1 00:00:24,531 --> 00:00:26,074 Keep in line. 2 00:00:33,206 --> 00:00:34,416 Chase me. 3 00:00:35,375 --> 00:00:36,376 This way. 4 00:01:02,485 --> 00:01:04,112 A net and trident? 5 00:01:04,195 --> 00:01:07,115 The man appears more common fisherman than gladiator. 6 00:01:07,198 --> 00:01:08,825 The style is called Retiarius, 7 00:01:09,117 --> 00:01:10,535 carried from the outer regions. 8 00:01:10,618 --> 00:01:13,204 They should carry it back. I favour the Murmillo. 9 00:01:18,209 --> 00:01:20,003 The crowd is of the opposite opinion. 10 00:01:36,144 --> 00:01:40,231 Soon there will be a Retiarius in the sands in every game. 11 00:01:40,315 --> 00:01:42,901 And the ludus absent, tragically lacking. 12 00:01:43,568 --> 00:01:44,569 Very well. 13 00:01:44,694 --> 00:01:47,697 Yet place net and trident in hands of one of our lesser men. 14 00:02:13,640 --> 00:02:15,683 Did I not tell you? Listen to them. 15 00:02:15,767 --> 00:02:17,477 A spectacle to be sure. 16 00:02:17,811 --> 00:02:19,854 All the more thrilling if viewed from the pulvinus. 17 00:02:21,064 --> 00:02:22,899 Invitation was extended. 18 00:02:23,691 --> 00:02:24,818 And refused? 19 00:02:24,901 --> 00:02:26,778 The pulvinus is too far removed. 20 00:02:26,861 --> 00:02:29,197 I would witness the games here, among the people. 21 00:02:29,280 --> 00:02:31,032 With son beside me. 22 00:02:43,336 --> 00:02:44,796 Your hour is upon you. 23 00:02:50,593 --> 00:02:52,220 A fine blade. 24 00:02:54,222 --> 00:02:55,849 To be wielded with deadly purpose. 25 00:02:55,932 --> 00:02:59,102 Reform my words, in manner Dagan understands. 26 00:03:01,145 --> 00:03:02,772 You bear the Mark of the Brotherhood. 27 00:03:04,440 --> 00:03:06,109 An honour you have not earned. 28 00:03:07,944 --> 00:03:09,112 Your true test awaits you. 29 00:03:11,072 --> 00:03:13,658 Live, and count yourself among us. 30 00:03:15,243 --> 00:03:19,330 Die, and prove yourselves as unworthy as I suspect. 31 00:03:26,045 --> 00:03:30,133 Dagan says he will honour the House of Batiatus with gifts of blood. 32 00:03:31,718 --> 00:03:33,511 As will the mighty Ashur. 33 00:03:34,345 --> 00:03:36,431 And do not die too quickly. 34 00:03:54,073 --> 00:03:55,491 Go on, Ashur! 35 00:04:06,586 --> 00:04:07,837 Go on! 36 00:04:17,972 --> 00:04:19,015 Yes! 37 00:04:34,530 --> 00:04:35,531 Come on! 38 00:04:42,538 --> 00:04:44,040 Fucking yes! 39 00:05:09,941 --> 00:05:11,651 Hasdrubal falls! 40 00:05:12,610 --> 00:05:16,072 As all men who face Ashur! 41 00:05:16,906 --> 00:05:19,117 The man assumes credit owed his betters. 42 00:05:19,200 --> 00:05:20,952 He is but swollen by the moment. 43 00:05:22,245 --> 00:05:24,580 Perhaps he will turn greater performance next time. 44 00:05:25,873 --> 00:05:27,125 You speak of what may never pass. 45 00:05:29,585 --> 00:05:31,796 Now the lesser matches have passed, 46 00:05:31,879 --> 00:05:34,424 let us see something of note. 47 00:05:34,966 --> 00:05:37,510 Vettius, make presentation. 48 00:05:38,302 --> 00:05:42,849 I give the good people of Capua this day my latest acquisition! 49 00:05:43,307 --> 00:05:45,351 Certain to inflame passion! 50 00:05:45,435 --> 00:05:48,354 And ignite fear in all who oppose him! 51 00:05:48,438 --> 00:05:50,898 From the darkest lands east of the Rhine, 52 00:05:50,982 --> 00:05:53,109 behold Caburus! 53 00:05:53,484 --> 00:05:54,944 Murmillo! 54 00:06:01,659 --> 00:06:04,412 The crowd favours Vettius' offering. 55 00:06:04,871 --> 00:06:06,456 They greet Gannicus with louder voice, 56 00:06:06,539 --> 00:06:08,124 yet he stands removed from the games. 57 00:06:08,207 --> 00:06:09,709 Enter Drappes! 58 00:06:10,293 --> 00:06:11,586 Thraex! 59 00:06:12,253 --> 00:06:15,381 Crixus shows promise, yet again the same fate. 60 00:06:15,465 --> 00:06:18,384 Our men see victory, only to be awarded exclusion. 61 00:06:18,468 --> 00:06:19,469 The fruits reaped, 62 00:06:19,635 --> 00:06:21,971 when you offend a man beyond our station. 63 00:06:22,472 --> 00:06:23,473 Begin! 64 00:06:28,478 --> 00:06:31,981 I but stood ground to protect our house as any lanista would. 65 00:06:32,065 --> 00:06:35,151 Yet ambition beyond the title clouds yourjudgement. 66 00:06:37,862 --> 00:06:41,365 We must be humble if I am to repair relations with Tullius, 67 00:06:41,449 --> 00:06:43,076 and see all our men returned to the sands. 68 00:06:43,159 --> 00:06:45,119 Quickly, I pray. If we are to place our men 69 00:06:45,203 --> 00:06:46,704 in the opening games of the new arena. 70 00:06:46,829 --> 00:06:49,415 Reaching for such heights is what sent you tumbling from favour. 71 00:06:50,875 --> 00:06:51,918 Strike it from your thoughts, 72 00:06:53,461 --> 00:06:56,798 and place mind and effort towards more reasonable pursuits. 73 00:07:01,677 --> 00:07:04,847 Perhaps the procuring of a man as worthy as Caburus. 74 00:07:09,894 --> 00:07:11,979 Fleeting opportunity to enjoy the old arena, 75 00:07:12,063 --> 00:07:13,940 and yet we're swept aside. 76 00:07:14,023 --> 00:07:15,775 Absent even casual regard. 77 00:07:15,858 --> 00:07:17,860 I consider it a blessing 78 00:07:17,944 --> 00:07:20,238 to be so reprieved from condemning presence. 79 00:07:20,321 --> 00:07:21,280 The manner Titus glares, 80 00:07:21,364 --> 00:07:24,158 it is a shock we do not burst into flame. 81 00:07:24,242 --> 00:07:26,911 He is but an old man set upon his ways. 82 00:07:26,994 --> 00:07:30,248 He is a Gorgon with a cock, turning all around him to stone. 83 00:07:31,165 --> 00:07:34,418 Titus does not fare well in the dust and the heat. 84 00:07:34,627 --> 00:07:38,464 His health will prompt return to the coast of Sicilia very soon. 85 00:07:38,548 --> 00:07:39,924 Until such glorious event, 86 00:07:40,007 --> 00:07:43,010 I would fade from beneath his oppressive roof. 87 00:07:44,345 --> 00:07:46,055 You would leave me? 88 00:07:48,099 --> 00:07:50,143 You are with husband. 