1 00:00:11,719 --> 00:00:13,062 How much further till we get to the temple? 2 00:00:13,373 --> 00:00:15,888 Not too far Sure you don’t want a ride? 3 00:00:16,198 --> 00:00:17,292 No, I’m enjoying the walk. 4 00:00:18,543 --> 00:00:20,422 You don’t have to come with me, you know? 5 00:00:20,422 --> 00:00:22,153 After all, it’s a family thing. 6 00:00:22,386 --> 00:00:24,965 I think it’s wonderful, honoring your brother like this. 7 00:00:25,232 --> 00:00:26,842 It’s something I do every year at this time. 8 00:00:27,235 --> 00:00:28,723 You two must have been very close. 9 00:00:29,012 --> 00:00:29,908 We were. 10 00:00:31,297 --> 00:00:32,380 Maybe I will take that ride. 11 00:00:33,091 --> 00:00:34,262 I always wanted to have a brother. 12 00:00:34,890 --> 00:00:37,014 That must have made your sister happy. 13 00:00:37,391 --> 00:00:38,785 I mean, in addition to Lila. 14 00:00:44,603 --> 00:00:47,349 By this flame, I call on the three Fates 15 00:00:49,926 --> 00:00:51,036 The Maiden, 16 00:00:55,475 --> 00:00:56,834 the Mother, 17 00:01:01,487 --> 00:01:02,926 and the Crone. 18 00:01:05,790 --> 00:01:07,644 Comfort my brother, Lyceus, 19 00:01:08,793 --> 00:01:11,273 whose life you cut short this day eleven years ago. 20 00:01:13,508 --> 00:01:14,925 In his memory, I ask it. 21 00:01:18,206 --> 00:01:20,022 I wish I could have known your younger brother. 22 00:01:22,199 --> 00:01:24,318 If I hadn’t insisted that we rally against Cortese, 23 00:01:24,318 --> 00:01:25,701 you might have. 24 00:01:26,038 --> 00:01:27,803 Xena, it’s not your fault. 25 00:01:29,011 --> 00:01:30,832 He chose to stand for something he believed in. 26 00:01:32,878 --> 00:01:34,100 Yeah, me. 27 00:01:36,378 --> 00:01:36,791 Gabrielle, 28 00:01:36,791 --> 00:01:38,615 you don’t know what it’s like to take a life, 29 00:01:39,211 --> 00:01:41,023 let alone cause the death of someone you love. 30 00:01:43,289 --> 00:01:44,652 The gods grant you never do. 31 00:02:27,694 --> 00:02:29,457 I know you You’re Xena! 32 00:03:09,719 --> 00:03:10,859 Xena,behind you! 33 00:03:38,158 --> 00:03:39,877 He’s just a boy. 34 00:03:55,671 --> 00:03:56,365 Xena, 35 00:03:57,149 --> 00:03:57,660 you 36 00:03:57,973 --> 00:03:58,376 know 37 00:03:58,376 --> 00:03:59,431 us. 38 00:04:00,250 --> 00:04:02,315 Everyone knows the three faces of Fate. 39 00:04:02,703 --> 00:04:04,034 But few glimpse them. 40 00:04:04,523 --> 00:04:06,849 And fewer still incur our debt. 41 00:04:07,911 --> 00:04:09,361 You saved our temple. 42 00:04:10,377 --> 00:04:11,688 Name your reward. 43 00:04:12,910 --> 00:04:15,867 If it’s our to bestow, it’s yours. 44 00:04:16,750 --> 00:04:19,088 Reward for what? 45 00:04:20,001 --> 00:04:22,347 For killing a boy barely out of his childhood? 46 00:04:22,908 --> 00:04:25,237 I don’t want a reward; I want that boy’s life back. 47 00:04:27,552 --> 00:04:27,836 By the gods, 48 00:04:27,836 --> 00:04:30,399 I wish I’d never followed the sword in the first place. 49 00:04:33,798 --> 00:04:37,036 So be it all is restored. 50 00:04:40,286 --> 00:04:41,599 You mean you can bring him back? 51 00:04:41,599 --> 00:04:43,097 All is restored, 52 00:04:43,330 --> 00:04:46,147 until the first time you draw blood in anger. 53 00:04:47,120 --> 00:04:48,162 What are you saying? 54 00:04:48,415 --> 00:04:51,805 Spill so much as a drop of blood in rage, 55 00:04:52,120 --> 00:04:55,378 and everything changes back. 56 00:04:57,378 --> 00:05:00,315 But I’m a warrior. How can I obey that? 57 00:05:00,863 --> 00:05:03,190 As a warrior, you can’t. 58 00:05:22,012 --> 00:05:23,156 Gabrielle? 59 00:05:42,062 --> 00:05:43,947 Xena! Hey, where are you? 60 00:05:44,950 --> 00:05:45,635 Lyceus? 61 00:05:48,135 --> 00:05:52,353 Lyceus? Lyceus! Oh! 62 00:05:53,751 --> 00:05:55,231 Hey, sisters! 63 00:07:25,109 --> 00:07:26,036 What are you grinning at? 64 00:07:28,484 --> 00:07:30,107 OK, what is it, what’s wrong? 65 00:07:31,079 --> 00:07:31,820 Wrong? 66 00:07:31,820 --> 00:07:33,047 Well, you keep staring at me. 67 00:07:33,047 --> 00:07:34,337 Is my face dirty or something? 68 00:07:34,601 --> 00:07:35,706 No, it’s perfect. 69 00:07:36,330 --> 00:07:38,341 You sure you’re all right? 70 00:07:39,487 --> 00:07:41,171 I’m not sure about anything anymore. 71 00:07:42,031 --> 00:07:44,169 You seem sort of, I don’t know funny. 72 00:07:45,719 --> 00:07:46,693 Look who’s talking 73 00:07:47,341 --> 00:07:49,256 the guy who still wears his Virillus token. 74 00:07:49,457 --> 00:07:51,546 Hey, come on. Lots of guys still wear their tokens. 75 00:07:52,188 --> 00:07:54,300 Besides, it’s good luck it saved my life, remember? 76 00:07:55,601 --> 00:07:56,548 How could I forget? 77 00:07:56,548 --> 00:07:57,692 Yeah, well I never will. 78 00:07:57,907 --> 00:07:59,475 If that arrow had a’ hit me instead of my token, 79 00:07:59,909 --> 00:08:00,767 I’d be a memory. 