1 00:00:05,660 --> 00:00:09,653 THE GLADIATOR OF ROME 2 00:01:42,653 --> 00:01:50,420 English subtitles by David Blake (2013) 3 00:01:56,420 --> 00:02:00,811 Under the rule of the cruel Emperor Caracalla, the City of Rome, 4 00:02:00,940 --> 00:02:06,173 more intoxicated than ever with power, became the centre of many intrigues 5 00:02:06,300 --> 00:02:12,489 that threatened the integrity of the mighty Roman Empire. 6 00:02:46,060 --> 00:02:48,699 Frastus! How good to see you! - Greetings, Astarte. 7 00:02:48,820 --> 00:02:50,492 Have you brought me news? - Yes. 8 00:02:50,620 --> 00:02:54,295 This evening we are to meet a man who has information for us. 9 00:02:54,420 --> 00:02:58,095 He's devious, but he knows the secrets of half of Rome. 10 00:02:58,220 --> 00:03:02,896 Do you think he'll speak true? - It takes gold to make such men truthful. 11 00:03:04,220 --> 00:03:08,816 You are the only person I can count on. Since I met you as legionnaires in Silesia. 12 00:03:09,740 --> 00:03:12,049 Come and sit in the tavern with me. 13 00:03:12,500 --> 00:03:17,051 We'll refresh ourselves with a cup of wine, and talk about old times. 14 00:03:20,820 --> 00:03:22,776 Bring us some wine! 15 00:03:27,940 --> 00:03:31,296 Happy days - when we served on the Eastern Frontier. 16 00:03:31,860 --> 00:03:34,693 That's when Uras was only a tribal chieftain. 17 00:03:35,380 --> 00:03:37,940 I remember the time he said to me... 18 00:03:45,220 --> 00:03:49,452 But, tell me, Astarte, why are you trying to find the Princess Nisa? 19 00:03:50,580 --> 00:03:53,014 Are you in love with her? 20 00:03:53,740 --> 00:03:55,696 No... 21 00:03:55,820 --> 00:03:58,857 Because you are like a brother to me, I will trust you. 22 00:03:58,980 --> 00:04:01,733 I have to kill her! - Kill her? 23 00:04:01,860 --> 00:04:07,253 Yes, by order of King Uras. I was the one who helped him 24 00:04:07,380 --> 00:04:12,170 take the throne from King Arculeus. And now, I am rewarded like this - 25 00:04:12,300 --> 00:04:16,657 Either the head of Princess Nisa! Or, it's my own! - That's terrible. 26 00:04:17,900 --> 00:04:20,334 You can count on me for anything. 27 00:04:20,980 --> 00:04:25,576 How beautiful Nisa was!... I can still see her, there with Arculeus. 28 00:04:25,700 --> 00:04:31,332 We murdered all of the royal family. Except for Nisa. She managed to escape. 29 00:04:32,260 --> 00:04:35,730 Today, Uras is afraid his enemies might restore her to power. 30 00:04:35,860 --> 00:04:39,250 I cannot return to Silesia, unless I can take him that woman's head. 31 00:04:39,380 --> 00:04:44,534 But how did Nisa manage to get away? - With a slave loyal to Arculeus. 32 00:04:44,660 --> 00:04:49,495 A real giant - Marcus. It was a miracle he didn't crush us with his bare hands. 33 00:04:50,180 --> 00:04:55,254 Drink up... And don't worry. You're about to complete your mission. 34 00:04:58,060 --> 00:05:00,210 What is it? - Everything is in order. 35 00:05:00,340 --> 00:05:03,935 The fodder has arrived, and the blacksmith has finished his work. 36 00:05:04,820 --> 00:05:08,733 Very well. Valerius is leaving for Rome. Is his horse ready for him? - Yes. 37 00:05:08,860 --> 00:05:11,055 Have it brought around to the front. 38 00:05:11,180 --> 00:05:16,208 Also bring the chariot with the white horses. The Senator has to go out. 39 00:05:22,060 --> 00:05:25,416 How are you, Marcus? - While I can work in peace, I'm well. 40 00:05:25,540 --> 00:05:30,091 The master is pleased with your work. I heard him say he wants to reward you. 41 00:05:30,110 --> 00:05:32,914 Reward me, why? - Because you cleared out the cellars in short order, 42 00:05:32,940 --> 00:05:36,819 removing those enormous barrels that no-one else was able to budge. 43 00:05:36,940 --> 00:05:39,773 That was nothing. For me, it was easy. 44 00:05:40,500 --> 00:05:45,494 Do you ever get homesick for Silesia? - No, I couldn't feel safe there now. 45 00:05:45,620 --> 00:05:51,695 Nisa. She is of noble birth, isn't she? - One's status in life is changeable. 46 00:05:51,820 --> 00:05:56,257 Today she's a slave like myself. But I swore to her father I would protect her. 47 00:05:56,380 --> 00:06:02,171 Well, Fate is kind to her now. And, if the Gods will, it will soon be kinder. 48 00:06:02,300 --> 00:06:06,339 Thanks to the noble heart of our young master, Valerius. 49 00:06:07,540 --> 00:06:09,735 And I love you, Valerius... 50 00:06:09,860 --> 00:06:14,775 But I'm afraid. Your parents will never consent to our marriage. 51 00:06:15,700 --> 00:06:19,170 You are the only son of one of the most illustrious families of Rome. 52 00:06:19,300 --> 00:06:25,091 And I am only a slave-girl your mother bought in the slave market. 53 00:06:27,020 --> 00:06:30,330 They won't ever let us marry. I will lose you forever. 54 00:06:30,460 --> 00:06:34,851 No, we won't lose each other. My mother and father are kind people. 55 00:06:34,980 --> 00:06:38,370 They will understand not to forbid our happiness. 56 00:06:38,500 --> 00:06:41,697 And, when I return to you here... - You are leaving? 57 00:06:41,820 --> 00:06:46,371 You're going to abandon us - again. - I must return to Rome immediately. 58 00:06:46,500 --> 00:06:49,936 From there, I have to proceed to Brindisi with my legion. 59 00:06:50,060 --> 00:06:51,732 When will you return? - I don't know. 60 00:06:51,860 --> 00:06:54,818 But I promise I'll speak to my parents of our love as soon as I return, 61 00:06:54,940 --> 00:06:59,218 and I'll ask them to give you freedom, and to consent to our marriage. 62 00:06:59,340 --> 00:07:01,410 Publius! - Here comes your father. 63 00:07:01,540 --> 00:07:05,977 I hope your visit to Macrinus will serve our purpose. - I trust it will. 64 00:07:07,100 --> 00:07:09,409 Has the chariot been brought round? 65 00:07:09,900 --> 00:07:11,891 It's time for you to go. 66 00:07:23,780 --> 00:07:26,533 May the Gods watch over you, and now I have to leave you. 67 00:07:26,660 --> 00:07:30,096 But first, I would like to speak... - Leaving so soon? 68 00:07:30,220 --> 00:07:34,372 My son, who knows when I'll see you. - Soon, I hope. 69 00:07:34,500 --> 00:07:39,335 This parting is not like the others. - Your father and I are most upset. 70 00:07:39,460 --> 00:07:42,179 Who knows what is to become of us? - What do you mean, Mother? 71 00:07:42,300 --> 00:07:46,657 We are accused of embracing Christianity. We face the threat of persecution. 72 00:07:46,780 --> 00:07:51,137 Vezius Rufus has always envied our family. Now he is Praefectus of the Praetorians, 73 00:07:51,260 --> 00:07:55,811 his spite may give way to unbridled fury. - But the Emperor would never allow an act 74 00:07:55,940 --> 00:07:58,693 as unjust as that, against the family 75 00:07:58,820 --> 00:08:01,129 that has contributed so greatly to Rome! 76 00:08:01,260 --> 00:08:06,698 Caracalla only listens to Vezius Rufus, and the more he does, the worse he becomes. 77 00:08:06,820 --> 00:08:12,656 Rome's best, accused of imaginary crimes, now fall beneath the feet of the Preaetorians. 78 00:08:12,780 --> 00:08:15,897 And now they dare accuse even us, of embracing Christianity! 79 00:08:16,020 --> 00:08:20,616 It's inconceivable that Caracalla believes this. - It seems that he does, my son. 80 00:08:20,740 --> 00:08:24,415 I can't believe that the Emperor is as utterly blind and cruel as you say. 81 00:08:24,540 --> 00:08:26,531 Now, don't worry. 82 00:08:27,180 --> 00:08:30,536 How are you, Nisa? - I've never been so happy. 83 00:08:34,300 --> 00:08:37,656 You tell me everything in Rome. Now I too must be on my way. 84 00:08:37,780 --> 00:08:41,693 In Rome?! You'll be there? - Tomorrow I will see the Emperor, 85 00:08:41,820 --> 00:08:46,416 and refute these absurd accusations. At least I'll make every attempt to, 86 00:08:46,540 --> 00:08:50,738 but I'm not very hopeful. - Will the Senate give their support. 87 00:08:50,860 --> 00:08:54,535 Certainly, but today I seek good counsel from Marcus Macrinus, at his villa nearby. 88 00:08:54,660 --> 00:09:01,372 The Senators will oppose the merciless policies of Caracalla. But Marcus Macrinus 89 00:09:01,500 --> 00:09:08,497 is the only Senator who can command the fear of that lunatic pack about Caracalla. 90 00:09:43,340 --> 00:09:45,296 Here is the place. 91 00:10:02,300 --> 00:10:04,973 There he is now! 92 00:10:05,100 --> 00:10:08,331 Greetings, Frastus. - This is Septimius, the man we seek. 93 00:10:09,380 --> 00:10:12,816 Let's sit, why don't we? We can talk more easily. There. 94 00:10:12,940 --> 00:10:15,249 Two pitchers of the best Palermo! 95 00:10:22,180 --> 00:10:26,696 Let's hear it. - I found where you can find the girl. 96 00:10:26,820 --> 00:10:30,893 Where is she? - In one of the patrician's villas. 97 00:10:31,020 --> 00:10:34,615 Where? - Not far, not more than a mile or so. 98 00:10:34,740 --> 00:10:38,130 Take us there immediately! - But it's almost dark now. 99 00:10:38,260 --> 00:10:41,332 Better to wait until daybreak. - I'm losing my patience. 100 00:10:41,460 --> 00:10:44,099 Over two years now I've hunted for that miserable slave girl! 101 00:10:44,220 --> 00:10:47,895 I sympathise. But after two years, you can wait a few hours longer. 102 00:10:48,420 --> 00:10:54,131 If you knew what an effort, and cash, it cost me to get this information! 103 00:10:54,260 --> 00:10:58,048 Do I take it you're not sure? You've not seen her with your own eyes? 104 00:10:58,540 --> 00:11:03,056 No - but I trust the person who has. I'll lead you to her if... 105 00:11:03,180 --> 00:11:06,889 you'll agree to another 100 sesterces. 