89 00:07:50,977 --> 00:07:54,814 A man who would never see you harmed by whim or circumstance. 90 00:07:55,982 --> 00:07:57,191 I stand alone, 91 00:07:57,692 --> 00:07:59,902 severed from such protection. 92 00:08:00,778 --> 00:08:03,573 A perilous condition that must be attended. 93 00:08:04,448 --> 00:08:06,993 You are never alone while I draw breath. 94 00:08:09,412 --> 00:08:11,289 Words of much comfort. 95 00:08:13,166 --> 00:08:16,169 Though a husband with heavy purse would be more so. 96 00:08:16,252 --> 00:08:18,963 Then we must find one suitable to cause. 97 00:08:19,255 --> 00:08:22,884 A possibility presents itself in most pleasing form. 98 00:08:24,177 --> 00:08:26,179 - You know the man? -I have seen him about in Rome. 99 00:08:26,262 --> 00:08:28,723 Absent encumbrance of a wife. 100 00:08:28,806 --> 00:08:31,017 Oh, how fortunate that we should come upon him 101 00:08:31,100 --> 00:08:32,643 at this time and place. 102 00:08:34,437 --> 00:08:37,815 In desperate times, fortune must give way to more assertive hands. 103 00:08:42,236 --> 00:08:43,613 Petronius? 104 00:08:45,072 --> 00:08:47,450 Would the gods have me so blessed? 105 00:08:49,118 --> 00:08:51,954 Gaia. We were introduced at one of Varis' affairs. 106 00:08:52,914 --> 00:08:56,125 Oh, yes, yes, yes, of course. Apologies. 107 00:08:56,209 --> 00:08:57,293 None required. 108 00:08:57,793 --> 00:09:00,171 Seeing you so unexpected has lifted questionable spirits. 109 00:09:02,215 --> 00:09:04,425 - Lucretia can attest... -You're Lucretia? 110 00:09:05,301 --> 00:09:07,553 Wife to the lanista Batiatus? 111 00:09:08,888 --> 00:09:10,556 I do call him husband, yes. 112 00:09:10,640 --> 00:09:13,184 I have heard your house spoken of. 113 00:09:14,936 --> 00:09:18,105 And the pleasures contained within. 114 00:09:44,590 --> 00:09:46,759 Barca has lost form since Auctus fell. 115 00:09:46,842 --> 00:09:48,552 His cock will find another hole to fuck. 116 00:09:52,556 --> 00:09:55,851 We return anointed in the blood of our enemies! 117 00:09:56,519 --> 00:09:58,854 Hasdrubal and Kleitos met their end! 118 00:09:58,980 --> 00:10:02,608 The first of many to fall beneath our swords in the arena! 119 00:10:05,194 --> 00:10:07,363 See yourselves to the baths. 120 00:10:11,951 --> 00:10:13,160 Gannicus. 121 00:10:13,244 --> 00:10:14,954 Pair with Rhaskos. 122 00:10:15,037 --> 00:10:16,080 To what end? 123 00:10:16,622 --> 00:10:19,000 If I am not to fight in the arena, I will remain here in the shade. 124 00:10:19,542 --> 00:10:20,751 Doctore. 125 00:10:22,545 --> 00:10:24,005 Send the man up. 126 00:10:24,088 --> 00:10:25,589 I would have words. 127 00:10:27,300 --> 00:10:28,634 Magnetius. 128 00:10:29,135 --> 00:10:31,846 One of the finest champions this house has ever forged. 129 00:10:36,434 --> 00:10:37,643 He stood a titan. 130 00:10:37,727 --> 00:10:39,478 As all my champions. 131 00:10:40,229 --> 00:10:42,398 The culmination of years of training. 132 00:10:42,732 --> 00:10:44,150 Dedication. 133 00:10:44,233 --> 00:10:45,318 Sacrifice. 134 00:10:49,780 --> 00:10:52,241 You would hold yourself their equal? 135 00:10:52,491 --> 00:10:55,077 In the arena, I am every man's equal. 136 00:10:57,413 --> 00:11:00,833 A champion is more than his victories upon the sands. 137 00:11:03,669 --> 00:11:05,338 He is the sum of his actions. 138 00:11:05,421 --> 00:11:08,257 Every decision, no matter how small, speaks to the man. 139 00:11:08,758 --> 00:11:10,468 And the balance of his heart. 140 00:11:10,551 --> 00:11:12,928 And in his breast beats the heart of a lion. 141 00:11:17,350 --> 00:11:19,060 And what does it beat for? 142 00:11:20,686 --> 00:11:22,355 The House of Batiatus. 143 00:11:27,693 --> 00:11:29,403 Return him to the ludus. 144 00:11:33,908 --> 00:11:35,117 You see? 145 00:11:35,326 --> 00:11:36,702 Man fights for the honour of this house, 146 00:11:36,786 --> 00:11:38,704 as all your champions have in the past. 147 00:11:38,788 --> 00:11:42,416 Gannicus speaks but words he knows I seek to hear. 148 00:11:43,501 --> 00:11:45,753 He is no champion of my house. 149 00:11:51,967 --> 00:11:53,886 I stand before Petronius with obvious charms, 150 00:11:53,969 --> 00:11:57,598 and all he can do is prattle about the House of Batiatus. 151 00:11:58,641 --> 00:12:00,935 I fear I've lost delicate touch. 152 00:12:01,560 --> 00:12:04,313 Your touch is many things, "delicate" not among them. 153 00:12:05,481 --> 00:12:06,482 You are of a mood. 154 00:12:07,191 --> 00:12:10,194 If word of what we have offered has spread to Petronius, 155 00:12:10,277 --> 00:12:12,613 how long before it lights on Titus' ear? 156 00:12:12,696 --> 00:12:14,240 Perhaps it should. 157 00:12:14,323 --> 00:12:16,200 The shock would no doubt end the old goat. 158 00:12:16,617 --> 00:12:19,286 You jest, while all around us threatens to fucking crumble. 159 00:12:19,370 --> 00:12:22,289 The only threat is of you and Quintus becoming favoured among the elite. 160 00:12:22,456 --> 00:12:25,000 As a whore is favoured by the man atop her. 161 00:12:25,918 --> 00:12:28,587 It is not as if all of Rome knows. 162 00:12:30,673 --> 00:12:32,174 Only the most privileged tongues 163 00:12:32,258 --> 00:12:34,969 whisper of the delights offered within these walls. 164 00:12:35,261 --> 00:12:39,348 Delights Petronius and his friends long to witness for themselves. 165 00:12:39,849 --> 00:12:42,852 To even consider it is beyond reason. 