848 And in wake of such, you shall stand exposed, Syrian. 252 00:18:19,265 --> 00:18:20,975 Yet see matter to fateful conclusion, 253 00:18:21,142 --> 00:18:23,812 and he has expressed willingness to entertain your plea 254 00:18:23,978 --> 00:18:27,982 to rebuild the arena destroyed by Spartacus and his rebels, 255 00:18:28,149 --> 00:18:29,859 granting you control of it 256 00:18:30,401 --> 00:18:33,279 and of all games within Capua. 257 00:18:35,990 --> 00:18:37,283 He has promised this? 258 00:18:38,159 --> 00:18:39,202 He has. 259 00:18:41,120 --> 00:18:43,373 You stand a free man, Syrian, 260 00:18:43,498 --> 00:18:48,127 carrying such responsibility such agency affords. 261 00:18:49,295 --> 00:18:51,589 The choice is yours. 262 00:19:03,393 --> 00:19:06,855 Message carrying offer of marriage was most unexpected. 263 00:19:08,189 --> 00:19:10,525 Did it find favor? 264 00:19:13,069 --> 00:19:15,488 It is a difficult thing to turn mind towards marital bliss 265 00:19:15,655 --> 00:19:18,324 when other pressing interests weigh upon mind. 266 00:19:19,033 --> 00:19:22,161 Such are the burdens of a consul of the Republic. 267 00:19:22,579 --> 00:19:24,330 As Crassus also stands. 268 00:19:24,497 --> 00:19:26,791 You are but mirrors towards one another, 269 00:19:27,333 --> 00:19:30,879 equal in reflecting highest position among the Senate. 270 00:19:31,045 --> 00:19:33,047 You would place us upon level? 271 00:19:34,257 --> 00:19:36,426 I would but see tensions eased, 272 00:19:36,593 --> 00:19:39,721 and feet moved towards common ground. 273 00:19:40,054 --> 00:19:41,264 As would I. 274 00:19:42,515 --> 00:19:45,810 Yet we stand unfortunately opposed within the Senate- 275 00:19:46,603 --> 00:19:48,396 Crassus towards tax policies to fill his coffers, 276 00:19:48,521 --> 00:19:51,190 and I towards more honorable pursuit of seeing my men, 277 00:19:51,316 --> 00:19:53,443 so vital in the defeat of Spartacus, 278 00:19:53,610 --> 00:19:57,780 to proper reward of land and coin commensurate with effort. 279 00:20:00,241 --> 00:20:04,495 There may yet be revealed path forward, however narrow. 280 00:20:08,041 --> 00:20:10,251 Let us thread needle of possibility. 281 00:20:11,044 --> 00:20:14,255 If my voice could move Senate towards your desires, 282 00:20:14,422 --> 00:20:19,552 then perhaps yours could lend support to those of Crassus. 283 00:20:21,721 --> 00:20:22,764 Perhaps. 284 00:20:22,931 --> 00:20:24,307 Such an agreement would first need to see 285 00:20:24,474 --> 00:20:28,102 respective armies dissolved outside the gates of Rome, 286 00:20:28,227 --> 00:20:30,271 a contingent from both dispatched 287 00:20:30,438 --> 00:20:33,149 to at last address mounting Cilician threat. 288 00:20:33,900 --> 00:20:35,944 They have become rather bothersome. 289 00:20:36,361 --> 00:20:38,488 And I would see them all nailed upon cross 290 00:20:38,613 --> 00:20:41,032 for offence against beleaguered citizens- 291 00:20:41,199 --> 00:20:43,618 those closest to me among them. 292 00:20:47,205 --> 00:20:49,916 Tell me of your daughter. 293 00:20:50,875 --> 00:20:53,670 Your eyes have beheld her beauty, have they not? 294 00:20:54,337 --> 00:20:58,675 Gloriously so. Yet I inquire towards the mind of the woman. 295 00:20:59,050 --> 00:21:00,760 She is of keen intellect, 296 00:21:01,511 --> 00:21:03,972 holding knowledge towards literature, 297 00:21:04,389 --> 00:21:07,225 uh, rhetoric, logic, the histories, 298 00:21:07,392 --> 00:21:09,519 languages, Greek being of second nature. 299 00:21:09,686 --> 00:21:11,688 You misunderstand the question. 300 00:21:12,438 --> 00:21:15,733 How bends her mind towards will of husband? 301 00:21:25,284 --> 00:21:28,204 She grasps meaning of the word 302 00:21:28,621 --> 00:21:29,914 duty... 303 00:21:37,672 --> 00:21:39,674 ...and all it implies. 