80 00:08:02,423 --> 00:08:04,047 Instead, you’re a grown man. 81 00:08:05,672 --> 00:08:08,393 Look, uh, I can handle things at the inn. 82 00:08:08,878 --> 00:08:12,143 Why don’t you go home-- maybe lie down-- relax. 83 00:08:12,425 --> 00:08:13,767 Go home. 84 00:08:17,801 --> 00:08:19,332 I have. 85 00:08:27,566 --> 00:08:29,916 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 86 00:08:51,382 --> 00:08:52,502 Enough! 87 00:08:52,924 --> 00:08:54,689 Anymore, and the slave’d pass out. 88 00:08:55,565 --> 00:08:57,798 And they make much better examples to the rest 89 00:08:57,798 --> 00:08:59,736 when they’re writhing in pain. Don’t you agree? 90 00:08:59,736 --> 00:09:01,692 Absolutely, though 91 00:09:02,286 --> 00:09:03,550 I admit my Amazons rarely 92 00:09:03,550 --> 00:09:05,488 give me the pleasure of hearing them scream. 93 00:09:06,272 --> 00:09:07,375 Still, given time 94 00:09:07,375 --> 00:09:08,355 I’ll break them. 95 00:09:09,221 --> 00:09:12,521 Soon, the whole world will feel our boots on their necks. 96 00:09:13,050 --> 00:09:17,331 Or our whips on their backs if they resist us. 97 00:09:17,548 --> 00:09:19,762 Resist?! By the gods, 98 00:09:19,762 --> 00:09:21,444 I’d like to see any fool who tries. 99 00:09:51,100 --> 00:09:51,587 Hello, Xena. 100 00:09:51,587 --> 00:09:52,326 Good morning. 101 00:09:52,774 --> 00:09:53,599 Hi. Good morning. 102 00:11:10,595 --> 00:11:11,840 One move and I break it. 103 00:11:12,362 --> 00:11:17,431 OK, I’m a statue. Bad day at the inn? 104 00:11:18,113 --> 00:11:18,967 Maphias? 105 00:11:19,497 --> 00:11:20,923 Of course who else? 106 00:11:21,454 --> 00:11:22,905 Unless you’ve got another suitor on the side. 107 00:11:22,905 --> 00:11:23,978 Suitor? 108 00:11:25,041 --> 00:11:28,777 N, no, I mean, I mean, of course I don’t I hope. 109 00:11:29,526 --> 00:11:30,575 Well, good. 110 00:11:31,181 --> 00:11:32,743 Then let me show you a few moves of my own. 111 00:11:35,859 --> 00:11:36,669 Something wrong? 112 00:11:38,296 --> 00:11:39,151 What could be wrong? 113 00:11:39,533 --> 00:11:40,452 You’re not gonna try 114 00:11:40,452 --> 00:11:42,332 and postpone the wedding again, are you? 115 00:11:44,386 --> 00:11:45,425 Why would I want to do that? 116 00:11:45,425 --> 00:11:46,310 You tell me. 117 00:11:46,310 --> 00:11:47,465 First, it was Cortese’s attack, 118 00:11:47,465 --> 00:11:48,683 then the town’s reconstruction. 119 00:11:49,561 --> 00:11:50,354 I’m warning you, Xena. 120 00:11:51,184 --> 00:11:52,260 You keep putting me off like this, 121 00:11:52,779 --> 00:11:53,498 and I’m liable to give up 122 00:11:54,683 --> 00:11:56,092 in ten or fifteen years. 123 00:11:58,153 --> 00:11:59,355 I’ll keep that in mind. 124 00:11:59,748 --> 00:12:01,075 Do. After all, 125 00:12:02,050 --> 00:12:03,854 it was the last thing we promised her 126 00:12:04,560 --> 00:12:05,847 we ought to make good on it. 127 00:12:06,206 --> 00:12:07,204 Promised who? 128 00:12:19,811 --> 00:12:20,995 Mother. 129 00:12:25,095 --> 00:12:25,748 Xena? 130 00:12:27,031 --> 00:12:28,188 Maphias said you were here. 131 00:12:29,110 --> 00:12:30,646 I just, just had to see 132 00:12:32,496 --> 00:12:34,559 I guess I’m having trouble accepting it, you know? 133 00:12:35,093 --> 00:12:35,897 I know. 134 00:12:36,560 --> 00:12:37,685 It’s been nearly ten years now, 135 00:12:37,685 --> 00:12:38,907 and I still feel responsible. 136 00:12:41,113 --> 00:12:42,140 You? 137 00:12:42,908 --> 00:12:46,001 It broke her heart losing everything to Cortese-- but 138 00:12:46,001 --> 00:12:47,613 what else could I do? 139 00:12:47,613 --> 00:12:48,894 You were there we had to run. 140 00:12:49,904 --> 00:12:52,345 Lyceus, it is not your fault, believe me. 141 00:12:53,923 --> 00:12:55,437 If it’s anybody’s fault, it’s mine. 142 00:12:56,394 --> 00:12:58,497 Sure, and what could you have done? 143 00:12:58,777 --> 00:12:59,897 Fought Cortese yourself? 144 00:13:02,374 --> 00:13:03,123 On second thought, 145 00:13:03,334 --> 00:13:04,582 that might have been something to see. 146 00:13:08,281 --> 00:13:10,376 Listen, I’m just gonna wait outside. 147 00:13:11,996 --> 00:13:12,813 Be there in a bit. 148 00:13:14,315 --> 00:13:14,876 All right. 149 00:13:21,968 --> 00:13:28,499 Mother I never meant for this to happen. 150 00:13:31,125 --> 00:13:32,962 I just wanted that boy’s life back. 151 00:13:39,769 --> 00:13:41,723 And now, I’ve got another chance at life,too. 152 00:13:43,564 --> 00:13:44,752 So, I’m gonna take it. 153 00:13:49,373 --> 00:13:51,750 The hardest thing is losing you and Gabrielle. 154 00:13:55,832 --> 00:13:57,797 But it makes it easier just knowing that in this life, 155 00:13:57,797 --> 00:13:59,342 I never shamed you. 156 00:14:04,345 --> 00:14:06,551 And Gabrielle never left her family, 157 00:14:06,551 --> 00:14:09,161 and I never led Lyceus to die in battle. 