166 00:12:43,352 --> 00:12:45,312 If Titus were to... 167 00:12:45,396 --> 00:12:47,982 What joys does my father prevent now? 168 00:12:48,983 --> 00:12:50,443 None of note. 169 00:12:55,030 --> 00:12:58,033 We came across Petronius in the market. 170 00:12:58,117 --> 00:12:59,118 You are familiar with the name? 171 00:12:59,493 --> 00:13:02,204 As any man with their mind towards business, and the procuring of it. 172 00:13:02,288 --> 00:13:03,664 He is familiar with yours as well. 173 00:13:03,747 --> 00:13:05,124 And spoke with great interest 174 00:13:05,207 --> 00:13:07,877 of sampling of your more exotic offerings, 175 00:13:08,502 --> 00:13:11,046 with acquaintances of equal position. 176 00:13:11,130 --> 00:13:13,382 And how did good Petronius come to hear of such things? 177 00:13:13,466 --> 00:13:15,217 Varis and Cossutius. 178 00:13:15,676 --> 00:13:17,803 Their tongues are looser than their cocks. 179 00:13:17,887 --> 00:13:20,723 Petronius departs for Rome the day after next. 180 00:13:20,806 --> 00:13:24,727 Decision must be given quick birth, or see opportunity aborted. 181 00:13:26,061 --> 00:13:28,105 With the support of Petronius, we may yet find position 182 00:13:28,189 --> 00:13:29,982 in the opening games of the new arena. 183 00:13:30,065 --> 00:13:31,567 - Quintus, your father... -Make the arrangements. 184 00:13:31,650 --> 00:13:33,402 I'll attend to my father. 185 00:13:52,922 --> 00:13:53,923 Melitta. 186 00:13:54,924 --> 00:13:55,925 A word. 187 00:13:56,008 --> 00:13:57,134 I have none to give. 188 00:13:57,218 --> 00:13:59,637 It is a matter of some importance. 189 00:14:01,305 --> 00:14:02,306 A moment. 190 00:14:09,897 --> 00:14:11,565 You avoid my gaze. 191 00:14:11,899 --> 00:14:13,901 As you should mine. 192 00:14:13,984 --> 00:14:16,195 Lest suspicions be aroused. 193 00:14:16,278 --> 00:14:18,239 Should they not also be aroused, 194 00:14:18,322 --> 00:14:21,116 if two friends are no longer seen to speak? 195 00:14:22,868 --> 00:14:26,121 - What happened between us... -Was not of our choosing. 196 00:14:26,622 --> 00:14:29,875 We must turn it from thought, and never give it voice. 197 00:14:30,459 --> 00:14:33,671 My tongue, it bends to such warning. 198 00:14:35,047 --> 00:14:39,260 Yet the thought of you, it proves troublesome. 199 00:14:40,427 --> 00:14:44,932 The memory will fade with time as do all things born of misfortune. 200 00:14:49,270 --> 00:14:50,896 We were as brothers once, 201 00:14:51,146 --> 00:14:52,690 but no more. 202 00:14:54,650 --> 00:14:57,778 The men no longer accept me as a gladiator. 203 00:14:57,861 --> 00:15:00,531 And do not yet give respect as Doctore. 204 00:15:01,407 --> 00:15:04,326 Even Gannicus refuses to heed my instruction. 205 00:15:06,829 --> 00:15:09,999 Gannicus heeds nothing but his own desires, 206 00:15:10,082 --> 00:15:11,750 beyond all reason. 207 00:15:13,168 --> 00:15:16,964 You must teach him that you alone are in command. 208 00:15:18,215 --> 00:15:21,260 And by firm hand, erase all doubts. 209 00:15:24,013 --> 00:15:27,099 Show them all the man that I have given my heart to. 210 00:16:07,556 --> 00:16:08,557 Gnaeus! 211 00:16:09,224 --> 00:16:11,769 Your mastery of the sword falls to question. 212 00:16:12,436 --> 00:16:14,480 The net and trident are your weapons now. 213 00:16:15,689 --> 00:16:17,232 A fucking net, Oenomaus? 214 00:16:30,704 --> 00:16:33,666 You will do as commanded, absent complaint. 215 00:16:33,749 --> 00:16:35,959 Or see flesh stripped from bone. 216 00:16:37,961 --> 00:16:39,421 Yes, Doctore. 217 00:16:43,967 --> 00:16:45,719 Return to training! 218 00:16:49,098 --> 00:16:51,266 You speak as Jupiter, hurling bolts from the heavens. 219 00:16:52,601 --> 00:16:55,104 Raised there by words and touch of loving wife. 220 00:16:56,939 --> 00:16:58,941 Now pair with Barca. 221 00:16:59,024 --> 00:17:01,276 And remain far from the shade. 222 00:17:08,617 --> 00:17:09,618 Barca! 223 00:17:09,993 --> 00:17:12,162 Bring fucking spear to purpose. 224 00:17:14,707 --> 00:17:15,749 Again! 225 00:17:20,421 --> 00:17:22,464 Your man shows fire today. 226 00:17:23,549 --> 00:17:25,926 Ignited by your words, I am sure. 227 00:17:28,220 --> 00:17:30,180 - Honeyed wine. Quickly. -I'm fine. 228 00:17:30,639 --> 00:17:33,600 Sound and pallor threaten disagreement. 229 00:17:33,684 --> 00:17:35,811 You are too long from the salt air of the coast. 230 00:17:35,894 --> 00:17:37,938 And shall remain from Sicilia longer still. 231 00:17:38,021 --> 00:17:39,732 Do not waste breath on the matter. 232 00:17:39,815 --> 00:17:41,400 I would not see you so far removed. 233 00:17:41,483 --> 00:17:44,403 But a day or more by the waters of Neapolis? 234 00:17:45,154 --> 00:17:46,238 Yes, to revive colour. 235 00:17:48,949 --> 00:17:51,285 My concern lies only with this ludus, 236 00:17:51,535 --> 00:17:53,746 and seeing it to former glories. 237 00:17:53,829 --> 00:17:55,789 Well, then, let our journey serve dual cause. 238 00:17:56,415 --> 00:17:58,083 We can review the latest shipment of slaves, 239 00:17:58,167 --> 00:18:01,920 with mind towards procuring a champion favoured by us both. 240 00:18:02,004 --> 00:18:03,380 Someone to rival Vettius' new man. 241 00:18:06,508 --> 00:18:07,509 Drink. 242 00:18:16,435 --> 00:18:19,104 You conspire against an old man. 243 00:18:21,774 --> 00:18:23,442 To your advantage. 244 00:18:23,525 --> 00:18:24,985 Make preparation. 245 00:18:25,068 --> 00:18:26,945 We leave for Neapolis. 246 00:18:29,531 --> 00:18:31,158 See to my father. 247 00:18:34,161 --> 00:18:36,205 He is attended to as promised. 248 00:18:36,288 --> 00:18:38,999 Have Gaia send word to Petronius. You entertain tonight. 249 00:18:39,458 --> 00:18:42,044 If he and his circle overreach? 