304 00:21:40,842 --> 00:21:42,135 Hmm. 305 00:21:49,851 --> 00:21:52,562 I fear you have lost the game... 306 00:21:58,359 --> 00:22:00,737 ...yet gained vaunted son-in-law. 307 00:22:03,197 --> 00:22:04,741 News to lift heart. 308 00:22:06,909 --> 00:22:11,080 Yet know it beats with the love of a father towards only child- 309 00:22:11,706 --> 00:22:13,332 one I would see happy 310 00:22:13,916 --> 00:22:15,460 and cared for, 311 00:22:16,544 --> 00:22:19,005 given all courtesy and respect 312 00:22:19,505 --> 00:22:20,715 imagined. 313 00:22:22,550 --> 00:22:24,844 To the glory of the republic. 314 00:22:25,928 --> 00:22:27,221 Ah. Apologies. 315 00:22:27,555 --> 00:22:29,849 We do not mean to interrupt your game. 316 00:22:30,016 --> 00:22:33,603 Ah, game has reached satisfactory conclusion. 317 00:22:36,522 --> 00:22:38,524 Bless the gods, daughter. 318 00:22:38,900 --> 00:22:40,485 You are to be wed. 319 00:22:41,903 --> 00:22:46,240 What wondrous news! 320 00:22:47,992 --> 00:22:48,993 Indeed. 321 00:22:50,161 --> 00:22:52,163 I look forward to consummation of the union 322 00:22:52,330 --> 00:22:55,291 between our families, dearest Viridia. 323 00:22:56,334 --> 00:22:57,376 Hmm. 324 00:22:58,127 --> 00:23:00,171 I could never have dreamed of... 325 00:23:00,588 --> 00:23:01,839 such a day. 326 00:23:20,024 --> 00:23:20,900 Achillia... 327 00:23:30,409 --> 00:23:32,245 Why do eyes fucking linger? 328 00:23:32,870 --> 00:23:33,913 I... 329 00:23:34,038 --> 00:23:35,748 Apologies. For a moment, I thought-- 330 00:23:35,915 --> 00:23:38,167 I give no shit towards turning of your thoughts. 331 00:23:39,544 --> 00:23:41,504 You claim your father's cell as your own? 332 00:23:41,671 --> 00:23:43,214 As is my fucking right, 333 00:23:44,048 --> 00:23:44,674 as son. 334 00:23:44,841 --> 00:23:46,217 He would not have wished this- 335 00:23:46,676 --> 00:23:49,428 you and I, standing in constant opposition. 336 00:23:49,595 --> 00:23:51,264 Then relinquish title of champion 337 00:23:51,430 --> 00:23:53,015 and see disagreement fade. 338 00:23:53,182 --> 00:23:56,602 This is all that consumes you? Even now? 339 00:23:57,520 --> 00:23:58,479 Glory in the arena? 340 00:23:58,646 --> 00:24:00,106 I am but consumed 341 00:24:00,940 --> 00:24:02,525 with seeing my father avenged, 342 00:24:02,692 --> 00:24:04,026 to stand upon the sands of fucking Primus 343 00:24:04,193 --> 00:24:06,529 and claim life of the Scythian that took him from me. 344 00:24:06,946 --> 00:24:09,866 Such revenge does not belong to you. 345 00:24:10,616 --> 00:24:13,327 I am the champion of this house. 346 00:24:14,787 --> 00:24:17,331 Mantle seized absent proper contest... 347 00:24:18,332 --> 00:24:19,917 against the man before you. 348 00:24:21,627 --> 00:24:23,212 I see but a boy. 349 00:24:23,588 --> 00:24:25,423 Achillia. Tarchon. 350 00:24:25,840 --> 00:24:27,967 Pompey arrives. Fall to formation, 351 00:24:28,342 --> 00:24:30,845 and see passions quelled. 352 00:24:43,691 --> 00:24:45,359 This is where it began. 353 00:24:45,484 --> 00:24:48,863 Spartacus and his rebellion that so threatened the republic. 354 00:24:49,030 --> 00:24:50,406 The mad fucks claimed the life 355 00:24:50,573 --> 00:24:52,533 of the former dominus of this house. 356 00:24:52,658 --> 00:24:54,577 As well as many prominent Romans. 357 00:24:54,744 --> 00:24:57,330 And yet the Syrian survived. 358 00:24:57,997 --> 00:24:59,916 I was not yet among those of privilege. 359 00:25:00,041 --> 00:25:01,083 Yes. 360 00:25:01,250 --> 00:25:03,461 The gladiator slave who turned against his own, 361 00:25:03,586 --> 00:25:05,838 raising question anew- 362 00:25:07,548 --> 00:25:08,925 how did you survive? 363 00:25:09,091 --> 00:25:10,760 By fortitude and wit. 364 00:25:11,677 --> 00:25:13,930 Honed by years among the Brotherhood. 365 00:25:14,096 --> 00:25:15,932 From humble beginnings 366 00:25:16,098 --> 00:25:17,266 to humble present. 