106 00:11:07,500 --> 00:11:12,415 100 sesterces. You already gave him 100? - Yes, I did give them to him. 107 00:11:12,540 --> 00:11:16,977 Come on now, what's a mere 100 sesterces to a General from Silesia! 108 00:11:18,020 --> 00:11:21,092 Very well, finish the business quickly, and I'll give you another 100 sesterces. 109 00:11:21,220 --> 00:11:24,212 But only when I have Nisa within my power! - Agreed. 110 00:11:24,340 --> 00:11:27,730 And now, let's drink to the success of our little enterprise! 111 00:11:32,020 --> 00:11:35,057 Stop, I say! What are you're doing!? 112 00:11:35,180 --> 00:11:38,411 This is the home of a true Roman...! 113 00:11:38,540 --> 00:11:41,259 Who gave the order for this? 114 00:11:41,380 --> 00:11:47,212 Vezius Rufus, I warn you! Answer me now! 115 00:11:47,480 --> 00:11:50,697 You will pay for this outrage! 116 00:12:01,020 --> 00:12:04,012 How dare you! Call off your men! 117 00:12:11,100 --> 00:12:13,978 Marcus! Marcus, help! 118 00:12:17,580 --> 00:12:19,889 Don't let that one get away! 119 00:12:37,300 --> 00:12:39,256 Help me! 120 00:12:43,380 --> 00:12:45,655 Help me! 121 00:12:48,820 --> 00:12:50,731 Restrain that man! 122 00:12:50,860 --> 00:12:53,420 Marcus! Marcus! 123 00:13:17,420 --> 00:13:21,129 Stop, you fools! That giant of a man is worth his weight in gold! 124 00:13:21,260 --> 00:13:23,296 I want him alive. 125 00:13:27,580 --> 00:13:30,048 Take him away. 126 00:13:32,900 --> 00:13:35,209 Destroy everything, and remove everyone. 127 00:13:35,340 --> 00:13:38,969 The slaves are confiscated, and now they belong to the State. 128 00:13:41,460 --> 00:13:43,735 Move along, quickly! 129 00:13:57,300 --> 00:14:00,292 Marcus Macrinus, why are you here? 130 00:14:06,100 --> 00:14:09,888 I have come to witness your vengeance on Valerius and his family. 131 00:14:10,020 --> 00:14:13,456 As Praefectus of the Praetorians, I've acted solely on orders from the Emperor. 132 00:14:13,580 --> 00:14:16,617 I'm sure that Caracalla never ordered the death of these two. 133 00:14:16,740 --> 00:14:21,530 Valerius and his wife were guilty of endorsing the outlawed sect of Christians. 134 00:14:21,660 --> 00:14:27,895 I refuse to believe either was guilty of such an offence. They honoured the Gods! 135 00:14:28,020 --> 00:14:33,856 Marcus Macrinus, you may bury the dead, but I advise you not to argue with me. 136 00:14:33,980 --> 00:14:39,452 The Emperor knows well your rebellious spirit, and your words of hostility. 137 00:14:39,580 --> 00:14:43,175 My words now protest this infamy. Recall to your Master's attention that 138 00:14:43,300 --> 00:14:47,179 tyrants like him always have proved short-lived in Rome. 139 00:15:22,140 --> 00:15:24,893 Now it's a flock of sheep! We'll never get there! 140 00:15:25,020 --> 00:15:30,174 A little more patience! The villa is not far - no more than my 100 sesterces. 141 00:15:57,420 --> 00:16:01,493 Let me pass - let me pass! I am Valerius the Younger. 142 00:16:01,620 --> 00:16:04,930 No-one is allowed to enter here! - Out of my way! 143 00:16:05,060 --> 00:16:08,530 Criminals! Murderers! Barbarians! 144 00:16:08,660 --> 00:16:11,174 What is your explanation for this? - Leave this place at once, Valerius. 145 00:16:11,300 --> 00:16:14,178 I sympathise with your feelings, but I am forced to obey orders. 146 00:16:14,300 --> 00:16:17,690 I want to bury my parent's bodies. No power on Earth can prevent my doing so! 147 00:16:17,820 --> 00:16:21,893 Senator Macrinus has arranged for their burial. - Murderous dogs! 148 00:16:22,020 --> 00:16:26,696 You killed two innocent people savagely. Animals! Both you and your Commander! 149 00:16:26,820 --> 00:16:30,335 But I'll take my revenge out on you! - Control yourself! 150 00:16:30,460 --> 00:16:34,009 Assassins! My father was the truest and most faithful of Romans! 151 00:16:34,140 --> 00:16:37,257 What you did here was butchery! - There is no point in shouting at me. 152 00:16:37,380 --> 00:16:42,613 I'll shout in front of the Emperor, then! I refuse to serve in this army of cut-throats! 153 00:16:42,740 --> 00:16:46,699 Stop it, Valerius. Get out of here before I'm forced to put you under arrest. 154 00:17:02,740 --> 00:17:07,370 You and your pitchers of Palermo... If we'd started when I wanted to yesterday, 155 00:17:07,500 --> 00:17:11,129 we'd have had the slave-girl! - But my information was correct, wasn't it? 156 00:17:11,260 --> 00:17:15,412 Don't blame me if the Emperor decided to confiscate all of Valerius's belongings. 157 00:17:15,540 --> 00:17:18,930 And my 100 sesterces? - Be off with you! 158 00:17:19,980 --> 00:17:24,815 Astarte, there is still hope for you. You're the General of a friendly monarch. 159 00:17:24,940 --> 00:17:28,853 Make an application to the Praefectus, asking to buy Nisa for yourself. 160 00:17:30,940 --> 00:17:35,456 The Emperor wouldn't grant me an audience. He referred my complaint to the Praefectus. 161 00:17:35,580 --> 00:17:39,732 What did you say to Vezius Rufus? - That it's simple justice I ask for! 162 00:17:39,860 --> 00:17:43,853 That I won't serve in an Army that destroyed my entire family. 163 00:17:44,380 --> 00:17:48,658 Imprudent. But with the best intentions. Yet, in practice, it's an ineffective 164 00:17:48,780 --> 00:17:53,058 weapon in overthrowing a tyranny. He who tramples on the freedom of Rome, 165 00:17:53,180 --> 00:17:56,695 won't find much time to vent his fury upon his free-born citizens. 166 00:17:56,820 --> 00:17:59,288 The best men amongst us, even at the cost of their own lives, 167 00:17:59,420 --> 00:18:02,492 will soon put an end to this Emperor's reign of terror. 168 00:18:07,460 --> 00:18:12,773 Macrinus, will you help me recover one of the slave-girls taken with the others? 169 00:18:13,340 --> 00:18:16,969 This is hardly the moment to lose your head over love for a slave-girl. 170 00:18:17,100 --> 00:18:20,775 Nisa isn't a slave-girl in that sense. She's very refined, and has won my heart. 171 00:18:20,900 --> 00:18:25,371 If the Gods hadn't treated us so cruelly, I would've asked my parents to free her, 172 00:18:25,500 --> 00:18:29,015 and to give their consent and blessing to our marriage. 173 00:18:29,140 --> 00:18:34,089 But she is simply a slave-girl and you are a patrician of Rome, albeit in difficulty. 174 00:18:35,540 --> 00:18:39,738 I'm aware of it. I thank you for your wise counsel, Macrinus. 175 00:18:41,300 --> 00:18:45,851 Tomorrow my household is leaving Rome, for a few days sojourn in my villa at Cumae. 176 00:18:45,980 --> 00:18:50,849 I want to breathe air purer than the City. The Emperor will also breathe freely, 177 00:18:50,980 --> 00:18:53,699 knowing that I'm out of town. 178 00:19:15,620 --> 00:19:18,657 Is this as far as you have got? - Forgive us, master. 179 00:19:18,780 --> 00:19:22,090 The cart is heavily loaded, and the horses are really exhausted... 180 00:19:22,220 --> 00:19:25,576 I had to rest and water them, we can't maintain the same pace you do. 181 00:19:25,700 --> 00:19:29,249 How cool this water is... - Would you like to try it, Lord? 182 00:19:32,940 --> 00:19:37,889 I don't believe I've ever tasted better. - It comes from those mountains. 183 00:19:38,020 --> 00:19:41,251 It's said it soothes the pangs of love. - Perfect. 184 00:19:41,380 --> 00:19:47,694 Fill a couple of jars of it. We will meet at the villa of Anius Quadrius. 185 00:19:56,420 --> 00:19:59,412 Give me the reins. I want to drive awhile. 186 00:20:30,060 --> 00:20:32,699 Nisa, lean on me if you are tired. - It wouldn't make any difference. 187 00:20:32,820 --> 00:20:36,335 Where are we going now? - To Minturnus, to work on a new road. 188 00:20:37,060 --> 00:20:40,416 How far away is it? - It shouldn't be very far from here. 189 00:20:43,340 --> 00:20:46,298 Minturnus isn't far now, I know this area. 190 00:20:46,420 --> 00:20:49,139 What brought you here with us? - I was put out to work by my master. 191 00:20:49,260 --> 00:20:52,377 He said I robbed him, but I stole nothing! 192 00:21:11,860 --> 00:21:14,135 Help me! - Halt! 193 00:21:19,660 --> 00:21:22,299 Help me! 194 00:21:35,500 --> 00:21:38,492 Help! 195 00:21:46,860 --> 00:21:49,010 Help! 196 00:22:53,820 --> 00:22:56,050 Was it you who saved me? - Yes. 197 00:22:56,820 --> 00:22:59,050 Tell me your name? - Marcus. 198 00:22:59,980 --> 00:23:03,416 I am grateful to you. And I won't forget you. 199 00:23:04,020 --> 00:23:07,490 Put him back in line, and tie him again. 200 00:23:07,620 --> 00:23:09,929 You, come here. 201 00:23:18,860 --> 00:23:23,615 The Emperor grants your request. His decree of freedom for the slave Nisa. 202 00:23:23,740 --> 00:23:27,779 King Uras, my sovereign lord, will be grateful for the clemency of the Emperor. 203 00:23:27,900 --> 00:23:31,609 Divine Caracalla approves of your Lord's actions in bringing peace to Silesia, 204 00:23:31,740 --> 00:23:34,971 restoring freedom and respect to this daughter of his predecessor. 205 00:23:35,100 --> 00:23:40,811 How can I find the girl? Valerius's slaves are now property of the State. 206 00:23:40,940 --> 00:23:44,774 They are assigned to Public Works - one is in the quarries of Tarquinia, 207 00:23:44,900 --> 00:23:48,529 the other - building a road at Minturnus. - But Nisa is with which group? 208 00:23:48,660 --> 00:23:54,929 Slaves do not have records kept but, with your sealed edict, 209 00:23:55,500 --> 00:24:02,178 it won't be difficult to trace the girl and have her assigned to you. 210 00:24:02,820 --> 00:24:04,811 I'm grateful to you, Rufus. 