1 00:01:54,000 --> 00:01:55,968 Hail, Gaius. 2 00:01:56,160 --> 00:01:58,242 My dear Lucius. What news from Rome? 3 00:01:58,440 --> 00:02:00,886 Preparations are being made for the emperor's birthday. 4 00:02:01,080 --> 00:02:04,607 - I'm returning to Rome to see the games - But we celebrate the birthday too. 5 00:02:04,800 --> 00:02:08,441 Come, Gaius. Miss the games in Rome for the sake of those in Pompeii? 6 00:02:08,640 --> 00:02:11,803 And why not? There's no finer city in the whole empire than Pompeii. 7 00:02:12,000 --> 00:02:14,480 Always boasting, you Pompeians. 8 00:02:14,680 --> 00:02:17,365 The beauty of your women, the trading in your port. 9 00:02:17,600 --> 00:02:21,047 - Even the violence of your earthquakes. - Stay here. We'll make good our boasts. 10 00:02:21,240 --> 00:02:23,083 What, earthquakes and all? 11 00:02:23,320 --> 00:02:27,291 I hope not. Well, I hope we shall meet again before you leave. 12 00:03:05,160 --> 00:03:08,767 Halt! Look, your wild man almost twisted his chain off. 13 00:03:08,960 --> 00:03:11,406 He's dangerous. Do something. Fix it. 14 00:03:11,600 --> 00:03:13,204 The blacksmith can fix it. 15 00:03:13,400 --> 00:03:16,165 Marcus. Marcus, the smith. 16 00:03:16,360 --> 00:03:18,249 - What's wanted? - Job for you. 17 00:03:18,440 --> 00:03:19,407 Good. 18 00:03:20,040 --> 00:03:23,249 Don't wait for us. Get them up to the arena. 19 00:03:24,880 --> 00:03:27,247 He's worked on this link till it's almost broken. 20 00:03:27,440 --> 00:03:29,044 He's a terror. 21 00:03:29,240 --> 00:03:31,049 - Prisoner of war? - From Scythia. 22 00:03:31,240 --> 00:03:34,528 - I picked him out of a batch of 200. - For the arena? 23 00:03:34,720 --> 00:03:37,769 Yes, I supply the arena with slaves and wild beasts. 24 00:03:37,960 --> 00:03:40,770 But he's more of a wild beast. 25 00:03:57,360 --> 00:04:00,921 Beat him, flog him. Only don't spoil him for the arena. 26 00:04:01,360 --> 00:04:04,045 Beat a man held clown by four soldiers? 27 00:04:04,800 --> 00:04:06,723 Get him on his feet. 28 00:04:09,600 --> 00:04:11,364 Marcus, what happened? 29 00:04:12,120 --> 00:04:14,885 - Are you hurt? - No, my sweet. 30 00:04:16,960 --> 00:04:21,045 - Gaius Tanno, I hope you're well. - Well entertained. 31 00:04:21,240 --> 00:04:23,368 The smith should be in the arena. 32 00:04:28,800 --> 00:04:31,849 Did you ever consider fighting in the arena? 33 00:04:32,040 --> 00:04:33,280 No. 34 00:04:33,800 --> 00:04:35,802 I'm a man of peace. 35 00:04:36,040 --> 00:04:39,601 - For a peace lover, you're a handy fighter. - That's different. 36 00:04:40,040 --> 00:04:41,929 I can fight if I have to. 37 00:04:42,120 --> 00:04:44,327 But I couldn't fight a man who'd never harmed me. 38 00:04:44,520 --> 00:04:46,249 You could make money. 39 00:04:46,680 --> 00:04:48,444 Not that way. 40 00:04:49,040 --> 00:04:50,246 I have enough money. 41 00:04:50,720 --> 00:04:52,768 Well, of course. 42 00:04:52,960 --> 00:04:56,487 If you're a rich man, a few coppers wouldn't interest you. 43 00:04:57,440 --> 00:04:59,602 This is for your work... 44 00:05:00,360 --> 00:05:03,967 ...and this is for saving my life. 45 00:05:04,720 --> 00:05:07,087 Just about what the job is worth. 46 00:05:16,040 --> 00:05:17,769 A man in chains... 47 00:05:17,960 --> 00:05:20,884 ...going to his death like a caged animal. 48 00:05:22,600 --> 00:05:24,921 Makes a man count his blessings, Julia. 49 00:05:25,120 --> 00:05:27,122 Smith, you interest me. 50 00:05:27,320 --> 00:05:29,049 You said you had enough money. 51 00:05:29,240 --> 00:05:31,846 I never heard anyone say that before. 52 00:05:32,360 --> 00:05:35,648 I have a wife who loves me and a baby son. 53 00:05:35,840 --> 00:05:40,004 I work hard, eat hearty and sleep sound. What more could I have? 54 00:05:40,320 --> 00:05:42,288 You remind me of an acrobat in the arena... 55 00:05:42,520 --> 00:05:45,251 ...walking on a rope stretched high in the air. 56 00:05:45,440 --> 00:05:47,363 - Walking on a rope? - Yes. 57 00:05:47,560 --> 00:05:50,006 A rope no wider than my thumb. 58 00:05:50,360 --> 00:05:54,206 - I'm not walking on a rope. - Oh, yes, you are. Every poor man is. 59 00:05:54,400 --> 00:05:58,246 You think you're balanced nicely, but only money can make you safe. 60 00:05:58,440 --> 00:06:01,842 Some little unexpected thing, and you're clown. 61 00:06:02,040 --> 00:06:03,610 Smashed. 62 00:06:04,480 --> 00:06:06,209 What does your wife think of your ideas? 63 00:06:06,400 --> 00:06:08,084 A woman is always ambitious for her son. 64 00:06:08,320 --> 00:06:11,369 I hope he will grow up to be exactly like his father. 65 00:06:11,560 --> 00:06:14,040 Idyllic, but impractical. 66 00:06:14,240 --> 00:06:17,847 Here, buy something for the young blacksmith. 67 00:06:21,640 --> 00:06:24,041 Marcus, a silver piece. 68 00:06:24,280 --> 00:06:25,645 What shall we do with it? 69 00:06:25,840 --> 00:06:28,844 - Let's go to the marketplace. - Don't you think we ought to save it? 70 00:06:29,040 --> 00:06:30,849 The taxgatherer is coming in a few days. 71 00:06:31,040 --> 00:06:32,610 I have the money put aside for him. 72 00:06:32,800 --> 00:06:35,929 Oh, this is a windfall. Let's have a holiday. 73 00:06:36,120 --> 00:06:37,963 We'll take the baby to see the puppet show. 74 00:06:38,200 --> 00:06:41,170 Oh, Marcus, he's only 6 months old. 75 00:06:41,400 --> 00:06:43,926 Well, he might like the puppets very much. 76 00:06:44,120 --> 00:06:47,010 - How can you tell? - I can tell you'd like them very much. 77 00:06:47,200 --> 00:06:51,410 My sweet, the richest man in the world can't have more than I have... 78 00:06:51,600 --> 00:06:53,807 ...here between my hands. 79 00:06:56,480 --> 00:06:58,130 That's a very pretty picture. 80 00:06:58,360 --> 00:07:00,931 Good morning, neighbour. We've just declared a holiday. 81 00:07:01,120 --> 00:07:04,841 - Gaius Tanno gave us a silver piece. - Gaius, the rich man? 82 00:07:06,600 --> 00:07:08,409 He's the first noble I ever spoke to. 83 00:07:08,600 --> 00:07:09,931 - Get ready, Julia. - I'm ready. 84 00:07:10,120 --> 00:07:11,963 - What about the forge? - If anyone comes... 85 00:07:12,160 --> 00:07:14,970 ...tell them Marcus is too rich to work today. 86 00:07:21,040 --> 00:07:23,566 Julia, how would you like to have some of that silk? 87 00:07:23,800 --> 00:07:27,247 Silk? To wear when I cook your dinner? Come along. 88 00:07:29,640 --> 00:07:32,803 - How long before the baby can do that? - Oh, at least a week. 89 00:07:33,000 --> 00:07:34,206 He can have a ball anyway. 90 00:07:34,400 --> 00:07:36,368 I thought we were going to the puppet show. 91 00:07:36,560 --> 00:07:40,087 Let's buy him a ball first. He's never had a toy. 92 00:07:44,320 --> 00:07:46,402 That ball. The white one. 93 00:07:46,800 --> 00:07:50,282 Oh, it's too big. Look, he couldn't even hold it. 94 00:07:50,480 --> 00:07:51,766 He likes it. 95 00:07:51,960 --> 00:07:53,485 How much? 96 00:07:59,360 --> 00:08:00,930 Julia! 97 00:08:03,600 --> 00:08:06,331 The doctor. Someone tell the doctor. 98 00:08:07,160 --> 00:08:09,401 Bring him to the forge. Hurry. 99 00:08:14,360 --> 00:08:17,921 How long have I been lying here? 100 00:08:18,120 --> 00:08:19,645 A few days. 101 00:08:19,840 --> 00:08:21,922 The doctor is coming again soon. 102 00:08:22,120 --> 00:08:25,761 - Don't try to talk now. - The doctor? 103 00:08:26,240 --> 00:08:28,607 What does he say about the baby? 104 00:08:28,840 --> 00:08:31,525 You'll both be well again very soon. 105 00:08:35,720 --> 00:08:37,643 Sleep now. 106 00:08:52,200 --> 00:08:55,647 The doctor says he won't come again unless he's paid first. 107 00:08:55,880 --> 00:08:58,611 He must come. I'll pay him when I can. 108 00:08:58,800 --> 00:09:01,883 He says he has plenty of patients who can pay him now. 109 00:09:03,000 --> 00:09:05,606 Go with Calvus to our house and get some rest. 110 00:09:05,800 --> 00:09:09,088 - I'll stay with Julia. - I can't. 111 00:09:09,360 --> 00:09:11,044 Marcus! 112 00:09:16,480 --> 00:09:19,211 Now, look here, Marcus. This is the second time I've been here. 113 00:09:19,400 --> 00:09:22,529 - This time, I won't go without the tax. - Don't let my wife hear you. 114 00:09:22,720 --> 00:09:26,805 - Well, where's the tax money? - I told you, I had it put aside for you. 115 00:09:27,080 --> 00:09:29,560 But it's gone, for the doctor and for medicine. 116 00:09:29,760 --> 00:09:31,444 Well, I'm here to get your tax. 117 00:09:31,640 --> 00:09:33,529 - Give me a little time. - Well, you've had it. 118 00:09:33,760 --> 00:09:35,518 Bring the woman out. Clear out the house. 119 00:09:35,519 --> 00:09:37,401 You can't do it, I tell you. She's sick. 120 00:09:37,760 --> 00:09:40,331 - You can't put them into the street - Look, here. 121 00:09:40,520 --> 00:09:42,727 I don't want to do this, you know? 122 00:09:42,920 --> 00:09:44,922 Don't you know anyone with money? 