158 00:14:11,875 --> 00:14:13,722 And I know that’s what you would have wanted. 159 00:14:18,312 --> 00:14:18,790 It’s like Xena, 160 00:14:18,790 --> 00:14:20,710 Warrior Princess, never existed. 161 00:14:26,587 --> 00:14:28,516 But the world’s a better place without her. 162 00:14:47,584 --> 00:14:49,477 I don’t know maybe it’s just a brother thing, but 163 00:14:49,914 --> 00:14:50,903 she’s not herself today. 164 00:14:51,384 --> 00:14:52,481 Yeah, I sensed that myself. 165 00:14:54,479 --> 00:14:55,357 You two have a fight or something? 166 00:14:55,742 --> 00:14:57,825 Trust me, if we’d had a fight, I’d have noticed no, 167 00:14:58,492 --> 00:14:59,491 it’s something else. 168 00:15:00,089 --> 00:15:00,857 Like what? 169 00:15:01,102 --> 00:15:01,838 Well, I’m not sure. 170 00:15:02,243 --> 00:15:03,959 At first I thought it was cold feet. 171 00:15:04,266 --> 00:15:05,356 You know about the wedding. 172 00:15:05,356 --> 00:15:06,850 Well, given the groom, can you blame her? 173 00:15:06,850 --> 00:15:07,960 Hey, whose side are you on? 174 00:15:09,430 --> 00:15:11,397 It’s odd, though, when I mentioned our promise to your mother, 175 00:15:11,397 --> 00:15:12,556 it was almost like she was 176 00:15:12,556 --> 00:15:13,555 hearing it for the first time. 177 00:15:13,762 --> 00:15:16,340 She’s been that way all day sort of foggy and dazed. 178 00:15:16,993 --> 00:15:18,474 Maybe she’s coming down with something. 179 00:15:21,856 --> 00:15:22,869 Hey look, if you’re really worried, 180 00:15:22,869 --> 00:15:25,526 I could talk to her see what’s going on. 181 00:15:25,743 --> 00:15:27,638 Would you? I mean, it’s probably nothing, but 182 00:15:28,272 --> 00:15:29,305 she’s all the family I’ve got. 183 00:15:30,367 --> 00:15:30,929 Not all. 184 00:15:32,119 --> 00:15:32,556 Hey! 185 00:15:33,120 --> 00:15:33,713 Thanks. 186 00:15:41,334 --> 00:15:41,791 Please. 187 00:15:42,992 --> 00:15:43,364 Hold on 188 00:15:43,364 --> 00:15:44,775 What do you think you’re doing? 189 00:15:45,085 --> 00:15:47,647 We’re here to place an order two wagonloads of food and 190 00:15:47,647 --> 00:15:49,899 hay to be delivered by midday tomorrow. 191 00:15:50,606 --> 00:15:51,366 That a problem? 192 00:15:51,366 --> 00:15:53,849 No, but I’ll need some dinars-- as good faith. 193 00:15:54,506 --> 00:15:57,593 You wanna see some good faith? Start praying 194 00:15:58,741 --> 00:16:01,851 and if I spare you, that’s as good as it gets. 195 00:16:04,930 --> 00:16:05,744 Oh, I’m sorry. 196 00:16:06,134 --> 00:16:08,429 I-- I was just checking the price of this rug. 197 00:16:10,257 --> 00:16:11,915 Are you all right? I guess I don’t know my own strength. 198 00:16:12,951 --> 00:16:14,219 Can you ever forgive me? 199 00:16:14,827 --> 00:16:16,180 Next time, watch what you’re doing. 200 00:16:17,024 --> 00:16:18,136 You might hurt someone. 201 00:16:19,773 --> 00:16:20,861 Well, don’t just stand there 202 00:16:21,121 --> 00:16:22,702 bring in the slaves to fetch dinner! 203 00:16:29,339 --> 00:16:30,200 Quick thinking. 204 00:16:33,591 --> 00:16:34,335 Thanks. 205 00:16:34,982 --> 00:16:37,929 Guess you’ll be doing quite a lot of that unless 206 00:16:37,929 --> 00:16:42,578 you’re tired of the quiet life. If so, you know the remedy. 207 00:16:43,245 --> 00:16:44,110 I do. 208 00:16:45,591 --> 00:16:46,634 But I’m through with fighting, 209 00:16:46,634 --> 00:16:48,078 and nothing’s going to change that. 210 00:16:50,851 --> 00:16:51,945 Watch it, slave girl. 211 00:16:55,762 --> 00:16:56,808 Move! 212 00:17:20,777 --> 00:17:22,277 Oh, you clumsy fool! 213 00:17:22,903 --> 00:17:23,933 I’ll teach you. 214 00:17:25,125 --> 00:17:26,246 Don’t touch her. 215 00:17:26,246 --> 00:17:28,214 Out of my way, unless you wanna join her. 216 00:17:28,214 --> 00:17:29,713 I won’t let you beat her. 217 00:17:30,001 --> 00:17:30,903 Won’t let me? 218 00:17:35,033 --> 00:17:37,757 Wait! Stop! I can explain; 219 00:17:37,757 --> 00:17:39,850 it’s all a misunderstanding right, Darling? 220 00:17:40,224 --> 00:17:41,432 You see, we’re getting married soon, 221 00:17:41,432 --> 00:17:42,878 which means we’re in the market for a house slave- 222 00:17:43,224 --> 00:17:44,650 Isn’t that so, Sweetheart? 223 00:17:44,879 --> 00:17:47,022 she's right- this girl should be perfect. 224 00:17:47,431 --> 00:17:48,849 But if I’ve told her once, 225 00:17:48,849 --> 00:17:51,430 I’ve told her a thousand times ask before you examine the goods. 226 00:17:51,743 --> 00:17:53,160 Isn’t that true, my love? 227 00:17:55,162 --> 00:17:57,932 Yes, that’s true. So, how much? 228 00:17:57,932 --> 00:17:58,722 Forget it. 229 00:17:59,301 --> 00:18:01,673 Mezentius likes her too much to sell her at any price. 230 00:18:01,911 --> 00:18:02,800 Mezentius. 