211 00:24:11,020 --> 00:24:14,808 My friends, I have enjoyed your hospitality more than I can tell you. 212 00:24:14,940 --> 00:24:19,331 I thank you for this banquet. Above all, Prisca, for this wine, 213 00:24:19,460 --> 00:24:24,693 which I would happily drink all my life. - We drink to your recovery, Macrinus. 214 00:24:24,820 --> 00:24:27,459 And to your permanent good health. 215 00:24:32,380 --> 00:24:37,374 Now, Macrinus, would you like to visit my gladiator school? 216 00:24:37,500 --> 00:24:41,379 Even in Rome, you may have heard of it. - It's famous, I know, 217 00:24:41,500 --> 00:24:46,620 but I must leave it for another time. At Cumae, my overseer waits for me. 218 00:24:47,260 --> 00:24:52,459 You, Anius, are interested in gladiators; and I, in breeding bullocks. 219 00:24:52,580 --> 00:24:58,689 And which, in times of crisis, are more use - more swords, or bullocks? 220 00:24:59,540 --> 00:25:04,660 I think, today, too many swords are drawn against respectable citizens. 221 00:25:04,780 --> 00:25:08,932 The Emperor does nothing to stop them. Perhaps he even orders them. 222 00:25:09,060 --> 00:25:13,338 You don't doubt Caracalla? I would like to trust in him, but I can't. 223 00:25:13,460 --> 00:25:16,532 It is my conviction is that any good judgment he once had no longer exists. 224 00:25:25,980 --> 00:25:29,575 To tell the truth, I'm grief-stricken about what happened to the family of Valerius. 225 00:25:29,700 --> 00:25:35,138 But Christians must not be shown mercy. - We cannot make exceptions. 226 00:25:35,260 --> 00:25:38,094 When I think of the crimes committed in the Emperor's name... 227 00:25:38,220 --> 00:25:43,372 Christians represent a threat to the Empire. For that reason, they should be destroyed. 228 00:25:43,500 --> 00:25:49,177 I don't agree, and Valerius wasn't a Christian. In any case, it's better to be kind and tolerant. 229 00:25:49,300 --> 00:25:54,579 Christians have never resorted to violence. I wish to thank you once again. 230 00:25:54,700 --> 00:25:58,579 Not at all. It's you who have honoured us. - You will come back soon? 231 00:25:58,700 --> 00:26:01,453 At the end of the season, when I'm on my way to Rome. 232 00:26:01,580 --> 00:26:05,493 I would like to help that slave, who came to my rescue in the water. 233 00:26:05,620 --> 00:26:08,418 Anius, would you help me to trace him? 234 00:26:08,980 --> 00:26:13,895 There are many slaves engaged on Public Works, you know. 235 00:26:14,020 --> 00:26:16,454 It won't be easy. - Do your best, I beg you. 236 00:26:16,580 --> 00:26:19,014 I shall be forever in your debt. - You can rely on me, Macrinus. 237 00:26:19,140 --> 00:26:22,735 Till we meet again. - Farewell. 238 00:26:37,580 --> 00:26:40,333 Will you really search for that slave? 239 00:26:42,180 --> 00:26:46,412 Not for a moment. Macrinus doesn't count in Rome anymore. 240 00:26:46,540 --> 00:26:52,331 He is in disgrace. And it wouldn't be wise to be compromised with him. 241 00:27:15,660 --> 00:27:20,370 Beyond those pines, the ground is marshy. - We'll have to double the road depth, 242 00:27:20,500 --> 00:27:24,891 and make good in places by sinking pilings. - Yes, but if they don't send more slaves, 243 00:27:25,020 --> 00:27:28,774 the work will increasingly fall behind schedule. - It can't be helped... 244 00:27:29,700 --> 00:27:35,332 Water... Give me some water... - Back to work there! Keep moving! 245 00:27:40,980 --> 00:27:43,289 Get along! 246 00:28:33,220 --> 00:28:35,370 Keep working! 247 00:28:45,060 --> 00:28:47,335 He's a Hercules! - He's too big for you.. 248 00:28:47,460 --> 00:28:50,418 Better keep an eye on him. - I agree. 249 00:28:51,140 --> 00:28:54,849 Get on with your work. - That Marcus is amazing. 250 00:28:58,060 --> 00:29:01,018 It's extraordinary what that man can do. He is as strong as a bullock. 251 00:29:01,140 --> 00:29:05,133 With ten men like him, we could progress ahead of schedule, I'm sure of that. 252 00:29:07,460 --> 00:29:10,213 Do you have a permit to be here? - Oh, what a stickler for rules! 253 00:29:10,340 --> 00:29:13,059 As if this were the first time you'd seen me bring wine for your soldiers! 254 00:29:13,180 --> 00:29:15,819 Oh, it's you, always a nuisance... 255 00:29:26,580 --> 00:29:30,414 Aglaea. - Marcus, my dear, I couldn't come these last few days. 256 00:29:30,540 --> 00:29:33,373 There was so much work at the tavern. I was beside myself. 257 00:29:34,180 --> 00:29:37,775 Tomorrow we are working near the river. - I'll come at any cost. 258 00:29:37,900 --> 00:29:42,735 I'll find some excuse to satisfy my master. - Enough chatter, pour out the wine. 259 00:29:45,140 --> 00:29:48,815 See you tomorrow, Marcus. - Move on! You too, Marcus! 260 00:29:57,140 --> 00:30:00,416 Cease work! Fall in line! 261 00:30:09,580 --> 00:30:12,014 Are you tired, Nisa? 262 00:30:12,820 --> 00:30:14,776 This work is too heavy. 263 00:30:15,660 --> 00:30:17,730 It's inhuman... 264 00:30:19,380 --> 00:30:21,814 Forward! 265 00:30:28,180 --> 00:30:30,410 Get a move on! 266 00:31:10,100 --> 00:31:13,376 You wait for word from me at the place we agreed upon. 267 00:31:27,700 --> 00:31:30,817 Imagine what a life it was - three years in Bithynia. 268 00:31:30,940 --> 00:31:33,818 You're lucky! Three years without a wife nagging you! 269 00:31:39,460 --> 00:31:42,497 What can I offer you? - A pitcher of your Palermo. 270 00:31:42,620 --> 00:31:46,135 Tell me, are there lodgings at this inn? - Yes, indeed. 271 00:31:51,740 --> 00:31:54,208 A pitcher of Palermo. 272 00:31:59,820 --> 00:32:03,938 There's someone wants a night's lodging. - Let him have a look at the room upstairs. 273 00:32:11,780 --> 00:32:15,455 Tell me, do you know of any slaves around here, assigned to work on the new road? 274 00:32:15,580 --> 00:32:18,413 There's one group, containing both men and women. 275 00:32:20,220 --> 00:32:24,293 Have you noticed a tall man? Very strong. His name is Marcus. 276 00:32:24,420 --> 00:32:27,696 I've seen him. And I know where to find him. 277 00:32:28,580 --> 00:32:30,730 Where is the room I wanted? - This way. 278 00:32:36,020 --> 00:32:39,695 Seven for me... Believe me, she was something you see once in a lifetime. 279 00:32:40,500 --> 00:32:44,891 You never got the chance to see her. But she was the prettiest in all Bithynia! 280 00:32:46,220 --> 00:32:49,292 You'd be dazzled by any old crone in Hades! My throw. 281 00:32:51,980 --> 00:32:54,096 Twelve! Now it's your throw! 282 00:32:57,420 --> 00:32:59,570 Does this suit you? - Yes. 283 00:33:03,220 --> 00:33:06,656 Why are you so interested in that slave? - I'm very fond of him. 284 00:33:06,780 --> 00:33:10,136 He once belonged to my family. Have you also noticed a girl with green eyes 285 00:33:10,260 --> 00:33:12,979 and beautiful blonde hair, whose name is Nisa? 286 00:33:13,100 --> 00:33:17,890 Oh, I understand. You're in love with her! It's she you want to rescue... 287 00:33:18,500 --> 00:33:21,537 Would you be kind enough to help me? I'd see that you were well-paid. 288 00:33:21,660 --> 00:33:26,575 No, I don't want anything. And you can trust me completely. 289 00:33:26,700 --> 00:33:29,214 Why? Because I'm in love with Marcus. 290 00:33:30,540 --> 00:33:34,818 What is the name of this man? - Jesus, he is called Christ. 291 00:33:34,940 --> 00:33:38,933 His followers are beyond counting. They spread throughout the world. 292 00:33:39,060 --> 00:33:43,975 You. Do you believe this nonsense? - Christ is our only hope of salvation. 293 00:33:44,100 --> 00:33:49,538 The day will come when there'll be no slaves, or masters either. 294 00:33:49,660 --> 00:33:54,859 Our chains will be broken, and removed from our hands and feet. 295 00:33:54,980 --> 00:33:57,778 Are we supposed to forgive even the overseer who...? 296 00:33:57,900 --> 00:34:00,698 Of course, we must forgive even our enemies, my child. 297 00:34:00,820 --> 00:34:04,574 Only through forgiveness may we enter the Kingdom of Heaven 298 00:34:04,700 --> 00:34:09,216 and sit on the right hand of the One who is the only King in existence, God! 299 00:34:11,380 --> 00:34:14,690 Listen, listen! Over there! 300 00:34:16,980 --> 00:34:19,653 Get away from there! If not, I'll whip you! 301 00:34:19,780 --> 00:34:23,932 Hear me, I have important news. Let me speak to the overseer. Yes? 302 00:34:24,060 --> 00:34:26,415 Go on! 303 00:34:36,740 --> 00:34:40,130 You must eat something, if you want to survive. 304 00:34:40,260 --> 00:34:42,216 You must keep up your strength. 305 00:34:42,780 --> 00:34:45,499 Alas... 306 00:34:45,620 --> 00:34:47,770 Valerius has forgotten me. 307 00:34:49,060 --> 00:34:53,815 A slave girl does wrong to raise her eyes to those of her own master. 308 00:34:54,500 --> 00:34:58,493 I should have expected it. - Valerius will keep his word. 309 00:34:58,620 --> 00:35:01,737 And, if I am holding back, it's because I'm awaiting his orders. 310 00:35:01,860 --> 00:35:04,055 Believe me! 311 00:35:05,500 --> 00:35:08,776 What do you want? - I overheard them plotting as Christians. 312 00:35:08,900 --> 00:35:13,451 The old ones said their God would return, but in place of the Emperor, no less. 313 00:35:13,580 --> 00:35:18,210 His soldiers are supposed to be these dogs? A pack of slaves in chains?! 314 00:35:18,340 --> 00:35:23,095 But they say there are Christians even among the gladiators. And they have weapons! 