123 00:09:46,320 --> 00:09:48,891 My neighbours are all as poor as I am. 124 00:09:50,560 --> 00:09:52,722 Gaius Tanno. He'll help me. 125 00:09:53,120 --> 00:09:54,963 Know him, do you? 126 00:09:55,400 --> 00:09:59,086 He was very kind. He gave my son a silver piece. 127 00:09:59,280 --> 00:10:01,886 You just wait till tomorrow. Gaius will lend me the money. 128 00:10:02,080 --> 00:10:04,321 I'll give you till tonight. But not another hour. 129 00:10:04,520 --> 00:10:06,648 Ask your wife to stay with Julia. 130 00:10:07,680 --> 00:10:10,490 Are you mad or drunk? I can't let you in. 131 00:10:10,680 --> 00:10:12,887 - It's life-or-death. - It is to me too. 132 00:10:13,120 --> 00:10:16,124 What do you suppose Gaius would do if I let you rush in on his guests? 133 00:10:16,320 --> 00:10:18,687 - He'd have the skin off my back. - He was kind to me. 134 00:10:18,880 --> 00:10:21,247 I want only a little. I'm desperate. 135 00:10:21,440 --> 00:10:24,569 - It may mean two lives. - Lives go cheap in Pompeii. 136 00:10:24,760 --> 00:10:26,728 Let me see Gaius. 137 00:10:26,920 --> 00:10:28,604 You start trouble and you'll go to jail. 138 00:10:29,120 --> 00:10:32,727 Go to the arena if you wanna fight. That's the place where fighting pays. 139 00:10:40,240 --> 00:10:43,642 - All right, you'll do. - I'll be paid for this, won't I? 140 00:10:43,840 --> 00:10:47,447 You put up a good fight and please the audience, you'll get a gold piece or 2. 141 00:10:47,640 --> 00:10:50,723 But remember you've gotta show them something. Understand? 142 00:10:50,920 --> 00:10:53,446 Now, get your sword and shield. 143 00:11:53,120 --> 00:11:55,521 I have the money. Take it to the doctor. He'll come now. 144 00:11:55,760 --> 00:11:57,000 - Too late. - Here's the money. 145 00:11:57,200 --> 00:11:59,680 Marcus, my friend. Too late. 146 00:12:12,680 --> 00:12:15,411 She never knew when the little son died. 147 00:12:44,000 --> 00:12:46,241 My poor friend. 148 00:12:47,080 --> 00:12:48,525 Poor. 149 00:12:49,600 --> 00:12:51,443 Poor and a fool. 150 00:12:52,920 --> 00:12:56,049 I've lost all I loved because I was poor. 151 00:12:57,560 --> 00:12:59,244 A year ago... 152 00:12:59,680 --> 00:13:02,684 ...a week ago, I could have saved them. 153 00:13:03,520 --> 00:13:07,002 - All my life I've been a fool. - Steady, Marcus. 154 00:13:07,560 --> 00:13:10,882 It cost me this to learn what the world is really like. 155 00:13:11,720 --> 00:13:13,563 Money is all that matters. 156 00:13:13,800 --> 00:13:16,121 Well, I can get money. 157 00:13:16,360 --> 00:13:18,249 It's easy to get money. 158 00:13:19,720 --> 00:13:21,529 All you have to do... 159 00:13:21,880 --> 00:13:23,530 ...is kill. 160 00:14:29,560 --> 00:14:31,210 The god of war himself. 161 00:14:31,400 --> 00:14:33,562 I knew this Marcus when he was a blacksmith. 162 00:14:33,760 --> 00:14:35,808 I won 1000 gold pieces on you today. 163 00:14:36,000 --> 00:14:38,162 The Wolf was nearly a match for him though. 164 00:14:38,360 --> 00:14:40,727 - He was a good fighter. - Let's go and find Petronius. 165 00:14:40,920 --> 00:14:43,321 - He owes me 500. - And me 1000. 166 00:14:44,160 --> 00:14:45,650 Wait here. 167 00:14:46,240 --> 00:14:50,609 So even the great Marcus cannot yet kill with a light heart. 168 00:14:51,000 --> 00:14:53,128 I'm sorry for you. 169 00:14:53,800 --> 00:14:55,165 What? 170 00:14:55,360 --> 00:14:56,885 Sorry for me? 171 00:14:57,080 --> 00:14:58,320 You, a slave? 172 00:14:58,760 --> 00:15:00,683 Every man's a slave. 173 00:15:00,880 --> 00:15:04,202 - I, you, my master there. - He's a rich man. 174 00:15:04,960 --> 00:15:06,325 Money doesn't matter. 175 00:15:06,520 --> 00:15:09,171 You're a fool. Money is all that matters. 176 00:15:09,360 --> 00:15:13,001 Without money, who cares for a man? Who will listen to him? 177 00:15:13,200 --> 00:15:14,565 They'll listen to me. 178 00:15:14,800 --> 00:15:18,088 - And who will care for you? - No one. 179 00:15:19,000 --> 00:15:20,206 Well done, Marcus. 180 00:15:20,440 --> 00:15:23,808 - A good fight. - The best fighter in the empire. 181 00:15:24,000 --> 00:15:26,810 Marcus, what a fighter. 182 00:15:27,000 --> 00:15:30,163 You remember me, don't you? You once saved my life. 183 00:15:30,640 --> 00:15:32,802 I don't save lives. 184 00:15:33,600 --> 00:15:35,409 Very good. Very witty. 185 00:15:35,600 --> 00:15:38,490 But surely you haven't forgotten Cleon, the slave dealer? 186 00:15:38,680 --> 00:15:41,968 In your forge, the Scythian prisoner would have killed me. 187 00:15:42,160 --> 00:15:43,924 I remember. 188 00:15:44,120 --> 00:15:46,521 I wonder why I stopped him. 189 00:15:47,320 --> 00:15:50,164 I don't know why you should look down on me, my friend. 190 00:15:50,360 --> 00:15:52,124 Aren't we in the same business? 191 00:15:52,320 --> 00:15:55,005 We both furnish amusement for the people. 192 00:15:55,200 --> 00:15:57,407 I risk my life with the man I'm fighting. 193 00:15:57,600 --> 00:16:00,843 You buy and sell poor wretches to be slaughtered as a spectacle. 194 00:16:01,040 --> 00:16:04,761 I'm not proud of myself, but by Jupiter, compared to you, I'm a holy man. 195 00:16:04,960 --> 00:16:07,247 You'll never be an old one. 196 00:16:08,680 --> 00:16:11,490 It isn't brawn that survives, it's brain. 197 00:16:11,680 --> 00:16:14,160 It's well-known that the rat lives longer than the lion. 198 00:16:14,360 --> 00:16:15,930 But who wants to be a rat? 199 00:16:16,120 --> 00:16:20,011 I wouldn't do your dirty work, not to save my life. 200 00:16:26,320 --> 00:16:28,800 Did you see that backhand stroke of the Wolf's? 201 00:16:29,000 --> 00:16:30,968 He nearly got me with it the first time. 202 00:16:31,160 --> 00:16:34,369 - It's a good trick. - Well, the Wolf's done his last trick. 203 00:16:34,640 --> 00:16:40,010 - I wonder if the cub knows tricks yet. - The cub? What are you talking about? 204 00:16:48,000 --> 00:16:51,561 - Where's my father? - Who is your father? 205 00:16:51,760 --> 00:16:53,489 The Wolf. 206 00:16:54,240 --> 00:16:55,810 Where is he? 207 00:16:56,400 --> 00:16:58,687 There's a question for you. 208 00:16:59,640 --> 00:17:01,688 Maybe there's a special place for wolves to go-- 209 00:17:01,880 --> 00:17:05,965 Take your dirty, grinning faces out of here. All of you. Get out! 210 00:17:13,080 --> 00:17:15,970 - Don't be frightened. - I'm not frightened. 211 00:17:16,200 --> 00:17:18,680 I was just getting out of the way. 212 00:17:19,120 --> 00:17:21,361 Know what to do when the shouting begins, eh? 213 00:17:21,560 --> 00:17:22,766 Yes. 214 00:17:22,960 --> 00:17:25,850 What are you doing here? Why aren't you at home with your mother? 215 00:17:26,080 --> 00:17:31,371 Oh, my mother's dead. She died in Gaul I was born in Gaul. 216 00:17:32,000 --> 00:17:35,561 - Where did you live after that? - With the legion, the 21st. 217 00:17:35,760 --> 00:17:38,604 My father was the best fighter in the legion. 218 00:17:38,800 --> 00:17:43,727 - Why was he in the arena? - Well, you see, he had a little trouble. 219 00:17:43,920 --> 00:17:45,763 It wasn't his fault. 220 00:17:45,960 --> 00:17:49,806 But he's gonna win this fight and then everything will be all right. 221 00:17:56,080 --> 00:17:59,050 What happens to people when they die? 222 00:17:59,360 --> 00:18:04,571 Don't you know? I know all about it on account of my mother having died. 223 00:18:05,000 --> 00:18:08,971 You see, when people die they go down to the River Styx. 224 00:18:09,160 --> 00:18:11,322 And there's a boat and a ferryman. 225 00:18:11,520 --> 00:18:14,091 And he takes them across the river to the underworld. 226 00:18:14,280 --> 00:18:16,601 ...where all spirits are. 227 00:18:17,120 --> 00:18:23,048 - Are there any soldiers of the legion? - Oh, yes. Lots of father's comrades. 228 00:18:28,680 --> 00:18:30,648 You're a soldier's son. 229 00:18:30,840 --> 00:18:33,810 You don't have to be babied and lied to. 230 00:18:34,240 --> 00:18:38,165 Your father has gone to join those comrades. 231 00:18:40,040 --> 00:18:42,441 Across the river? 232 00:18:43,240 --> 00:18:45,481 And he went bravely. 233 00:18:46,520 --> 00:18:48,249 I'm sorry. 234 00:18:53,920 --> 00:18:57,402 You're afraid I'm going to cry, aren't you? 235 00:18:59,080 --> 00:19:01,162 I don't cry. 236 00:19:02,720 --> 00:19:05,803 He said he'd win this fight... 237 00:19:06,440 --> 00:19:10,161 ...and I could unbuckle the winner's sword. 238 00:19:11,680 --> 00:19:15,241 Do you want to unbuckle mine? 239 00:19:16,440 --> 00:19:18,090 No. 240 00:19:40,800 --> 00:19:43,167 How would you like to be my son? 241 00:19:44,080 --> 00:19:46,242 Haven't you got one? 242 00:19:46,440 --> 00:19:48,124 Not anymore. 243 00:19:58,280 --> 00:20:02,888 I'll make what's happened here today turn into good for you. 244 00:20:06,960 --> 00:20:08,803 Oh, my friends. 245 00:20:09,040 --> 00:20:12,010 Never before in Pompeii such merchandise. 246 00:20:12,240 --> 00:20:14,402 Look at her. Sweet as a child. 247 00:20:14,640 --> 00:20:18,804 An accomplished hairdresser. Plays the harp. She's a real bargain. 