367 00:25:18,643 --> 00:25:20,770 Let us not gauge a man's worth by faded past 368 00:25:20,937 --> 00:25:23,689 but of vaunted offerings of the here and now. 369 00:25:24,232 --> 00:25:25,483 Let it be so. 370 00:25:26,108 --> 00:25:28,277 Achillia! Present yourself. 371 00:25:35,910 --> 00:25:38,371 She stands of a form, as promised. 372 00:25:38,537 --> 00:25:40,873 Savage barely survived contest in the arena. 373 00:25:40,998 --> 00:25:42,917 Yet survive she did, and stood victorious 374 00:25:43,084 --> 00:25:45,378 against opponent of greater size and skill. 375 00:25:45,544 --> 00:25:48,297 I would weigh merit with eyes my own. 376 00:25:48,881 --> 00:25:51,425 Whatever the consul desires, Ashur provides. 377 00:25:52,051 --> 00:25:54,595 Choose among my men who shall face her. 378 00:25:54,720 --> 00:25:58,599 All stand titan, and shall provide thrilling adversary. 379 00:25:59,850 --> 00:26:01,102 What of that one? 380 00:26:07,441 --> 00:26:09,110 Apologies, Consul. 381 00:26:09,610 --> 00:26:11,696 This man offers little challenge. 382 00:26:12,613 --> 00:26:14,365 I would present you with spectacle 383 00:26:14,740 --> 00:26:16,909 more worthy of storied name. 384 00:26:17,076 --> 00:26:18,244 A savage, 385 00:26:18,703 --> 00:26:19,996 as so indicated. 386 00:26:20,121 --> 00:26:22,873 I shall see her to discipline for speaking beyond her station. 387 00:26:23,165 --> 00:26:24,417 Doctore! 388 00:26:24,917 --> 00:26:26,043 Hold. 389 00:26:27,086 --> 00:26:29,797 She is but bold of purpose, 390 00:26:29,922 --> 00:26:31,882 a thing to be admired. 391 00:26:34,885 --> 00:26:36,637 Let us entertain request. 392 00:26:37,388 --> 00:26:40,141 Who would you choose to honor me, champion? 393 00:26:41,475 --> 00:26:42,560 Tarchon, 394 00:26:43,102 --> 00:26:44,645 son of Celadus. 395 00:26:51,152 --> 00:26:53,529 The son of Celadus gladly accepts. 396 00:26:54,113 --> 00:26:55,031 Doctore, 397 00:26:55,573 --> 00:26:57,116 see practice weapons to their hands. 398 00:26:57,283 --> 00:27:00,161 Practice? Is this not proper contest? 399 00:27:01,829 --> 00:27:03,122 Your will, Consul. 400 00:27:03,289 --> 00:27:04,540 Doctore, 401 00:27:05,124 --> 00:27:07,293 see wood give way to steel. 402 00:27:09,211 --> 00:27:11,088 Dacus, attend! 403 00:27:11,255 --> 00:27:12,340 Come. 404 00:27:23,142 --> 00:27:25,019 She adopts style dissimilar to one 405 00:27:25,186 --> 00:27:26,729 during the games of the Ludi Apollinares. 406 00:27:26,896 --> 00:27:29,899 Circumstance of injury requires shift in strategy. 407 00:27:30,066 --> 00:27:31,901 Are we to prattle until sun breaks? 408 00:27:32,068 --> 00:27:34,028 They but ready themself, Consul. 409 00:27:34,195 --> 00:27:35,821 Upon the moment, you shall have blood. 410 00:27:37,448 --> 00:27:38,991 Present entertainment, 411 00:27:39,158 --> 00:27:41,869 yet slip not towards fatal conflict. 412 00:27:51,170 --> 00:27:54,382 Let this decide who is truly deserving of fucking title. 413 00:27:54,548 --> 00:27:55,508 Gratitude... 414 00:27:57,009 --> 00:27:59,220 ...for opportunity to see you fall. 415 00:28:00,846 --> 00:28:01,722 Begin! 416 00:28:11,649 --> 00:28:13,401 Your Nubian does not disappoint. 417 00:28:20,658 --> 00:28:22,118 The youngling draws blood. 418 00:28:37,341 --> 00:28:39,260 Returned in kind. 419 00:28:39,427 --> 00:28:40,261 Splendid. 420 00:28:40,428 --> 00:28:41,595 Wine! 421 00:28:49,562 --> 00:28:52,440 Oh, your champion fades. 422 00:28:52,606 --> 00:28:56,777 As all dreams must, when faced with stark reality. 423 00:29:10,416 --> 00:29:11,250 Oh! 424 00:29:14,170 --> 00:29:15,588 Well fought! 425 00:29:16,338 --> 00:29:17,756 Claim his life! 426 00:29:36,525 --> 00:29:39,111 He has proven worthy opponent, Consul, 427 00:29:40,362 --> 00:29:41,780 as was his father. 428 00:29:44,408 --> 00:29:45,618 I would see him 429 00:29:46,911 --> 00:29:48,913 - live. - Achillia. 430 00:29:50,372 --> 00:29:52,500 I am of a buoyant mood, 431 00:29:52,917 --> 00:29:55,544 raised aloft by my impending nuptials. 