315 00:35:23,220 --> 00:35:27,577 If you are imagining all this, I'll have your tongue burnt out with red-hot pincers! 316 00:35:27,700 --> 00:35:32,330 I swear it's only what I've heard! - I'll tell the Quaestor, then. 317 00:35:37,980 --> 00:35:39,971 Eight. 318 00:35:42,100 --> 00:35:46,252 Eleven! - Tomorrow, you'll buy the wine at the tavern. 319 00:35:46,380 --> 00:35:48,496 We're not finished yet... 320 00:36:01,460 --> 00:36:06,932 That's the only outside window. You wait here and I'll draw the sentinel away. 321 00:36:21,420 --> 00:36:25,208 Aglaea, where are you off to? - My master at the inn has sent wine. 322 00:36:25,340 --> 00:36:28,491 It's a gift from your Centurion, in fact. - Give me a taste of it. 323 00:36:28,620 --> 00:36:32,613 First I must deliver it to the guardhouse. If you want any, come along. 324 00:36:32,740 --> 00:36:36,210 I can't do that. I'm on duty. - Don't let it worry you. 325 00:36:36,340 --> 00:36:41,130 Those bars are stronger than any arm. Come on, why don't you? 326 00:36:46,700 --> 00:36:48,691 You wait here... 327 00:36:52,060 --> 00:36:54,893 Aglaea! - I've brought you some wine! 328 00:36:55,020 --> 00:37:00,094 It's a present from your Commander. - He must've heard what we were saying. 329 00:37:00,220 --> 00:37:04,008 Wonderful! - I never refuse free wine! - Where's mine? 330 00:37:05,100 --> 00:37:07,375 You deserve it... 332 00:37:25,700 --> 00:37:28,134 Valerius! 333 00:37:32,900 --> 00:37:36,051 I'd almost given up hope... - My darling! I've come to get you out of here. 334 00:37:36,180 --> 00:37:38,648 Call Marcus. 335 00:37:43,060 --> 00:37:47,576 Marcus, we haven't a moment to spare! I have two men keeping watch for us. 336 00:37:47,700 --> 00:37:50,453 Aglaea has been able to draw away the sentinel. 337 00:38:12,580 --> 00:38:16,334 And, you know, the Centurion ordered me to bring him five whole pitchers of wine! 338 00:38:16,460 --> 00:38:19,691 The first one he poured down in honour of Mars. 339 00:38:19,820 --> 00:38:23,529 The last, in Marcia's embrace, in honour of Venus. 340 00:38:23,660 --> 00:38:26,811 Will you sacrifice us in honour of Venus, Aglaea? 341 00:38:26,940 --> 00:38:32,697 No-one sacrifices to Venus with me, unless he first delivers me from that foul inn-keeper. 342 00:38:32,820 --> 00:38:37,052 Listen, my turtle dove, Venus herself wouldn't cost us so much! 343 00:39:02,580 --> 00:39:04,855 Escape! Escape! 344 00:39:07,700 --> 00:39:10,009 Hurry! After them! 345 00:39:45,140 --> 00:39:47,210 Valerius! Valerius! 346 00:40:01,820 --> 00:40:04,732 Put him back in the cell, and chain him to the wall! 347 00:40:06,900 --> 00:40:09,175 Be quick! Don't stand there! 348 00:40:13,780 --> 00:40:17,932 I'll cure you of trying to run away, dogs! You'll pay for this! 349 00:40:18,060 --> 00:40:20,051 Move! 350 00:40:28,660 --> 00:40:32,369 Pull those chains more tightly, so he cannot move at all. 351 00:40:37,260 --> 00:40:42,175 You're also going pay for this night's work. That beast cannot help you now. 352 00:40:42,300 --> 00:40:45,212 I'll cure you both of wanting to run away! 353 00:40:55,500 --> 00:40:59,288 When a slave rebels the way you did, he should be nailed to a cross. 354 00:40:59,420 --> 00:41:03,732 But to crucify a brute with the strength of a hundred would be too wasteful. 355 00:41:03,860 --> 00:41:08,695 We can do something, however, to make you docile - without affecting your strength. 356 00:41:08,820 --> 00:41:12,495 A lion without eyesight is no longer wild. 357 00:41:16,260 --> 00:41:20,538 Nothing to worry about. You'll be on your feet in a few days. The wound isn't serious. 358 00:41:20,660 --> 00:41:23,857 The soldiers evidently didn't know you, else they would have been here by now. 359 00:41:23,980 --> 00:41:27,655 I'm alright now. It's for Nisa that I'm upset. 360 00:41:27,780 --> 00:41:31,932 Now she's back with those butchers, they'll be more vicious than ever. 361 00:41:32,060 --> 00:41:36,531 Don't worry about Nisa. Our friend Marcus will protect her even now. 362 00:41:50,740 --> 00:41:53,015 The iron is white hot. 363 00:41:58,060 --> 00:42:00,494 It's just right... 364 00:42:05,940 --> 00:42:10,377 Look straight into my eyes, they'll be the last thing you'll see. 365 00:42:27,140 --> 00:42:30,177 Desist! What are you doing? - The slave was trying to escape. 366 00:42:30,300 --> 00:42:34,088 The man is a constant threat to us, with his superhuman strength. 367 00:42:35,060 --> 00:42:41,169 Why destroy such a treasure? He could be a magnificent gladiator. 368 00:42:41,660 --> 00:42:44,891 What is your name? - My name is Marcus. 369 00:42:45,020 --> 00:42:47,409 I'll take you into my service. 370 00:42:47,540 --> 00:42:52,409 If you show as much strength and spirit when you fight in the arena, 371 00:42:52,540 --> 00:42:56,294 I might even grant you your liberty. - I am willing to fight as a gladiator, 372 00:42:56,420 --> 00:42:59,093 if you will let her come with me. 373 00:43:02,740 --> 00:43:05,538 Who is this woman? Is she yours? 374 00:43:06,860 --> 00:43:10,091 No, but I am pledged to protect and defend her. 375 00:43:11,060 --> 00:43:14,689 Conduct this slave under close escort to my gladiator school. 376 00:43:14,820 --> 00:43:18,859 And have the girl taken to my villa. She can serve my wife. 377 00:43:23,100 --> 00:43:26,217 The Gods protect you more than any mortal deserves. 378 00:43:26,340 --> 00:43:28,376 You, release this slave at once! 379 00:43:59,220 --> 00:44:01,176 Attack! 380 00:44:03,500 --> 00:44:05,695 Good, that's right! 382 00:44:08,820 --> 00:44:12,096 Parry! Closer... 383 00:44:15,500 --> 00:44:17,730 Stay inside! Attack! 384 00:44:18,660 --> 00:44:21,174 Raise your shield! 385 00:44:25,620 --> 00:44:28,088 Respond! 386 00:44:30,740 --> 00:44:33,573 If I had your muscles, and you had my brain, 387 00:44:33,700 --> 00:44:37,454 who knows what we'd be! Emperors, at least! 388 00:44:37,580 --> 00:44:41,095 What would you do as Emperor, Pompilius? - I'd run away. 389 00:44:41,220 --> 00:44:44,895 Because here, there's no future. - But Emperors can't run away. 390 00:44:45,020 --> 00:44:47,454 That's what you think... 391 00:44:48,100 --> 00:44:52,093 Yesterday I saw Aglaea asking a guard to help her get inside. 392 00:44:52,220 --> 00:44:54,654 She was like a pussy cat in the moonlight. Miaow-miaow. 393 00:44:54,780 --> 00:44:57,248 Help her, if you can. 394 00:44:59,820 --> 00:45:05,292 Listen. I told her to hoot like an owl, and bring wine. Otherwise, she won't get in! 395 00:45:05,420 --> 00:45:07,934 Drink, drink - keep up your spirits! 396 00:45:11,540 --> 00:45:13,974 Stronger! 397 00:45:17,020 --> 00:45:19,215 Faster! 398 00:45:23,380 --> 00:45:27,896 Enough! Your turn, Marcus. The rest of you out of the ring. 399 00:45:32,260 --> 00:45:34,933 You can be the first to try him out. 400 00:45:50,700 --> 00:45:52,850 See what you can do. 401 00:46:18,740 --> 00:46:22,335 Hail, Marcus! - Hail, Marcus! 403 00:46:33,180 --> 00:46:38,254 He's Hercules! He's a sensation! He's... - Hold your tongue, we're not at the Circus! 404 00:46:38,380 --> 00:46:40,769 Easy there, or you'll be sorry. 405 00:46:42,140 --> 00:46:44,176 You've made excellent progress. Bravo! 406 00:46:44,300 --> 00:46:47,417 When you get to fight in Rome, no gladiator will be able to match you! 407 00:46:47,540 --> 00:46:51,089 When do we go to Rome? - That's for the Master to say. 408 00:46:51,220 --> 00:46:54,371 You - you - practise - get your helmets on! 409 00:46:59,820 --> 00:47:03,813 Don't wash too much, or your muscles will get a chill in them.. 410 00:47:04,380 --> 00:47:08,578 Why all the attention? - I've bet all my money on your first fight! 411 00:47:08,700 --> 00:47:12,932 Of course I'm taking good care of you! 412 00:47:13,060 --> 00:47:15,016 Marcus! 413 00:47:20,900 --> 00:47:23,016 Now, keep yourself dry! 414 00:47:23,140 --> 00:47:26,291 Nisa, finally! - I've tried often to come here, 415 00:47:26,420 --> 00:47:29,856 but the sentinels sent me away. Today, I was luckier. 416 00:47:29,980 --> 00:47:32,938 Pompilius brings me news of you. How does your mistress treat you? 417 00:47:33,420 --> 00:47:38,414 Fairly, I have to say. Serving Prisca is easier than toiling on the road. 418 00:47:39,500 --> 00:47:44,415 But I still feel ill-at-ease with her. If I had perished in that prison cell, 419 00:47:44,540 --> 00:47:47,373 Valerius would not have been wounded. - Never fear. 420 00:47:47,500 --> 00:47:50,219 If his wounds were serious, Aglaea would have let me know. 421 00:47:50,340 --> 00:47:52,376 Oh, Marcus. If only I could be near him now. 422 00:47:52,500 --> 00:47:56,254 I am sure, Nisa, that we'll have news of Valerius very soon. 423 00:47:56,980 --> 00:48:00,575 I must go, or my mistress will look for me. - Remember, if ever you need me, 424 00:48:00,700 --> 00:48:03,009 just tell Pompilius. - Thank you. 425 00:48:04,460 --> 00:48:07,975 I am leaving for Rome. I must speak with the Emperor at once. 426 00:48:08,100 --> 00:48:13,539 I've discovered Christians even here. - This will convince Caracalla of your loyalty. 427 00:48:13,560 --> 00:48:17,095 But I'm afraid it will avail you nothing - you and your weak character! 428 00:48:17,220 --> 00:48:20,530 We'll remain here, forever rotting away in this dreary wilderness. 429 00:48:20,660 --> 00:48:24,130 While men of less capacity are raised to the highest positions in Court! 430 00:48:24,260 --> 00:48:26,854 You'll see. This time, Caracalla will listen to my report. 