248 00:20:19,000 --> 00:20:21,571 - Can she scrub floors? - Greetings, lady. 249 00:20:21,760 --> 00:20:24,081 She's as good as the one I sold you three months ago. 250 00:20:24,280 --> 00:20:27,409 She'd better be stronger. It's disgusting the way they die off. 251 00:20:27,600 --> 00:20:31,321 - Lady, this one has a tough hide. - That's what you said about the last. 252 00:20:31,520 --> 00:20:33,409 - But, lady- -it's Marcus. 253 00:20:33,600 --> 00:20:35,841 - Hail, champion. - Greetings, Marcus. 254 00:20:36,040 --> 00:20:38,202 I'm betting on you tomorrow. 255 00:20:38,400 --> 00:20:40,164 I see you're no gambler. 256 00:20:40,360 --> 00:20:43,648 What can I do for you? A nice girl to delight the heart of a fighter? 257 00:20:43,880 --> 00:20:46,565 Nothing for me. I've come to buy a tutor for my son. 258 00:20:46,760 --> 00:20:48,967 By Mercury, I have the very thing for you. 259 00:20:49,160 --> 00:20:53,768 A Greek, speaks four languages. A scholar, kind and steady. 260 00:20:53,960 --> 00:20:55,530 Been in the same family for 20 years. 261 00:20:55,720 --> 00:20:59,406 - Let's have a look at him. Where is he? - There, in the fourth pen. 262 00:21:00,400 --> 00:21:02,721 You go first and talk to him. See if you like him. 263 00:21:02,920 --> 00:21:04,968 Maybe he won't like me. 264 00:21:05,160 --> 00:21:06,969 That's a good one. 265 00:21:07,720 --> 00:21:09,210 Hail, Greek. 266 00:21:09,400 --> 00:21:11,209 Hail, Roman. 267 00:21:11,400 --> 00:21:13,448 My father sent me to see if I like you. 268 00:21:13,640 --> 00:21:16,120 - Why? - If I do, he'll buy you for me. 269 00:21:16,600 --> 00:21:19,968 - Can you speak four languages? - Yes. 270 00:21:20,200 --> 00:21:22,851 - You know a lot of stories? - Thousands. 271 00:21:23,080 --> 00:21:27,404 - About soldiers and wars and fighting? - Yes, but there are better stories. 272 00:21:28,200 --> 00:21:29,406 Well... 273 00:21:29,600 --> 00:21:32,604 ...you can tell me the ones you like. I don't mind. 274 00:21:34,080 --> 00:21:36,003 I like him, Father. 275 00:21:37,240 --> 00:21:40,687 I remember you. You're the slave who said money doesn't matter. 276 00:21:40,880 --> 00:21:42,120 Buy me for your son. 277 00:21:42,320 --> 00:21:45,449 You served one family 20 years. Why are you here? 278 00:21:45,640 --> 00:21:48,928 I dropped my young master's cloak in the mud. 279 00:21:49,120 --> 00:21:52,488 - I see. - May I have him, Father? 280 00:21:52,920 --> 00:21:54,160 - How much? - Three hundred. 281 00:21:54,360 --> 00:21:56,124 - What? - Well, he's a scholar. 282 00:21:56,320 --> 00:21:59,369 Well, I didn't know they cost that much. It's beyond my reach. 283 00:21:59,560 --> 00:22:01,289 But, Father, you said if I liked him-- 284 00:22:01,560 --> 00:22:04,325 But we don't have that much money, Flavius. 285 00:22:04,520 --> 00:22:07,444 He says he knows lots of stories. 286 00:22:11,200 --> 00:22:13,726 - Two hundred. - Make it 250. 287 00:22:13,920 --> 00:22:15,809 Oh, Father. 288 00:22:16,560 --> 00:22:18,403 Two hundred and forty-three. 289 00:22:18,960 --> 00:22:22,931 - Forty-three? - It's all I have. Here it is. 290 00:22:23,600 --> 00:22:25,125 Oh, well. 291 00:22:25,320 --> 00:22:26,970 It's a bargain. 292 00:22:31,000 --> 00:22:33,970 Could you lend me a couple of pieces? 293 00:22:34,160 --> 00:22:36,481 Pay you back after the games tomorrow. 294 00:22:41,920 --> 00:22:43,968 So money doesn't matter, eh? 295 00:22:47,560 --> 00:22:49,847 - Is that tight enough, master? - Yes. 296 00:22:50,040 --> 00:22:53,362 Leaster, in these months since I bought you... 297 00:22:53,560 --> 00:22:55,927 ...have you noticed any difference in the way I fight? 298 00:22:56,120 --> 00:22:59,010 You seem to grow more careful, master. 299 00:22:59,680 --> 00:23:01,091 You're right. 300 00:23:01,280 --> 00:23:04,329 When I'm out there fighting I keep saying to myself: 301 00:23:04,520 --> 00:23:06,488 "Suppose I am killed. 302 00:23:06,680 --> 00:23:08,444 What will become of Flavius?" 303 00:23:13,880 --> 00:23:15,848 So this is the great Marcus. 304 00:23:16,040 --> 00:23:18,725 Marcus is my name. Could you be Murmex? 305 00:23:18,920 --> 00:23:20,490 Murmex of Carthage. 306 00:23:20,680 --> 00:23:24,002 - I'm gonna win this fight, you know? - I didn't know it was settled. 307 00:23:24,240 --> 00:23:27,210 There'll be wailing in your house tonight. The gods are on my side. 308 00:23:27,400 --> 00:23:30,131 - Have you sacrificed to Mercury? - Mithras is my god. 309 00:23:30,320 --> 00:23:33,961 Your mistake. Mercury is the god of braggarts. 310 00:23:34,880 --> 00:23:36,803 You talk too much. Come on and fight. 311 00:24:01,240 --> 00:24:02,446 I told you I'd win. 312 00:24:02,640 --> 00:24:05,450 Congratulations, Murmex. Hail to the new champion. 313 00:24:05,640 --> 00:24:08,564 Your great Marcus seemed to be afraid of getting hurt. 314 00:24:26,160 --> 00:24:28,481 Whoever said Marcus was good? 315 00:24:29,360 --> 00:24:31,966 Next time, they'd better get me a real fighter. 316 00:24:33,400 --> 00:24:35,164 The truth, Leaster. 317 00:24:35,360 --> 00:24:37,408 Master, it will heal... 318 00:24:37,680 --> 00:24:40,923 ...but you've fought in the arena for the last time. 319 00:24:41,960 --> 00:24:43,200 I was too careful. 320 00:24:44,200 --> 00:24:47,966 - So the lion's day is over. - Still, I don't envy the rat. 321 00:24:48,160 --> 00:24:51,289 You may in days to come. 322 00:24:51,560 --> 00:24:53,881 I've looked forward to this. 323 00:24:54,080 --> 00:24:56,526 Do you remember you said you wouldn't do my dirty work? 324 00:24:56,720 --> 00:25:00,167 - Not to save your life? - I still say so. 325 00:25:00,800 --> 00:25:03,804 Will you say so when your son is hungry? 326 00:25:04,080 --> 00:25:06,321 Makes you wince, doesn't it? 327 00:25:06,520 --> 00:25:09,091 I always have work for men like you... 328 00:25:09,280 --> 00:25:11,009 ...if they're not squeamish. 329 00:25:11,400 --> 00:25:15,883 Well, let me know when you're ready to bring slaves from Libya. 330 00:25:28,680 --> 00:25:31,160 Come on, get them in line! 331 00:25:31,400 --> 00:25:33,880 Don't you know how to handle slaves? 332 00:25:34,400 --> 00:25:37,165 We have a 1 O days' march to the coast! 333 00:25:43,040 --> 00:25:44,201 Stop it! 334 00:25:44,760 --> 00:25:46,649 Cleon doesn't pay for dead slaves. 335 00:25:46,880 --> 00:25:48,882 You'll have plenty of trouble all the way back. 336 00:25:49,080 --> 00:25:52,482 They know they're going to the arena, they'd as soon die on the way to it. 337 00:25:52,680 --> 00:25:55,081 I must have the full number or Cleon won't pay me. 338 00:25:55,280 --> 00:25:58,124 Look here. Let me tell this man if he makes any more trouble... 339 00:25:58,320 --> 00:26:01,051 ...his son will go into the arena too. 340 00:26:03,120 --> 00:26:04,929 All right, tell them all. 341 00:26:24,800 --> 00:26:28,122 You see, you'll have no more trouble with them now. 342 00:26:28,320 --> 00:26:30,482 Why, he was the fiercest of them all. 343 00:26:30,680 --> 00:26:32,887 Until he saw his son in danger. 344 00:26:41,240 --> 00:26:42,480 Which one do you want? 345 00:26:42,680 --> 00:26:45,365 I like the red one. But I like the blue one too. 346 00:26:45,560 --> 00:26:47,961 Well, then we'll get a blue one and a red one. 347 00:26:48,160 --> 00:26:50,606 Father, I'm so glad you're back. 348 00:26:52,240 --> 00:26:54,129 Sweetmeat, young master? 349 00:26:54,360 --> 00:26:56,124 - Father? - He'll be sick. 350 00:26:56,320 --> 00:26:59,802 - He'd better have some porridge. - But I don't like porridge. 351 00:27:00,440 --> 00:27:01,930 See that? 352 00:27:02,760 --> 00:27:03,966 Porridge. 353 00:27:04,160 --> 00:27:06,527 - Truly? - Certainly. 354 00:27:06,800 --> 00:27:09,531 All right, hold my horse. 355 00:27:17,400 --> 00:27:18,925 Porridge. 356 00:27:38,200 --> 00:27:41,966 - Let me read your future, master. - I make my own future, mother. 357 00:27:42,160 --> 00:27:43,321 No one does that. 358 00:27:43,520 --> 00:27:46,490 I have no faith in soothsayers. Off with you. 359 00:27:47,080 --> 00:27:49,526 Well, my son, did you have a good day? 360 00:27:49,720 --> 00:27:53,122 Oh, yes. And I'd like to see the puppet show again. 361 00:27:53,320 --> 00:27:55,322 We'll get a favouring wind at moonrise, Marcus. 362 00:27:55,520 --> 00:27:58,490 - Better get aboard early. - I shall, captain. 363 00:27:59,120 --> 00:28:01,964 Are you going away again, Father? 364 00:28:02,280 --> 00:28:05,204 Yes, I'm sailing tonight. 365 00:28:05,400 --> 00:28:08,051 - Where are you going? - To Judea... 366 00:28:08,240 --> 00:28:10,925 ...to bring back Arabian horses for the chariot races. 367 00:28:11,120 --> 00:28:13,885 I wished you wouldn't go so soon. 368 00:28:14,080 --> 00:28:17,527 This is an easy journey. Just to buy horses. 369 00:28:17,720 --> 00:28:20,326 I'll make enough money to attempt something bigger. 370 00:28:20,520 --> 00:28:23,888 - Bigger horses? - Perhaps. 371 00:28:24,080 --> 00:28:26,481 Someday we'll live in a big house... 