432 00:29:55,711 --> 00:29:56,921 She stands victor. 433 00:29:57,713 --> 00:30:00,716 The boy's life is hers to do as she pleases. 434 00:30:06,889 --> 00:30:08,891 You have had your proper contest 435 00:30:09,683 --> 00:30:12,228 and yet live because of debt owed 436 00:30:12,978 --> 00:30:14,104 to your father. 437 00:30:17,608 --> 00:30:19,443 She truly exceeds expectation. 438 00:30:20,903 --> 00:30:22,071 As Venus Victrix 439 00:30:22,238 --> 00:30:24,240 earthed in flesh, 440 00:30:25,616 --> 00:30:27,243 demanding praise. 441 00:30:32,039 --> 00:30:33,666 Worship of such 442 00:30:33,832 --> 00:30:34,959 perhaps 443 00:30:35,125 --> 00:30:37,002 better suited towards more... 444 00:30:37,169 --> 00:30:39,213 intimate contemplation? 445 00:30:43,300 --> 00:30:45,052 Notion well received. 446 00:30:45,219 --> 00:30:46,512 Attend. 447 00:30:48,389 --> 00:30:50,891 Have her bathed and sent to me. 448 00:30:51,475 --> 00:30:53,519 Let us take food and wine, then. 449 00:30:54,228 --> 00:30:55,896 Until appointed time. 450 00:30:58,774 --> 00:31:00,109 Hilara. 451 00:31:00,526 --> 00:31:02,027 I would have you linger 452 00:31:03,153 --> 00:31:04,113 and assist 453 00:31:04,280 --> 00:31:06,323 towards urgent matter. 454 00:31:08,409 --> 00:31:10,119 You ask the impossible, Hilara. 455 00:31:10,286 --> 00:31:12,288 It is of vital importance to this house. 456 00:31:12,454 --> 00:31:14,081 You mean to your dominus. 457 00:31:14,248 --> 00:31:17,209 You shall never see feelings deeply held for him returned, 458 00:31:17,376 --> 00:31:19,169 if he is capable of them at all. 459 00:31:19,336 --> 00:31:21,797 I no longer cling to such hopes. 460 00:31:23,173 --> 00:31:24,675 Yet in aiding him in this act, 461 00:31:24,842 --> 00:31:27,428 it will avert bloodshed and ruin 462 00:31:28,762 --> 00:31:30,556 for all beneath this roof. 463 00:31:33,851 --> 00:31:35,894 I ask you this as friend 464 00:31:37,938 --> 00:31:40,524 who once you embraced above all others. 465 00:31:51,201 --> 00:31:52,244 The way he leers 466 00:31:52,411 --> 00:31:53,746 as if considering the taste of your flesh. 467 00:31:53,871 --> 00:31:55,414 It's not unthinkable such forbidden meal 468 00:31:55,581 --> 00:31:56,957 has parted the man's lips. 469 00:31:59,752 --> 00:32:02,379 Why do you stand as doe faced with hunter's arrow? 470 00:32:02,546 --> 00:32:03,589 Apologies. I... 471 00:32:03,756 --> 00:32:05,758 Busy yourself with drawing of bath. 472 00:32:06,258 --> 00:32:07,885 The Syrian may forgive indolent hands, 473 00:32:08,510 --> 00:32:11,847 yet those of a Roman's body slave must never fall to such. 474 00:32:12,222 --> 00:32:13,641 I shall see it done. 475 00:32:18,479 --> 00:32:19,897 You favor the girl. 476 00:32:20,648 --> 00:32:23,275 She has proven adequate morsel upon your absence. 477 00:32:23,442 --> 00:32:24,276 Hmm. 478 00:32:24,943 --> 00:32:28,322 And now that loving husband has returned? 479 00:32:28,489 --> 00:32:30,949 Thoughts turn towards more... 480 00:32:31,116 --> 00:32:32,868 substantial feast. 481 00:32:41,168 --> 00:32:42,961 I am your man, then. 482 00:32:45,714 --> 00:32:47,257 I am to lay with Pompey? 483 00:32:47,424 --> 00:32:49,385 It is a thing often requested of champions. 484 00:32:49,843 --> 00:32:51,053 Spartacus, Gannicus before him, 485 00:32:51,178 --> 00:32:54,306 both commanded towards same, and fell to compliance. 486 00:32:55,474 --> 00:32:56,433 Yet... 487 00:32:57,184 --> 00:32:59,853 if you do as I instruct, absent discovery, 488 00:33:00,020 --> 00:33:02,272 Pompey will be unable to lay hand upon you, 489 00:33:02,439 --> 00:33:05,526 nor shall cock ever straighten towards offence. 490 00:33:07,027 --> 00:33:08,404 If such is your will. 491 00:33:08,570 --> 00:33:10,572 I do not wish it so. 492 00:33:10,989 --> 00:33:13,575 Yet I stand bereft of fucking option. 493 00:33:13,742 --> 00:33:14,910 Dominus. 