1 00:00:18,144 --> 00:00:21,981 You stand not yourself. 2 00:00:22,398 --> 00:00:24,692 Argh! 3 00:00:28,612 --> 00:00:31,157 It lifts spirits to see you rise again. 4 00:00:31,323 --> 00:00:32,700 Tarchon assumes mantle 5 00:00:32,825 --> 00:00:35,411 until such time you are able to reclaim it. 6 00:00:37,663 --> 00:00:39,749 I would take up fucking spear. 7 00:00:40,332 --> 00:00:42,293 What fucking hand laid marks upon you? 8 00:00:42,668 --> 00:00:43,878 The fat one. 9 00:00:44,044 --> 00:00:46,255 Petition for seat towards very front next I fight. 10 00:00:46,422 --> 00:00:49,049 And I will give him spectacle not soon forgotten. 11 00:00:49,467 --> 00:00:52,136 I would have my name upon your lips. 12 00:00:52,303 --> 00:00:54,889 Ashur! 13 00:00:55,556 --> 00:00:58,726 And know that my heart is yours. 14 00:00:59,727 --> 00:01:03,022 You tainted fucking wine? 15 00:01:03,189 --> 00:01:05,900 Opiter's holdings fall to the house of Proculus. 16 00:01:06,066 --> 00:01:07,777 The fate Opiter feared. 17 00:01:07,943 --> 00:01:09,570 He feared Cilician assault? 18 00:01:09,737 --> 00:01:11,113 - No. - Whose, then? 19 00:01:11,280 --> 00:01:16,452 One I would enlist aid in holding to deserved account. 20 00:01:17,328 --> 00:01:20,080 - Why reveal the Syrian's plan? - A loathsome creature, 21 00:01:20,206 --> 00:01:21,999 eyes slithering across my daughter. 22 00:01:22,166 --> 00:01:24,919 I would see him to quick and unfortunate end. 23 00:01:25,085 --> 00:01:28,464 But how best to rid ourselves of such annoyance? 24 00:01:28,631 --> 00:01:30,007 I will send counterfeit message, 25 00:01:30,132 --> 00:01:33,928 confirming meeting in place far removed from view. 26 00:01:34,094 --> 00:01:36,430 I shall see the matter properly attended. 27 00:01:38,557 --> 00:01:40,351 It shall not be the cries of Ashur 28 00:01:40,476 --> 00:01:43,145 that fill the air this night. 29 00:01:43,312 --> 00:01:44,729 Fucking cunt! 30 00:01:45,481 --> 00:01:47,191 Argh! 31 00:01:47,358 --> 00:01:49,860 Argh! 32 00:01:50,027 --> 00:01:51,987 Carry a message to your master. 33 00:01:52,154 --> 00:01:53,405 I would not have let him live. 34 00:01:53,572 --> 00:01:55,282 I would reclaim title. 35 00:01:55,699 --> 00:01:57,158 Doctore. 36 00:02:21,684 --> 00:02:23,686 Summon your dominus! 37 00:02:29,316 --> 00:02:30,734 Aedile. 38 00:02:33,279 --> 00:02:35,739 You grace us with unexpected presence. 39 00:02:35,906 --> 00:02:37,324 Let us see pleasantries abandoned 40 00:02:37,449 --> 00:02:39,118 and come to blunt words. 41 00:02:39,285 --> 00:02:41,871 Proculus asserts grievous loss at your hands 42 00:02:42,037 --> 00:02:43,539 and seeks appropriate redress. 43 00:02:43,706 --> 00:02:45,791 Demands upon position must exceed reason, 44 00:02:45,958 --> 00:02:47,835 to find you in such low fellowship 45 00:02:48,002 --> 00:02:49,420 at early hour, Uvidus. 46 00:02:49,587 --> 00:02:51,088 Do more lanistae convene? 47 00:02:51,463 --> 00:02:52,923 Shall I send for wine and olives? 48 00:02:53,090 --> 00:02:55,216 I merely request Opiter's medicus, 49 00:02:55,801 --> 00:02:58,178 purchased with his holdings at auction. 50 00:02:58,345 --> 00:02:59,722 Such could have been satisfied 51 00:02:59,889 --> 00:03:03,100 absent need to rouse esteemed Aedile. 52 00:03:03,267 --> 00:03:07,313 I thought it prudent to make request among proper company. 53 00:03:07,438 --> 00:03:09,732 Ah. 54 00:03:23,537 --> 00:03:26,332 We stand in agreement, then. 55 00:03:26,874 --> 00:03:30,753 I leave you to your duties, such as they may require. 56 00:03:34,590 --> 00:03:38,344 - Well, Syrian? - I shall see the man produced. 57 00:03:40,095 --> 00:03:42,932 Satyrus will secure him from your ludus. 58 00:03:43,390 --> 00:03:46,685 You would have me descend there? Alone? 59 00:03:46,810 --> 00:03:49,480 See troubled mind set to ease, little one. 60 00:03:49,980 --> 00:03:54,109 I shall see you escorted by trusted doctore. 61 00:04:04,495 --> 00:04:06,121 Where are their bodies? 62 00:04:07,456 --> 00:04:09,208 My brothers stood gladiators 63 00:04:09,375 --> 00:04:12,002 and deserve the honor of funeral rites! 64 00:04:12,544 --> 00:04:13,963 They shall not have them, 65 00:04:14,380 --> 00:04:17,091 nor you the opportunity to break farewells. 66 00:04:17,257 --> 00:04:19,426 Why stay hand from my blood as well? 67 00:04:19,885 --> 00:04:24,098 To deliver message to your fucking master, as I said. 68 00:04:24,264 --> 00:04:27,017 Claiming life would have sent the same. 69 00:04:27,142 --> 00:04:29,395 [ominous music) 70 00:04:33,440 --> 00:04:35,567 It is a terrible thing, is it not? 71 00:04:36,235 --> 00:04:39,530 To have those held to heart ripped from it. 72 00:04:42,533 --> 00:04:44,451 Suffer, little man. 73 00:04:44,952 --> 00:04:48,080 Until the gods drag you to the afterlife. 74 00:04:55,587 --> 00:04:57,297 That seeping cunt! 75 00:04:57,464 --> 00:05:00,300 Bringing fucking aediles and guards to bear. 76 00:05:00,759 --> 00:05:04,138 Perhaps wise precaution, considering passions aroused. 77 00:05:05,389 --> 00:05:07,933 Tongue wags absent fucking thought. 78 00:05:08,100 --> 00:05:09,059 Apologies. 79 00:05:09,184 --> 00:05:10,436 Word of this will reach ear of Gabinius, 80 00:05:10,602 --> 00:05:12,646 weighing scale already tipped to disfavor 81 00:05:12,813 --> 00:05:16,358 in wake of embarrassment at auction. 82 00:05:17,401 --> 00:05:20,946 You will find means to balance them again towards your favor, 83 00:05:21,363 --> 00:05:23,407 as you always have and always shall. 84 00:05:27,369 --> 00:05:29,580 Does faith ever waver towards me? 85 00:05:30,956 --> 00:05:32,832 Cause has yet to be given. 