231 00:18:03,455 --> 00:18:04,317 Ready to go! 232 00:18:04,954 --> 00:18:07,001 Right-- Load everyone into the wagons. 233 00:18:09,882 --> 00:18:13,409 Come on, you worthless slave. Come on. Move! 234 00:18:13,721 --> 00:18:14,833 Gabri-- 235 00:18:16,881 --> 00:18:18,115 Let go, they’re taking her away. 236 00:18:18,115 --> 00:18:19,128 What do you think you’re doing?! 237 00:18:19,361 --> 00:18:22,095 Saving your neck! What’s gotten into you, today? 238 00:18:22,317 --> 00:18:24,284 Lyceus is worried, and so am I. That’s why I’m here. 239 00:18:24,616 --> 00:18:26,053 Lyceus sent you? 240 00:18:26,427 --> 00:18:27,986 Good thing he did, too. What were you doing, 241 00:18:27,986 --> 00:18:29,083 interfering like that? 242 00:18:29,083 --> 00:18:31,661 I wasn’t interfering! I was trying to save a fr 243 00:18:32,849 --> 00:18:35,058 to save a girl from being beaten. 244 00:18:35,335 --> 00:18:37,282 She was a slave. The way you were acting, 245 00:18:37,282 --> 00:18:38,801 you’d think slavery was a crime. 246 00:18:39,002 --> 00:18:39,753 It is. 247 00:18:40,035 --> 00:18:41,550 Don’t give me that argument again. 248 00:18:41,784 --> 00:18:43,158 It’s very generous and noble, but, 249 00:18:43,158 --> 00:18:45,957 when are gonna learn that you’ve gotta go along to get along? 250 00:18:46,971 --> 00:18:48,116 That’s how the world works. 251 00:18:50,379 --> 00:18:54,145 And you can’t change the world, Xena no matter what you think. 252 00:18:57,003 --> 00:18:58,329 He’s wrong, you know? 253 00:18:58,779 --> 00:19:02,166 One drop of blood-- and the world changes back to what it was. 254 00:19:03,109 --> 00:19:06,140 No, no. This world might not be perfect, 255 00:19:06,140 --> 00:19:08,093 but my world wasn’t perfect either. 256 00:19:08,514 --> 00:19:10,715 And I won’t take my brother’s life not again. 257 00:19:11,157 --> 00:19:13,386 And your friend. What about her life? 258 00:19:13,639 --> 00:19:14,912 I can change that. 259 00:19:15,498 --> 00:19:16,848 All I have to do is free her, 260 00:19:16,848 --> 00:19:18,483 and Gabrielle will be fine. 261 00:19:18,705 --> 00:19:19,920 You sound very sure. 262 00:19:20,278 --> 00:19:23,389 But as you said, things are different here. 263 00:19:24,295 --> 00:19:25,172 People too. 264 00:19:25,422 --> 00:19:26,787 This is Gabrielle we’re talking about. 265 00:19:26,787 --> 00:19:27,891 How different can she be? 266 00:19:28,702 --> 00:19:30,702 It won’t work They’ve gotta know we’re coming, 267 00:19:30,702 --> 00:19:33,266 or they won’t be scared. Give me that bread. 268 00:19:34,106 --> 00:19:35,609 If the village knows we’re coming, 269 00:19:35,609 --> 00:19:36,546 they’ll mount a defense. 270 00:19:37,138 --> 00:19:37,997 Yeah? 271 00:19:37,997 --> 00:19:39,327 That’s why we want to surprise them. 272 00:19:40,208 --> 00:19:41,203 Where’s the fun in that? 273 00:19:41,503 --> 00:19:43,687 Let them put up a defense; my men need the exercise. 274 00:19:44,672 --> 00:19:45,919 I wanna minimize casualties. 275 00:19:46,530 --> 00:19:48,474 Since when do you care about villagers? 276 00:19:49,046 --> 00:19:50,719 Since they became potential slaves 277 00:19:51,482 --> 00:19:53,674 fewer casualties-- higher profits. 278 00:19:53,892 --> 00:19:55,342 Yeah, well higher profits would be good 279 00:19:55,569 --> 00:19:57,329 especially when you’re dividing them by three. 280 00:19:58,442 --> 00:19:59,436 Right, sweet thing? 281 00:20:00,546 --> 00:20:02,106 Yeah, I know three’s a lot. 282 00:20:02,827 --> 00:20:03,984 But by combining your muscle, 283 00:20:04,536 --> 00:20:05,158 my strategies 284 00:20:05,414 --> 00:20:06,904 and Caputius’ deadly arts, 285 00:20:07,530 --> 00:20:09,193 we’ll more than triple our take. 286 00:20:09,674 --> 00:20:12,585 The three of us will be a regular force of nature. 287 00:20:14,193 --> 00:20:18,735 Not so fast, sweet thing more wine. 288 00:20:19,142 --> 00:20:20,141 Yes, sir. 289 00:20:21,622 --> 00:20:22,935 Our first move is the most important. 290 00:20:23,691 --> 00:20:24,888 What’s the word from Amphipolis? 291 00:20:25,391 --> 00:20:26,318 Ripe for the picking 292 00:20:28,355 --> 00:20:29,826 like some other things around here. 293 00:20:31,733 --> 00:20:33,026 Hey, sweet thing. 294 00:20:35,672 --> 00:20:37,153 A guy by the name of Lyceus 295 00:20:37,153 --> 00:20:39,062 could give us trouble, though. 296 00:20:39,062 --> 00:20:40,747 According to my spies, he and his sister 297 00:20:40,747 --> 00:20:42,760 stood up to Cortese a few years back 298 00:20:42,760 --> 00:20:43,951 before they were forced into the hills. 299 00:20:45,622 --> 00:20:47,152 If they thought Cortese was bad, 300 00:20:48,020 --> 00:20:49,278 what’ll they think of us? 301 00:20:57,106 --> 00:20:57,719 Crazy! 302 00:20:57,982 --> 00:21:00,190 Your sister has totally lost her mind! 303 00:21:00,780 --> 00:21:03,421 Taking on a slave boss-- and not just any slave boss, 304 00:21:03,421 --> 00:21:05,002 but one who works for Mezentius. 