494 00:33:19,581 --> 00:33:21,959 Were you able to acquire what I've asked of you? 495 00:33:23,335 --> 00:33:24,837 Messia has seen to it. 496 00:33:25,587 --> 00:33:28,048 Then perhaps the gods not fuck us this day. 497 00:33:31,051 --> 00:33:32,970 See message dispatched, 498 00:33:33,637 --> 00:33:37,224 then Achillia to honored fucking guest. 499 00:33:38,267 --> 00:33:39,101 Go. 500 00:33:42,563 --> 00:33:46,692 The boy you fought, why did you petition for his life? 501 00:33:48,610 --> 00:33:51,822 It was not his life that held concern. 502 00:33:53,490 --> 00:33:54,950 I knew his father 503 00:33:55,826 --> 00:33:56,994 before he fell. 504 00:33:58,287 --> 00:34:00,456 He was one of the Syrian's men? 505 00:34:01,290 --> 00:34:03,459 He stood champion of this house 506 00:34:04,501 --> 00:34:06,044 for but a moment. 507 00:34:07,838 --> 00:34:10,716 Well, interest lies in current owner of title. 508 00:34:12,134 --> 00:34:13,218 So tell me, 509 00:34:13,385 --> 00:34:17,556 how did you find yourself guest of our fair republic? 510 00:34:19,141 --> 00:34:21,727 Through circumstances of misfortune, 511 00:34:22,936 --> 00:34:24,646 as most who find themselves so. 512 00:34:25,481 --> 00:34:28,650 Hmm. Generalities are the comfort of lesser intellect. 513 00:34:28,817 --> 00:34:33,030 I would seize upon more revealing detail. 514 00:34:37,326 --> 00:34:39,161 I was sold to the Romans. 515 00:34:40,746 --> 00:34:42,998 Mm, it's an occurrence not uncommon. 516 00:34:43,165 --> 00:34:46,001 It was by hand of my own father. 517 00:34:52,341 --> 00:34:53,926 Ah. 518 00:34:54,384 --> 00:34:56,261 Details revealed. 519 00:34:58,972 --> 00:34:59,973 Did he hate you so, 520 00:35:00,098 --> 00:35:02,351 to condemn you to slavery in a foreign land? 521 00:35:03,477 --> 00:35:06,146 His love for me was beyond measure. 522 00:35:07,815 --> 00:35:09,775 And yet here you stand. 523 00:35:15,531 --> 00:35:18,450 Errant spear took the life of royal. 524 00:35:21,578 --> 00:35:23,288 One I was sworn to protect. 525 00:35:24,248 --> 00:35:26,416 Now we come to the meat of it. 526 00:35:26,583 --> 00:35:30,045 Such a thing is punishable by death in my kingdom. 527 00:35:30,587 --> 00:35:32,172 Giving me to the Romans 528 00:35:32,673 --> 00:35:34,091 was a mercy, 529 00:35:35,384 --> 00:35:37,761 in his eyes. 530 00:35:44,518 --> 00:35:45,936 I would have more wine. 531 00:35:46,562 --> 00:35:47,896 As would I. 532 00:35:54,611 --> 00:35:58,699 You move with a grace beyond those of abject station. 533 00:36:00,742 --> 00:36:01,910 Gratitude. 534 00:36:02,786 --> 00:36:05,998 It was not meant as compliment. Merely observation. 535 00:36:07,541 --> 00:36:09,751 Gratitude remains... 536 00:36:09,918 --> 00:36:11,420 ...despite intention. 537 00:36:25,350 --> 00:36:26,977 I must confess, 538 00:36:28,520 --> 00:36:30,230 I've never had a Nubian. 539 00:36:32,065 --> 00:36:34,318 Nor I a consul of Rome. 540 00:36:36,904 --> 00:36:39,740 Had not promise to cherish the daughter of Gabinius 541 00:36:39,865 --> 00:36:42,075 been sworn but hours past, 542 00:36:45,120 --> 00:36:48,373 we would see such mutual failing rectified. 543 00:36:50,334 --> 00:36:51,668 A pity, then. 544 00:37:11,605 --> 00:37:13,315 The gods are angry. 545 00:37:15,317 --> 00:37:17,235 When do they stand otherwise? 546 00:37:20,280 --> 00:37:21,573 I would keep from edge. 547 00:37:22,574 --> 00:37:24,952 Cliff has been known to claim the unsuspecting. 548 00:37:26,954 --> 00:37:29,665 Then why has wall never been rebuilt to prevent calamity? 549 00:37:29,831 --> 00:37:31,708 Some things defy repair, 550 00:37:32,250 --> 00:37:34,294 in spite of will to hold otherwise. 551 00:37:42,260 --> 00:37:43,595 He comes to me. 552 00:37:45,931 --> 00:37:47,182 In my dreams. 553 00:37:49,142 --> 00:37:51,436 As it often is with those we have lost. 554 00:37:54,731 --> 00:37:56,566 I make attempt to call to him... 555 00:37:58,694 --> 00:38:00,821 yet tongue becomes as stone. 