86 00:05:33,876 --> 00:05:35,711 I would keep sentiment close, 87 00:05:36,587 --> 00:05:38,505 to brace coming days. 88 00:05:43,510 --> 00:05:46,221 We stand, once again, in need... 89 00:05:47,139 --> 00:05:48,432 of a medicus. 90 00:05:48,599 --> 00:05:51,268 I will send word throughout Capua in attempt to secure one, 91 00:05:51,435 --> 00:05:53,437 in advance of further injuries. 92 00:05:57,691 --> 00:06:00,736 Strike with spear, not fucking jaw! 93 00:06:02,446 --> 00:06:04,740 Your little stick falls short of purpose. 94 00:06:04,907 --> 00:06:06,158 Again! 95 00:06:23,258 --> 00:06:24,551 Hold! 96 00:06:33,435 --> 00:06:35,854 I would see title of doctore restored. 97 00:06:41,568 --> 00:06:43,153 Well, the gods rejoice... 98 00:06:46,240 --> 00:06:48,325 to see you again of a form, 99 00:06:48,867 --> 00:06:50,244 old friend. 100 00:06:52,037 --> 00:06:54,248 Fall to position, you sentimental shit. 101 00:06:54,915 --> 00:06:58,627 And see return to glory upon the sands. 102 00:07:00,379 --> 00:07:01,630 Doctore. 103 00:07:03,048 --> 00:07:04,633 Attend! 104 00:07:11,140 --> 00:07:13,475 Achillia crawls back to us 105 00:07:13,642 --> 00:07:15,435 from the depths of the underworld. 106 00:07:15,978 --> 00:07:18,355 And your dominus blesses her once more 107 00:07:18,522 --> 00:07:20,274 with mantle of champion. 108 00:07:26,613 --> 00:07:28,031 The bitch returns. 109 00:07:28,490 --> 00:07:30,993 Celadus, pair with the champion. 110 00:07:32,161 --> 00:07:33,245 Doctore. 111 00:07:39,585 --> 00:07:42,171 The goddess of death rises again. 112 00:07:42,337 --> 00:07:44,631 Upon wings of your instruction. 113 00:07:45,757 --> 00:07:46,842 Begin! 114 00:07:57,644 --> 00:07:58,854 Perhaps it would be prudent 115 00:07:59,021 --> 00:08:00,772 to remove ourselves from the streets. 116 00:08:01,315 --> 00:08:03,817 You fear renewed assault by the Cilicians? 117 00:08:04,193 --> 00:08:05,402 No. 118 00:08:06,278 --> 00:08:07,863 City guards but conjure thought 119 00:08:08,030 --> 00:08:10,449 towards reason of increased presence. 120 00:08:11,158 --> 00:08:12,826 The loss of dearest friend. 121 00:08:15,162 --> 00:08:16,288 As you once counselled me 122 00:08:16,455 --> 00:08:18,665 to face the darkness of this world together, 123 00:08:19,249 --> 00:08:20,667 know that I offer same. 124 00:08:21,376 --> 00:08:23,837 I am undeserving of such a child. 125 00:08:27,466 --> 00:08:31,178 Apologies. Do I intrude upon tender moment? 126 00:08:35,474 --> 00:08:36,475 Proculus. 127 00:08:37,058 --> 00:08:39,561 In the flesh, warm with life. 128 00:08:41,688 --> 00:08:42,856 Viridia, return to villa. 129 00:08:43,023 --> 00:08:45,442 I would break words with Proculus 130 00:08:45,567 --> 00:08:48,904 concerning acquisition of a few of Opiter's trifles. 131 00:08:49,071 --> 00:08:50,489 Might I be of some small aid? 132 00:08:50,614 --> 00:08:54,326 Well, I would not refuse such glorious company. 133 00:08:55,077 --> 00:08:58,247 See her to escort. I will join you presently. 134 00:08:58,372 --> 00:09:00,332 May the gods favor your dealings. 135 00:09:06,004 --> 00:09:08,757 Such a beautiful, ripe child. 136 00:09:11,677 --> 00:09:13,262 I did not expect to find myself 137 00:09:13,387 --> 00:09:16,056 downwind of you this day, lanista. 138 00:09:16,473 --> 00:09:19,017 I am yet of this world. 139 00:09:19,851 --> 00:09:22,104 Yet, deep wound 140 00:09:22,521 --> 00:09:25,607 has been inflicted upon poor Satyrus... 141 00:09:25,774 --> 00:09:29,861 in form of beloved brothers put to grass, 142 00:09:30,487 --> 00:09:32,739 in addition to several valued men. 143 00:09:33,490 --> 00:09:34,366 How unfortunate. 144 00:09:34,533 --> 00:09:36,201 More so for those who move against me, 145 00:09:36,368 --> 00:09:38,662 absent thought of retribution. 146 00:09:39,621 --> 00:09:41,790 You forget who stands my fucking husband. 147 00:09:41,915 --> 00:09:44,835 Memory holds of the man towering over Capua 148 00:09:45,210 --> 00:09:47,754 lo these many, many years. 149 00:09:48,338 --> 00:09:50,841 I pray he clings to the ones left to him, 150 00:09:51,300 --> 00:09:53,135 for fear of what may befall wife 151 00:09:53,302 --> 00:09:55,595 and cherished daughter upon his passing. 152 00:09:55,762 --> 00:09:57,431 You attempt to cower with veiled threat? 153 00:09:57,597 --> 00:09:59,975 I attempt nothing, save idle conversation. 154 00:10:00,392 --> 00:10:02,477 Know this, lanista - the woman before you 155 00:10:02,644 --> 00:10:05,647 does not shrink at thought of blood upon her fucking hands. 156 00:10:05,814 --> 00:10:08,817 Perhaps you shall... 157 00:10:09,234 --> 00:10:11,069 when it is your own. 158 00:10:23,540 --> 00:10:24,708 Husband. 159 00:10:25,751 --> 00:10:29,546 I would break words towards decision made in error. 160 00:10:29,671 --> 00:10:31,631 Whatever the infraction, consider it forgiven, 161 00:10:31,798 --> 00:10:33,675 in favor of more vital concerns. 162 00:10:33,842 --> 00:10:35,552 It-it is not a matter of forgiveness. 163 00:10:35,677 --> 00:10:38,764 I do not stand of fucking mind to hear it upon the moment! 164 00:10:40,766 --> 00:10:44,394 What so consumes you to bare teeth towards loving wife? 165 00:10:44,561 --> 00:10:45,729 Apologies. 166 00:10:46,521 --> 00:10:48,607 Response arrives at last from Pompey, 167 00:10:48,732 --> 00:10:50,776 towards Cilician incursion. 168 00:10:51,985 --> 00:10:54,279 "I am otherwise engaged... 169 00:10:54,946 --> 00:10:56,114 "with Caesar." 170 00:10:56,823 --> 00:11:00,243 - What other words did he break? - That is the sum of them. 171 00:11:03,163 --> 00:11:06,249 Crassus dispatches his vagrant sword to cleave alliance, 172 00:11:06,375 --> 00:11:09,127 whilst his army marshals at the gates of Rome. 173 00:11:09,795 --> 00:11:12,172 The man stands tyrant in the forming, 174 00:11:12,339 --> 00:11:15,384 with Caesar stitched of equal thread of ambition. 