431 00:48:26,980 --> 00:48:30,859 If only because of his hatred for Christians. - Tell him also what we heard from Macrinus. 432 00:48:30,980 --> 00:48:34,336 I shall tell him. - Beg him, promise him, but please... 433 00:48:34,460 --> 00:48:38,055 do something to get us out of this provincial trap! It's so suffocating! 434 00:48:38,180 --> 00:48:40,569 I'll do my best. But, stay calm... 435 00:48:40,700 --> 00:48:43,817 The same old promises as usual...... - No! Believe me, Prisca... 436 00:48:43,940 --> 00:48:47,819 This time I will be successful! Your wish will be granted. 437 00:48:54,980 --> 00:48:57,448 Don't be afraid of him! 438 00:49:02,220 --> 00:49:05,292 Coward, you don't have the back-bone to be a good fighter! 439 00:49:21,300 --> 00:49:24,849 Arrest those two gladiators, they are Christians. 440 00:49:27,660 --> 00:49:29,730 Eight guards with me. Step forward! 441 00:49:33,660 --> 00:49:36,333 They are Christians, you say? - Yes, I have proof. 442 00:49:36,460 --> 00:49:40,658 Be watchful. These fanatics are known to be infiltrating everywhere. 443 00:49:42,540 --> 00:49:46,852 Marcus, I hear great things about you. - He's better than the trainer, he is! 444 00:49:46,980 --> 00:49:49,540 When I return from Rome, you shall have your reward! 445 00:49:50,700 --> 00:49:54,056 Your first fight in the arena will be to the death. 446 00:49:54,580 --> 00:49:59,051 You are still very fresh, but I have great confidence in you. 447 00:50:02,300 --> 00:50:04,734 Inside! 448 00:50:12,220 --> 00:50:14,176 Please take a seat, Valerius. 449 00:50:16,780 --> 00:50:18,691 To what do I owe the honour of your welcome visit? 450 00:50:18,820 --> 00:50:23,132 I have come to seek the kindness of Quaestor Anius Quadrius. 451 00:50:23,260 --> 00:50:26,252 My husband has gone to Rome for a meeting with the Emperor. 452 00:50:26,380 --> 00:50:30,339 But you may speak freely with me. If I can be of use, I shall be delighted. 453 00:50:30,460 --> 00:50:33,577 I wish to thank you, Prisca. - I have heard, of course, 454 00:50:33,700 --> 00:50:39,138 of how you lost all your family. I am distressed beyond words. 455 00:50:39,260 --> 00:50:43,139 A young man like you, so gifted. We'll see that the Emperor is told... 456 00:50:43,260 --> 00:50:46,775 No don't, it is out of the question. I wish to redeem two of your slaves, 457 00:50:46,900 --> 00:50:53,135 who formerly belonged to us. I wish to free them. - Who are they? 458 00:50:53,820 --> 00:50:57,733 Their names are Nisa and Marcus. - I understand about Marcus. 459 00:50:57,860 --> 00:51:01,057 As a slave he is invaluable. He might at any moment be sold 460 00:51:01,180 --> 00:51:05,731 and bring you a fortune. - That is not my intention. 461 00:51:05,860 --> 00:51:09,773 I feel for him like a brother. - And what about the girl? 462 00:51:10,940 --> 00:51:15,218 She was a cherished member of our home. My Mother loved her well. 463 00:51:15,340 --> 00:51:19,572 Valerius, don't think I don't appreciate your tenderness for this young woman. 464 00:51:19,700 --> 00:51:24,774 but I find it hard to believe that a slave is worth as much attention 465 00:51:24,900 --> 00:51:28,495 as you are showing... - Don't ask me to explain, I beg of you. 466 00:51:28,620 --> 00:51:31,896 I count on your understanding in this, and I shall be grateful for your help. 467 00:51:32,020 --> 00:51:37,094 Very well, Valerius. When Anius returns, I shall speak with him. 468 00:51:37,900 --> 00:51:41,939 Now, why don't you call on me again? - I'll be happy to. 469 00:52:25,100 --> 00:52:27,056 Valerius... 470 00:52:33,780 --> 00:52:36,214 Nisa! 471 00:52:39,900 --> 00:52:43,893 It seems impossible to me, after all we went through that night. 472 00:52:44,020 --> 00:52:47,456 And that horrid cell for the slaves. 473 00:52:47,580 --> 00:52:51,095 How I have longed for you to come. And you were wounded? 474 00:52:51,220 --> 00:52:54,974 It's healed now. I was lucky for once. Aglaea hid me out of danger. 475 00:52:55,100 --> 00:52:58,331 Don't let's be seen together. It could be dangerous for you. 476 00:52:58,460 --> 00:53:03,978 I'm past caring. If I can be near you, I am willing to feel the overseer's lash. 477 00:53:04,100 --> 00:53:10,289 I've just told your Mistress that I mean to redeem you and Marcus from Anius. 478 00:53:10,420 --> 00:53:15,130 Are you sure it's not a hopeless dream?... - It's not hopeless. 479 00:53:15,260 --> 00:53:19,094 I've persuaded Prisca to use all her influence with the Quaestor. 480 00:53:19,220 --> 00:53:22,496 I pray Heaven is willing that we can all be happy. 481 00:53:23,620 --> 00:53:26,692 My parents are gone now. They can't share in our happiness. 482 00:53:27,940 --> 00:53:31,774 I shall try to give you all my love to make up for them... 483 00:53:33,100 --> 00:53:35,295 I shall always be with you. 484 00:53:36,060 --> 00:53:39,894 Is Prisca kind to you? - Well, she's rather demanding. 485 00:53:40,020 --> 00:53:44,252 I enjoy a small degree of liberty, But I'm not with you... 486 00:53:44,380 --> 00:53:46,814 And that's worse than chains and iron fetters. 487 00:53:46,940 --> 00:53:49,010 It will soon be over... 488 00:53:51,020 --> 00:53:53,659 Don't worry - I'll never leave you here. 489 00:54:01,820 --> 00:54:04,254 Pompilius! 490 00:54:04,740 --> 00:54:07,095 Hurry up! Open the gate! 491 00:54:08,220 --> 00:54:10,450 Between the two of you, I'll get into trouble... 492 00:54:11,940 --> 00:54:15,649 Quiet! - I'll let you drink wine for free for a week. 493 00:54:15,780 --> 00:54:18,453 That's a good idea! Now, be careful! 494 00:54:18,580 --> 00:54:22,129 Stop worrying, Who is going to know? - No-one, I hope... 495 00:54:23,180 --> 00:54:25,648 In you go. 496 00:54:30,140 --> 00:54:32,370 May Luck be with us! 497 00:54:36,660 --> 00:54:39,094 Wait... 498 00:54:39,700 --> 00:54:42,134 Go ahead! 499 00:54:43,060 --> 00:54:47,178 They'll be kissing; and I'll probably get thrashed! There's no justice... 500 00:54:50,420 --> 00:54:53,651 What are you doing here? Who are you? - Don't you recognise her? 501 00:54:53,780 --> 00:54:56,135 She's a special friend of Marcus! Keep on going! 502 00:54:56,620 --> 00:54:59,054 Be good. There'll be free wine for you! 503 00:54:59,180 --> 00:55:03,059 They're so much in love. Ever been in love? Well, then... 504 00:55:03,860 --> 00:55:06,294 Watch! 505 00:55:09,900 --> 00:55:14,052 Valerius has spoken with Prisca, about buying your and Nisa's freedom. 506 00:55:14,180 --> 00:55:17,616 I was sure he wouldn't desert us. - He promised to do the same thing for me. 507 00:55:17,740 --> 00:55:19,890 We'll all be so happy. 508 00:55:22,340 --> 00:55:26,049 Why do you think Valerius is so anxious to buy your redemption? 509 00:55:26,180 --> 00:55:32,096 I don't know. He was once my master. - There must be a very strong motive. 510 00:55:33,060 --> 00:55:36,769 Did the family of Valerius have any reason to feel indebted towards you? 511 00:55:36,900 --> 00:55:43,169 On the contrary, I owe them for my comfort - until that day when... 512 00:55:43,300 --> 00:55:47,339 Ah, now I understand! Valerius seeks to redeem his mistress! 513 00:55:48,300 --> 00:55:52,498 I was never his mistress! Our love has always been pure and honest. 514 00:55:52,620 --> 00:55:57,250 A slave girl like you has only one use - as a plaything for her young master. 515 00:55:57,380 --> 00:56:02,738 For as long as she pleases him. But, when it's over,... 516 00:56:02,860 --> 00:56:07,092 Oh no, he wouldn't do that, Mistress! I know Valerius loves me! 517 00:56:07,220 --> 00:56:11,133 You thought you knew it, but perhaps you'll find him changed towards you. 518 00:56:11,260 --> 00:56:14,570 Don't say that, Mistress. Please accept his offer of redemption. 519 00:56:14,700 --> 00:56:17,851 Have pity on me. I beg you... 520 00:56:19,780 --> 00:56:21,736 I beg you... 521 00:56:31,860 --> 00:56:34,135 Come in. 522 00:56:34,620 --> 00:56:38,249 There's a slave girl here from the Quaestor. - Show her in. 523 00:56:39,660 --> 00:56:42,128 Were you sent by Prisca, the wife of Anius? 524 00:56:42,980 --> 00:56:46,689 You?! - For a Valerian, this is a miserable hovel. 525 00:56:46,820 --> 00:56:51,450 You don't even have an attendant. Now I understand your anxiety to buy Nisa. 526 00:56:51,580 --> 00:56:56,734 Have you come to agree to the redemption? - I have come to give you some good advice. 527 00:56:57,260 --> 00:57:03,017 Instead of wasting time with a slave girl, why not socialise with fellow Romans. 528 00:57:03,140 --> 00:57:06,815 Such friendships may well help you to regain your rightful position. 529 00:57:06,940 --> 00:57:10,569 I must confess the truth. Nisa is the girl I love with all my heart. 530 00:57:10,700 --> 00:57:15,137 That's why I want to redeem her. - How low you have fallen! 531 00:57:15,260 --> 00:57:18,969 Even in your sensibilities! I do well in refusing to sell her to you. 532 00:57:19,100 --> 00:57:23,571 Whatever the cost, I intend to have that girl! - Don't you think it imprudent to speak thus 533 00:57:23,700 --> 00:57:26,214 to the mistress of the slave girl you desire? 534 00:57:29,260 --> 00:57:31,376 Please, Prisca. Listen to me... 535 00:57:44,180 --> 00:57:47,775 I heard what she said. Be careful, Valerius. 536 00:57:47,900 --> 00:57:51,734 I love Nisa; and I will save her. Even if it costs me my life. 537 00:57:51,860 --> 00:57:57,218 Remember. A woman who enjoys cruelty can torture her slaves anyway she wishes. 