372 00:28:26,680 --> 00:28:28,682 ...and you shall have a real horse. 373 00:28:28,880 --> 00:28:31,087 We'll never have a care in the world. 374 00:28:34,880 --> 00:28:37,451 - I hate to leave him again. - Marcus. 375 00:28:37,640 --> 00:28:39,165 I've searched the town for you. 376 00:28:39,360 --> 00:28:41,886 Men who work for me can't idle in wine shops. 377 00:28:42,080 --> 00:28:43,969 - I've got orders to give you. - Not to me. 378 00:28:44,200 --> 00:28:45,964 I've made a contract on my own account. 379 00:28:46,160 --> 00:28:49,403 What? With the money I've paid you, eh? 380 00:28:49,600 --> 00:28:52,080 - Then, you must let me in on it. - Listen, little man... 381 00:28:52,280 --> 00:28:54,601 ...someday you slave dealers will take orders from me. 382 00:28:54,800 --> 00:28:58,691 - I'm gonna be head of the arena. - You? Your fighting days are over. 383 00:28:58,920 --> 00:29:01,730 - All you can do is brag. - Think so? 384 00:29:05,160 --> 00:29:07,162 Master, you didn't mean that? 385 00:29:07,360 --> 00:29:10,170 - You want to be the head of the arena? - Why not? 386 00:29:10,360 --> 00:29:13,091 Men like Cleon sit behind the scenes and grow rich in safety. 387 00:29:13,280 --> 00:29:15,487 Why shouldn't I get there, where the money is? 388 00:29:15,680 --> 00:29:18,206 You'd be responsible for the slaughter of helpless slaves? 389 00:29:18,440 --> 00:29:21,762 - What's it matter if I do or another? - It matters to your own conscience. 390 00:29:21,960 --> 00:29:25,931 A conscience in Pompeii? I know the world for what it is. 391 00:29:26,120 --> 00:29:28,441 - I mean to get money and I don't care how. - No, master. 392 00:29:29,280 --> 00:29:30,964 - She's lying. - I didn't win, did I? 393 00:29:31,200 --> 00:29:32,964 - Don't listen to her. - What did she mean? 394 00:29:33,160 --> 00:29:34,844 - Keep out of this. - What's the trouble? 395 00:29:35,040 --> 00:29:37,042 She foretold I couldn't win. 396 00:29:38,240 --> 00:29:40,242 She's quite right. The dice are loaded. 397 00:29:40,440 --> 00:29:43,125 - Old hag. - You son of an ape! 398 00:29:44,440 --> 00:29:46,966 You brave man, you noble warrior. 399 00:29:49,240 --> 00:29:51,925 Give me back that money, you cheat! 400 00:29:53,680 --> 00:29:56,206 - A woman of my own race. - Where does she live? 401 00:29:56,400 --> 00:29:59,449 - Street of the tanners. - Show me the way. 402 00:30:04,040 --> 00:30:05,769 Come, Flavius. 403 00:30:10,600 --> 00:30:12,329 Young master. 404 00:30:12,520 --> 00:30:14,682 She needs porridge. 405 00:30:19,520 --> 00:30:21,841 Good night, mother. Come, Flavius. 406 00:30:22,040 --> 00:30:24,327 - A kind man. - I'm not kind. 407 00:30:24,520 --> 00:30:28,411 You try hard not to be, but I can see. 408 00:30:28,960 --> 00:30:31,645 I see a journey. 409 00:30:32,080 --> 00:30:34,048 - You are going. - Yes? 410 00:30:34,240 --> 00:30:36,527 It's the turning point in your life. 411 00:30:36,720 --> 00:30:40,520 You will be offered the choice between success and failure. 412 00:30:40,720 --> 00:30:43,371 Be sure you know which you are choosing. 413 00:30:43,560 --> 00:30:46,609 - I shall know. - And the son.. 414 00:30:46,800 --> 00:30:48,564 Who is no son. 415 00:30:49,320 --> 00:30:50,481 How can she know that? 416 00:30:50,680 --> 00:30:52,603 She's like the wise women of ancient Greece. 417 00:30:52,800 --> 00:30:54,643 The child will meet with a great man. 418 00:30:54,840 --> 00:30:56,490 - Where? - In Judea. 419 00:30:56,680 --> 00:30:59,729 - But my son isn't going with me. - Take him. 420 00:30:59,920 --> 00:31:01,570 Take him to the man. 421 00:31:01,760 --> 00:31:06,322 The greatest man. Greater than anyone yet known. 422 00:31:09,080 --> 00:31:10,570 The greatest man in Judea. 423 00:31:10,840 --> 00:31:15,004 He will help the child when help is needed. 424 00:31:15,200 --> 00:31:19,444 And his spirit will direct the child. 425 00:31:20,440 --> 00:31:24,206 - Should I take him? - She sees things that we can't, master. 426 00:31:24,560 --> 00:31:27,450 A great man to help him? Success for me? 427 00:31:28,040 --> 00:31:30,884 The ship won't sail without us, will it, Father? 428 00:31:31,120 --> 00:31:34,841 No, the ship is waiting to take us to Judea... 429 00:31:35,040 --> 00:31:37,042 to find our fortunes. 430 00:31:55,080 --> 00:31:58,562 Landlord, have those fresh horses saddled quickly. 431 00:31:58,760 --> 00:32:01,240 They'll be ready in a few minutes. Stay here tonight. 432 00:32:01,440 --> 00:32:04,284 No. I'm pushing on to Jerusalem. I have important business there. 433 00:32:04,480 --> 00:32:06,801 It must be important if you go on in this storm. 434 00:32:07,000 --> 00:32:10,322 I'm taking my son to the greatest man in Judea. 435 00:32:11,400 --> 00:32:13,607 The greatest man in Judea? 436 00:32:13,840 --> 00:32:16,127 - He's here. - What? 437 00:32:16,320 --> 00:32:17,526 In there. 438 00:32:20,560 --> 00:32:23,609 - Who is that man? - The man you're looking for. 439 00:32:23,800 --> 00:32:26,451 The greatest man in Judea sleeping in a stable? 440 00:32:26,640 --> 00:32:28,608 He was born in a stable. 441 00:32:29,760 --> 00:32:31,125 Master, the horses are ready. 442 00:32:31,720 --> 00:32:36,647 Old man, I'm going to Jerusalem to see Pontius Pilate, the governor of Judea. 443 00:32:43,880 --> 00:32:46,611 - He didn't believe me. - Who would? 444 00:32:46,800 --> 00:32:49,451 He will someday. 445 00:33:03,720 --> 00:33:07,361 For His Excellency, Pontius Pilate, dispatches from the eastern border. 446 00:33:10,320 --> 00:33:12,800 Dispatches from the eastern border. 447 00:33:20,440 --> 00:33:24,240 The insolence of these desert tribes. And Herod encourages them. 448 00:33:24,480 --> 00:33:26,926 - Would he dare, Excellency? - He has dared. 449 00:33:27,120 --> 00:33:29,521 He encourages their raids and probably profits by them. 450 00:33:29,720 --> 00:33:32,803 This chief of the Ammonites wouldn't dare so much without Herod's help. 451 00:33:33,000 --> 00:33:37,608 Since Herod works against you secretly, can you not do the same to him? 452 00:33:37,800 --> 00:33:39,370 I would... 453 00:33:40,120 --> 00:33:43,329 ...if I could only find a man. 454 00:33:44,000 --> 00:33:45,570 Your Excellency... 455 00:33:45,760 --> 00:33:48,206 a horse dealer from Pompeii is waiting to see you. 456 00:33:49,080 --> 00:33:50,366 What? 457 00:33:50,560 --> 00:33:54,406 - A horse dealer? - He insists it's important. 458 00:33:55,200 --> 00:33:58,010 Who would be procurator of Judea? 459 00:33:58,240 --> 00:34:00,288 Riots and plots. 460 00:34:00,480 --> 00:34:03,324 The people against Rome, the people against each other. 461 00:34:03,520 --> 00:34:07,206 If I have a quiet moment, horse dealers come and clamour at my threshold. 462 00:34:07,400 --> 00:34:10,210 - Who is he? What does he want? - His name is Marcus. 463 00:34:10,400 --> 00:34:12,687 He used to be a gladiator. He was the champion. 464 00:34:13,720 --> 00:34:15,245 Marcus. 465 00:34:16,960 --> 00:34:19,167 Marcus, the gladiator. 466 00:34:20,000 --> 00:34:22,367 Yes, I've heard of him. 467 00:34:23,040 --> 00:34:24,610 Trading in horses now? 468 00:34:26,240 --> 00:34:27,730 Thank you. 469 00:34:29,120 --> 00:34:30,804 Send him in. 470 00:34:47,400 --> 00:34:49,209 Well, what do you want? 471 00:35:00,920 --> 00:35:02,888 "Permission for Marcus, dealer from Pompeii... 472 00:35:03,080 --> 00:35:06,687 ...to cross the Jordan to buy horses." This is only a routine matter. Why--'2 473 00:35:10,200 --> 00:35:12,521 - Your son, I suppose? - Yes, Excellency. 474 00:35:12,720 --> 00:35:14,927 His name is Flavius. He's 7 years old. He-- 475 00:35:15,160 --> 00:35:17,686 Very interesting. My good man, what is all this? 476 00:35:17,880 --> 00:35:20,645 There's nothing important in this, yet you insist on seeing me. 477 00:35:20,840 --> 00:35:22,922 You bring a child, and you both watch me... 478 00:35:23,120 --> 00:35:25,361 ...as though you expected me to burst into flames. 479 00:35:25,560 --> 00:35:26,925 I'm sorry, Excellency. 480 00:35:27,160 --> 00:35:29,845 I thought it would do no harm to help the prophecy come true. 481 00:35:30,040 --> 00:35:32,202 Prophecy? What prophecy? 482 00:35:32,400 --> 00:35:36,041 It was prophesied that the greatest man in Judea would help my son. 483 00:35:36,240 --> 00:35:39,608 - How could you help if you didn't see him? - Oh, I see. 484 00:35:39,800 --> 00:35:41,643 You're giving aid to the Fates? 485 00:35:41,840 --> 00:35:43,888 If you want a thing well done, do it yourself. 486 00:35:44,080 --> 00:35:47,050 So even the Fates need an overseer. 487 00:35:48,240 --> 00:35:51,130 Well, I've seen your son and I won't forget him. 488 00:35:51,320 --> 00:35:53,402 Little boy, sit down over there. 489 00:35:58,320 --> 00:36:01,161 Let us not drive fate too hard. 490 00:36:02,560 --> 00:36:04,005 Tell me... 491 00:36:04,400 --> 00:36:07,449 is it true that you were once a champion fighter? 492 00:36:07,640 --> 00:36:09,483 Yes, Excellency. 493 00:36:10,440 --> 00:36:12,329 You know, Marcus... 