175 00:11:15,509 --> 00:11:18,387 If you feel such, why did you concede to Caesar's demands, 176 00:11:18,553 --> 00:11:20,013 while he was yet within Capua? 177 00:11:20,180 --> 00:11:23,558 Crassus, Pompey and Caesar each maneuver towards power 178 00:11:23,725 --> 00:11:25,102 currently beyond reach. 179 00:11:25,519 --> 00:11:27,562 We must tread every path presented 180 00:11:27,729 --> 00:11:28,939 towards peaceful resolution 181 00:11:29,106 --> 00:11:32,484 or see beloved republic devoured by ravenous appetites. 182 00:11:33,068 --> 00:11:36,238 Knot of Pompey's bond loosens by day and hour. 183 00:11:36,780 --> 00:11:39,825 Should he unravel towards cause of Crassus and Caesar, 184 00:11:39,991 --> 00:11:43,662 confederation formed would be crushing blow. 185 00:11:43,829 --> 00:11:45,414 Well, you state but the fucking obvious. 186 00:11:45,580 --> 00:11:47,707 And draw towards obvious conclusion. 187 00:11:48,458 --> 00:11:52,504 Pompey's allegiance must be moved toward advantage 188 00:11:53,088 --> 00:11:55,882 and desire. 189 00:11:56,842 --> 00:11:58,593 I have attempted all 190 00:11:58,760 --> 00:12:02,222 to tether the man towards greater fucking purpose. 191 00:12:06,309 --> 00:12:07,727 Not all. 192 00:12:11,106 --> 00:12:13,108 How turn your thoughts, woman? 193 00:12:26,788 --> 00:12:29,875 Marriage would seal him towards your cause. 194 00:12:30,750 --> 00:12:32,210 You propose union 195 00:12:33,253 --> 00:12:34,504 with our daughter? 196 00:12:34,921 --> 00:12:37,090 Have you swam in fucking wine in advance of entry, 197 00:12:37,257 --> 00:12:38,717 sinking towards murky bottom? 198 00:12:38,884 --> 00:12:40,427 I but seek elegant solution 199 00:12:40,594 --> 00:12:43,305 to myriad difficulties presenting themselves. 200 00:12:43,889 --> 00:12:46,808 And to ensure Viridia is secure in her future 201 00:12:46,975 --> 00:12:48,101 when unthinkable day arrives 202 00:12:48,268 --> 00:12:49,811 and you stand no longer among us. 203 00:12:49,978 --> 00:12:53,982 Oh. Am I so grim of countenance, to incite such worry? 204 00:12:54,149 --> 00:12:55,108 No. 205 00:12:56,359 --> 00:12:57,402 Yet... 206 00:12:59,654 --> 00:13:02,949 If the gods snatched her husband from her upon whim, 207 00:13:03,074 --> 00:13:04,201 as they did Opiter. 208 00:13:04,659 --> 00:13:07,829 From warm embrace, we cannot know what future holds, 209 00:13:07,996 --> 00:13:10,040 only guard against possibility. 210 00:13:10,207 --> 00:13:12,083 Well, if I were to shed mortal coil 211 00:13:12,209 --> 00:13:14,461 at setting of fucking sun, 212 00:13:15,420 --> 00:13:18,048 you would fall beneath wing of my brother. 213 00:13:18,757 --> 00:13:21,176 And is that a fate you would wish upon us? 214 00:13:25,096 --> 00:13:26,473 There must lie another way. 215 00:13:26,640 --> 00:13:28,391 You have said yourself there is not. 216 00:13:28,975 --> 00:13:31,269 Something must be done, and swiftly. 217 00:13:33,647 --> 00:13:36,691 I shall give thought upon suggestion. 218 00:13:55,210 --> 00:13:56,419 Messia. 219 00:13:57,045 --> 00:13:58,672 I would have a moment. 220 00:13:59,798 --> 00:14:02,842 I have none to give. Domina requires attention. 221 00:14:08,056 --> 00:14:11,685 We seldom have occasion to speak since her arrival. 222 00:14:12,269 --> 00:14:14,437 You have said all I need to hear. 223 00:14:16,398 --> 00:14:19,568 You were mistaken regarding Dominus. 224 00:14:21,570 --> 00:14:24,406 - His heart is mine. - You believe so? 225 00:14:24,573 --> 00:14:26,366 He has professed as much. 226 00:14:26,950 --> 00:14:28,326 Hilara? 227 00:14:33,123 --> 00:14:34,624 Your master calls. 228 00:14:41,298 --> 00:14:43,758 Gabinius has summoned me to his villa. 229 00:14:44,426 --> 00:14:46,177 He seeks to mend relationship? 230 00:14:46,761 --> 00:14:48,722 Or to rend meat yet clinging to bone. 231 00:14:48,888 --> 00:14:50,765 Has search for new medicus born fruit? 232 00:14:51,308 --> 00:14:54,436 It has not. I-I shall redouble effort. 233 00:14:55,437 --> 00:14:59,190 See that this one breaks word in common fucking tongue. 234 00:15:02,319 --> 00:15:03,570 Fall to my side. 235 00:15:03,737 --> 00:15:05,780 And do not break from it until I stand embraced 236 00:15:05,947 --> 00:15:07,407 within senator's villa. 237 00:15:30,430 --> 00:15:31,514 Apologies. 238 00:15:33,975 --> 00:15:35,977 Your father had summoned me. 239 00:15:36,436 --> 00:15:38,563 He should return upon a moment. 240 00:15:39,648 --> 00:15:40,857 Do you play? 241 00:15:43,693 --> 00:15:45,987 Such has been known to occur. 242 00:15:46,154 --> 00:15:48,990 Although deeper strategy eludes. 243 00:15:49,616 --> 00:15:52,202 Well, let instruction see mystery dispelled. 244 00:16:04,964 --> 00:16:07,342 Pieces do not move of own accord. 245 00:16:08,635 --> 00:16:11,513 They rise and fall in response to hand upon them. 246 00:16:13,390 --> 00:16:15,475 Firm, at times... 247 00:16:16,685 --> 00:16:19,604 to insert where movement is desired; 248 00:16:21,523 --> 00:16:23,400 soft at others... 249 00:16:24,401 --> 00:16:27,195 when seduction of opponent is aim. 250 00:16:29,864 --> 00:16:32,242 I have been eager to break words with you again. 251 00:16:33,576 --> 00:16:34,869 Towards what subject? 252 00:16:36,079 --> 00:16:37,247 All of them. 253 00:16:45,839 --> 00:16:49,050 There - I have broached first move. 254 00:16:49,884 --> 00:16:52,303 How will you counter? 255 00:16:53,722 --> 00:16:56,516 Cautiously, and with great trepidation. 256 00:17:04,065 --> 00:17:05,108 Ah. 257 00:17:06,901 --> 00:17:09,570 I fall to rapid disadvantage. 