538 00:58:10,140 --> 00:58:12,813 On your feet! 539 00:58:33,860 --> 00:58:35,851 It'll be alright, Nisa. 540 00:58:36,940 --> 00:58:40,410 You'll not suffer much longer. Valerius is seeking to redeem you. 541 00:58:40,540 --> 00:58:43,896 It won't happen. My mistress is jealous. That's why she sent me to work here. 542 00:58:44,020 --> 00:58:47,092 Valerius will rescue you. It won't be very long now. 543 00:58:47,220 --> 00:58:49,654 Have faith in him. 544 00:58:54,980 --> 00:58:58,655 I hope you've learned your lesson. Don't play the spy, and 545 00:58:58,780 --> 00:59:01,613 keep your hands off these poor people. 546 00:59:04,420 --> 00:59:06,729 Did you listen carefully to Marcus, eh? 547 00:59:07,540 --> 00:59:12,568 Keep his words in mind; because you never know when we might be back. 548 00:59:13,620 --> 00:59:15,770 Enough said. 549 00:59:25,260 --> 00:59:27,376 Don't you forget now.... 550 00:59:30,620 --> 00:59:33,657 Get back to work there! 551 00:59:40,300 --> 00:59:43,656 What did you stop for? - See what they are doing to Nisa? 552 00:59:44,220 --> 00:59:46,609 Prisca has decided Valerius can't have her. 553 00:59:46,740 --> 00:59:49,777 Anyway, we gave those beasts a lesson! 554 00:59:49,900 --> 00:59:54,974 Nisa is now at the mercy of a mistress who won't agree to the redemption, 555 00:59:55,100 --> 00:59:58,297 because she is in love with Valerius herself. - Valerius is a handsome man. 556 00:59:58,420 --> 01:00:01,298 If I were a girl, I'd fall in love with him myself. 557 01:00:01,420 --> 01:00:04,730 Listen, we're going to help Nisa escape. - How do you mean, escape? 558 01:00:04,860 --> 01:00:08,819 We've got to rescue that poor girl. We can't leave her there. 559 01:00:09,260 --> 01:00:12,332 You've got to help me get her out, if it costs our lives. 560 01:00:12,460 --> 01:00:15,577 Just a minute! Your life, not mine! 561 01:00:15,700 --> 01:00:19,454 You're big and strong. You can use a sword. You're not afraid of anything... 562 01:00:19,580 --> 01:00:23,937 Look at me! One careless cuff from your great paw, and I'd be broken in half. 563 01:00:24,060 --> 01:00:27,370 Even if your body is weak, your heart is as strong as a lion. 564 01:00:27,500 --> 01:00:29,331 M-my h-heart... 565 01:00:29,460 --> 01:00:32,850 I-I tell you, this is going to end badly. - Will you help me? 566 01:00:34,660 --> 01:00:36,776 Well, alright... 567 01:00:36,900 --> 01:00:39,733 Ambassador Asarte is on a mission from the King of Silesia. 568 01:00:39,860 --> 01:00:43,011 He has a decree from the Emperor. - How can I be of service to you? 569 01:00:43,140 --> 01:00:47,213 General Astarte is looking for a Silesian slave girl named Nisa. 570 01:00:47,780 --> 01:00:51,614 There are many slaves on this project, but I don't recall that one. 571 01:00:51,740 --> 01:00:55,779 Are you quite sure? - Look for yourselves, but I'm sure of it. 572 01:00:55,900 --> 01:00:58,016 Let's go! 573 01:01:13,420 --> 01:01:15,854 Enough! 575 01:01:46,820 --> 01:01:49,175 Welcome home, Master. 576 01:01:54,700 --> 01:01:57,578 See they are shut in the dungeon beneath the gladiators' cells. 577 01:01:57,700 --> 01:02:00,772 I want you to ensure your soldiers guard them day and night.. 578 01:02:00,900 --> 01:02:03,289 They are Christians. - As you command, Quaestor. 579 01:02:03,420 --> 01:02:07,811 The slaves transferred from Public Works will also be under your supervision. 580 01:02:07,940 --> 01:02:11,819 They will dig an eel pond on my estate. Guard them closely. 581 01:02:11,940 --> 01:02:14,693 I'll take care of the scum. Leave them to me. 582 01:02:14,820 --> 01:02:17,129 Who are they? - They are the Christian slaves. 583 01:02:17,260 --> 01:02:20,889 Wait and see what happens to them. After they finish digging the eel pond, 584 01:02:21,020 --> 01:02:25,172 they'll be fed to the same eels for lunch! He must have got the idea in Rome. 585 01:02:36,780 --> 01:02:39,214 Back at last, Anius! 586 01:02:40,980 --> 01:02:44,052 I have awaited you so anxiously. Do you have good news for me? 587 01:02:45,260 --> 01:02:49,412 I believe I have. - Then you are satisfied with your visit? 588 01:02:49,540 --> 01:02:53,169 Extremely. The Emperor treated me like an old friend. 589 01:02:53,300 --> 01:02:56,531 He kept several dignitaries waiting, while he talked with me. 590 01:02:56,660 --> 01:02:59,936 Caracalla has given me a free hand in getting rid of the Christians. 591 01:03:00,060 --> 01:03:04,099 Before I started back, I arrested a lot of them. It's strange: they neither resist arrest 592 01:03:04,220 --> 01:03:08,418 nor even deny their beliefs. Quite incredible! - Did you speak to him of your ambitions? 593 01:03:08,540 --> 01:03:12,249 Five years in Minturnus is really exile! - Oh, if I can help exterminate the Christians, 594 01:03:12,380 --> 01:03:17,135 I'm sure I will given a high position at Court. While in Rome, I spoke with Vezius Rufus. 595 01:03:17,260 --> 01:03:20,889 He was very encouraging. 596 01:03:27,380 --> 01:03:29,940 Who are these men? - They want to speak to you on behalf of 597 01:03:30,060 --> 01:03:32,574 an Ambassador from Silesia. 598 01:03:36,060 --> 01:03:41,134 Health and prosperity to you, Anius Quadrius! Astarte, Ambassador from Silesia, 599 01:03:41,260 --> 01:03:45,299 is eager to be known to you - in order to discuss the affairs of his nation. 600 01:03:46,940 --> 01:03:52,378 The Ambassador of a King friendly to Rome will always be most welcome in my house. 601 01:03:52,980 --> 01:03:59,169 Please ask him to dine here tomorrow. - I am honoured. 602 01:04:00,620 --> 01:04:02,975 Accept my thanks, Anius Quadrius. 603 01:04:16,100 --> 01:04:19,456 The warm reception I had from Caracalla... give me some wine... 604 01:04:19,580 --> 01:04:21,810 ... has obviously increased my prestige. 605 01:04:25,220 --> 01:04:30,135 You see how the Ambassador from Silesia wants to discuss his private affairs with me! 606 01:04:30,260 --> 01:04:33,969 I know your prestige won't improve until you have crushed the Christians. 607 01:04:34,100 --> 01:04:38,616 I'll send them to the Emperor - as a present - for the Games in the Circus. 608 01:04:39,500 --> 01:04:44,574 Only the jaws of a lion will crush the spirit of these miserable rebels. 609 01:04:57,500 --> 01:05:00,412 Mistress, have you agreed to my redemption? 610 01:05:00,540 --> 01:05:04,738 You will find your redemption in the jaws of the lions in the Circus of Rome. 611 01:05:05,820 --> 01:05:08,812 I don't understand, Mistress... - You are a Christian! 612 01:05:08,940 --> 01:05:13,218 You pray to their Cross, don't you? Don't pretend otherwise. 613 01:05:13,340 --> 01:05:18,095 If praying to the one God, who asks for love and forgiveness for all men, 614 01:05:18,220 --> 01:05:22,418 is a crime... Then I can only confess to it. 615 01:05:23,140 --> 01:05:25,415 Throw her in the prison with the others. 616 01:05:39,980 --> 01:05:44,292 Marcus, have you heard the latest? - What latest? 617 01:05:44,420 --> 01:05:48,049 Prisca has had Nisa thrown into prison. - In prison? 618 01:05:48,180 --> 01:05:51,968 Yes, with the Christians. - Why persecute her so! She is innocent! 619 01:05:52,100 --> 01:05:55,218 Nisa confessed she worships the Cross, and wants to share the same... 620 01:05:55,340 --> 01:05:58,900 Enough! We can't wait longer. - What is it, Marcus? 621 01:05:59,020 --> 01:06:03,013 Nisa has been imprisoned as a Christian. - Then she will be condemned. 622 01:06:03,140 --> 01:06:08,453 She will not be martyred! We will save her... - But there are so few of us! 623 01:06:08,580 --> 01:06:11,652 Marcus is worth a hundred soldiers! - If they capture us, we'll all be killed! 624 01:06:11,780 --> 01:06:15,090 If we don't try, our comrades will face certain death. 625 01:06:15,620 --> 01:06:19,659 What is our fate anyway, but to die in the Circus entertaining the mob? 626 01:06:19,780 --> 01:06:22,374 We must try this very night. There are four of us. 627 01:06:22,500 --> 01:06:24,252 Five! - And the others? 628 01:06:24,380 --> 01:06:27,213 You, speak to the other gladiators. They love liberty as much as we. 629 01:06:27,340 --> 01:06:29,649 And you, secure the weapons. - And me? 630 01:06:29,780 --> 01:06:32,419 Don't move from here. Keep a sharp watch on the sentinels. 631 01:06:32,540 --> 01:06:34,974 Leave it to me. 632 01:06:41,100 --> 01:06:44,536 Don't be so high and mighty. Don't you know who I am? 633 01:06:44,660 --> 01:06:51,338 Aglaea! My profound respects, noble lord. - I advise you not to be so aloof. 634 01:06:51,460 --> 01:06:55,976 We are the retinue of the Ambassador from Silesia. 635 01:06:57,460 --> 01:07:03,933 Right now, he is dining with the Quaestor. - I expect you are on an important mission? 636 01:07:07,060 --> 01:07:12,293 Wouldn't you like to know, eh? - It's interesting to hear what's going on. 637 01:07:12,420 --> 01:07:17,540 And I'm the one to tell you. I'm here with a very important person, 638 01:07:18,260 --> 01:07:20,296 Ambassador Astarte. 639 01:07:21,580 --> 01:07:28,531 I drink to the health of King Uras and to that of Astarte - his noble Ambassador! 640 01:07:33,860 --> 01:07:38,615 Tell me, what is the purpose of your visit? 641 01:07:39,460 --> 01:07:44,614 I am searching for a royal princess of Silesia, taken as a slave to Rome two years ago. 642 01:07:44,740 --> 01:07:46,810 She is the youngest daughter of King Arculeus, 643 01:07:46,940 --> 01:07:49,738 whom you probably recall. Her name is Nisa. 644 01:07:49,860 --> 01:07:55,730 No girl in my staff has a name like that. - Nisa was a slave of Valerius. 