494 00:36:12,520 --> 00:36:16,650 ...a man like you would be useful to someone who could employ him. 495 00:36:17,800 --> 00:36:20,883 Anyone can employ me for a price. 496 00:36:24,280 --> 00:36:26,203 Sit down, Marcus. 497 00:36:26,800 --> 00:36:28,802 Thank you, Excellency. 498 00:36:31,560 --> 00:36:35,281 - So you came here to buy horses. - Yes, Excellency. 499 00:36:35,480 --> 00:36:38,723 A pity to pay for them when they could be had for nothing. 500 00:36:38,920 --> 00:36:41,764 - How? - Oh, just an idea. 501 00:36:41,960 --> 00:36:44,611 - Unfortunately, it would require my help. - Yes? 502 00:36:44,800 --> 00:36:47,531 And that, in my official capacity, I could not give. 503 00:36:47,720 --> 00:36:49,131 Why not? 504 00:36:49,320 --> 00:36:51,687 It would make trouble for me. 505 00:36:51,880 --> 00:36:54,087 I detest trouble. 506 00:36:54,280 --> 00:36:57,011 There's a chief of the Ammonites who annoys me. 507 00:36:57,680 --> 00:37:01,287 The horses I was speaking of... 508 00:37:01,480 --> 00:37:03,209 ...belong to him. 509 00:37:04,280 --> 00:37:06,408 He has many fine horses, this Ammonite chief? 510 00:37:06,600 --> 00:37:10,730 Wonderful steeds. And this desert barbarian is rich. He has treasure. 511 00:37:11,200 --> 00:37:13,521 - In gold? - I believe so. 512 00:37:13,760 --> 00:37:17,003 Oh, not enough to make it worth Rome's while... 513 00:37:17,520 --> 00:37:21,366 ...but a sum that you and I would be well content to share. 514 00:37:21,560 --> 00:37:23,562 - Share? - A sudden foray, desperate men... 515 00:37:23,760 --> 00:37:27,128 -...led by the sort of man I think you are. - I have no men to lead. 516 00:37:27,520 --> 00:37:30,490 The dungeons here are crowded... 517 00:37:30,680 --> 00:37:34,162 ...with just the men for such a lawless enterprise. 518 00:37:36,960 --> 00:37:38,610 Well... 519 00:37:38,800 --> 00:37:41,280 ...the interview is ended. 520 00:37:43,840 --> 00:37:46,207 - But, Excellency- - Goodbye. 521 00:37:52,040 --> 00:37:54,008 Oh, and one thing more. 522 00:37:54,400 --> 00:37:57,244 It has been prophesied that four nights hence... 523 00:37:57,440 --> 00:37:59,442 a horse dealer will sleep at the inn... 524 00:37:59,680 --> 00:38:01,921 ...in the village of Amman across the Jordan. 525 00:38:02,640 --> 00:38:03,880 Why, Excellency? 526 00:38:05,600 --> 00:38:07,489 Oh, merely a prophecy. 527 00:38:07,840 --> 00:38:10,241 I thought you believed in prophecies. 528 00:38:10,600 --> 00:38:12,921 I should believe in this one if I were you. 529 00:38:13,760 --> 00:38:17,924 - I believe in you, Excellency. - Not in my official capacity, please. 530 00:38:18,120 --> 00:38:20,441 As an official, I shall have forgotten you in an hour. 531 00:38:20,640 --> 00:38:22,404 As a private citizen... 532 00:38:22,600 --> 00:38:26,889 ...I shall look forward with interest to your return to Jerusalem. 533 00:38:27,080 --> 00:38:28,445 Goodbye. 534 00:38:39,320 --> 00:38:41,163 Master, what are we waiting for? 535 00:38:41,360 --> 00:38:44,409 - Why are we here in Amman? - Oh, don't worry me. 536 00:38:44,600 --> 00:38:48,047 - Go in and see if Flavius is asleep. - Yes, master. 537 00:39:16,600 --> 00:39:19,444 Are you the horse dealer who believes in prophecies? 538 00:39:20,280 --> 00:39:23,363 - What do you mean? - I don't know what I mean. 539 00:39:23,560 --> 00:39:26,245 - That's what I was told to say. - Yes. 540 00:39:26,440 --> 00:39:29,205 I'm the horse dealer who believes in prophecies. 541 00:39:29,400 --> 00:39:32,006 Oh, you are, eh? Well, here we are. 542 00:39:32,200 --> 00:39:34,931 - Who's we? - Your men. 543 00:39:35,120 --> 00:39:38,488 All been in jail just long enough to be spoiling for a fight. 544 00:39:38,680 --> 00:39:41,650 If you think you're able to handle us, you'd better start in trying. 545 00:39:41,840 --> 00:39:43,683 How's that for a start? 546 00:39:45,880 --> 00:39:47,564 That's all right. 547 00:39:47,800 --> 00:39:51,043 I've got a lot more. Wait here. 548 00:39:54,920 --> 00:39:57,924 Leaster, don't wake Flavius. I'm leaving at once. 549 00:39:58,120 --> 00:39:59,485 - Yes, master. - No, not you. 550 00:39:59,680 --> 00:40:02,206 When morning comes take him back along the road we came. 551 00:40:02,400 --> 00:40:04,971 There's a village this side of Jericho. Eleah, it's called. 552 00:40:05,160 --> 00:40:07,640 - Where we stayed with the woman - Yes, wait there. 553 00:40:07,840 --> 00:40:09,444 Yes, master. 554 00:40:13,240 --> 00:40:15,447 I can do it, my son. 555 00:40:15,640 --> 00:40:18,962 All that I owe you, everything I've promised... 556 00:40:19,160 --> 00:40:21,731 ...this venture means all that. 557 00:40:27,840 --> 00:40:30,366 The baggage... What do you need for your journey? 558 00:40:30,560 --> 00:40:32,801 Nothing but my sword. 559 00:40:37,360 --> 00:40:38,725 Ready 560 00:40:43,400 --> 00:40:46,688 So this is my army. A fine lot of cutthroats. 561 00:40:46,920 --> 00:40:49,730 - In a fight, you'll run like rats. - It's a lie. We want to fight. 562 00:40:49,920 --> 00:40:52,241 Keep your mouth shut. I'm talking. 563 00:40:52,560 --> 00:40:56,007 I was once Marcus, the gladiator. Now, I'm your leader. 564 00:40:56,200 --> 00:40:58,680 If any man doubts that, speak up. 565 00:41:00,120 --> 00:41:03,727 We're going to raid the Ammonites. They have horses, you're on foot. 566 00:41:03,920 --> 00:41:06,526 They are fighters. I don't know what you are. 567 00:41:06,760 --> 00:41:09,570 But you'll come back riding or you won't come back at all. 568 00:41:23,640 --> 00:41:25,881 Bad day for the Ammonites, eh? 569 00:41:26,120 --> 00:41:28,361 These men don't wanna go back to Jerusalem, do they? 570 00:41:28,560 --> 00:41:31,450 - Well, they'd be safer in hell. - They'd better scatter then. 571 00:41:31,640 --> 00:41:33,529 They can keep the horses they're riding. 572 00:41:33,720 --> 00:41:35,609 What about me? What do I get before I leave? 573 00:41:35,840 --> 00:41:37,410 You're not leaving. 574 00:41:37,600 --> 00:41:42,401 Well, I can't go back to Jerusalem I know too many jailers there. 575 00:41:42,880 --> 00:41:44,484 You're going with me. 576 00:41:44,680 --> 00:41:46,728 - To Jerusalem? - And then to Pompeii. 577 00:41:46,920 --> 00:41:49,400 I'll fix it. You're a good man, Burbix. 578 00:41:49,600 --> 00:41:52,968 - Nobody ever told me that before - Maybe "useful" is the word. 579 00:41:53,160 --> 00:41:55,481 Do you want to hear something really funny? 580 00:41:55,680 --> 00:41:58,126 - Yes. - I trust you. 581 00:41:58,320 --> 00:42:01,847 - You can. - You're in charge. I'll ride on ahead. 582 00:42:02,040 --> 00:42:04,486 I don't have to tell you to guard those packhorses well. 583 00:42:04,680 --> 00:42:07,365 You don't think I'm a fool, do you? I know the loot's on them. 584 00:42:07,560 --> 00:42:09,562 All right. I'll see you in Eleah. 585 00:42:09,760 --> 00:42:14,288 - What's so important in Eleah, a woman? - No, a child. 586 00:42:19,920 --> 00:42:22,764 I've done it, Leaster. We're rich. And it's only the beginning. 587 00:42:23,000 --> 00:42:24,570 - Master. - Where's Flavius? Flavius! 588 00:42:24,800 --> 00:42:27,610 Master, don't. He can't hear you. 589 00:42:28,440 --> 00:42:31,046 - Why not? - He-- He-- 590 00:42:32,880 --> 00:42:34,450 Flavius. 591 00:42:34,840 --> 00:42:37,764 It happened yesterday. A traveller was at the inn... 592 00:42:37,960 --> 00:42:40,486 ...his horse outside. Flavius mounted somehow. 593 00:42:40,680 --> 00:42:42,967 The horse took fright and threw him. 594 00:42:43,160 --> 00:42:44,844 He hasn't moved nor spoken since. 595 00:42:46,000 --> 00:42:47,570 This can't be. 596 00:42:47,760 --> 00:42:49,330 It can't be. 597 00:42:50,280 --> 00:42:51,964 Not again. 598 00:42:52,800 --> 00:42:54,609 I will not let it be. 599 00:42:54,800 --> 00:42:56,848 Such skill as I have in medicine is useless. 600 00:42:57,080 --> 00:42:59,128 - Doctors. - There are none nearer than Jerusalem. 601 00:42:59,320 --> 00:43:01,641 Then I'll ride to Jerusalem. Carry him before me. 602 00:43:01,840 --> 00:43:03,683 His heart is scarcely beating now. 603 00:43:03,880 --> 00:43:06,929 On such a ride it would surely stop forever. 604 00:43:07,400 --> 00:43:09,129 Flavius. 605 00:43:10,840 --> 00:43:14,208 Flavius, I've brought you everything. 606 00:43:14,400 --> 00:43:17,563 Happiness, riches. It's all for you. 607 00:43:18,800 --> 00:43:21,804 There's a young man, a wandering healer passing through the village... 608 00:43:22,040 --> 00:43:25,044 ...on his way to Jerusalem. The poor people call him master and lord. 609 00:43:25,240 --> 00:43:27,686 - What can he do? - Perhaps he can help. 610 00:43:27,880 --> 00:43:29,689 What harm to ask? 611 00:44:11,920 --> 00:44:13,445 Master. 612 00:44:13,640 --> 00:44:15,051 Lord. 613 00:44:15,440 --> 00:44:17,886 Have mercy on my son. 614 00:44:52,120 --> 00:44:53,645 Flavius... 615 00:44:53,840 --> 00:44:55,490 ...my son. 616 00:45:00,040 --> 00:45:03,761 What does the teacher require of me? I'll give him as much money as he wants. 