250 00:18:42,127 --> 00:18:43,962 The appetites of men are not easily set aside 251 00:18:44,046 --> 00:18:45,047 by the words of a woman. 252 00:18:45,339 --> 00:18:46,632 We'll send message to Solonius. 253 00:18:46,715 --> 00:18:49,259 He can stand in my place, speak for the house if so needed. 254 00:18:49,384 --> 00:18:52,095 - Quintus. -The risk outweighs concern. 255 00:18:52,930 --> 00:18:56,350 See to Petronius and his guests. And with their satisfaction, 256 00:18:56,433 --> 00:18:58,644 our position in the opening games secured. 257 00:19:11,365 --> 00:19:14,159 Snare any fish today in your little net? 258 00:19:16,870 --> 00:19:18,914 Reward for victory in the arena. 259 00:19:18,997 --> 00:19:21,667 Continue and see more weigh palm. 260 00:19:26,255 --> 00:19:29,007 Dagan questions receiving the greater sum. 261 00:19:29,091 --> 00:19:31,093 We stood equally upon the sands. 262 00:19:31,593 --> 00:19:35,722 Tell him he receives twice the coin because you are half the man. 263 00:19:37,349 --> 00:19:41,186 I am a gladiator, as he is. 264 00:19:41,270 --> 00:19:45,607 If we did not need you to exchange our words for his, 265 00:19:45,691 --> 00:19:48,735 you would never have been given chance to take up sword. 266 00:20:08,255 --> 00:20:11,049 Bread. For your pets. 267 00:20:19,391 --> 00:20:23,145 Doiros was the brother I held closest to me. 268 00:20:24,146 --> 00:20:28,400 He was a fierce warrior, as was my father and all before us. 269 00:20:28,483 --> 00:20:31,320 I watched as they all fell beneath the spears of the Arverni. 270 00:20:31,403 --> 00:20:34,656 My hand yet too small to pick up sword. 271 00:20:35,073 --> 00:20:36,825 I was forced to serve. 272 00:20:36,909 --> 00:20:39,244 To bow and scrape. 273 00:20:39,328 --> 00:20:41,663 First of all, to the shits who took my family. 274 00:20:41,830 --> 00:20:43,999 And then to the Romans they sold me to. 275 00:20:44,833 --> 00:20:49,504 Not a day passes where I do not dream of honouring the dead, 276 00:20:49,588 --> 00:20:51,757 in blood and victory. 277 00:20:51,840 --> 00:20:55,552 Auctus is the first life I've ever taken in battle. 278 00:20:57,220 --> 00:20:59,222 He will not be forgotten. 279 00:21:02,893 --> 00:21:04,269 They were Auctus' pets. 280 00:21:07,481 --> 00:21:09,358 I never favoured them. 281 00:21:15,197 --> 00:21:17,366 Now they're all that's left. 282 00:21:34,257 --> 00:21:36,468 - Stand up straight. -Hurry up! 283 00:21:37,302 --> 00:21:38,679 What of this one? 284 00:21:38,762 --> 00:21:40,138 See how his form is carved, 285 00:21:40,222 --> 00:21:42,224 with each muscle building on to the next? 286 00:21:42,307 --> 00:21:44,601 A worthy addition to any ludus. 287 00:21:46,311 --> 00:21:47,729 A fine offering, is he not? 288 00:21:48,313 --> 00:21:49,398 I would not waste coin. 289 00:21:49,898 --> 00:21:53,193 The man favours his left, revealing injury to the leg. 290 00:21:53,276 --> 00:21:55,946 Unsuitable for men of discerning eye. 291 00:21:57,030 --> 00:22:00,075 Let us turn to something of rarer quality. 292 00:22:00,158 --> 00:22:03,578 I have a Thracian of the Maedi tribe, 293 00:22:04,246 --> 00:22:05,372 the likes of which you have... 294 00:22:05,455 --> 00:22:07,124 Thracians are too difficult to control 295 00:22:07,207 --> 00:22:09,001 and aggravate the Gauls beyond reason. 296 00:22:09,960 --> 00:22:11,753 My son speaks truth. 297 00:22:12,254 --> 00:22:14,965 You offer us piss and claim it wine. 298 00:22:15,257 --> 00:22:17,342 You will find none better in Neapolis. 299 00:22:17,426 --> 00:22:20,262 I but hope your city's drink holds higher standard. 300 00:22:20,345 --> 00:22:24,808 Come, let us seek libation to wash taste of shit from mouth. 301 00:22:37,654 --> 00:22:38,655 Diona. 302 00:22:38,822 --> 00:22:40,824 - It does not hurt. -Wait. 303 00:22:41,783 --> 00:22:44,202 We haven't spoken or laughed as we usually do... 304 00:22:44,286 --> 00:22:46,788 I have no time for childish things. 305 00:22:48,081 --> 00:22:50,625 Domina wishes me bathed for tonight. 306 00:22:53,962 --> 00:22:55,047 Take this to Oenomaus. 307 00:22:55,130 --> 00:22:58,091 These men are to be brought to the villa properly oiled and scented. 308 00:22:58,175 --> 00:22:59,593 Yes, Domina. 309 00:23:00,177 --> 00:23:03,430 There is much I will need attended to tonight. 310 00:23:03,513 --> 00:23:05,265 I would have you by my side, 311 00:23:05,932 --> 00:23:08,643 not be dislodged by any request. 312 00:23:08,727 --> 00:23:10,312 Gratitude. 313 00:23:10,395 --> 00:23:11,646 There is one thing 314 00:23:12,981 --> 00:23:15,108 that I would ask you in return. 315 00:23:16,610 --> 00:23:20,322 It's well known that your husband's allegiance lies with Titus. 316 00:23:20,405 --> 00:23:24,242 Sway him to keep what we do here confined to shadow. 317 00:23:24,326 --> 00:23:28,163 Or I fear that other secrets will find their way into the light. 318 00:23:31,333 --> 00:23:32,334 Am I understood? 319 00:23:33,293 --> 00:23:34,628 Yes, Domina. 320 00:23:34,878 --> 00:23:36,296 See it done. 321 00:23:48,850 --> 00:23:52,646 Venus blushes in her garden, shamed by such beauty. 322 00:23:53,772 --> 00:23:57,025 Would that she stood in my place, and I amongst the roots and leaves. 323 00:23:58,902 --> 00:24:01,613 These hands were not meant for common earth. 324 00:24:02,531 --> 00:24:04,866 They have held me close as dearest friend. 325 00:24:05,450 --> 00:24:06,868 As sister. 326 00:24:08,745 --> 00:24:10,956 Tonight mine shall return favour, 327 00:24:11,039 --> 00:24:14,376 and aid yours in seizing position so richly deserved. 328 00:24:26,221 --> 00:24:27,848 Solonius arrives. 