258 00:17:09,738 --> 00:17:13,031 To triumph, you must not be consumed by present loss. 259 00:17:13,657 --> 00:17:16,161 Gaze instead towards horizon... 260 00:17:17,704 --> 00:17:19,414 and victory it may yet hold. 261 00:17:23,667 --> 00:17:25,462 Ah, um... 262 00:17:32,927 --> 00:17:35,388 Are you certain this is the move you wish to make? 263 00:17:42,771 --> 00:17:44,189 Father. 264 00:17:44,898 --> 00:17:47,358 I was just schooling your guest towards game. 265 00:17:47,776 --> 00:17:48,943 So I see. 266 00:17:49,778 --> 00:17:52,906 I will leave you to private words, as men often desire. 267 00:17:53,573 --> 00:17:55,658 Gratitude for instruction. 268 00:17:56,242 --> 00:17:58,328 Perhaps continued upon another day. 269 00:18:08,254 --> 00:18:10,089 She favors your company. 270 00:18:10,590 --> 00:18:12,342 I yet stand unworthy of hers. 271 00:18:12,467 --> 00:18:14,886 We find ourselves in agreement, then. 272 00:18:16,471 --> 00:18:17,847 Gratitude for invitation, 273 00:18:18,014 --> 00:18:20,475 coupled with deepest apologies. 274 00:18:20,642 --> 00:18:21,476 Towards? 275 00:18:21,643 --> 00:18:23,478 Outburst of my doctore at auction. 276 00:18:23,645 --> 00:18:25,730 A regrettable fit of passion. 277 00:18:25,855 --> 00:18:27,440 Forgotten as it happened. 278 00:18:28,274 --> 00:18:31,653 Does Achillia stand ready to grace the arena once more? 279 00:18:31,820 --> 00:18:33,446 Injury has required shift in style 280 00:18:33,571 --> 00:18:34,864 towards that of hoplomachus. 281 00:18:35,031 --> 00:18:37,325 Does she stand ready? 282 00:18:39,285 --> 00:18:41,454 - She does. - Good. 283 00:18:43,081 --> 00:18:46,501 I have intentions towards unannounced games, 284 00:18:46,835 --> 00:18:48,294 to lift spirit... 285 00:18:48,837 --> 00:18:51,631 and distract from recent Cilician assaults. 286 00:18:52,131 --> 00:18:53,883 A most excellent notion. 287 00:18:54,008 --> 00:18:55,802 And who shall my champion face? 288 00:18:57,053 --> 00:19:00,139 Proculus crows to aedile that he has acquired a Scythian 289 00:19:00,306 --> 00:19:02,392 of most frightful prowess. 290 00:19:02,976 --> 00:19:04,727 I have not laid eyes on the man, 291 00:19:05,353 --> 00:19:09,065 but we shall put boast to test in the Primus, yes? 292 00:19:09,232 --> 00:19:13,194 I shall see Achillia prepared for most welcomed spectacle. 293 00:19:15,238 --> 00:19:16,364 Linger... 294 00:19:17,198 --> 00:19:18,366 a moment. 295 00:19:20,076 --> 00:19:21,911 What know you of Caesar's intent 296 00:19:22,036 --> 00:19:25,373 towards meeting with Pompey in Sinuessa en Valle? 297 00:19:28,126 --> 00:19:30,169 It remains enigma. 298 00:19:30,336 --> 00:19:34,132 Yet Caesar's machination forever move towards his own elevation. 299 00:19:34,299 --> 00:19:36,426 If he can sway Pompey towards such, 300 00:19:36,593 --> 00:19:40,346 he'll spare nothing to see it so, 301 00:19:40,722 --> 00:19:42,807 to the detriment of us all. 302 00:19:43,558 --> 00:19:47,812 Yes. Course of action avails itself that may see Pompey 303 00:19:47,979 --> 00:19:52,442 again aligned towards this house, and greater cause. 304 00:19:53,610 --> 00:19:55,820 Yet cost of it carves grievous wound. 305 00:19:56,195 --> 00:19:58,156 The sting of yesterday's sacrifice, 306 00:19:58,323 --> 00:20:01,117 in service of greater glory of tomorrow. 307 00:20:01,242 --> 00:20:04,579 You turn my own words against me, Syrian? 308 00:20:04,746 --> 00:20:06,831 I but echo wisdom dispensed. 309 00:20:07,916 --> 00:20:11,085 Wise words often elude ear of the man who speaks them. 310 00:20:11,252 --> 00:20:15,256 Gratitude for breaking them, when most needed. 311 00:20:15,423 --> 00:20:17,592 I but serve more eminent cause. 312 00:20:18,843 --> 00:20:20,887 See Achillia and a clutch of other offerings 313 00:20:21,054 --> 00:20:22,347 readied for the games - 314 00:20:22,931 --> 00:20:26,976 a distraction I find myself unexpectedly in need of as well. 315 00:20:38,237 --> 00:20:40,365 Celadus, press advantage. 316 00:20:44,410 --> 00:20:46,663 Achillia, seek opening in retreat. 317 00:20:57,256 --> 00:21:00,343 - Your form returns. - Yours never faltered. 318 00:21:00,468 --> 00:21:01,344 Attend! 319 00:21:10,687 --> 00:21:12,563 Senator Gabinius presents games 320 00:21:12,730 --> 00:21:15,274 to quell nerve from Cilician attacks. 321 00:21:16,484 --> 00:21:20,363 Those to stand in blood and glory for the House of Ashur 322 00:21:20,530 --> 00:21:22,240 shall be soon posted. 323 00:21:22,907 --> 00:21:26,285 Yet know that the goddess of death again 324 00:21:26,452 --> 00:21:29,831 honors this house in fucking Primus! 325 00:21:37,505 --> 00:21:39,173 Try not to lose the other hand. 326 00:21:45,346 --> 00:21:47,140 Helios enters arena! 327 00:21:47,306 --> 00:21:51,853 Oh! Pray you don't leave it upon fucking back! 328 00:22:00,069 --> 00:22:02,155 We both gain position. 329 00:22:04,532 --> 00:22:05,908 Yet are to stand alone. 330 00:22:06,075 --> 00:22:09,162 I give no shit to position if it is not as champion. 331 00:22:10,621 --> 00:22:13,708 - A title Achillia has earned. - And I have not? 332 00:22:14,417 --> 00:22:16,711 All I have ever known is the way of the brotherhood. 333 00:22:18,087 --> 00:22:22,175 From first breath, ludus has been my mother... 334 00:22:23,134 --> 00:22:25,053 blood my fucking milk. 335 00:22:26,137 --> 00:22:28,431 She bested Ammonius in the arena. 336 00:22:30,349 --> 00:22:31,809 It's a feat yet beyond your skill. 337 00:22:31,934 --> 00:22:33,227 You defend her at every turn. 338 00:22:33,394 --> 00:22:37,356 I but defend the champion of this fucking house. 