617 00:45:03,960 --> 00:45:05,405 He won't take money. 618 00:45:05,600 --> 00:45:08,046 Whatever a man can do, I'll do for him. 619 00:45:08,240 --> 00:45:11,722 - There must be something. He's poor. - Poor? 620 00:45:12,320 --> 00:45:15,483 He's the richest man in the world. 621 00:45:27,400 --> 00:45:30,370 His Excellency will come here as soon as the trial is over. 622 00:45:30,560 --> 00:45:33,370 I hope so. Two clays lying hidden in his palace like a thief is-- 623 00:45:33,560 --> 00:45:37,007 Please, like a confidential messenger. 624 00:45:37,600 --> 00:45:40,444 You may be glad I concealed you until Pontius could see you. 625 00:45:40,640 --> 00:45:43,689 Luckily you've seen no one and no one has seen you. 626 00:45:47,440 --> 00:45:50,125 A messenger from Herod arrived last night. 627 00:45:50,640 --> 00:45:54,247 - It seems the Ammonites were raided. - Really? 628 00:45:54,440 --> 00:45:56,920 And Herod demands punishment of the guilty men. 629 00:45:57,120 --> 00:46:00,681 Well, then let me get out of town. Those horses we stole are-- 630 00:46:00,880 --> 00:46:03,850 I sent those horses round the city to wait for me beyond the gates. 631 00:46:04,040 --> 00:46:07,442 My son and my old slave are with them. They won't know what's happened to me. 632 00:46:07,640 --> 00:46:09,404 Let me give Pontius my accounting. 633 00:46:09,600 --> 00:46:12,171 You'll see him as soon as the trial's over. 634 00:46:13,120 --> 00:46:16,761 - Whose trial is it? - A man accused of treason. 635 00:46:17,320 --> 00:46:19,243 He wanted to be a king. 636 00:46:38,520 --> 00:46:41,808 Then be ye all witness to this. 637 00:46:43,520 --> 00:46:47,161 I am innocent of the blood of this just person. 638 00:46:51,160 --> 00:46:53,845 I have washed my hands of it. 639 00:48:05,640 --> 00:48:08,484 The prophetic horse dealer. 640 00:48:09,400 --> 00:48:11,164 A successful journey? 641 00:48:11,360 --> 00:48:13,408 The treasure of the Ammonites was not overrated. 642 00:48:13,600 --> 00:48:16,331 Will you send for your secretary and see that I've divided fairly? 643 00:48:16,520 --> 00:48:20,286 - There's no need. You won't cheat me. - No, Excellency. 644 00:48:20,640 --> 00:48:23,564 You've done more for my son and me than any man can-- 645 00:48:25,080 --> 00:48:29,130 Than any man can thank you for. 646 00:48:29,400 --> 00:48:31,050 What have I done? 647 00:48:35,040 --> 00:48:37,247 What have I done? 648 00:48:37,800 --> 00:48:39,370 Excellency. 649 00:48:40,680 --> 00:48:42,682 I am not myself. 650 00:48:43,440 --> 00:48:47,525 Just now I have been forced to condemn someone. 651 00:48:48,680 --> 00:48:50,205 Poor man. 652 00:48:51,040 --> 00:48:53,281 I found no fault in him. 653 00:48:59,160 --> 00:49:02,004 But I must try to keep the peace. 654 00:49:02,280 --> 00:49:03,770 Violence... 655 00:49:04,000 --> 00:49:06,048 ...unreason, hatred. 656 00:49:06,280 --> 00:49:10,251 Oh, let men wallow in the quicksand they have made of life. 657 00:49:11,880 --> 00:49:14,929 - Pin your faith to gold, Marcus - I chose it long ago. 658 00:49:15,120 --> 00:49:16,963 You're wise. Now go. 659 00:49:17,160 --> 00:49:19,003 You must leave Jerusalem with your loot. 660 00:49:19,200 --> 00:49:21,248 - Herod's messenger is here. - I know. 661 00:49:21,440 --> 00:49:23,044 I haven't seen him yet. 662 00:49:23,240 --> 00:49:27,325 I'll contrive to delay him until you're out of reach. You've no time to lose. 663 00:49:27,560 --> 00:49:30,245 Thanks to you, I'll be a rich man someday. 664 00:49:30,440 --> 00:49:34,365 Take care. There's tumult in the city, crowds and rioting. 665 00:49:34,600 --> 00:49:36,568 Mobs quickly turn to looting. 666 00:49:37,000 --> 00:49:39,367 Guard your gold carefully, Marcus. 667 00:49:39,560 --> 00:49:44,771 After all I've clone to get it, neither god nor man shall take it from me. 668 00:49:59,400 --> 00:50:01,050 - What's happening? - The executions. 669 00:50:01,280 --> 00:50:03,044 The mob going with the condemned man. 670 00:50:03,240 --> 00:50:05,083 Every cutthroat in the city is in that mob. 671 00:50:05,280 --> 00:50:07,760 - If they suspect what's on them- - You'll lose your gold. 672 00:50:07,960 --> 00:50:09,530 - Can we get through that way? - Yes. 673 00:50:09,760 --> 00:50:12,001 Quick, bring the horses. Hurry! 674 00:50:22,640 --> 00:50:25,564 Take the horses through. I'll come last. 675 00:50:31,680 --> 00:50:33,967 You. God be praised. 676 00:50:34,160 --> 00:50:35,571 - Save him. - Who? 677 00:50:35,760 --> 00:50:37,808 The teacher. The master. 678 00:50:38,040 --> 00:50:41,567 - He is condemned? - Yes, look! 679 00:50:44,920 --> 00:50:46,843 You said you'd do anything. 680 00:50:47,080 --> 00:50:50,243 You have a sword. They'll crucify him. 681 00:50:50,480 --> 00:50:54,644 - What can I do? One man alone? - You can die for him. 682 00:50:56,920 --> 00:50:59,730 Come on, you'll lose your treasure. 683 00:51:02,120 --> 00:51:04,282 Try to save him. 684 00:51:05,200 --> 00:51:06,326 No. 685 00:51:06,520 --> 00:51:08,648 When your world crumbles about you... 686 00:51:08,840 --> 00:51:11,889 ...you'll understand what you have done today. 687 00:51:12,120 --> 00:51:15,010 You have rejected him. 688 00:51:36,880 --> 00:51:39,565 Don't look back, Flavius. Look ahead. 689 00:51:39,760 --> 00:51:43,287 Think how happy we're going to be. We're going to be rich. 690 00:51:43,520 --> 00:51:47,605 Now we can have that big house. The finest house in Pompeii. 691 00:52:07,760 --> 00:52:09,603 That's more like it. 692 00:52:10,280 --> 00:52:12,931 - Good steel. - The finest Damascus. 693 00:52:13,360 --> 00:52:16,728 - What do you think of it, Leaster? - I'm not a judge of swords, master. 694 00:52:16,920 --> 00:52:21,005 Flavius will be proud of this. A noble's son couldn't have better. 695 00:52:21,440 --> 00:52:22,805 - How much? - Six thousand. 696 00:52:23,600 --> 00:52:25,762 - What? - Well, what is 6000... 697 00:52:25,960 --> 00:52:29,601 ...to the richest man in Pompeii? The head of the arena. 698 00:52:30,280 --> 00:52:33,409 - You old robber. - Give him a note to Burbix. 699 00:52:33,600 --> 00:52:35,762 My money is in the strongroom at the arena. 700 00:52:35,960 --> 00:52:39,328 The whole town is looking forward to the games tomorrow, Marcus. 701 00:52:39,560 --> 00:52:40,925 It's going to be a good show. 702 00:52:41,120 --> 00:52:43,964 The new prefect wants to be popular with the citizens. 703 00:52:44,160 --> 00:52:45,571 My son is coming. Be off. 704 00:52:49,640 --> 00:52:52,405 - Hail, Flavius. - Greetings, Crassus. 705 00:52:55,120 --> 00:52:56,690 Good morning, Father. 706 00:52:57,040 --> 00:53:00,886 - What's Crassus been selling you now? - Oh, nothing much. Wait. 707 00:53:03,760 --> 00:53:06,047 - Look at that. - What a beauty. 708 00:53:06,440 --> 00:53:07,805 Draw it. 709 00:53:10,760 --> 00:53:14,367 The finest steel. Go on, try it. Feel the balance. 710 00:53:16,000 --> 00:53:18,810 - What do you think of it? - I never saw better. 711 00:53:19,120 --> 00:53:21,202 It's finer than any of your others. 712 00:53:21,640 --> 00:53:23,369 I'm glad you like it. 713 00:53:24,040 --> 00:53:25,530 It's for you. 714 00:53:26,320 --> 00:53:27,890 Thank you, Father. 715 00:53:28,080 --> 00:53:30,003 It's for a special occasion. 716 00:53:30,920 --> 00:53:32,684 A messenger came overland this morning... 717 00:53:32,880 --> 00:53:36,362 ...brought word that an old friend of mine is stopping at Pompeii to see us. 718 00:53:36,560 --> 00:53:39,245 - His ship should arrive in a few days. - Who is it, Father? 719 00:53:39,440 --> 00:53:42,887 A man I haven't seen in many years. He laid the foundation of our fortune. 720 00:53:43,080 --> 00:53:44,570 Do I know him? 721 00:53:44,760 --> 00:53:47,206 You saw him once but you wouldn't remember him. 722 00:53:47,400 --> 00:53:51,405 - Where did I see him, what's his name? - We were in Jerusalem. 723 00:53:51,600 --> 00:53:53,807 His name is Pontius Pilate. 724 00:53:54,000 --> 00:53:56,241 - Could he be the man I try to remember? - No, no. 725 00:53:56,440 --> 00:53:59,046 How many times have I told you that's only a childish dream? 726 00:53:59,240 --> 00:54:01,129 There never was such a man. 727 00:54:02,560 --> 00:54:05,166 Greetings, Marcus, Flavius. 728 00:54:05,360 --> 00:54:07,442 The new prefect is coming down to the quadrangle. 729 00:54:07,680 --> 00:54:09,682 He wants to see the preparations for the games. 730 00:54:09,880 --> 00:54:12,565 - He's afraid we won't do him credit. - He is, is he? 731 00:54:12,760 --> 00:54:14,489 I'll come at once. 732 00:54:14,760 --> 00:54:16,683 My cloak, Leaster. 733 00:54:16,880 --> 00:54:19,087 Show Burbix your gift, my son. 734 00:54:22,880 --> 00:54:24,723 By Jupiter, what steel. 735 00:54:24,920 --> 00:54:27,571 - You could out through chains with that - Could I? 736 00:54:27,800 --> 00:54:30,929 Well, you might if you were fool enough to try. 737 00:54:31,200 --> 00:54:34,010 I suppose there's no use asking you to come to the arena with me. 738 00:54:34,240 --> 00:54:37,210 - Well, Father, you know I-- - That's all right, my boy. 739 00:54:37,400 --> 00:54:40,882 I have bigger plans for you than following in my footsteps. 