305 00:21:05,578 --> 00:21:06,661 To tell you the truth, I’m relieved. 306 00:21:07,280 --> 00:21:07,911 Relieved? 307 00:21:08,515 --> 00:21:10,200 She could have been hurt, or worse. 308 00:21:10,437 --> 00:21:11,443 Xena? 309 00:21:12,286 --> 00:21:13,068 Oh, that’s right. 310 00:21:13,068 --> 00:21:15,601 You two practice fighting and swordplay 311 00:21:15,888 --> 00:21:17,407 while these guys are professionals. 312 00:21:18,061 --> 00:21:19,202 They hurt people for a living. 313 00:21:19,670 --> 00:21:20,834 We may not get paid to fight. 314 00:21:21,138 --> 00:21:22,601 But I’d put us up against the best they’ve got. 315 00:21:22,951 --> 00:21:23,809 Well then you’d lose. 316 00:21:24,155 --> 00:21:25,262 And,and, for what? 317 00:21:25,589 --> 00:21:26,901 To stop someone you don’t even know 318 00:21:26,901 --> 00:21:28,151 from being legally punished? 319 00:21:28,497 --> 00:21:29,249 To stop someone 320 00:21:29,450 --> 00:21:30,965 anyone from being abused, legal or not. 321 00:21:31,514 --> 00:21:33,798 Oh, gods deliver me You’re as bad as she is! 322 00:21:34,309 --> 00:21:35,902 What’s so bad about wanting to help someone? 323 00:21:36,109 --> 00:21:37,186 Well, nothing, as long as 324 00:21:37,186 --> 00:21:38,714 you don’t get hurt in the process. 325 00:21:39,185 --> 00:21:40,451 So, Xena didn’t get hurt. 326 00:21:43,998 --> 00:21:45,218 Not yet. 327 00:21:48,801 --> 00:21:49,058 Sorry, 328 00:21:49,058 --> 00:21:50,635 we’re closed-- you’ll have to come back tomorrow. 329 00:21:52,629 --> 00:21:54,910 Oh, it’s you, Xena. Forget something? 330 00:21:55,713 --> 00:22:00,601 No, no I,I just wanted to get some, ah one of those. 331 00:22:01,002 --> 00:22:01,946 I’ll get you a fresh one. 332 00:22:03,603 --> 00:22:04,349 So I guess you’ll be taking those 333 00:22:04,599 --> 00:22:06,256 supplies out to Mezentius tomorrow, huh? 334 00:22:06,602 --> 00:22:08,099 It’s like dealing with Ares himself. 335 00:22:08,411 --> 00:22:09,754 But a man’s gotta make a living, right? 336 00:22:10,551 --> 00:22:11,163 Right. 337 00:22:13,004 --> 00:22:14,566 So, your men will be leaving early? 338 00:22:15,414 --> 00:22:17,027 Gone by first light; back by dark. 339 00:22:17,349 --> 00:22:18,350 Why, are you looking for a job? 340 00:22:18,741 --> 00:22:21,320 No, ha-ha. No, just dinner. 341 00:22:22,006 --> 00:22:24,291 There you go. Is that all you need? 342 00:22:26,820 --> 00:22:29,528 It’ll be fine. Thanks. Put it on the tab. 343 00:22:39,317 --> 00:22:40,629 You should’ve seen him, Lyceus. 344 00:22:41,316 --> 00:22:42,896 Petty son-of-a-blood sucking Bacchae. 345 00:22:42,896 --> 00:22:44,311 That’s what all slavers are. 346 00:22:44,311 --> 00:22:45,221 You act like it’s news. 347 00:22:45,614 --> 00:22:47,001 Why do I think I wanted to stop Cortese? 348 00:22:47,407 --> 00:22:48,428 Not just to get the town back. 349 00:22:48,904 --> 00:22:50,366 Men like that can’t go unchallenged 350 00:22:50,806 --> 00:22:51,686 Look what happened to the Amazons. 351 00:22:52,437 --> 00:22:53,219 The Amazons? 352 00:22:53,909 --> 00:22:56,891 Yeah, I guess they’re a good example,aren’t they? 353 00:22:57,266 --> 00:22:57,970 Sure. 354 00:22:58,556 --> 00:22:59,564 No one challenged the warlord 355 00:22:59,564 --> 00:23:00,923 who started things with them and the Centaurs- 356 00:23:01,315 --> 00:23:02,161 and now where are they? 357 00:23:02,427 --> 00:23:03,315 Dead, mostly 358 00:23:03,315 --> 00:23:05,129 or enslaved by the same scum who tricked them. 359 00:23:05,453 --> 00:23:06,211 What was his name? 360 00:23:06,453 --> 00:23:08,327 Cretan. No, Crouton. 361 00:23:08,585 --> 00:23:09,285 Krykus. 362 00:23:09,593 --> 00:23:11,302 Yeah, right another charmer. 363 00:23:11,971 --> 00:23:13,285 Seems like everywhere you look these days, 364 00:23:13,285 --> 00:23:14,596 things are going from bad to worse. 365 00:23:15,251 --> 00:23:17,720 And, no one’s doing a thing to stop it-- except you. 366 00:23:18,502 --> 00:23:19,254 Me? 367 00:23:19,456 --> 00:23:21,579 Why, going up against a slave boss like you did. 368 00:23:22,268 --> 00:23:23,970 Guess all that sparring finally paid off, huh? 369 00:23:24,845 --> 00:23:26,907 Next thing you know, you’ll be taking on Mezentius himself. 370 00:23:27,400 --> 00:23:28,689 Don’t think I wouldn’t love it. 371 00:23:31,104 --> 00:23:32,447 No, there’s gotta be another way to go. 372 00:23:35,292 --> 00:23:36,792 It’s not your fault the world’s the way it is. 373 00:23:36,792 --> 00:23:38,901 And with Mezentirus lording it safely in his castle, 374 00:23:39,326 --> 00:23:40,074 what can you do? 375 00:24:26,076 --> 00:24:26,891 You’re drunk! 