329 00:24:29,891 --> 00:24:31,560 Let us greet him, 330 00:24:32,269 --> 00:24:35,397 and forge memory of a night not soon forgotten. 331 00:25:01,089 --> 00:25:02,465 The man is no Gannicus, 332 00:25:02,549 --> 00:25:05,135 yet he surpasses in enthusiasm. 333 00:25:06,261 --> 00:25:08,180 They are well received. 334 00:25:08,638 --> 00:25:10,807 As are all things born of base desire. 335 00:25:13,435 --> 00:25:14,769 Apologies. 336 00:25:15,270 --> 00:25:17,689 We ask too much of you in this, 337 00:25:17,772 --> 00:25:19,858 but your presence is of great comfort. 338 00:25:19,941 --> 00:25:22,277 The situation forces us all to actions 339 00:25:22,360 --> 00:25:23,820 otherwise never considered. 340 00:25:24,821 --> 00:25:26,281 The blame lies in the Fates, 341 00:25:26,948 --> 00:25:28,325 absolving weighted heart. 342 00:25:40,337 --> 00:25:42,839 See this to the pantry. 343 00:25:42,923 --> 00:25:46,635 And remain there until I call upon you, after all have left. 344 00:25:54,142 --> 00:25:56,102 We dishonour this house. 345 00:25:56,728 --> 00:25:58,647 We but do as commanded. 346 00:25:58,980 --> 00:26:00,690 The cause does not alter result. 347 00:26:00,815 --> 00:26:04,069 No. Yet we must move beyond it, or be driven to madness. 348 00:26:10,700 --> 00:26:12,994 The man fucks as a bull, 349 00:26:13,495 --> 00:26:15,330 horns to purpose. 350 00:26:21,002 --> 00:26:23,672 Gratitude for gracing the House of Batiatus 351 00:26:23,755 --> 00:26:25,131 with esteemed presence. 352 00:26:25,757 --> 00:26:29,010 One which my husband regrets he cannot share, 353 00:26:29,094 --> 00:26:30,512 due to pressing business. 354 00:26:30,595 --> 00:26:32,847 I had not noticed his absence. 355 00:26:34,349 --> 00:26:36,434 What you have seen is but a taste of the pleasures 356 00:26:36,518 --> 00:26:38,979 afforded you beneath humble roof. 357 00:26:39,062 --> 00:26:40,438 Our gladiators, 358 00:26:41,189 --> 00:26:42,524 our slaves, 359 00:26:42,607 --> 00:26:44,109 everything within these walls, 360 00:26:44,192 --> 00:26:47,112 I place at the whims of your desire. 361 00:26:47,195 --> 00:26:50,699 For a single night, you are the masters of this house. 362 00:26:50,782 --> 00:26:52,450 An enticing offer. 363 00:26:55,287 --> 00:26:57,664 One I would see to full advantage. 364 00:27:01,084 --> 00:27:02,127 Tullius. 365 00:27:12,095 --> 00:27:14,514 I have never cared for surprises. 366 00:27:16,182 --> 00:27:18,977 And you have provided many in your day. 367 00:27:19,352 --> 00:27:21,604 Your disappointment has often been given a voice. 368 00:27:21,688 --> 00:27:23,481 A loud and clear one. 369 00:27:23,565 --> 00:27:27,152 Disappointment can only exist upon expectation. 370 00:27:27,235 --> 00:27:28,820 You proved from tender age 371 00:27:28,903 --> 00:27:32,407 that you would listen to no one's counsel save your own. 372 00:27:33,950 --> 00:27:36,536 When did I ever turn from iron advice? 373 00:27:37,620 --> 00:27:40,165 A desire to gain military experience raised your objection. 374 00:27:40,248 --> 00:27:41,833 I turned from it. 375 00:27:41,916 --> 00:27:43,793 You commanded that I run the ludus in your absence. 376 00:27:43,877 --> 00:27:47,672 I obeyed, abandoning my own desires, long since forgotten. 377 00:27:47,756 --> 00:27:49,758 When has son ever denied the father? 378 00:27:51,301 --> 00:27:52,969 When he married a woman beneath him. 379 00:27:57,307 --> 00:27:59,934 You were wrong about her, as you have been of many things. 380 00:28:04,230 --> 00:28:07,567 An old man's mistakes swell in the breast, 381 00:28:07,650 --> 00:28:09,402 as remaining days shrink. 382 00:28:11,404 --> 00:28:14,741 You will outlive us all. You are too stubborn to die. 383 00:28:15,200 --> 00:28:16,951 Do you think me a fool, Quintus? 384 00:28:18,620 --> 00:28:22,123 There are many words I would use towards your description. 385 00:28:22,207 --> 00:28:24,709 -"Fool" lives not amongst them. -No, it's not. 386 00:28:25,502 --> 00:28:28,546 You knew those slaves were shit before we ever set foot to path. 387 00:28:29,631 --> 00:28:31,132 The purchase of men was not the reason 388 00:28:31,216 --> 00:28:33,802 you parted me from the ludus, was it? 389 00:28:38,390 --> 00:28:40,058 You wish to find common ground, 390 00:28:41,643 --> 00:28:45,271 far from the site of former disagreements. 391 00:28:48,650 --> 00:28:50,902 My deception meant only to strengthen the bond 392 00:28:50,985 --> 00:28:52,779 between father and son. 393 00:28:57,492 --> 00:28:59,828 This surprise is one most welcome. 394 00:28:59,911 --> 00:29:01,538 And long overdue. 395 00:29:03,331 --> 00:29:06,418 Yet we did not need to travel so far from comfort. 396 00:29:06,501 --> 00:29:07,710 I would return home, 397 00:29:07,794 --> 00:29:10,380 and continue in warmer surroundings. 398 00:29:10,463 --> 00:29:12,132 - What, now? -Yeah. 399 00:29:12,841 --> 00:29:14,384 Should we not wait until the break of day? 400 00:29:15,051 --> 00:29:19,305 A few hours upon the road, and our own beds to fall to. Come. 401 00:29:19,389 --> 00:29:21,474 Let us put this wretched city behind us, 402 00:29:21,558 --> 00:29:23,601 and embrace closer future. 403 00:29:37,657 --> 00:29:40,034 How does that man find himself here? 404 00:29:40,285 --> 00:29:43,663 Petronius, or perhaps loose tongue of his confederates. 405 00:29:43,746 --> 00:29:45,290 His presence changes nothing. 406 00:29:45,373 --> 00:29:47,167 It upends the fucking earth. 407 00:29:47,876 --> 00:29:50,545 I will break words, and gauge intent. 408 00:29:52,881 --> 00:29:55,008 To stand with a smile in our fucking house 409 00:29:55,091 --> 00:29:56,676 after the injury put to my husband. 410 00:29:57,427 --> 00:29:58,470 Force him from thought, 411 00:29:58,553 --> 00:30:01,723 or see effort and risk fall short of reward. 