339 00:22:38,524 --> 00:22:40,151 She stands more than that. 340 00:22:41,194 --> 00:22:43,362 I see how her eyes fall upon you. 341 00:22:44,363 --> 00:22:46,199 And yours upon her. 342 00:22:47,992 --> 00:22:50,828 I- I am your father, Tarchon. 343 00:22:51,871 --> 00:22:53,831 Yet I also stand a man. 344 00:22:56,709 --> 00:22:58,377 And you would deny me the same comfort 345 00:22:58,544 --> 00:23:00,338 that you seek with your whore? 346 00:23:05,384 --> 00:23:07,470 Then cast off bonds of father... 347 00:23:08,846 --> 00:23:10,556 standing only as a man. 348 00:23:12,767 --> 00:23:14,602 And call me son no more. 349 00:23:22,443 --> 00:23:24,737 The man not only extended olive branch, 350 00:23:24,904 --> 00:23:27,490 he bestowed entire fucking tree. 351 00:23:30,034 --> 00:23:31,953 My men to crowd arena, 352 00:23:32,120 --> 00:23:35,039 and Achillia to resume ascent towards fucking heavens! 353 00:23:35,164 --> 00:23:37,458 Mwah! 354 00:23:38,918 --> 00:23:42,380 Once more, my faith in you proves true, Ashur. 355 00:23:43,548 --> 00:23:44,590 Ashur? 356 00:23:45,883 --> 00:23:47,844 You overreach familiarity. 357 00:23:48,553 --> 00:23:49,720 When last we laid together, 358 00:23:49,846 --> 00:23:52,640 it was your bidding that I call you by name. 359 00:24:03,151 --> 00:24:05,153 Words truly broken. 360 00:24:05,278 --> 00:24:08,322 Yet tongue and mind were tainted with opium 361 00:24:08,489 --> 00:24:12,285 from that bitch Cornelia, absent consent. 362 00:24:20,960 --> 00:24:22,879 Words held no meaning, then? 363 00:24:24,088 --> 00:24:27,300 Know that I hold you of importance above all others... 364 00:24:29,093 --> 00:24:30,845 within this house. 365 00:24:32,805 --> 00:24:34,557 Yet beyond it, 366 00:24:35,892 --> 00:24:37,685 another lays claim to heart. 367 00:24:44,192 --> 00:24:45,318 Apologies. 368 00:24:46,360 --> 00:24:47,904 For misunderstanding. 369 00:24:49,906 --> 00:24:52,325 - Uh... - Fetch wine. 370 00:24:53,075 --> 00:24:55,578 And we shall think no more upon it. 371 00:24:57,330 --> 00:24:59,957 Yes... Dominus. 372 00:25:20,144 --> 00:25:21,562 It is I who was mistaken. 373 00:25:25,358 --> 00:25:28,027 Professions of love were conjured in error. 374 00:25:28,945 --> 00:25:30,821 How do you come by such revelation? 375 00:25:31,280 --> 00:25:32,782 From Dominus himself. 376 00:25:34,700 --> 00:25:36,786 He holds affection towards another. 377 00:25:38,079 --> 00:25:39,538 The daughter of Gabinius. 378 00:25:40,998 --> 00:25:43,584 I am a fool. 379 00:25:44,043 --> 00:25:46,420 Bitter taste of rejection dilutes 380 00:25:46,879 --> 00:25:48,339 with passing of days. 381 00:26:00,810 --> 00:26:02,603 Apologies... 382 00:26:05,147 --> 00:26:08,150 for wounding loving heart so carelessly. 383 00:26:22,748 --> 00:26:24,417 Domina requires wine. 384 00:26:27,628 --> 00:26:29,922 Is this not what you desired? 385 00:26:35,052 --> 00:26:36,929 With all my being. 386 00:26:38,431 --> 00:26:40,891 Yet you shall never be free of him. 387 00:26:42,143 --> 00:26:43,436 Nor I, you. 388 00:26:57,033 --> 00:26:59,118 Once again, you wander astray. 389 00:27:00,161 --> 00:27:03,622 Course was carefully chosen. 390 00:27:06,375 --> 00:27:07,418 Mmm. 391 00:27:08,127 --> 00:27:09,587 You wish to be alone? 392 00:27:11,505 --> 00:27:14,383 Attention pulls towards troubling words 393 00:27:14,508 --> 00:27:16,093 broken with errant son. 394 00:27:17,636 --> 00:27:20,514 Are there any others that spill from his mouth? 395 00:27:20,890 --> 00:27:23,225 You were born free. 396 00:27:24,185 --> 00:27:25,269 As was I. 397 00:27:25,770 --> 00:27:27,772 Tarchon was conceived in bondage. 398 00:27:37,448 --> 00:27:40,659 I forged the boy towards singular purpose. 399 00:27:41,827 --> 00:27:44,205 Desire hammered and heated in his blood 400 00:27:44,330 --> 00:27:46,624 from first fucking step - 401 00:27:47,833 --> 00:27:49,377 rise as champion. 402 00:27:50,461 --> 00:27:53,255 In ludus and arena and beyond. 403 00:27:53,798 --> 00:27:55,800 You have trained him well. 404 00:27:57,051 --> 00:27:59,178 There's no other gladiator in this house 405 00:27:59,345 --> 00:28:01,097 that could stand against me. 406 00:28:03,015 --> 00:28:05,059 Save present company. 407 00:28:06,143 --> 00:28:09,105 I have but made him blind to all else in life. 408 00:28:13,943 --> 00:28:17,238 And now he now counts father as enemy obstructing ambition. 409 00:28:17,405 --> 00:28:19,573 It is the goddess of death... 410 00:28:20,491 --> 00:28:22,743 he holds guilty of imagined offence. 411 00:28:23,744 --> 00:28:25,621 You but stand accomplice. 412 00:28:28,999 --> 00:28:30,584 I will speak to him 413 00:28:32,378 --> 00:28:33,921 and attempt to mend bridge. 414 00:28:34,880 --> 00:28:38,467 - You would do such a thing? - I guarantee no result. 415 00:28:38,884 --> 00:28:40,344 He is thick of head... 416 00:28:42,513 --> 00:28:44,098 as is his father. 417 00:28:46,600 --> 00:28:47,935 Gratitude. 418 00:28:51,605 --> 00:28:54,567 And how shall you show it? 419 00:28:54,900 --> 00:28:57,278 In all forms and manner... 420 00:28:58,529 --> 00:29:00,072 my goddess. 421 00:29:58,297 --> 00:30:01,175 - Pompey? - He stands a consul of Rome, 422 00:30:01,342 --> 00:30:04,178 equaled in position only by Crassus. 423 00:30:04,762 --> 00:30:08,432 The gods themselves could not produce better match. 424 00:30:09,016 --> 00:30:10,100 But a handful of days past, 425 00:30:10,267 --> 00:30:13,062 you believed Quintus Thermus to stand in such regard. 426 00:30:13,229 --> 00:30:14,730 Thermus points towards cause 427 00:30:14,897 --> 00:30:16,690 for union with Pompey to be considered. 428 00:30:16,857 --> 00:30:18,651 You would trade my life 429 00:30:19,235 --> 00:30:22,530 for more favored political winds, absent my consent? 