556 00:38:03,824 --> 00:38:05,492 Does he speak to you? 557 00:38:08,620 --> 00:38:09,913 He does... 558 00:38:12,624 --> 00:38:14,042 yet I cannot hear him. 559 00:38:16,837 --> 00:38:19,256 I would give all to break words with him once more. 560 00:38:22,217 --> 00:38:23,385 As you shall, 561 00:38:24,136 --> 00:38:25,220 upon a day. 562 00:38:25,971 --> 00:38:27,973 As I shall with Opiter, 563 00:38:29,057 --> 00:38:30,517 when we fall from this world 564 00:38:30,684 --> 00:38:32,811 towards welcome upon distant shore. 565 00:38:38,233 --> 00:38:40,736 Yet while we remain of this world, 566 00:38:41,194 --> 00:38:43,739 I would see aid given Achillia. 567 00:38:45,574 --> 00:38:46,867 She does not fucking require it. 568 00:38:47,034 --> 00:38:49,494 She is but bone and meat as any other, 569 00:38:50,662 --> 00:38:52,539 and she will face the freshly-born champion 570 00:38:52,664 --> 00:38:55,333 of the House of Proculus in coming games. 571 00:38:56,793 --> 00:38:59,838 Let us see her towards vengeance. 572 00:39:04,468 --> 00:39:06,219 I would ask to see Elata. 573 00:39:06,970 --> 00:39:10,182 You are far removed from favor with your dominus. 574 00:39:12,017 --> 00:39:14,019 Yet I will broach request 575 00:39:14,186 --> 00:39:15,645 upon opportunity. 576 00:39:17,773 --> 00:39:19,733 My father did not care for her. 577 00:39:22,569 --> 00:39:25,989 Athena herself would not have stood worthy of your affections, 578 00:39:26,656 --> 00:39:28,033 in his eyes. 579 00:39:40,587 --> 00:39:42,798 You have afforded yourself with measured grace 580 00:39:42,964 --> 00:39:44,925 beyond courtesy of years. 581 00:39:46,718 --> 00:39:49,513 Would that heart swelled towards that of loving husband 582 00:39:50,430 --> 00:39:53,725 in place of one presented through necessity. 583 00:39:56,728 --> 00:39:58,063 I shall find joy 584 00:39:58,563 --> 00:40:01,233 in knowledge that I have honored my father, 585 00:40:02,943 --> 00:40:04,402 who I hold closest to heart. 586 00:40:04,569 --> 00:40:07,364 Oh, do not let your mother hear you break such words. 587 00:40:09,074 --> 00:40:10,200 Hmm. 588 00:40:11,159 --> 00:40:12,619 I shall miss our games 589 00:40:13,745 --> 00:40:15,247 when I'm no longer of this house. 590 00:40:15,413 --> 00:40:16,498 Oh... 591 00:40:17,040 --> 00:40:18,750 Well, you are yet among us. 592 00:40:19,459 --> 00:40:22,587 Let us embrace each day by hour and minute. 593 00:40:22,754 --> 00:40:23,922 Set board, 594 00:40:24,089 --> 00:40:26,383 and we shall play. 595 00:40:27,968 --> 00:40:29,678 Apologies. Dispatch arrives. 596 00:40:29,845 --> 00:40:31,930 Ah, well see it set aside towards later hour. 597 00:40:32,097 --> 00:40:35,642 Apologies once more. It carries from Pompey himself. 598 00:40:37,060 --> 00:40:38,812 Ah, give it here. 599 00:40:42,482 --> 00:40:44,985 What does future husband convey? 600 00:40:46,736 --> 00:40:49,573 Hmm. He tarries at the Syrian's villa 601 00:40:50,157 --> 00:40:52,159 and requests my immediate fucking presence? 602 00:40:52,284 --> 00:40:55,996 Send reply that I stand regrettably occupied, 603 00:40:56,163 --> 00:40:59,457 and I shall broach gathering upon morning light. 604 00:40:59,624 --> 00:41:00,625 Dominus. 605 00:41:01,168 --> 00:41:02,169 Wait. 606 00:41:04,337 --> 00:41:06,756 - Duty towards Republic beckons. - Oh. 607 00:41:06,923 --> 00:41:09,217 I would not see vital purpose set aside 608 00:41:09,384 --> 00:41:13,555 for pleasure of mere game, no matter how desired. 609 00:41:17,100 --> 00:41:18,518 Set board, 610 00:41:18,685 --> 00:41:23,190 and I shall return to you as fleetly as obligation allows. 611 00:41:32,991 --> 00:41:34,951 Door! 612 00:41:38,413 --> 00:41:41,291 Why have I been summoned as if common slave? 613 00:41:42,000 --> 00:41:43,710 Pompey's mind is his own. 614 00:41:43,877 --> 00:41:46,671 I would not presume to fathom what thoughts lie within it. 615 00:41:47,214 --> 00:41:49,382 Forever magnanimous in response. 