412 00:30:02,932 --> 00:30:06,561 Petronius and his guests stand erect with expectation. 413 00:30:06,644 --> 00:30:08,688 Let us see them to climax. 414 00:30:10,231 --> 00:30:11,733 Bring them in. 415 00:30:21,242 --> 00:30:22,702 Good Tullius. 416 00:30:22,785 --> 00:30:24,913 Seeing you here comes a surprise. 417 00:30:26,372 --> 00:30:27,707 Surely not to you. 418 00:30:29,834 --> 00:30:33,171 I warned you of Batiatus' manoeuvrings not as invitation, 419 00:30:33,254 --> 00:30:35,256 but in hopes you would prevent such foolishness. 420 00:30:36,007 --> 00:30:37,091 And the retribution 421 00:30:37,467 --> 00:30:39,427 to valued friend that it would bring. 422 00:30:40,094 --> 00:30:42,847 You warned me to grow favour. 423 00:30:44,641 --> 00:30:46,851 Continue speaking and see it wither. 424 00:30:56,694 --> 00:30:59,489 You have shared drink, food, 425 00:31:00,657 --> 00:31:03,451 distractions of the eye and ear. 426 00:31:03,952 --> 00:31:05,620 Yet these are common things, 427 00:31:06,120 --> 00:31:09,958 enjoyed by men bound by accusing morality of their deeds. 428 00:31:10,875 --> 00:31:14,128 I would see you freed from such human constraints. 429 00:31:16,130 --> 00:31:17,465 Touch these to flesh. 430 00:31:18,758 --> 00:31:21,344 Sever all ties from the mortal world. 431 00:31:21,886 --> 00:31:25,723 And rise as gods in the House of Batiatus. 432 00:31:30,812 --> 00:31:32,021 Jupiter! 433 00:31:33,273 --> 00:31:37,944 Never in our dealings, Tullius, have I been so elevated. 434 00:31:38,861 --> 00:31:41,281 This house truly is a marvel. 435 00:31:42,949 --> 00:31:44,826 If I am to assume the mantle of a god, 436 00:31:44,909 --> 00:31:47,662 I would first prove myself against one. 437 00:31:48,746 --> 00:31:50,290 You would challenge Gannicus? 438 00:31:50,915 --> 00:31:52,041 A harmless exhibition. 439 00:31:52,125 --> 00:31:55,712 To measure humble skill against vaunted prowess. 440 00:31:55,795 --> 00:31:59,090 I would pause in my desires to witness such a thing. 441 00:32:00,758 --> 00:32:02,218 Gather the practice swords. 442 00:32:02,343 --> 00:32:03,469 Wood? 443 00:32:04,053 --> 00:32:08,016 The clash of steel rings through the halls of Olympus, does it not? 444 00:32:10,518 --> 00:32:11,728 Give them your swords. 445 00:32:12,228 --> 00:32:14,147 Let us clear space, and have contest! 446 00:32:21,821 --> 00:32:23,406 See grin removed. 447 00:32:23,990 --> 00:32:27,035 You are to indulge him, allow a show of blood, 448 00:32:27,118 --> 00:32:29,787 but level no insult nor injury in return. 449 00:32:30,371 --> 00:32:32,957 Such action would bear unfortunate consequence. 450 00:32:33,041 --> 00:32:34,542 I am to lose? 451 00:32:35,209 --> 00:32:36,669 And win your life. 452 00:32:36,753 --> 00:32:37,920 Come! 453 00:32:38,880 --> 00:32:44,761 Let us see if I recall what I learned years ago in service to the Republic. 454 00:33:27,220 --> 00:33:29,097 It begins to return to me! 455 00:33:36,688 --> 00:33:37,689 Come on. Come on. 456 00:33:41,484 --> 00:33:43,152 I stand unscathed. 457 00:33:44,529 --> 00:33:46,781 Perhaps you are not the champion I believe. 458 00:33:47,073 --> 00:33:48,783 This goes too far. 459 00:34:24,318 --> 00:34:25,611 Tullius! 460 00:34:26,696 --> 00:34:28,698 The man gives the missio. 461 00:34:31,409 --> 00:34:33,077 The match is yours. 462 00:34:38,040 --> 00:34:39,792 God of the arena. 463 00:34:40,501 --> 00:34:42,128 Saved by a woman. 464 00:34:43,588 --> 00:34:45,506 See him to the Medicus. 465 00:34:46,549 --> 00:34:48,468 An excellent diversion! 466 00:34:50,887 --> 00:34:52,930 Gratitude for allowing it! 467 00:34:53,973 --> 00:34:57,101 I have delayed proceedings past reason. 468 00:34:57,852 --> 00:35:01,272 Come, let us explore what other pleasures 469 00:35:01,355 --> 00:35:04,609 may be mined from the House of Batiatus. 470 00:35:11,115 --> 00:35:14,994 That fucking animal. To turn simple exhibition to blood. 471 00:35:15,161 --> 00:35:17,455 I could have ended the man in half a breath. 472 00:35:17,538 --> 00:35:19,916 Yet you allowed him to nearly kill you? 473 00:35:19,999 --> 00:35:22,293 I was ordered not to raise hand. 474 00:35:23,377 --> 00:35:25,838 Other commands have been more pleasurable. 475 00:35:26,964 --> 00:35:28,841 Are you never serious? 476 00:35:34,347 --> 00:35:35,723 On occasion. 477 00:35:38,851 --> 00:35:41,062 I should return to the villa. 478 00:35:41,229 --> 00:35:42,605 You should. 479 00:35:44,899 --> 00:35:46,776 Why are you doing this? 480 00:35:46,901 --> 00:35:49,570 Because to not would be a lie, 481 00:35:49,654 --> 00:35:51,447 much deeper than the one we tell Oenomaus. 482 00:35:52,865 --> 00:35:54,242 I did not want this. 483 00:35:55,243 --> 00:35:57,745 I love that man like a brother. 484 00:35:58,955 --> 00:36:00,414 Yet what I feel for you... 485 00:36:03,543 --> 00:36:05,753 Tell me it does not stir in your breast as well. 486 00:36:05,837 --> 00:36:07,755 What I feel means nothing. 487 00:36:08,256 --> 00:36:09,590 It holds the world. 488 00:36:09,674 --> 00:36:11,676 What would you do if you were my husband, 489 00:36:11,759 --> 00:36:13,094 and you learned of such a thing? 490 00:36:13,261 --> 00:36:15,096 I would kill us both. 491 00:37:04,979 --> 00:37:06,981 You are an imposing brute. 492 00:37:07,565 --> 00:37:08,566 Tell me, giant. 493 00:37:09,317 --> 00:37:10,776 Where do your tastes lie? 494 00:37:11,235 --> 00:37:12,486 Toward cock, or cunt? 495 00:37:14,030 --> 00:37:16,741 Apologies, he does not grasp your language. 496 00:37:16,824 --> 00:37:19,160 Are you able to form words so that he may? 497 00:37:23,664 --> 00:37:25,333 I serve but to do so. 498 00:37:26,334 --> 00:37:29,587 I do not care for struggle nor complaint. 