430 00:30:22,696 --> 00:30:25,741 What have I done to see value so diminished? 431 00:30:25,908 --> 00:30:28,911 You stand... a woman. 432 00:30:29,328 --> 00:30:33,040 Consent is what paterfamilias deems. 433 00:30:33,374 --> 00:30:34,542 And you deem it so? 434 00:30:34,708 --> 00:30:37,253 Honored mother stands correct in word, 435 00:30:38,003 --> 00:30:41,257 though misguided in father's intent. 436 00:30:42,299 --> 00:30:45,010 It is not valuation of you that moves me. 437 00:30:45,177 --> 00:30:46,303 It is fear. 438 00:30:47,388 --> 00:30:48,681 And desperation. 439 00:30:49,431 --> 00:30:51,392 Caesar maneuvers Pompey 440 00:30:51,517 --> 00:30:54,270 towards alignment with himself and Crassus. 441 00:30:55,229 --> 00:30:56,939 If they form triumvirate, 442 00:30:57,690 --> 00:31:01,235 republic and all within - including beloved daughter - 443 00:31:02,236 --> 00:31:04,530 will fall to severest concern. 444 00:31:05,197 --> 00:31:06,907 Is there no other path? 445 00:31:09,785 --> 00:31:12,204 I have failed to divine one. 446 00:31:14,957 --> 00:31:17,501 As paterfamilias, it is within my right 447 00:31:17,668 --> 00:31:19,670 to command you to accept this union. 448 00:31:20,838 --> 00:31:22,631 Yet you have suffered much. 449 00:31:23,382 --> 00:31:26,218 And I would not add to it by proclamations and demands. 450 00:31:26,385 --> 00:31:28,387 You turn from fucking union? 451 00:31:28,554 --> 00:31:29,555 Hold tongue. 452 00:31:30,180 --> 00:31:34,226 I but place decision in hands that must carry burden. 453 00:31:36,395 --> 00:31:38,230 It is a weighty decision - 454 00:31:39,648 --> 00:31:42,610 impact of which shall resound 455 00:31:42,776 --> 00:31:45,112 beyond our reckoning and years. 456 00:31:46,822 --> 00:31:48,365 Measure it with care. 457 00:31:58,208 --> 00:31:59,209 Tarchon. 458 00:32:00,294 --> 00:32:01,462 I would share words. 459 00:32:01,587 --> 00:32:03,339 Break them with someone not fucking before you. 460 00:32:03,505 --> 00:32:05,758 I would see us no longer at odds. 461 00:32:11,555 --> 00:32:13,974 Then relinquish title undeserved. 462 00:32:14,141 --> 00:32:15,601 How do you perceive it so? 463 00:32:15,726 --> 00:32:18,145 Did I not fight to gain it, as everyone within this house? 464 00:32:18,312 --> 00:32:20,230 You did not gain it through skill, 465 00:32:20,397 --> 00:32:22,983 but by novelty of cunt standing gladiator. 466 00:32:23,150 --> 00:32:26,362 Ammonius did not give shit towards what lay between my legs 467 00:32:26,528 --> 00:32:27,863 when I took his fucking life. 468 00:32:28,030 --> 00:32:31,492 Nor will I, when I take yours upon a day. 469 00:32:34,411 --> 00:32:36,413 Let us come to common ground. 470 00:32:37,539 --> 00:32:39,583 - Your father does not wish... - I have no father. 471 00:32:41,126 --> 00:32:44,004 Nor desire towards further words with his whore. 472 00:32:46,298 --> 00:32:47,800 Do not turn from me. 473 00:32:58,185 --> 00:33:00,437 Argh! 474 00:33:10,989 --> 00:33:13,450 Have you lost fucking sense? 475 00:33:14,451 --> 00:33:17,538 - Apologies, Dominus- - Fuck your apologies! 476 00:33:21,375 --> 00:33:22,876 Can she fight? 477 00:33:28,716 --> 00:33:32,052 If we yet retain medicus, perhaps - by end of month. 478 00:33:32,219 --> 00:33:33,470 Argh! 479 00:33:34,471 --> 00:33:35,514 Dominus. 480 00:33:36,598 --> 00:33:39,309 I shall assume position and fight as champion. 481 00:33:45,065 --> 00:33:49,153 You shall never stand champion, boy! 482 00:33:49,319 --> 00:33:51,905 If matches were not already posted to the aedile, 483 00:33:52,072 --> 00:33:54,742 I would see you over the fucking cliff! 484 00:33:54,867 --> 00:33:58,078 - Dominus! - Do not fucking speak! 485 00:34:14,428 --> 00:34:16,388 We must present alternative champion to Gabinius 486 00:34:16,554 --> 00:34:20,266 and pray offering does not tip scale back to disfavor. 487 00:34:21,560 --> 00:34:24,021 Who stands above all others beyond Achillia 488 00:34:24,146 --> 00:34:26,940 and this fucking pup?! 489 00:34:28,065 --> 00:34:29,485 There is but one. 490 00:34:45,208 --> 00:34:47,418 Argh! 491 00:34:54,301 --> 00:34:55,594 You promise fucking moon 492 00:34:55,719 --> 00:34:57,763 and conspire to present shadowed reflection. 493 00:34:57,930 --> 00:34:59,097 Apologies. Achillia suffered... 494 00:34:59,223 --> 00:35:01,809 These games were built upon name of your champion, 495 00:35:02,267 --> 00:35:04,394 and now you shit upon fucking effort. 496 00:35:08,106 --> 00:35:10,901 Pray the crowd does not demand Syrian blood 497 00:35:11,026 --> 00:35:13,362 in reply to such offense. 498 00:35:18,325 --> 00:35:21,995 Is there any endeavor that does not find you failure? 499 00:35:22,162 --> 00:35:25,541 I hold no humor to spar with you. 500 00:35:25,707 --> 00:35:27,376 Why does Proculus yet live? 501 00:35:28,252 --> 00:35:29,503 The fault lies with you. 502 00:35:29,670 --> 00:35:33,048 The man was not produced at appointed time, as promised. 503 00:35:33,215 --> 00:35:36,385 Fault is indeed mine, 504 00:35:36,552 --> 00:35:40,097 for ever laying trust in one so beneath me. 505 00:36:11,295 --> 00:36:13,589 Argh! 506 00:36:27,227 --> 00:36:30,105 Your man stands victorious. 507 00:36:30,230 --> 00:36:33,191 - Mm. - Yet you do not rejoice? 508 00:36:34,443 --> 00:36:36,778 Your father is of a mood. 509 00:36:37,362 --> 00:36:38,447 Mm. 510 00:36:39,781 --> 00:36:41,116 You must forgive it. 511 00:36:42,034 --> 00:36:45,329 Matters of gravest import weigh upon him. 512 00:36:47,372 --> 00:36:49,416 Let us announce next fucking contest. 513 00:36:49,583 --> 00:36:51,919 Proculus, who do you present? 