616 00:41:49,925 --> 00:41:53,220 A thing your perceived betters could glean instruction from. 617 00:41:53,386 --> 00:41:54,387 I but serve the Republic 618 00:41:54,554 --> 00:41:57,015 and those who guide her through darkest night. 619 00:41:58,516 --> 00:42:01,937 There stood a time I received such humble prostration 620 00:42:02,062 --> 00:42:04,522 as cunning ruse to gain favor. 621 00:42:05,190 --> 00:42:08,485 Yet your embrace of the necessity of union 622 00:42:08,610 --> 00:42:11,863 between beloved daughter and the man you lead me towards 623 00:42:13,281 --> 00:42:15,533 begs differing conclusion. 624 00:42:16,117 --> 00:42:18,745 I would know of it, if so inclined. 625 00:42:18,912 --> 00:42:22,707 That you truly place the republic above personal desire. 626 00:42:23,667 --> 00:42:27,837 Again, a thing your betters could take lesson from. 627 00:42:29,339 --> 00:42:30,632 You honor me. 628 00:42:31,216 --> 00:42:33,301 You honor yourself, Ashur. 629 00:42:39,975 --> 00:42:41,226 You call me by name. 630 00:42:41,977 --> 00:42:43,603 You have earned such consideration, 631 00:42:44,187 --> 00:42:49,401 navigating treacherous waters of oft tempestuous acquaintance. 632 00:42:50,235 --> 00:42:52,112 It is of 633 00:42:52,696 --> 00:42:54,030 greatest comfort 634 00:42:54,614 --> 00:42:56,950 to see them calm between us. 635 00:42:57,117 --> 00:42:58,910 Sentiment deeply shared. 636 00:43:01,079 --> 00:43:03,415 If father were yet known to you, 637 00:43:05,625 --> 00:43:07,002 he would stand 638 00:43:07,585 --> 00:43:10,630 as proud as the man you see before you 639 00:43:11,631 --> 00:43:16,428 that his son set aside impossible notions of the heart 640 00:43:17,679 --> 00:43:19,639 and accepted what must be. 641 00:43:20,765 --> 00:43:23,768 Yet, take comfort in thought that Viridia 642 00:43:25,603 --> 00:43:27,689 considers you fondly. 643 00:43:30,066 --> 00:43:32,027 And I suspect always shall. 644 00:43:38,366 --> 00:43:40,452 Come. Pompey awaits. 645 00:43:42,579 --> 00:43:43,538 Uh... 646 00:43:43,913 --> 00:43:46,499 night churns beyond reason. 647 00:43:47,751 --> 00:43:48,835 I will make excuse 648 00:43:49,002 --> 00:43:50,795 and see meeting delayed to more favorable hour. 649 00:43:50,962 --> 00:43:52,630 I'm here now, upon appointed moment. 650 00:43:52,797 --> 00:43:56,092 Let us to purpose and see matter concluded. 651 00:44:00,805 --> 00:44:03,433 What stands so urgent that you call upon me to... 652 00:44:05,518 --> 00:44:07,228 What is this fucking shit? 653 00:44:07,395 --> 00:44:09,898 - Dominus, I- - Remove yourself. Go! 654 00:44:10,607 --> 00:44:11,608 Apologies. 655 00:44:12,067 --> 00:44:15,028 Pompey requested closer inspection of my champion. 656 00:44:15,153 --> 00:44:16,404 I did not know! 657 00:44:16,571 --> 00:44:20,283 You swear to see my daughter treated with love and respect, 658 00:44:20,867 --> 00:44:24,537 and within same breath fuck me as you fuck the Nubian slave? 659 00:44:25,121 --> 00:44:28,083 Gabinius. What has happened? 660 00:44:28,249 --> 00:44:30,960 An end to proposed marriage 661 00:44:31,378 --> 00:44:34,631 and severance of fucking association. 662 00:44:35,673 --> 00:44:37,717 Place cock where whim dictates, 663 00:44:37,884 --> 00:44:41,304 and may disease see it wither upon vine! 664 00:44:45,600 --> 00:44:46,476 Gather yourself, Consul. 665 00:44:46,643 --> 00:44:49,229 I shall attempt to calm inflamed humors. 666 00:44:51,731 --> 00:44:53,024 Gabinius. 667 00:44:53,942 --> 00:44:55,318 What finds you here at such hour? 668 00:44:55,485 --> 00:44:57,153 And seized by tempestuous mood? 669 00:44:57,320 --> 00:45:00,865 Honored guest beneath this fucking roof! 670 00:45:01,032 --> 00:45:01,908 Pompey? 671 00:45:02,033 --> 00:45:03,034 The man has proved himself 672 00:45:03,201 --> 00:45:05,370 the villain Crassus has always assumed. 