499 00:37:29,712 --> 00:37:31,881 Will you submit to all I ask for? 500 00:37:38,179 --> 00:37:39,263 He is agreeable. 501 00:37:39,680 --> 00:37:42,391 Come then. I will have your ass quickly. 502 00:37:49,231 --> 00:37:52,026 He tells me he hopes you are not of a gentle nature. 503 00:37:52,109 --> 00:37:54,862 Brutes such as this crave rough hands, 504 00:37:55,613 --> 00:37:57,031 and cock their equal. 505 00:37:57,406 --> 00:37:59,951 Then he shall be well satisfied. Come. 506 00:38:06,415 --> 00:38:10,294 He does not drink. He does not fuck. Why does he remain? 507 00:38:10,378 --> 00:38:11,504 The man is a mystery. 508 00:38:11,587 --> 00:38:13,130 One I would have forever solved. 509 00:38:13,965 --> 00:38:15,925 You could gauge nothing of his intent? 510 00:38:16,008 --> 00:38:18,636 He fears your husband attempts manoeuvre. 511 00:38:18,719 --> 00:38:21,472 I believe his presence is meant only to rattle nerves. 512 00:38:24,767 --> 00:38:28,813 Tullius will give voice of this until the din reaches Titus' ears. 513 00:38:28,896 --> 00:38:31,816 Then we must keep his tongue occupied. 514 00:38:31,899 --> 00:38:33,651 Oh, you believe your charms will sway him? 515 00:38:34,276 --> 00:38:36,195 You know nothing of women, Solonius. 516 00:38:36,821 --> 00:38:38,155 And even less of their charms. 517 00:38:41,200 --> 00:38:43,202 I would not ask you to do this. 518 00:38:43,285 --> 00:38:44,870 That is why I offer. 519 00:38:45,079 --> 00:38:46,706 The only reason? 520 00:38:46,789 --> 00:38:49,208 The man proves troublesome thorn. 521 00:38:49,291 --> 00:38:51,210 Who better to remove it than trusted friend? 522 00:38:51,669 --> 00:38:53,087 - Gaia. -Keep thoughts 523 00:38:53,170 --> 00:38:55,131 towards elevating this house. 524 00:38:55,423 --> 00:38:57,508 I will see to Tullius, 525 00:38:57,591 --> 00:39:00,344 and in the act, secure elevation of my own. 526 00:39:01,262 --> 00:39:03,097 To the benefit of all. 527 00:39:09,270 --> 00:39:11,856 The woman thinks highly of herself. 528 00:39:12,314 --> 00:39:14,442 An estimation deeply shared. 529 00:39:16,068 --> 00:39:19,780 You've become a difficult man to gain private audience with. 530 00:39:20,990 --> 00:39:22,783 It was not always so. 531 00:39:24,243 --> 00:39:26,620 Much has changed since our youth. 532 00:39:30,166 --> 00:39:31,292 Not everything, I hope. 533 00:39:34,545 --> 00:39:36,964 I remember a time when it was you 534 00:39:37,048 --> 00:39:39,467 who was impossible to trap alone. 535 00:39:40,509 --> 00:39:43,262 Every man in Capua was at your feet. 536 00:39:45,806 --> 00:39:47,808 Now I would have but one. 537 00:39:49,060 --> 00:39:50,811 Standing beside me. 538 00:40:01,030 --> 00:40:04,116 I was saddened to hear of your husband's passing. 539 00:40:05,659 --> 00:40:06,660 Were you? 540 00:40:10,664 --> 00:40:12,291 Only with thoughts toward you. 541 00:40:13,000 --> 00:40:15,920 Once again with no family to speak of. 542 00:40:17,588 --> 00:40:19,507 No one to care for you. 543 00:40:23,010 --> 00:40:25,596 It is a difficult thing 544 00:40:25,679 --> 00:40:27,848 to find a man of my standing. 545 00:40:32,019 --> 00:40:34,271 I always favoured this colour. 546 00:40:36,982 --> 00:40:38,192 I know. 547 00:40:40,736 --> 00:40:43,114 The gods smile upon me, 548 00:40:43,197 --> 00:40:46,117 having had word of this night reach my ears. 549 00:40:46,200 --> 00:40:47,701 The fortune is mine. 550 00:40:48,452 --> 00:40:51,122 Yet I would have word of it travel no further. 551 00:40:56,544 --> 00:40:58,879 You petition this for yourself? 552 00:41:01,966 --> 00:41:04,593 Or for the House of Batiatus? 553 00:41:07,638 --> 00:41:10,057 Lucretia is as a sister to me. 554 00:41:12,601 --> 00:41:16,063 I would not see her injured by wagging tongue. 555 00:41:17,148 --> 00:41:18,732 You ask much. 556 00:41:20,901 --> 00:41:22,444 I offer more. 557 00:41:36,167 --> 00:41:39,628 I swear never to speak of what has happened this night. 558 00:41:40,629 --> 00:41:43,424 If you will deliver message to your friend 559 00:41:45,050 --> 00:41:46,635 and her husband. 560 00:41:46,844 --> 00:41:49,096 One they will take to heart, 561 00:41:51,098 --> 00:41:52,766 coming from you. 562 00:42:15,080 --> 00:42:17,666 Words have not inflated beyond truth. 563 00:42:17,750 --> 00:42:20,961 The offerings of the House of Batiatus 564 00:42:21,045 --> 00:42:23,005 are truly to be admired. 565 00:42:23,464 --> 00:42:25,841 Well, even more so upon the sands. 566 00:42:26,634 --> 00:42:28,719 Imagine the excitement our wares would cause 567 00:42:28,802 --> 00:42:32,056 if included in the opening celebration of the new arena. 568 00:42:32,139 --> 00:42:34,016 Capua would be blessed by such appearance. 569 00:42:35,309 --> 00:42:38,520 I will send word to your husband to discuss the matter. 570 00:42:44,318 --> 00:42:46,779 I thought this night would never end. 571 00:42:47,029 --> 00:42:49,323 It concludes with this house soaring to the heavens 572 00:42:49,406 --> 00:42:50,658 upon your wings. 573 00:42:51,408 --> 00:42:53,285 A feat aided by your presence. 574 00:42:53,369 --> 00:42:56,121 The evening would have gone as well had I never known. 575 00:42:56,205 --> 00:42:57,206 Perhaps more so. 576 00:42:58,916 --> 00:43:00,292 The hour is late. 577 00:43:00,376 --> 00:43:03,796 Take to your bed, and carry with you my gratitude. 578 00:43:03,879 --> 00:43:07,174 I would linger until all guests have departed. 579 00:43:08,676 --> 00:43:11,178 Gaia is a woman of great appetite. 580 00:43:11,804 --> 00:43:14,848 Dawn will threaten before she's had her fill. 581 00:43:16,684 --> 00:43:17,935 Lucretia? 