514 00:36:52,252 --> 00:36:55,047 - Satyrus, thraex. - Ah. 515 00:36:55,213 --> 00:36:58,216 Last survivor of the deadly Brothers Ferox. 516 00:36:58,383 --> 00:37:01,762 Last? What befell his horrible little siblings? 517 00:37:02,346 --> 00:37:03,972 Tumbled to misfortune. 518 00:37:04,890 --> 00:37:09,436 As many in Capua are wont in these troubled times. 519 00:37:10,771 --> 00:37:13,565 - Syrian? - Helios. Hoplomachus. 520 00:37:14,483 --> 00:37:18,278 I fear Satyrus will soon be reunited with his brothers. 521 00:37:21,573 --> 00:37:25,410 From the House of the Syrian, Helios - hoplomachus! 522 00:37:29,456 --> 00:37:32,334 Argh! 523 00:37:32,876 --> 00:37:35,462 Your dominus must be truly displeased - 524 00:37:36,338 --> 00:37:39,967 to send a third of a man to meet his doom upon the sands. 525 00:37:40,133 --> 00:37:43,011 I shall honor my brothers! 526 00:37:43,178 --> 00:37:46,139 And see all who hold me in doubt 527 00:37:46,306 --> 00:37:49,309 fucked to the afterlife! 528 00:37:49,476 --> 00:37:52,187 Argh! 529 00:37:52,354 --> 00:37:55,232 Satyrus - thraex. 530 00:37:55,399 --> 00:37:57,317 Argh! 531 00:38:01,488 --> 00:38:03,156 Argh! 532 00:38:03,323 --> 00:38:05,993 Argh! 533 00:38:08,286 --> 00:38:11,164 The gods have sent me fucking child! 534 00:38:11,957 --> 00:38:14,334 And I shall swiftly return him to their hands! 535 00:38:17,879 --> 00:38:19,006 Begin! 536 00:38:35,480 --> 00:38:37,858 Argh! 537 00:39:10,140 --> 00:39:13,894 Send more of your men for me to kill, you fucking oaf! 538 00:39:17,522 --> 00:39:19,107 Most unexpected result. 539 00:39:19,608 --> 00:39:23,653 Yes. Perhaps the little man yet holds worth. 540 00:39:34,581 --> 00:39:36,458 The gods conspire against your man, 541 00:39:37,042 --> 00:39:38,877 to see such unfortunate turn. 542 00:39:39,336 --> 00:39:43,048 It is but a day, in an endless string of them. 543 00:39:45,425 --> 00:39:47,552 How does fire eternally burn, 544 00:39:47,969 --> 00:39:49,846 in face of grim reality? 545 00:39:51,473 --> 00:39:54,518 You yourself counsel not to be consumed with present loss, 546 00:39:55,352 --> 00:39:57,687 yet look towards horizon of future victories. 547 00:39:58,105 --> 00:40:01,316 Hmm. Words spoken absent thought... 548 00:40:02,400 --> 00:40:03,860 void of meaning. 549 00:40:06,655 --> 00:40:08,281 They hold such to me. 550 00:40:13,662 --> 00:40:18,333 I... I would remove myself, to seek shade and water. 551 00:40:26,258 --> 00:40:30,554 You remember my teachings, and see yourself to victory. 552 00:40:31,429 --> 00:40:33,890 And perhaps a return to Dominus' favor. 553 00:40:35,183 --> 00:40:36,393 You are the past. 554 00:40:41,022 --> 00:40:42,607 I forge my own future. 555 00:40:43,692 --> 00:40:46,444 Enter Tarchon - thraex! 556 00:41:10,343 --> 00:41:14,389 And standing for the House of Proculus, Viction - murmillo! 557 00:41:30,488 --> 00:41:31,406 Begin! 558 00:41:46,838 --> 00:41:48,131 Stands swell to bursting. 559 00:41:48,298 --> 00:41:50,675 With equal number refused entry beyond gates. 560 00:41:50,842 --> 00:41:54,012 Would that space presented for all of Capua to witness display. 561 00:41:54,179 --> 00:41:56,223 You strike upon vexing truth. 562 00:41:56,389 --> 00:41:57,432 Syrian. 563 00:41:57,599 --> 00:41:58,767 Where does effort stand 564 00:41:58,934 --> 00:42:00,769 in swaying your patron towards coin, 565 00:42:00,894 --> 00:42:03,813 in service of seeing old arena restored to former glory? 566 00:42:03,980 --> 00:42:06,608 I labor unceasingly towards such a day. 567 00:42:07,150 --> 00:42:09,027 I have not heard Crassus mention it. 568 00:42:09,569 --> 00:42:12,614 Does he even recall the Syrian yet draws breath? 569 00:42:13,114 --> 00:42:16,326 Favor holds firm and shall produce desired results. 570 00:42:20,956 --> 00:42:23,375 You take leave while your man yet fights? 571 00:42:23,541 --> 00:42:26,253 Excess of wine, demanding relief. 572 00:42:31,633 --> 00:42:34,052 Our ranks noticeably thin. 573 00:42:40,725 --> 00:42:42,602 Argh! 574 00:42:45,730 --> 00:42:47,524 Argh! 575 00:42:47,691 --> 00:42:49,901 Yes! 576 00:42:56,700 --> 00:42:58,159 Have I offended? 577 00:42:58,952 --> 00:43:00,495 If so, give voice to transgression, 578 00:43:00,620 --> 00:43:03,206 so I may strangle it till void of life. 579 00:43:05,000 --> 00:43:06,710 You stand free of burden. 580 00:43:07,252 --> 00:43:08,670 Yet burden exists. 581 00:43:09,462 --> 00:43:11,089 It's never far from presence, 582 00:43:11,548 --> 00:43:15,260 for those who carry the name of woman in the republic. 583 00:43:16,011 --> 00:43:18,096 Were you born a man... 584 00:43:18,847 --> 00:43:21,308 I fear I would turn from softer touch. 585 00:43:28,106 --> 00:43:30,066 Would that we were not who we are. 586 00:43:32,319 --> 00:43:34,404 Yet still within sphere of each other. 587 00:43:45,206 --> 00:43:47,542 Viridia, I... 588 00:43:52,005 --> 00:43:55,008 I should return to pulvinus before absence draws question. 589 00:43:57,052 --> 00:43:58,803 What has come between us? 590 00:44:01,681 --> 00:44:03,058 Is it your mother, or... 591 00:44:03,224 --> 00:44:05,268 I have been asked to consider marriage. 592 00:44:06,227 --> 00:44:09,064 Yes. Yes, to Quintus Thermus. 593 00:44:09,230 --> 00:44:11,024 I have already spoken to your father against it. 594 00:44:11,149 --> 00:44:12,442 - He agrees that... - No. 595 00:44:12,609 --> 00:44:15,445 I have been asked to consider marriage to Pompey. 596 00:44:17,822 --> 00:44:19,032 Pompey? 597 00:44:19,199 --> 00:44:21,910 My father fears what may happen if Crassus, Caesar and he 598 00:44:22,077 --> 00:44:24,871 were to stand united against the republic. 599 00:44:28,083 --> 00:44:31,169 And he seeks to firmly secure the man... 600 00:44:31,961 --> 00:44:33,296 in opposition. 