740 00:54:41,880 --> 00:54:44,326 - Where's that cloak? - Be sure to speak to the prefect... 741 00:54:44,520 --> 00:54:46,329 -...about the slaves we need. - Of course. 742 00:54:46,520 --> 00:54:49,410 I was at the jail and they've only a handful of condemned men... 743 00:54:49,600 --> 00:54:52,171 -...and one escaped on the way. - Another runaway slave? 744 00:54:52,360 --> 00:54:53,964 Where do they go? 745 00:54:54,720 --> 00:54:57,883 If the prefect expects his games to do him credit, he'll get me the men. 746 00:54:58,080 --> 00:55:00,924 - Father, must you have more men to kill? - Now, Flavius... 747 00:55:01,120 --> 00:55:02,884 ...we won't go over that again. 748 00:55:03,080 --> 00:55:05,924 We decided long ago to let that subject alone. 749 00:55:06,320 --> 00:55:08,163 Don't you fret about how I make my money... 750 00:55:08,360 --> 00:55:10,806 and I won't worry about how you spend it. 751 00:55:13,000 --> 00:55:14,923 Those horses for tomorrow... 752 00:55:15,120 --> 00:55:18,249 -...you made a good deal. - I was always good at a horse deal. 753 00:55:18,520 --> 00:55:20,682 Remember the first one I helped you with? 754 00:55:23,520 --> 00:55:25,568 You see, it's useless. 755 00:55:25,920 --> 00:55:29,447 He'll never listen to me. He'll never change. 756 00:55:30,320 --> 00:55:32,800 Come, help me to get ready. 757 00:55:35,280 --> 00:55:37,760 Clodia will be wondering what's become of me. 758 00:55:38,080 --> 00:55:42,563 Leaster, I've got a ship at last. The day for action is almost here. 759 00:55:42,760 --> 00:55:45,081 If only the danger for you were not so great. 760 00:55:45,360 --> 00:55:46,885 Only one thing worries me. 761 00:55:47,120 --> 00:55:50,044 - Are you sure that island is still free? - I am. 762 00:55:50,240 --> 00:55:53,164 There's no wealth, no people to enslave. 763 00:55:53,360 --> 00:55:55,601 No Roman soldier has ever set foot on it. 764 00:55:55,840 --> 00:55:58,127 An unspoiled world. 765 00:55:59,360 --> 00:56:00,805 When we go, come with us. 766 00:56:01,040 --> 00:56:03,486 Marcus will be glad of me after you're gone. 767 00:56:03,720 --> 00:56:05,563 If only I could tell him the truth. 768 00:56:05,840 --> 00:56:09,083 But he'd smash the whole thing. And I can't let him. 769 00:56:09,360 --> 00:56:10,805 Come. 770 00:56:11,760 --> 00:56:14,240 I'll make sure the way is clear. 771 00:56:23,920 --> 00:56:26,764 I'll be back tonight. Watch for me. 772 00:56:57,160 --> 00:56:59,128 Oh, it's the friend. 773 00:57:01,960 --> 00:57:03,405 Greetings, friend. 774 00:57:03,600 --> 00:57:05,523 - Is all well, Phoebus? - It's good to see you. 775 00:57:05,720 --> 00:57:08,087 - We've missed you. - What's kept me away, do you think? 776 00:57:08,280 --> 00:57:09,964 Great news! I have a ship. 777 00:57:10,160 --> 00:57:11,764 - For us? - To escape to the island? 778 00:57:11,960 --> 00:57:15,567 Yes. Some night soon, you can reach the waterfront in twos and threes unnoticed. 779 00:57:15,760 --> 00:57:17,762 - How soon? - After the games are over. 780 00:57:17,960 --> 00:57:21,169 The search will be relaxed. They won't need slaves for the arena then. 781 00:57:21,360 --> 00:57:24,762 Before anyone knows what cargo the ship carries, we'll be beyond their reach. 782 00:57:24,960 --> 00:57:26,689 You've saved us from torture and death. 783 00:57:26,880 --> 00:57:30,521 You've hidden us here, kept us fed and clothed, given us hope. 784 00:57:30,720 --> 00:57:32,848 But do you really believe there's any place... 785 00:57:33,040 --> 00:57:36,681 -...where runaway slaves can be safe? - I know the place where I'm taking you. 786 00:57:36,880 --> 00:57:39,281 Where Rome cannot reach us? 787 00:57:39,520 --> 00:57:43,366 - Rome owns the world. - This island is forgotten by the empire. 788 00:57:43,560 --> 00:57:46,040 The man who brought me up told me where it is. 789 00:57:46,720 --> 00:57:51,521 - I'll lead you there. Have faith in me. - Yes, friend. 790 00:57:55,040 --> 00:57:58,203 You know, I haven't seen Clodia for two whole days. 791 00:58:02,880 --> 00:58:05,167 - It's been so long. - Soon we'll be together forever. 792 00:58:05,360 --> 00:58:06,964 - Is it really true? - Yes. 793 00:58:07,200 --> 00:58:11,330 I won't be hiding and trembling at every sound? I'll be free? 794 00:58:12,920 --> 00:58:14,604 Except for me. 795 00:58:22,840 --> 00:58:24,842 It seems so strange. 796 00:58:25,040 --> 00:58:29,364 You risk disgrace and death to help us, yet none of us know who you are. 797 00:58:29,600 --> 00:58:31,602 I'm a man who loves you. 798 00:58:31,840 --> 00:58:36,129 - Isn't that enough? - I suppose it is, since you're the man I love. 799 00:58:36,320 --> 00:58:38,766 But why do you do all this for slaves? 800 00:58:39,920 --> 00:58:43,163 Clodia, did you ever try to recapture a dream? 801 00:58:43,360 --> 00:58:45,010 A dream? 802 00:58:45,200 --> 00:58:48,443 It's like strain of music I can almost remember... 803 00:58:48,640 --> 00:58:50,722 ...and yet it slips away. 804 00:58:50,920 --> 00:58:54,288 - I've been haunted by it since I was a child - But what is it? 805 00:58:54,480 --> 00:58:59,407 It was a voice. I can't hear the words, but I can see a man's face. 806 00:58:59,600 --> 00:59:02,809 He looks as though he pitied the whole blind and suffering world. 807 00:59:03,000 --> 00:59:05,685 As though he knew the world could be so brave and beautiful. 808 00:59:05,920 --> 00:59:08,321 That men could help each other to live and be happy. 809 00:59:08,560 --> 00:59:10,642 That's not a child's dream. 810 00:59:11,960 --> 00:59:14,440 My father says there was no such man... 811 00:59:14,720 --> 00:59:18,247 ...but even if it is only a dream, I believe that such a world could be. 812 00:59:18,440 --> 00:59:20,408 On our island, we'll try to make it true. 813 00:59:20,600 --> 00:59:23,922 There will be no more slavery, nor flogging and torture and agony. 814 00:59:24,120 --> 00:59:25,531 Who's there? 815 00:59:32,360 --> 00:59:34,761 - Hide me. - I know him. His name is Drusus. 816 00:59:35,000 --> 00:59:36,968 - He's been flogged. - Drusus. 817 00:59:37,160 --> 00:59:39,367 He was running. Soldiers may be on his heels. 818 00:59:39,560 --> 00:59:44,327 - Could they have followed you here? - No, I threw them off. 819 00:59:44,520 --> 00:59:46,010 They've gone... 820 00:59:46,320 --> 00:59:48,766 -...north. - Why did you run away? 821 00:59:49,120 --> 00:59:54,160 They said I was a thief. I was condemned to the arena. 822 00:59:54,680 --> 00:59:56,808 I never stole. 823 00:59:57,320 --> 01:00:00,569 But Marcus needs slaves... 824 01:00:00,840 --> 01:00:04,162 ...for the games tomorrow. 825 01:00:10,000 --> 01:00:12,321 Marcus, the butcher. 826 01:00:14,040 --> 01:00:16,884 Excellency, why can't your soldiers capture these runaway slaves? 827 01:00:17,080 --> 01:00:20,129 Singular that so many have been able to avoid capture. 828 01:00:20,320 --> 01:00:21,731 Someone is helping them. 829 01:00:22,800 --> 01:00:25,644 What fool would risk death by torture for the sake of slaves? 830 01:00:25,840 --> 01:00:27,251 I should like to know. 831 01:00:28,040 --> 01:00:30,247 What do you keep behind those locks and bolts? 832 01:00:30,440 --> 01:00:33,410 My fortune, Excellency. It's a safe place. 833 01:00:33,600 --> 01:00:36,001 Would the prefect care to inspect the barbarians? 834 01:00:36,240 --> 01:00:38,163 - The Britons who are to fight tomorrow? - Yes. 835 01:00:38,360 --> 01:00:39,850 Captives from Agricola's campaign. 836 01:00:40,040 --> 01:00:42,691 I wonder why we trouble ourselves with that wretched island. 837 01:00:42,880 --> 01:00:46,407 - After it's conquered what good is it? - Don't you believe we can civilize it? 838 01:00:46,600 --> 01:00:51,322 Those people? They'll always be barbarians. What will they ever do? 839 01:00:51,880 --> 01:00:54,929 Here's a savage fellow. A sort of chief, they tell me. 840 01:00:55,120 --> 01:00:57,805 - He looks capable of fighting 20 men. - Well, there you are. 841 01:00:58,000 --> 01:01:01,846 What'll the battle look like if I have a handful of slaves to fight these men? 842 01:01:06,120 --> 01:01:07,326 Marcus! 843 01:01:07,520 --> 01:01:09,409 I'll take care of that. 844 01:01:13,280 --> 01:01:14,441 Throw some water on him. 845 01:01:14,640 --> 01:01:17,166 These Britons don't know how to use their fists. 846 01:01:17,360 --> 01:01:19,362 Your pardon, Excellency. 847 01:01:20,200 --> 01:01:22,601 - Well? - Pontius' ship has dropped anchor. 848 01:01:22,800 --> 01:01:25,690 What? Order the galley to be made ready at once. 849 01:01:25,880 --> 01:01:29,566 Your pardon. Pontius Pilate has arrived sooner than expected. 850 01:01:29,800 --> 01:01:31,484 I must go out and bring him ashore. 851 01:01:31,720 --> 01:01:35,725 Pontius? He's a very distinguished man. I've never met him. 852 01:01:35,920 --> 01:01:38,048 Then give me the pleasure of dining with us today. 