645 01:07:55,860 --> 01:07:58,533 She was subsequently assigned to Public Works in this zone. 646 01:07:58,660 --> 01:08:02,573 Former slaves belonging to Valerius are now property of the State. 647 01:08:02,700 --> 01:08:05,931 I can't possibly... - I have a decree from the Emperor. 648 01:08:06,060 --> 01:08:08,779 I am informed the slave girl is with you. 649 01:08:09,700 --> 01:08:12,897 Very well, Astarte, I will look for this girl. 650 01:08:14,340 --> 01:08:21,052 But there are thousands of slaves here. I cannot say whether Nisa is here or not. 651 01:08:21,180 --> 01:08:26,493 May it please the Gods that she be found in our possession. 652 01:08:26,620 --> 01:08:30,135 I should be delighted to set her free, but I fear that your informers are mistaken. 653 01:08:32,140 --> 01:08:36,452 Astarte hopes to put Nisa to death, by order of the King of Silesia. 654 01:08:36,580 --> 01:08:39,572 She is the only surviving princess of the Royal Family driven from the throne. 655 01:08:39,700 --> 01:08:44,820 She is a danger to the King who usurped it. - Nisa was born a princess of Silesia? 656 01:08:44,940 --> 01:08:49,092 I can believe it. Stories told by a drunkard are often true. 657 01:08:50,100 --> 01:08:53,137 What are you going to do? - We must act now, together with Marcus 658 01:08:53,260 --> 01:08:55,979 We must save her before it's too late. 659 01:08:56,100 --> 01:08:58,056 I'm coming too. 660 01:09:00,020 --> 01:09:02,295 Hey, Pompilius, why are you out so late? 661 01:09:02,420 --> 01:09:04,331 I can't sleep, that's all... 662 01:09:04,460 --> 01:09:07,816 I envy you, I can't keep my eyes open. - That's because you drink water. 663 01:09:07,940 --> 01:09:10,500 If you drank wine, like me, you'd be more alert. 664 01:09:10,620 --> 01:09:13,692 You - You get your wine for nothing. Special treatment from that tavern girl. 665 01:09:13,820 --> 01:09:17,415 Oh well, what do you expect, I'm so attractive to women... 666 01:09:27,340 --> 01:09:29,570 Go ahead. 667 01:09:34,260 --> 01:09:36,216 Marcus! 668 01:09:37,220 --> 01:09:39,688 Valerius! - We must save Nisa at once. 669 01:09:39,820 --> 01:09:44,098 Astarte has come here to kill her. - Astarte here? That assassin... 670 01:09:44,220 --> 01:09:49,578 He's dining with Anius. Where is Nisa? - In prison, with the other Christians. 671 01:09:49,700 --> 01:09:52,851 We must get her out, and far away from here. 672 01:09:55,060 --> 01:09:57,255 Come on! 673 01:10:01,020 --> 01:10:03,818 We're ready to do what we can. - We're prepared to fight for you. 674 01:10:03,940 --> 01:10:05,976 Thank you. I thank all of you. 675 01:10:42,380 --> 01:10:44,689 Hurry! 676 01:10:52,420 --> 01:10:54,695 They are escaping! 677 01:11:14,980 --> 01:11:17,733 Don't be afraid, Aglaea. I am here with you... 678 01:11:32,300 --> 01:11:35,212 Quickly! 679 01:11:44,380 --> 01:11:47,770 Hurry... 680 01:11:56,300 --> 01:11:58,256 Escaped... 681 01:11:58,980 --> 01:12:00,857 All of them?! 682 01:12:00,980 --> 01:12:03,335 Gladiators - and Christians! 683 01:12:04,580 --> 01:12:09,495 My huge investment swept away! - The guards were taken by surprise. 684 01:12:09,620 --> 01:12:12,339 What good were your one hundred legionnaires? 685 01:12:13,660 --> 01:12:16,333 And your, so-called, first-rate overseers! 686 01:12:17,420 --> 01:12:19,695 How did they escape their chains? 687 01:12:19,820 --> 01:12:22,892 With the aid of a slave of great power, together with an outsider. 688 01:12:23,020 --> 01:12:27,457 Marcus! I should have known better than to stop them from blinding him, 689 01:12:27,580 --> 01:12:32,654 when he rebelled on the road gang. - Since Marcus enrolled in the school, 690 01:12:32,780 --> 01:12:38,855 discipline has been impossible. - What did say was his name? 691 01:12:38,980 --> 01:12:44,418 Marcus. A Silesian. - Was a slave girl with him, named Nisa? 692 01:12:44,540 --> 01:12:48,169 Yes. She was in the death cells because she confessed she was Christian. 693 01:12:48,300 --> 01:12:52,339 And she too has run away. - You had her, and you frankly denied it! 694 01:12:52,460 --> 01:12:56,578 You ignored an order of the Emperor! - Astarte, we too have just learned... 695 01:12:56,700 --> 01:12:59,339 that the slave girl you wanted was here. 696 01:12:59,460 --> 01:13:03,009 How could we know the names of all the Christians we arrested? 697 01:13:03,140 --> 01:13:07,577 Now I'll never get my hands on Nisa! - No, you shall have your princess. 698 01:13:07,700 --> 01:13:14,253 And sooner than you think. They can't have gone very far. 699 01:13:14,740 --> 01:13:18,858 When I get my hands on Marcus, he'll get the punishment he deserves! 700 01:13:26,340 --> 01:13:29,457 If we stay here much longer, they will be bound to capture us. 701 01:13:29,580 --> 01:13:34,335 For Nisa, it will mean the axe, but for you, the cross. Don't forget. 702 01:13:34,460 --> 01:13:38,499 We must try to make our way to safety across the sea. 703 01:13:38,620 --> 01:13:41,896 My uncle is Proconsul in Iberia. He can be counted on to save us. 704 01:13:42,020 --> 01:13:43,897 But how do we get there? 705 01:13:44,020 --> 01:13:49,378 I'll go to Formia, and find a ship. Once we get to Iberia, we'll be safe. 706 01:13:53,220 --> 01:13:55,859 I'll be back soon. Formia isn't a long way off. 707 01:13:55,980 --> 01:14:01,259 Marcus will take care of you. - Don't worry, she's safe here with us. 708 01:14:29,620 --> 01:14:34,216 I bid you welcome, Vezius Rufus. And you too, noble Astarte. 709 01:14:34,340 --> 01:14:37,889 May the Gods look with favour upon you. - More so than on you, I trust. 710 01:14:38,020 --> 01:14:40,978 The Emperor is most perturbed at what is happening in Minturnus. 711 01:14:41,100 --> 01:14:44,888 Why didn't you turn over the slave girl to Astarte, as required? 712 01:14:45,020 --> 01:14:47,580 He will have the girl as soon as we can capture those rebels. 713 01:14:47,700 --> 01:14:51,978 A handful of slaves, badly armed. And feeble Christians with no fight in them. 714 01:14:52,100 --> 01:14:55,137 But commanded by a patrician as courageous as young Valerius! 715 01:14:55,260 --> 01:14:59,094 And with that Marcus! - I am taking over full command of the military. 716 01:14:59,220 --> 01:15:02,132 I shall go with you. I have to deliver Nisa to my King. - Agreed. 717 01:15:02,260 --> 01:15:07,493 You, Anius, are to follow my orders. - Very well. What do you intend doing? 718 01:15:07,620 --> 01:15:12,694 I intend to comb the entire area, and force the rebels to surrender. 719 01:15:12,820 --> 01:15:17,257 Then I shall punish them without mercy! How soon can you muster your soldiers? 720 01:15:17,380 --> 01:15:20,497 I'll see to it immediately. - If you please, come inside. 721 01:15:26,940 --> 01:15:30,694 Here's some water. - You'll need it. You'll find none in the forest. 722 01:15:31,660 --> 01:15:35,573 When will you bring us wine again? - Water makes tadpoles grow in your belly. 723 01:15:36,100 --> 01:15:38,568 Be thankful you have something to drink. 724 01:15:41,860 --> 01:15:44,932 Soon, I'll have to bow to you as a Roman patrician. 725 01:15:45,060 --> 01:15:49,212 Until Valerius gets back, I don't dare hope. - Oh, he'll be back. Rest assured. 726 01:15:50,780 --> 01:15:56,491 There are better times ahead for us, too. - Fair Aglaea, you have a good heart. 727 01:15:59,700 --> 01:16:03,488 Keep Nisa company and cheer her up, won't you? 728 01:16:04,220 --> 01:16:06,575 Let's go. 729 01:16:07,700 --> 01:16:10,419 Good hunting! - Good luck! 730 01:16:10,540 --> 01:16:14,818 Aren't you coming with us, Pompilius? - I always go hunting by myself. Ha-ha. 731 01:16:33,540 --> 01:16:37,089 Here is where we'll separate. Make a close search. 732 01:16:37,580 --> 01:16:41,289 Anius, take your men through the valley. I'll follow the river bank. 733 01:16:42,980 --> 01:16:47,576 You enter the forest with your cavalry only. Leave the infantry at the wood's edge. 734 01:16:47,700 --> 01:16:50,498 Very well. - I'll go with Anius. 735 01:16:50,620 --> 01:16:52,815 Yes. You, come with me. 736 01:16:59,580 --> 01:17:02,299 Well caught! - See what a good hunter I am. 737 01:17:03,100 --> 01:17:06,729 Masterly. Less tiring and more to show. - But he is sweet, isn't he? 738 01:17:06,860 --> 01:17:09,249 Delicious. - It breaks my heart... 739 01:17:09,380 --> 01:17:11,769 There's nothing to be sorry about! - Let's say we let him go, huh?. 740 01:17:11,900 --> 01:17:14,937 Have you lost your mind! With all of us famished! 741 01:17:15,060 --> 01:17:17,938 Let's just let him run away... 742 01:17:18,060 --> 01:17:21,530 I'll roast him on a spit, then you'll see! 743 01:17:23,420 --> 01:17:25,695 Halt! 744 01:17:27,620 --> 01:17:29,975 Infantry, that way! 745 01:17:30,500 --> 01:17:32,616 Forward! 746 01:17:34,180 --> 01:17:36,330 Follow me! 747 01:18:14,580 --> 01:18:17,458 Halt! Take the left! 748 01:18:17,580 --> 01:18:19,536 The rest, with me! 749 01:18:25,940 --> 01:18:28,898 Perhaps they've forgotten us. - I wouldn't be so sure. 750 01:18:29,020 --> 01:18:33,730 Why haven't they tried to catch us? - Maybe they will wait until Winter, 751 01:18:33,860 --> 01:18:37,739 in the hope that the cold will drive us out into the lowlands. 752 01:18:37,860 --> 01:18:39,930 I hope you're right... 753 01:18:40,540 --> 01:18:45,170 I wish I could bathe in warm milk, like they do in Rome... 754 01:18:46,460 --> 01:18:52,376 Aglaea, be grateful for this clean water, and for not having weals on your back. 755 01:18:56,780 --> 01:18:59,658 Today I'm pretending to be a real patrician. 