601 00:44:36,716 --> 00:44:38,093 You cannot do this. 602 00:44:39,010 --> 00:44:42,639 Pompey casts wives aside with shifting of fucking breeze. 603 00:44:42,806 --> 00:44:45,725 He but marries towards power and position. 604 00:44:45,892 --> 00:44:47,394 What man does not? 605 00:44:52,232 --> 00:44:53,858 The one before you. 606 00:45:00,365 --> 00:45:02,117 Allow me to amend. 607 00:45:03,910 --> 00:45:05,537 What Roman man? 608 00:45:20,927 --> 00:45:23,221 Presence was sorely missed. 609 00:45:23,721 --> 00:45:25,432 I am here now. 610 00:45:29,436 --> 00:45:31,521 And I stand for the republic. 611 00:45:36,317 --> 00:45:39,571 Would that all fathers were so blessed as I. 612 00:45:47,245 --> 00:45:48,788 You appear abandoned. 613 00:45:56,880 --> 00:45:58,298 Come on! 614 00:45:58,798 --> 00:46:00,800 Yes! 615 00:46:09,309 --> 00:46:10,727 Yes, Tarchon! 616 00:46:15,190 --> 00:46:16,524 Get up! 617 00:46:18,776 --> 00:46:19,819 Argh! 618 00:46:23,990 --> 00:46:25,825 Argh! 619 00:46:33,208 --> 00:46:34,792 Gods! 620 00:46:38,588 --> 00:46:40,840 - Halt contest! - Guards! 621 00:46:44,844 --> 00:46:47,639 Argh! 622 00:46:52,852 --> 00:46:54,687 Argh! 623 00:46:54,812 --> 00:46:57,106 He strikes down a Roman! 624 00:46:57,273 --> 00:46:58,274 Execute the man! 625 00:46:58,441 --> 00:47:00,777 I will personally see my gladiator put to death! 626 00:47:00,944 --> 00:47:02,779 Quickly! Move! 627 00:47:10,078 --> 00:47:12,205 Argh! 628 00:47:20,672 --> 00:47:22,090 Reclaim seat. 629 00:47:22,465 --> 00:47:25,009 My man has seen to fucking deed. 630 00:47:27,637 --> 00:47:33,101 A Roman has been struck down, yet justice has been meted... 631 00:47:33,726 --> 00:47:35,311 by the House of the Syrian! 632 00:47:45,029 --> 00:47:46,948 Yes! Yes! 633 00:47:56,499 --> 00:47:59,377 You! You fucking god! 634 00:48:02,714 --> 00:48:04,632 A victory well earned. 635 00:48:04,799 --> 00:48:08,636 I do not need your praise. Nor seek it, champion. 636 00:48:13,224 --> 00:48:16,477 You return to Primus after too long an absence, old friend. 637 00:48:17,645 --> 00:48:19,731 It should be Achillia upon my place. 638 00:48:19,897 --> 00:48:22,400 Yet it is you the gods have chosen this day. 639 00:48:23,443 --> 00:48:26,696 Honor them, with blood and glory. 640 00:48:36,205 --> 00:48:38,833 Primus at last arrives. 641 00:48:39,000 --> 00:48:40,793 And with it the return of the goddess of death, 642 00:48:40,960 --> 00:48:42,253 to further excite the crowd. 643 00:48:42,378 --> 00:48:45,340 I fear they shall stand in disappointment. 644 00:48:45,923 --> 00:48:47,592 Achillia does not take to the sands? 645 00:48:47,717 --> 00:48:48,593 She does not. 646 00:48:48,760 --> 00:48:50,511 Then who is my champion to face? 647 00:48:50,637 --> 00:48:52,680 A mystery yet to unfold. 648 00:48:54,849 --> 00:48:57,477 Syrian. Present contest. 649 00:48:57,644 --> 00:49:01,606 And let your voice be harbinger of fucking dissatisfaction. 650 00:49:17,872 --> 00:49:23,127 Achillia, the goddess of death, stands champion in this arena! 651 00:49:30,051 --> 00:49:33,388 Not by mere name, but by conquest! 652 00:49:37,975 --> 00:49:40,561 Would you see her face one of equal skill 653 00:49:40,728 --> 00:49:43,022 towards blood and victory?! 654 00:49:49,112 --> 00:49:51,906 I would see it as well. 655 00:49:53,700 --> 00:49:56,994 Yet who stands worthy of facing her? 656 00:49:57,120 --> 00:50:00,039 Let this Primus answer question 657 00:50:00,206 --> 00:50:01,332 and see victor 658 00:50:01,499 --> 00:50:04,877 stand against the goddess of death in future contest! 659 00:50:05,002 --> 00:50:07,797 From the House of Ashur, 660 00:50:07,964 --> 00:50:10,842 I give you a legend in the arena. 661 00:50:11,008 --> 00:50:13,010 Enter Celadus! 662 00:50:13,177 --> 00:50:15,012 Dimachaerus! 663 00:50:25,189 --> 00:50:26,816 Achillia! 664 00:50:26,983 --> 00:50:30,069 - Give us Achillia! - Where is Achillia?! 665 00:50:33,906 --> 00:50:37,076 And from the House of Proculus... 666 00:50:40,079 --> 00:50:43,166 I give you the Unknown Scythian. 667 00:50:43,458 --> 00:50:45,960 Again, dimachaerus. 668 00:51:03,811 --> 00:51:05,772 You present another fucking woman? 669 00:51:05,938 --> 00:51:06,773 Apologies. 670 00:51:06,939 --> 00:51:09,108 It is what the crowd now demands. 671 00:51:37,053 --> 00:51:38,346 Begin! 672 00:52:01,202 --> 00:52:04,163 Fucking kill her! 673 00:52:39,657 --> 00:52:42,994 Proculus, how did you acquire such a specimen? 674 00:52:43,160 --> 00:52:44,453 She stands a marvel. 675 00:52:44,620 --> 00:52:48,416 At great expense to myself, and those who dare to face her. 676 00:52:48,583 --> 00:52:50,001 Contest has only yet begun. 677 00:52:50,167 --> 00:52:52,169 And my man has drawn first blood. 678 00:52:52,336 --> 00:52:53,379 Yes. 679 00:52:53,546 --> 00:52:56,132 I instructed her not to end the match too quickly, 680 00:52:56,549 --> 00:52:59,343 so that the crowd may stand satisfied. 681 00:53:00,052 --> 00:53:02,346 How absolutely delightful. 682 00:53:14,317 --> 00:53:17,445 - Get up! - Regain feet old man! 683 00:53:40,509 --> 00:53:43,220 Break defense and answer fucking assault! 684 00:54:03,407 --> 00:54:04,659 Argh! 685 00:54:10,289 --> 00:54:12,541 Argh! 686 00:54:15,378 --> 00:54:17,546 Argh! 687 00:54:21,634 --> 00:54:23,719 Kill her! Fucking kill her! 688 00:54:47,493 --> 00:54:49,620 Argh! 689 00:56:39,605 --> 00:56:42,858 Achillia's absence falls to faded remembrance. 690 00:56:43,275 --> 00:56:44,735 A fine showing. 691 00:56:46,487 --> 00:56:48,364 By all involved. 692 00:56:49,448 --> 00:56:51,575 Yes. Mmm. 693 00:57:16,475 --> 00:57:18,519 Look towards horizon.