376 00:24:26,891 --> 00:24:27,627 So? 377 00:24:27,627 --> 00:24:29,748 You shouldn’t be allowed on the road! Move on! 378 00:24:35,916 --> 00:24:36,732 That’s it, move. 379 00:24:51,629 --> 00:24:52,016 Shut up! 380 00:24:52,950 --> 00:24:54,200 Come on, you slave! 381 00:24:58,533 --> 00:24:59,699 Don’t worry, it’s me. 382 00:25:01,823 --> 00:25:03,558 I was at the market yesterday, remember? 383 00:25:04,684 --> 00:25:05,783 Yeah, I remember. 384 00:25:06,654 --> 00:25:09,381 You tried to buy me. What do you want? 385 00:25:09,938 --> 00:25:10,974 To get you out of here. 386 00:25:11,674 --> 00:25:13,137 As soon as it’s clear, we make our move. 387 00:25:13,137 --> 00:25:14,917 But stick close timing is everything. 388 00:25:14,917 --> 00:25:16,060 You’re crazy. 389 00:25:16,559 --> 00:25:18,307 The only move I’m making is back to work. 390 00:25:19,859 --> 00:25:20,715 No, wait. 391 00:25:20,715 --> 00:25:21,714 Why? 392 00:25:21,917 --> 00:25:23,776 Do you even know what they do to runaway slaves? 393 00:25:24,110 --> 00:25:24,985 You ever seen it? 394 00:25:28,921 --> 00:25:30,464 Oh, Gabrielle, I’m so sorry. 395 00:25:31,807 --> 00:25:33,137 How do you know my name? 396 00:25:35,479 --> 00:25:36,667 Who are you? 397 00:25:37,030 --> 00:25:40,371 My name is Xena-- I just want to help you. 398 00:25:41,152 --> 00:25:41,956 Right. 399 00:25:42,642 --> 00:25:45,204 Gabrielle my brother, Lyceus and I 400 00:25:45,204 --> 00:25:46,963 We can hide you until it’s safe. 401 00:25:47,408 --> 00:25:48,277 Lyceus? 402 00:25:48,952 --> 00:25:50,747 The same Lyceus who stood against Cortese? 403 00:25:51,341 --> 00:25:53,247 Before he ran for the hills, I mean. 404 00:25:54,214 --> 00:25:55,278 How do you know about that? 405 00:25:56,215 --> 00:25:58,746 I heard ‘em talking Mezentius and Krykus. 406 00:25:59,406 --> 00:26:00,497 They think I’m like an animal. 407 00:26:01,160 --> 00:26:03,043 But I hear, and I remember. 408 00:26:03,296 --> 00:26:04,784 Myzentius and Krykus? 409 00:26:05,214 --> 00:26:05,872 Yes 410 00:26:06,267 --> 00:26:07,183 They’re sworn enemies. 411 00:26:07,183 --> 00:26:08,531 So is Caputius. 412 00:26:08,801 --> 00:26:10,470 He’s gonna join ‘em, too, come tomorrow. 413 00:26:11,050 --> 00:26:12,360 All three of them together. 414 00:26:12,360 --> 00:26:13,342 Gabrielle, 415 00:26:13,824 --> 00:26:15,738 we must tell my brother what you know. 416 00:26:16,028 --> 00:26:17,231 If those three warlords combine, 417 00:26:17,231 --> 00:26:19,309 no one is safe. 418 00:26:20,061 --> 00:26:21,562 I’m not going anywhere. 419 00:26:22,673 --> 00:26:25,307 So, you’re just gonna let these three kill and destroy 420 00:26:25,307 --> 00:26:26,811 and do nothing about it. 421 00:26:28,748 --> 00:26:30,340 I don’t buy that-- not from you. 422 00:26:30,904 --> 00:26:32,546 You don’t even know me. 423 00:26:34,330 --> 00:26:36,284 Maybe you don’t know yourself. 424 00:26:40,317 --> 00:26:41,549 What do you mean, she’s gone? 425 00:26:41,923 --> 00:26:43,723 Gone, as in not here. 426 00:26:44,237 --> 00:26:45,032 Since when? 427 00:26:45,238 --> 00:26:46,758 I don’t know, since before I got up, though. 428 00:26:46,758 --> 00:26:48,396 I thought maybe the two of you, you know? 429 00:26:48,860 --> 00:26:51,267 No, I haven’t seen her since yesterday. 430 00:26:51,611 --> 00:26:53,547 Oh, well-- maybe she went for a walk or a ride. 431 00:26:53,547 --> 00:26:54,571 Oh yeah, maybe. 432 00:26:55,162 --> 00:26:56,489 You don’t think she’s in some sort of trouble? 433 00:26:56,852 --> 00:26:57,921 Let’s hope not. 434 00:27:03,790 --> 00:27:04,675 You! 435 00:27:05,283 --> 00:27:06,753 What are you doing with this mead? 436 00:27:07,487 --> 00:27:09,362 I’m taking it to the fire to mull. 437 00:27:09,861 --> 00:27:12,612 I take my mead full strength 438 00:27:14,458 --> 00:27:16,205 Bring me a cup! Yes, sir. 439 00:27:32,252 --> 00:27:33,488 Bar’s closed. 440 00:27:35,652 --> 00:27:36,604 Put out the fire! 441 00:27:43,786 --> 00:27:44,740 Here you go. 442 00:27:52,989 --> 00:27:53,977 Give me the broom! 443 00:27:59,364 --> 00:28:00,666 Get on the plank! 444 00:28:01,522 --> 00:28:02,085 What? 445 00:28:02,085 --> 00:28:03,776 Get ready to fly, Gabrielle. 446 00:28:05,115 --> 00:28:05,925 What are you doing? 447 00:28:14,367 --> 00:28:15,212 Bye boys. 448 00:28:24,788 --> 00:28:26,022 I hate long flights. 449 00:28:29,364 --> 00:28:30,977 Welcome to freedom, Gabrielle. 450 00:28:44,075 --> 00:28:47,804 My mother was about your size, so this ought to fit. 451 00:28:50,091 --> 00:28:51,242 It’s beautiful. 452 00:28:51,902 --> 00:28:52,786 So was she. 453 00:28:56,307 --> 00:28:57,769 Guess I’ll leave you to change. 454 00:28:59,151 --> 00:29:00,100 Why are you doing this? 455 00:29:03,903 --> 00:29:05,475 I know what you said about wanting to help me 456 00:29:07,224 --> 00:29:08,225 but if there’s one thing I’ve learned, 457 00:29:08,225 --> 00:29:10,413 it’s that you can’t trust anyone. 