673 00:45:05,537 --> 00:45:06,579 Curse upon me 674 00:45:07,163 --> 00:45:09,332 for not gleaning truth with eyes my own. 675 00:45:09,499 --> 00:45:11,584 He is nothing more than arrogant shit 676 00:45:11,751 --> 00:45:13,461 overflowing with military laurels 677 00:45:13,628 --> 00:45:16,047 in place of spirit and fucking soul. 678 00:45:16,214 --> 00:45:19,134 Harshest of words towards a consul of Rome. 679 00:45:19,300 --> 00:45:22,137 Fuck title and all pretense bestowed. 680 00:45:22,929 --> 00:45:26,599 He but sees himself reflected in the eyes of everyone he beholds. 681 00:45:26,724 --> 00:45:30,395 Senator, I beg of you, let us give pause and consider-- 682 00:45:30,562 --> 00:45:32,397 There stands nothing to consider, 683 00:45:33,189 --> 00:45:36,151 save unfolding years absent the name Pompey Magnus 684 00:45:36,317 --> 00:45:38,820 ever being conjured by favorable tongue. 685 00:45:38,987 --> 00:45:42,157 - Let us take wine to quiet the- - I will not be quelled. 686 00:45:42,323 --> 00:45:44,492 Pompey reforms as enemy to me. 687 00:45:45,201 --> 00:45:47,954 Equal in spiteful intent of the fucking Cilicians 688 00:45:48,121 --> 00:45:50,206 he fails to bring to justice! 689 00:45:50,623 --> 00:45:52,167 You wound me 690 00:45:52,292 --> 00:45:55,128 as knife to chest. 691 00:45:55,295 --> 00:45:57,213 What... 692 00:45:57,380 --> 00:45:59,466 What cause 693 00:45:59,632 --> 00:46:02,802 have I given towards such wrath? 694 00:46:03,219 --> 00:46:05,472 What cause? 695 00:46:05,638 --> 00:46:08,183 I bend to requested summons 696 00:46:08,349 --> 00:46:10,810 only to find you entwined with the Nubian, 697 00:46:10,977 --> 00:46:13,062 and you cry what fucking cause? 698 00:46:13,229 --> 00:46:17,734 I have no memory of summoning you or bedding the Nubian. 699 00:46:19,569 --> 00:46:22,322 An excess of wine does not negate grievous insult. 700 00:46:22,489 --> 00:46:25,492 I beg you, we must not let overripe passions-- 701 00:46:25,658 --> 00:46:27,494 To think I ever considered 702 00:46:27,660 --> 00:46:30,788 fucking union towards you with treasured daughter! 703 00:46:31,164 --> 00:46:32,624 You are beneath her 704 00:46:32,790 --> 00:46:34,918 and shall forever remain so! 705 00:46:35,084 --> 00:46:37,045 Send word to Crassus. 706 00:46:37,212 --> 00:46:38,463 I would meet to discuss 707 00:46:38,630 --> 00:46:41,716 granting him my full support in the Senate, 708 00:46:42,050 --> 00:46:43,843 to stand in opposition 709 00:46:44,010 --> 00:46:46,304 of the shitfuck Pompey! 710 00:46:57,524 --> 00:46:59,150 What have you fucking done? 711 00:46:59,317 --> 00:47:02,237 - Call your medicus! - I have no fucking medicus! 712 00:47:02,403 --> 00:47:03,029 Consul! 713 00:47:03,196 --> 00:47:04,948 Prepare his horse! Quickly! 714 00:47:06,282 --> 00:47:07,867 I will see to this. You must flee. 715 00:47:08,034 --> 00:47:09,035 I- I didn't mean-- 716 00:47:09,202 --> 00:47:11,287 Intent tumbles to irrelevance in eye of Senate. 717 00:47:11,454 --> 00:47:13,331 Come! Let us see you away. 718 00:47:22,173 --> 00:47:24,384 I have underestimated you, Syrian. 719 00:47:24,509 --> 00:47:28,346 You have halted union between Viridia and Pompey as commanded, 720 00:47:29,764 --> 00:47:32,475 absent blood upon your hands. 721 00:47:40,984 --> 00:47:42,819 I did not mean for this. 722 00:47:45,572 --> 00:47:47,156 I... 723 00:47:48,157 --> 00:47:49,826 I did not want this. 724 00:47:52,912 --> 00:47:53,830 You. 725 00:47:56,207 --> 00:47:57,083 You did this? 726 00:47:57,208 --> 00:47:58,793 No. 727 00:47:58,960 --> 00:48:01,087 She will know of it... 728 00:48:01,796 --> 00:48:03,840 Viridia... 729 00:48:04,757 --> 00:48:06,467 ...will know the... 730 00:48:07,093 --> 00:48:08,970 the man you truly are. 731 00:48:09,095 --> 00:48:10,346 - No. - She will know! 732 00:48:10,513 --> 00:48:11,889 - No. - She will... 733 00:48:23,026 --> 00:48:25,445 No, no! 734 00:48:30,617 --> 00:48:31,659 No. 735 00:48:49,969 --> 00:48:50,970 Oh... 736 00:49:01,314 --> 00:49:02,482 Oh...