582 00:43:18,644 --> 00:43:22,064 This house is pale shadow, absent your light 583 00:43:40,332 --> 00:43:42,334 See everything restored to proper place. 584 00:43:42,710 --> 00:43:44,461 Nothing must be suspected. 585 00:43:44,545 --> 00:43:45,963 Yes, Domina. 586 00:43:47,548 --> 00:43:50,175 I know you feel it's a betrayal. 587 00:43:50,259 --> 00:43:53,554 But there are times when truth is more hurtful. 588 00:43:54,430 --> 00:43:55,806 Titus must never know. 589 00:43:56,807 --> 00:43:58,017 Domina. 590 00:44:04,273 --> 00:44:05,482 Apollo. 591 00:44:07,067 --> 00:44:08,235 God of the sun. 592 00:44:11,113 --> 00:44:12,448 And truth. 593 00:44:15,576 --> 00:44:18,370 Something often obscured by the masks we wear. 594 00:44:21,749 --> 00:44:24,001 Your guests have abandoned you. 595 00:44:24,418 --> 00:44:26,920 I thought the toad Solonius would at least remain. 596 00:44:28,172 --> 00:44:29,798 The hour is late. 597 00:44:30,549 --> 00:44:32,551 He believed you occupied for the night. 598 00:44:32,634 --> 00:44:34,970 They say Apollo brings warmth and prosperity 599 00:44:35,054 --> 00:44:36,722 to those who would pray to him. 600 00:44:37,014 --> 00:44:39,516 Those who understand their place. 601 00:44:39,600 --> 00:44:40,768 On their knees. 602 00:44:42,895 --> 00:44:44,188 - Tullius. -You know I often dreamt 603 00:44:44,271 --> 00:44:47,691 of Gaia's touch when I was a younger man. 604 00:44:48,776 --> 00:44:50,903 The taste of her lips. 605 00:44:50,986 --> 00:44:54,406 Now they form words in my ear, asking favour for this house. 606 00:44:55,115 --> 00:44:57,534 Placing me in difficult position. 607 00:44:57,618 --> 00:45:00,621 Gaia's affections for this house are genuine. 608 00:45:01,455 --> 00:45:03,165 As are her feelings for you. 609 00:45:03,999 --> 00:45:05,626 Returned in kind. 610 00:45:07,628 --> 00:45:09,380 She holds my reply. 611 00:45:09,713 --> 00:45:12,633 Go to her, and see it delivered. 612 00:45:29,817 --> 00:45:31,235 Gaia? 613 00:45:32,194 --> 00:45:33,362 Gaia. 614 00:45:57,636 --> 00:45:59,513 Have you lost mind? 615 00:45:59,847 --> 00:46:02,057 Again attempting to manoeuvre around Tullius? 616 00:46:02,141 --> 00:46:04,685 I only sought to elevate our position. 617 00:46:04,768 --> 00:46:07,354 By plunging the good name of this house into muck and shit! 618 00:46:07,729 --> 00:46:09,481 What would you have me do? 619 00:46:09,565 --> 00:46:11,775 Bow and scrape to that fucking lunatic? 620 00:46:11,859 --> 00:46:13,694 He is above our station! 621 00:46:13,777 --> 00:46:15,946 I gave warning not to provoke the man. 622 00:46:16,029 --> 00:46:18,198 You ignore it, and here are the results. 623 00:46:18,490 --> 00:46:21,243 A Roman citizen. Dead in my house. 624 00:46:22,077 --> 00:46:24,705 By the hands of the very man you defend. 625 00:46:25,038 --> 00:46:27,833 You help set this in motion, 626 00:46:27,916 --> 00:46:29,918 and now claim innocence in the outcome? 627 00:46:31,712 --> 00:46:33,380 I claim vengeance. 628 00:46:34,673 --> 00:46:36,341 His life for hers. 629 00:46:37,050 --> 00:46:39,970 Blood and brains on the fucking floor. 630 00:46:40,387 --> 00:46:42,723 - Reward well deserved. -No. 631 00:46:43,390 --> 00:46:45,267 There will be no retribution. 632 00:46:45,392 --> 00:46:46,852 I will see him dead. 633 00:46:46,935 --> 00:46:49,438 You will do as fucking commanded! 634 00:46:53,692 --> 00:46:55,068 And what of Gaia? 635 00:47:00,741 --> 00:47:02,409 She partook of too much wine, 636 00:47:04,077 --> 00:47:06,455 as she was often known to do. 637 00:47:06,538 --> 00:47:07,748 In the night, she lost footing 638 00:47:09,082 --> 00:47:11,210 and fell to her death at the bottom of the cliff. 639 00:47:13,504 --> 00:47:14,588 Do not look to him! 640 00:47:14,755 --> 00:47:16,715 I am the Dominus of this fucking house! 641 00:47:16,965 --> 00:47:17,966 See it done. 642 00:47:18,133 --> 00:47:19,384 Quintus. 643 00:47:34,900 --> 00:47:37,236 So this is why you spirited me to Neapolis. 644 00:47:37,319 --> 00:47:39,488 Not to find common ground, but to bury your father. 645 00:47:39,571 --> 00:47:41,448 That was not my intent. 646 00:47:41,532 --> 00:47:43,951 You knew nothing of this? It was all that woman's doing? 647 00:47:46,078 --> 00:47:48,163 The two of you feed off each other, 648 00:47:48,330 --> 00:47:50,958 fattening yourselves with lies. 649 00:47:51,041 --> 00:47:53,126 Well, I would see the feast at an end. 650 00:47:53,377 --> 00:47:54,378 What is your meaning? 651 00:47:54,461 --> 00:47:56,713 You know my fucking meaning. 652 00:47:56,797 --> 00:47:59,508 That ill-bred woman has brought this family nothing but shame. 653 00:47:59,591 --> 00:48:00,634 She is my wife! 654 00:48:00,717 --> 00:48:03,053 Because I foolishly allowed it. 655 00:48:04,388 --> 00:48:07,057 I wanted you to have something of your own. 656 00:48:07,140 --> 00:48:09,560 Something that held meaning to you, even if no one else saw it. 657 00:48:09,643 --> 00:48:11,270 Yet what has she given you? 658 00:48:12,646 --> 00:48:14,314 No dowry to speak of. 659 00:48:14,398 --> 00:48:16,733 No name to elevate status. 660 00:48:16,817 --> 00:48:19,570 And no heir to carry the name Batiatus. 661 00:48:24,366 --> 00:48:28,036 Every choice you make shapes your fate, Quintus. 662 00:48:29,121 --> 00:48:32,874 I cannot change missteps of the past, but I will see you on proper path. 663 00:48:33,333 --> 00:48:34,793 And Lucretia must be swept from it. 664 00:48:36,003 --> 00:48:37,296 You would dissolve my marriage? 665 00:48:37,629 --> 00:48:40,507 No. You will make that choice for yourself. 666 00:48:41,216 --> 00:48:43,093 Or be gone from this house with her. 667 00:49:11,788 --> 00:49:12,873 Wait.