458 00:29:11,377 --> 00:29:12,776 Now, what about you? 459 00:29:12,776 --> 00:29:14,342 Guess, you need another slave, huh? 460 00:29:14,754 --> 00:29:17,182 No. You’re right, though. 461 00:29:17,693 --> 00:29:19,213 There is a reason I’m doing this. 462 00:29:21,226 --> 00:29:22,786 You remind me of my best friend. 463 00:29:24,771 --> 00:29:25,881 I do? 464 00:29:27,289 --> 00:29:31,363 When I look at you, I see, the purest, 465 00:29:32,287 --> 00:29:34,494 the kindest person I’ve ever known. 466 00:29:36,381 --> 00:29:39,682 Someone who’s full of wonder, and, and stories, 467 00:29:39,682 --> 00:29:43,821 and would never give up on anything or anyone. 468 00:29:47,366 --> 00:29:53,507 Then you better look again. It’s not me. 469 00:29:57,718 --> 00:29:59,559 Lyceus, relax. I’m sure he’s fine. 470 00:29:59,806 --> 00:30:00,475 I don’t like it. 471 00:30:00,992 --> 00:30:02,279 Maphias should have been back by now. 472 00:30:02,974 --> 00:30:04,916 Maybe he’s having trouble convincing the others. 473 00:30:05,697 --> 00:30:07,498 Well, I have to admit the thought of three warlords 474 00:30:07,498 --> 00:30:09,591 banding together does sound pretty unbelievable. 475 00:30:10,084 --> 00:30:11,733 I’m sure that’s what they’re counting on-- 476 00:30:11,733 --> 00:30:12,821 the element of surprise. 477 00:30:13,069 --> 00:30:15,197 Yeah? Well, they’re the ones who are gonna be surprised 478 00:30:15,197 --> 00:30:16,726 when we counter their attack with one of our own. 479 00:30:17,757 --> 00:30:19,058 What I’ve thought was Maphias 480 00:30:19,058 --> 00:30:20,793 and I will lead the attack through here, 481 00:30:21,009 --> 00:30:22,249 while you and the others arm yourselves 482 00:30:22,249 --> 00:30:25,041 and do what you can here and here. What do you think? 483 00:30:25,529 --> 00:30:26,696 Lyceus, I can’t. 484 00:30:26,934 --> 00:30:29,029 Sure you can. Don’t underestimate yourself. 485 00:30:29,029 --> 00:30:31,056 You’re nearly as strong as I am, and better with a sword. 486 00:30:31,056 --> 00:30:33,132 The fact is, if I didn’t need you to organize the others, 487 00:30:33,132 --> 00:30:34,615 I’d have you riding with me. 488 00:30:34,615 --> 00:30:35,884 No, I mean I 489 00:30:35,884 --> 00:30:37,294 Excuse me. 490 00:30:38,885 --> 00:30:41,543 Xena, am I interrupting? 491 00:30:41,543 --> 00:30:43,793 No, not at all. Please, come in. 492 00:30:45,820 --> 00:30:46,853 Won’t you have a seat? 493 00:30:49,882 --> 00:30:50,667 Thank you. 494 00:30:57,853 --> 00:30:59,228 It’s too good to be true. 495 00:30:59,478 --> 00:31:00,539 I know what you mean. 496 00:31:08,756 --> 00:31:10,132 It’s all right-- you’re safe here. 497 00:31:10,693 --> 00:31:12,632 It’s just Maphias. 498 00:31:16,385 --> 00:31:17,131 Did you bring the others? 499 00:31:18,738 --> 00:31:19,986 It’s all right they just want the slave. 500 00:31:20,508 --> 00:31:22,195 I made a deal. We give her back; 501 00:31:22,195 --> 00:31:23,580 they leave us alone no problems. 502 00:31:24,238 --> 00:31:25,099 Leave her alone! 503 00:31:26,581 --> 00:31:27,454 Take ‘em all! 504 00:31:28,210 --> 00:31:29,642 Hey, what are you doing? We have a deal? 505 00:31:29,642 --> 00:31:30,719 Deal’s changed. 506 00:31:30,719 --> 00:31:31,987 Why, you lying piece 507 00:31:33,018 --> 00:31:33,521 Come on! 508 00:31:33,521 --> 00:31:35,939 Xena! Here, catch! 509 00:31:37,113 --> 00:31:38,041 What’s wrong with you? 510 00:31:38,709 --> 00:31:40,113 Lyceus. 511 00:31:42,396 --> 00:31:43,446 Xena! 512 00:32:02,571 --> 00:32:04,085 Try cutting against the grain. 513 00:32:04,085 --> 00:32:06,237 I’m surprised you care one way or the other, seeing 514 00:32:06,237 --> 00:32:07,301 how you sold us out. 515 00:32:07,628 --> 00:32:09,082 Aren’t you confusing me with Maphias? 516 00:32:09,677 --> 00:32:11,085 At least Maphias thought he was protecting us. 517 00:32:11,669 --> 00:32:12,554 You just gave up. 518 00:32:12,948 --> 00:32:13,865 We could’ve taken those guys, 519 00:32:13,865 --> 00:32:15,480 but you didn’t even try. Why not? 520 00:32:16,863 --> 00:32:18,670 You wouldn’t believe me if I told you. 521 00:32:18,670 --> 00:32:20,085 Well, try me! ‘Cause right now, 522 00:32:20,085 --> 00:32:21,240 I don’t know what to believe. 523 00:32:21,240 --> 00:32:23,053 I thought we felt the same way about these monsters! 524 00:32:23,473 --> 00:32:24,199 We do. 525 00:32:24,199 --> 00:32:26,398 Then why didn’t you fight?! I saw you Xena 526 00:32:26,988 --> 00:32:29,071 you wanted to! Why didn’t you pick up the sword?! 527 00:32:29,071 --> 00:32:36,479 Because I,Because I was afraid. 528 00:32:38,479 --> 00:32:39,957 We’re all afraid to die, Xena. 529 00:32:40,637 --> 00:32:42,898 But for me, some things are worth fighting for you, 530 00:32:42,898 --> 00:32:45,678 our friends, Gabrielle. 531 00:32:46,106 --> 00:32:47,491 These men have gotta be stopped! 