756 01:19:02,340 --> 01:19:05,377 Nisa! The soldiers! 757 01:19:19,580 --> 01:19:23,095 Tell me where the others are hiding, or I'll have the lot of you killed! 758 01:19:25,540 --> 01:19:27,929 Capture those women before they get away! 759 01:19:56,980 --> 01:19:59,414 Well, did you find anything? - No. 760 01:20:01,420 --> 01:20:04,651 I wonder where they can be hiding. We must capture them... 761 01:20:04,780 --> 01:20:08,170 Rufus may be a great general, but I don't see the need for all this. 762 01:20:08,300 --> 01:20:13,090 It's not Spartacus and his army. Things needn't be so complicated. 763 01:20:13,700 --> 01:20:17,056 What would you do instead? - I would wait until hunger and cold... 764 01:20:17,180 --> 01:20:19,171 drove them out of the forest. 765 01:20:24,540 --> 01:20:26,735 March the prisoners away! 768 01:21:36,620 --> 01:21:38,576 Pompilius! 769 01:21:40,780 --> 01:21:45,695 Marcus, the soldiers - taken everyone. - When? 770 01:21:45,820 --> 01:21:48,288 Just n...... 771 01:22:11,380 --> 01:22:14,690 We'll attack, in spite of their numbers! - Send for the others in the caves. 772 01:22:14,820 --> 01:22:18,130 It's still difficult to beat them. - I'm not eager to die, 773 01:22:18,260 --> 01:22:23,254 but I won't abandon our friends! Whoever wants to keep the freedom 774 01:22:23,380 --> 01:22:26,736 that I gave him can stay behind. But I'm going! 775 01:22:26,860 --> 01:22:29,169 Come on! 776 01:22:30,780 --> 01:22:33,897 The majority have been re-captured. A few are left. We'll get them soon. 777 01:22:34,020 --> 01:22:39,140 That won't be so easy. - We still haven't captured Marcus! 778 01:22:39,260 --> 01:22:41,615 We'll get him too, don't worry. 779 01:22:43,340 --> 01:22:45,490 Charge! Meet them head-on! 780 01:23:28,900 --> 01:23:31,050 You filthy traitor! 781 01:23:44,540 --> 01:23:47,134 Now you'll pay for the murder of my King! 782 01:24:05,420 --> 01:24:07,650 Seize that man! 783 01:24:14,100 --> 01:24:16,216 Put him in chains, and take him along! 784 01:24:22,780 --> 01:24:25,248 Step forward! 785 01:24:26,580 --> 01:24:31,210 He's as big as Hercules. Handsome, too. - Just a mass of muscle... 786 01:24:31,340 --> 01:24:33,456 The slave girl is attractive. 787 01:24:33,580 --> 01:24:37,175 So the sheep have returned to the fold. 788 01:24:37,300 --> 01:24:41,771 Little Nisa doesn't look so pleased. Where is your handsome Valerius now? 789 01:24:43,420 --> 01:24:48,369 A runaway slave and a confessed Christian. One death is not enough to punish you. 790 01:24:49,460 --> 01:24:52,338 Your patrician lover will come to the same end. 791 01:24:52,460 --> 01:24:55,770 How often I have regretted saving your life that time. 792 01:24:56,420 --> 01:25:00,379 But now I will delight in watching you die like a bull in a slaughter house. 793 01:25:01,300 --> 01:25:04,610 Why don't you call on your God to free you? 794 01:25:04,740 --> 01:25:08,779 I heard of an old Christian who invoked this God of theirs during the night, 795 01:25:08,900 --> 01:25:11,050 and he went flying through the air! 796 01:25:14,460 --> 01:25:17,975 Invoke your God, why don't you? Let's see you fly, if you can! 797 01:25:18,460 --> 01:25:21,657 Show us this fantastic magic of the Christians. 798 01:25:21,780 --> 01:25:24,578 Your punishment will serve as an example to others. 799 01:25:24,700 --> 01:25:27,089 Take them away! 800 01:25:34,420 --> 01:25:37,457 When are we going to see your famous dancing girls? 801 01:25:37,580 --> 01:25:42,859 I promised you a spectacle, but it's much more exciting than dancing girls. 802 01:25:42,980 --> 01:25:46,859 Some jugglers, then. Or the gladiators you have no more? 803 01:25:46,980 --> 01:25:50,416 Something even rarer, and far more exciting. 804 01:25:50,540 --> 01:25:52,531 The Christians! 805 01:25:53,980 --> 01:25:57,097 Wonderful! - We'll see if they die singing songs... 806 01:25:58,140 --> 01:26:03,294 A Centurion wishes to speak with you. They believe in coming back from death. 807 01:26:06,020 --> 01:26:08,409 Praefectus! - What do you want? 808 01:26:08,540 --> 01:26:12,419 Emperor Caracalla was killed yesterday in a palace revolution. 809 01:26:13,660 --> 01:26:16,811 Who is proclaimed the new Emperor? - The Legions, The Senate, the people 810 01:26:16,940 --> 01:26:20,330 are acclaiming many names, including yours. Nothing has been decided so far. 811 01:26:20,460 --> 01:26:23,372 But the Senate will soon establish who is to be the legitimate successor. 812 01:26:24,420 --> 01:26:29,619 I will accompany you with my legions. - We must see the Christians first. 813 01:26:29,740 --> 01:26:33,449 We will leave immediately afterwards. - May the Gods grant you Imperial Power. 814 01:26:33,580 --> 01:26:39,496 Don't forget your old friends, Caesar. - Let's drink to our dear friend, Vezius Rufus! 815 01:26:39,620 --> 01:26:42,851 I offer the sacrifice of the rebels to the Father of the Gods.. 816 01:26:42,980 --> 01:26:47,895 May He protect my interests! - Glory to Rufus! 817 01:26:49,180 --> 01:26:52,490 They were taken prisoner, and hauled to Minturnus in chains. 818 01:26:52,620 --> 01:26:57,136 They wounded and captured even Marcus. - We fought as hard as we were able, 819 01:26:57,260 --> 01:27:01,139 but the Romans outnumbered us 10-to-1. Don't think that any of us ran away. 820 01:27:01,260 --> 01:27:07,495 Look, nearly all of us were killed or wounded. Being brave isn't enough against such odds. 821 01:27:07,620 --> 01:27:12,614 We managed to capture a few horses. - The Gods again show no pity towards me.. 822 01:27:12,740 --> 01:27:15,812 I had found a ship to take us to safety in Iberia. 823 01:27:15,940 --> 01:27:20,570 Why can't I escape this curse that hounds me with misfortune? 824 01:27:21,220 --> 01:27:24,053 Look there, Valerius. Here comes a slave belonging to Anius. 825 01:27:31,740 --> 01:27:35,813 I've run away to warn you. There is a great feast in honour of Rufus, 826 01:27:35,940 --> 01:27:42,129 who is going to Rome. As a spectacle, they are going to crucify the Christians. 827 01:27:42,260 --> 01:27:44,376 While we stand here, they may be dying! 828 01:28:01,500 --> 01:28:04,333 Have mercy, I beg of you... 829 01:28:06,420 --> 01:28:09,969 Marcus, I don't want either of us to die! 830 01:28:11,820 --> 01:28:14,095 Try to be brave, Aglaea... 831 01:28:16,980 --> 01:28:19,130 Oh dear God, give us strength... 832 01:29:05,260 --> 01:29:09,299 This is much more entertaining than the usual dancing girls! 833 01:29:14,220 --> 01:29:18,008 There should be a long line stretching to Rome, as a reminder of Spartacus. 834 01:29:18,140 --> 01:29:22,338 You should have ordered some musicians, so we didn't have to hear their screams. 835 01:29:22,460 --> 01:29:26,339 If you'd ever been a soldier, you wouldn't mind a few moans. 836 01:29:26,900 --> 01:29:30,893 Why don't you show us your strength now? Tear yourself loose, and come down! 837 01:29:31,020 --> 01:29:33,488 Show what you can do! 838 01:29:35,820 --> 01:29:37,890 Be brave, Aglaea. 839 01:29:38,020 --> 01:29:42,218 I'll try. The woman you love should show herself worthy of you. 840 01:29:44,460 --> 01:29:47,372 What a pity your beloved Valerius isn't here to admire you now! 841 01:29:47,500 --> 01:29:51,937 Well, little princess, you've finally ascended to your throne! 842 01:29:52,860 --> 01:29:55,169 Oh Lord, forgive us our sins... 843 01:30:10,580 --> 01:30:13,890 Valerius! 844 01:30:18,220 --> 01:30:20,609 Guards! To me! 845 01:32:29,860 --> 01:32:31,612 Cease this fighting! 846 01:32:31,740 --> 01:32:35,892 In the name of Macrinus, the new Emperor! 847 01:32:45,940 --> 01:32:51,014 Macrinus, I thank you for saving our lives. We shall always be grateful to you. 848 01:32:51,140 --> 01:32:54,052 To have saved the life of the son of my old friend, Valerius the Elder, 849 01:32:54,180 --> 01:32:57,058 is my first joyful achievement as Emperor. 850 01:32:57,180 --> 01:33:01,810 But how did all this occur? - Vezius Rufus condemned these... 851 01:33:01,940 --> 01:33:04,977 innocent people to die on the cross. If you had not come, 852 01:33:05,100 --> 01:33:09,013 we would all have been slaughtered. - You will see justice done, Valerius. 853 01:33:09,140 --> 01:33:13,418 You will have the property you inherited re-instated to you. 854 01:33:14,300 --> 01:33:16,939 Why, that man is Marcus! - Yes... 855 01:33:17,700 --> 01:33:20,692 You are the slave that once saved my life. 856 01:33:21,500 --> 01:33:24,970 I, the Emperor of Rome, owe you an enormous debt of gratitude. 857 01:33:25,820 --> 01:33:29,654 I saved the life of a man without thinking if he were a King or a slave. 858 01:33:30,820 --> 01:33:34,608 Take this man down from the cross And all the other slaves. 859 01:33:36,180 --> 01:33:40,378 I want my reign as Emperor to begin with this act of clemency. 860 01:34:04,420 --> 01:34:09,210 See that full honours are rendered to Anius and that he is buried as befits a patrician. 861 01:34:24,180 --> 01:34:28,776 Aglaea has consented to be my wife. She can't find words to thank you. 862 01:34:28,900 --> 01:34:31,812 From this moment, you are both free. 863 01:34:32,620 --> 01:34:35,771 And, with Valerius and Nisa, you will join my adherents in Rome. 864 01:34:36,820 --> 01:34:42,133 At my Court, you will find it easy to forget all this, and to start a prosperous new life. 865 01:34:48,660 --> 01:34:52,335 I hereby declare you all - free citizens of Rome! 866 01:34:55,020 --> 01:34:57,853 Hail, Caesar!