532 00:32:47,710 --> 00:32:49,513 I know, and given time 533 00:32:49,513 --> 00:32:51,209 Given time, they’ll be unstoppable. 534 00:32:52,521 --> 00:32:53,800 Look, maybe it’s a lost cause 535 00:32:53,800 --> 00:32:55,426 but I’d rather die_fighting these bastards, 536 00:32:55,426 --> 00:32:57,335 then live with myself if I don’t. 537 00:33:32,483 --> 00:33:34,240 Gabrielle? 538 00:33:41,604 --> 00:33:42,146 If it wasn’t for me, 539 00:33:42,146 --> 00:33:43,488 none of this would have happened. 540 00:33:47,381 --> 00:33:48,228 You’re right. 541 00:33:49,584 --> 00:33:50,348 If it wasn’t for you 542 00:33:52,586 --> 00:33:54,587 I would never have known how it felt to be free again. 543 00:33:59,162 --> 00:34:01,243 I don’t know whether to thank you or to hate you. 544 00:34:03,026 --> 00:34:04,514 Hate me? 545 00:34:04,514 --> 00:34:05,490 At least, before, 546 00:34:05,490 --> 00:34:07,482 I’d forgotten what a real life was. 547 00:34:08,834 --> 00:34:13,336 You showed me all of that. You gave me hope. 548 00:34:18,826 --> 00:34:19,274 You made me think 549 00:34:19,274 --> 00:34:21,055 that maybe it wasn’t too late for me. 550 00:34:27,086 --> 00:34:28,118 But now 551 00:34:32,367 --> 00:34:33,460 I’m sorry. 552 00:34:40,789 --> 00:34:42,702 I reminded you of your friend. 553 00:34:44,930 --> 00:34:46,986 No, you are my friend. 554 00:34:54,369 --> 00:34:55,703 All right, you three, look alive 555 00:34:55,703 --> 00:34:57,028 so as I can tell you from the others. 556 00:34:57,702 --> 00:34:59,038 Which one does Caputius want? 557 00:35:03,076 --> 00:35:04,056 The boy. 558 00:35:06,870 --> 00:35:07,871 Think you can help me with the 559 00:35:27,622 --> 00:35:28,870 Maphias. 560 00:35:28,870 --> 00:35:30,142 I made a big mistake, last night. 561 00:35:30,531 --> 00:35:33,305 But I figure--better late than never. Right? 562 00:35:34,452 --> 00:35:35,468 Right. 563 00:35:35,767 --> 00:35:38,292 Hey! You gonna keep us hanging around here all day? 564 00:35:48,933 --> 00:35:49,745 I guess this means 565 00:35:49,745 --> 00:35:51,466 we’re postponing the wedding again? 566 00:35:51,466 --> 00:35:53,580 Let’s get out of one fix before we jump into another. 567 00:36:07,724 --> 00:36:08,666 It’s about time you showed up. 568 00:36:08,666 --> 00:36:13,289 Well, it took me awhile to wake up, but I have. 569 00:36:14,424 --> 00:36:16,047 OK,here’s how things stand. 570 00:36:16,530 --> 00:36:18,622 All three warlords are meeting in the great hall. 571 00:36:18,622 --> 00:36:19,436 So if we hurry, 572 00:36:19,436 --> 00:36:20,637 we can be gone and out of here 573 00:36:20,637 --> 00:36:21,831 before they even know we’re missing. 574 00:36:22,080 --> 00:36:22,875 Any questions? 575 00:36:23,218 --> 00:36:25,272 Yeah-- Where’s Lyceus? 576 00:36:53,093 --> 00:36:55,028 All right, you men. Stow it! 577 00:36:56,520 --> 00:36:57,967 I’m about to make a toast 578 00:36:59,261 --> 00:37:02,654 to the fiercest fighting force the world will ever see. 579 00:37:07,252 --> 00:37:10,160 Thanks for the tribute. Now, I’ll earn it. 580 00:37:10,526 --> 00:37:13,265 We’ll see about that. Get him! 581 00:37:19,097 --> 00:37:20,003 Welcome to the party! 582 00:37:20,289 --> 00:37:22,160 What are you waiting for? Kill them! 583 00:37:22,846 --> 00:37:23,650 Right! 584 00:37:37,146 --> 00:37:40,877 Maphias-- Catch! 585 00:37:57,909 --> 00:37:59,307 Where are your table manners? 586 00:38:23,065 --> 00:38:23,652 Get a sword! 587 00:38:23,652 --> 00:38:24,254 No. 588 00:38:27,377 --> 00:38:28,035 Arm yourself! 589 00:38:28,035 --> 00:38:28,941 I can’t. 590 00:38:42,600 --> 00:38:43,975 Don’t fight destiny! 591 00:38:54,602 --> 00:38:55,414 Gabrielle! 592 00:38:58,818 --> 00:39:00,870 Here’s your sweet thing. 593 00:39:13,962 --> 00:39:15,126 Goodbye, Lyceus. 594 00:39:21,243 --> 00:39:22,536 Xena, behind you! 595 00:39:27,963 --> 00:39:28,803 Get up. 596 00:39:33,892 --> 00:39:35,332 You’ve got a second chance. 597 00:39:37,324 --> 00:39:39,333 Swear you won’t waste it by killing. 598 00:39:39,645 --> 00:39:40,580 I swear it! 599 00:39:42,082 --> 00:39:42,939 Get outta here! 600 00:39:46,396 --> 00:39:47,207 He dropped something. 601 00:39:48,708 --> 00:39:51,115 It’a Virillus token. Huh! 602 00:39:59,617 --> 00:40:00,443 What’s this for? 603 00:40:01,957 --> 00:40:03,246 Just for being you. 604 00:40:04,229 --> 00:40:06,394 Are you OK? 605 00:40:10,073 --> 00:40:11,113 You don’t seem yourself. 606 00:40:14,355 --> 00:40:18,145 No, you’re wrong I’m more myself than ever. 607 00:40:26,117 --> 00:40:28,054 Xena, aren’t you gonna go back inside? 608 00:40:28,605 --> 00:40:30,369 Do you think the Fates have our lives planned out? 609 00:40:31,149 --> 00:40:32,474 If they do, I wish they’d tell us. 610 00:40:32,802 --> 00:40:33,459 Me too. 611 00:40:34,116 --> 00:40:35,076 Captioned by Grantman Brown