853 01:01:38,280 --> 01:01:40,362 To meet Pontius? Thank you, I will. 854 01:01:40,640 --> 01:01:43,484 Whatever the motive, you still will give me pleasure. 855 01:01:56,720 --> 01:01:58,449 Welcome to my house, Pontius. 856 01:01:58,720 --> 01:02:01,530 I've looked forward to this day for many years. 857 01:02:02,080 --> 01:02:03,844 The house of Marcus. 858 01:02:04,560 --> 01:02:09,202 It's well-established. Founded upon a rook. I'm glad. 859 01:02:10,000 --> 01:02:11,240 You founded it. 860 01:02:11,440 --> 01:02:13,329 Now, where's my protégé? Where's Flavius? 861 01:02:13,520 --> 01:02:16,171 I sent a messenger to look for him in the town. 862 01:02:16,480 --> 01:02:20,963 - I wish you could stay for the games. - I must go on to Rome tonight. 863 01:02:21,160 --> 01:02:22,525 This... 864 01:02:22,760 --> 01:02:27,527 This prefect who asked himself to dinner, what sort of man is he? 865 01:02:27,720 --> 01:02:32,089 Just a prefect. You know, great idea of his own importance. 866 01:02:32,360 --> 01:02:35,648 Come, you must rest and bathe before we dine. 867 01:02:38,240 --> 01:02:40,083 They fought each other. 868 01:02:40,320 --> 01:02:42,288 Ever heard better stories than our host tells? 869 01:02:42,520 --> 01:02:45,205 I'm not judge of the reminiscences of self-made men. 870 01:02:45,400 --> 01:02:47,846 You flatter me. It's not my work. 871 01:02:48,040 --> 01:02:51,089 - Pontius is responsible. - I? Nonsense! 872 01:02:51,280 --> 01:02:54,762 - All that I am, you made me. - Then I've a good workman. 873 01:02:55,000 --> 01:02:58,083 - Don't you agree, Aulus Martius? - Oh, assuredly, Pontius. 874 01:02:58,680 --> 01:03:02,127 Fine specimens. They should look well in the arena. 875 01:03:04,720 --> 01:03:06,051 The arena. 876 01:03:06,240 --> 01:03:08,561 Do you realize that tomorrow's games may be a failure? 877 01:03:08,760 --> 01:03:11,206 They are my games. I'll take the responsibility. 878 01:03:11,400 --> 01:03:14,324 You must. It's your soldiers that must capture the runaways. 879 01:03:14,520 --> 01:03:16,204 Allow me to attend to it. 880 01:03:16,440 --> 01:03:18,761 Fine grapes grow in your vineyard, Marcus. 881 01:03:19,000 --> 01:03:21,651 It's good to taste again the fruits of Italy. 882 01:03:36,720 --> 01:03:38,609 The gods are propitious. 883 01:03:43,040 --> 01:03:46,840 Your son doesn't even arrive in time for the family worship? 884 01:03:47,600 --> 01:03:49,443 I hardly know how to apologize. 885 01:03:49,680 --> 01:03:52,365 I arrived before I was expected. How was the boy to know? 886 01:03:52,560 --> 01:03:54,244 Where can he be? 887 01:03:55,920 --> 01:03:58,321 - What is it, Leaster? - The captain of the city guard... 888 01:03:58,520 --> 01:04:00,090 ...with a message for the prefect. 889 01:04:00,360 --> 01:04:02,761 He says the prefect gave orders to follow him here. 890 01:04:02,960 --> 01:04:05,486 - Where is he? - I sent him to the terrace, Excellency. 891 01:04:05,760 --> 01:04:07,649 If you'll excuse me. 892 01:04:08,800 --> 01:04:11,406 This may be interesting news to you too. 893 01:04:11,600 --> 01:04:13,728 I hope so. Where is Flavius? 894 01:04:13,920 --> 01:04:17,129 He came in a few moments ago, master. He's changing his clothes. 895 01:04:17,360 --> 01:04:18,885 Tell him to hurry. 896 01:04:21,120 --> 01:04:23,202 I can hardly wait to tell him he's going with you. 897 01:04:23,440 --> 01:04:25,886 May we have a favourable wind tonight. 898 01:04:34,920 --> 01:04:37,651 To think that the last time I saw you... 899 01:04:38,120 --> 01:04:40,646 ...all you owned was carried by a few packhorses. 900 01:04:40,840 --> 01:04:42,649 But you haven't changed. 901 01:04:42,880 --> 01:04:44,530 Looking at you... 902 01:04:44,880 --> 01:04:47,326 ...I fancy myself back in Jerusalem. 903 01:04:47,560 --> 01:04:49,608 On that day, years ago... 904 01:04:49,880 --> 01:04:52,451 you hurried out of the city with your treasure. 905 01:04:52,640 --> 01:04:54,210 Loan hear you saying 906 01:04:54,400 --> 01:04:57,882 "Neither god nor man shall take it from me." 907 01:04:58,920 --> 01:05:01,844 How can you remember my very words? 908 01:05:04,080 --> 01:05:07,971 I seem to remember everything about that day. 909 01:05:09,240 --> 01:05:12,449 Things that happened only yesterday... 910 01:05:13,160 --> 01:05:15,242 ...are not so vivid. 911 01:05:19,240 --> 01:05:20,765 At last. 912 01:05:21,520 --> 01:05:24,171 Pontius, this is my son. 913 01:05:24,400 --> 01:05:25,845 A thousand pardons, Excellency. 914 01:05:26,040 --> 01:05:29,010 - I didn't know you'd arrived. - I'm glad to see you, Flavius. 915 01:05:29,200 --> 01:05:32,329 - I suppose you don't remember me. - Yes, I remember you. 916 01:05:32,520 --> 01:05:34,648 But there's something else I'd hoped to remember. 917 01:05:34,840 --> 01:05:37,047 Come with us, Pontius, while I tell him the news. 918 01:05:37,240 --> 01:05:39,811 The last time I saw you, I couldn't have leaned upon you... 919 01:05:40,000 --> 01:05:41,729 ...not very comfortably. 920 01:05:43,680 --> 01:05:45,523 Very good, Excellency. 921 01:05:48,160 --> 01:05:51,482 Pontius, I must take my leave of you. I am honoured by our meeting. 922 01:05:51,680 --> 01:05:53,569 - Good night. - Marcus, good night. 923 01:05:53,760 --> 01:05:56,491 - My soldiers are better than you think - News of the runaways? 924 01:05:56,680 --> 01:05:58,887 They've caught a slave who knows the hiding place. 925 01:05:59,080 --> 01:06:02,004 Don't worry about the fight tomorrow. I'll make him speak. 926 01:06:02,240 --> 01:06:05,289 - We'll catch them before dawn. - Splendid. 927 01:06:06,880 --> 01:06:09,406 - Now, Flavius-- - Father. Father, I must- 928 01:06:09,600 --> 01:06:12,683 Pontius has gratified the greatest wish of my life. 929 01:06:12,880 --> 01:06:14,689 He's going to take you with him to Rome. 930 01:06:14,880 --> 01:06:16,928 - Rome? - You can be a great man, my son. 931 01:06:17,120 --> 01:06:20,488 Sponsored by an aristocrat, all the money you can spend. 932 01:06:20,760 --> 01:06:22,808 - There's every chance you may be a noble. - But- 933 01:06:23,000 --> 01:06:26,721 Everything I've ever hoped for you is within your grasp. 934 01:06:27,080 --> 01:06:29,686 - You leave for Rome tonight. - No. 935 01:06:29,960 --> 01:06:32,850 Listen to me, Father. There's no way I can spare you. 936 01:06:33,080 --> 01:06:36,448 I'm not going to Rome. I'm not going to do any of the things you've chosen. 937 01:06:36,640 --> 01:06:39,325 - What do you mean? - You've made plans for me to be a noble... 938 01:06:39,520 --> 01:06:41,010 ...like the prefect, I suppose. 939 01:06:41,240 --> 01:06:43,891 He's gone to torture a man to make him betray his fellows. 940 01:06:44,080 --> 01:06:45,570 - A heartless swine like-- - Silence! 941 01:06:45,760 --> 01:06:48,843 Shall I keep silent forever in the face of injustice and brutality? 942 01:06:49,040 --> 01:06:52,044 The poor, the persecuted. There must be someone to speak for them. 943 01:06:52,240 --> 01:06:54,004 Take the world as it is. 944 01:06:54,200 --> 01:06:56,248 I can't. I know there's something better. 945 01:06:56,440 --> 01:07:00,809 My boy, I've heard such ideas a long time ago. 946 01:07:01,000 --> 01:07:04,243 They are dreams. Beautiful dreams, I know... 947 01:07:04,520 --> 01:07:05,965 ...but only dreams. 948 01:07:06,200 --> 01:07:08,965 Was it a dream that once I knew a man of pity who said: 949 01:07:09,360 --> 01:07:11,203 "You shall love your neighbour as yourself"? 950 01:07:11,400 --> 01:07:14,688 - There never was such a man, I tell you - Don't lie to him, Marcus. 951 01:07:16,400 --> 01:07:20,371 - There was such a man. - What happened to him? 952 01:07:21,840 --> 01:07:23,968 I crucified him. 953 01:07:27,960 --> 01:07:29,883 Now, I remember. 954 01:07:30,200 --> 01:07:32,202 The crosses on the hill. 955 01:07:33,160 --> 01:07:35,128 I know now what he meant. 956 01:07:35,480 --> 01:07:37,926 That man accomplished nothing but his own death. 957 01:07:38,120 --> 01:07:40,441 His teachings will never die. 958 01:07:41,960 --> 01:07:44,122 Have you ever heard what else that man said? 959 01:07:44,560 --> 01:07:47,006 "Sell all you have and give to the poor." 960 01:07:47,200 --> 01:07:49,726 Where would you be if I'd listened to his teachings? 961 01:07:50,040 --> 01:07:51,087 You'd be a labourer... 962 01:07:51,280 --> 01:07:54,921 ...sweating all day for a few coppers as I did when I was young and foolish. 963 01:07:55,120 --> 01:07:58,090 I've done everything I could to spare you the sorrows of the poor. 964 01:07:58,280 --> 01:08:01,363 You're a rich man's son with a fine house and slaves to wait on you. 965 01:08:01,560 --> 01:08:04,131 You've had everything that money has to offer. 966 01:08:04,320 --> 01:08:06,163 I made that money for you. 967 01:08:06,640 --> 01:08:10,645 I know you did. And I won't benefit by it any longer. 968 01:08:11,120 --> 01:08:13,805 If you don't want my money, what do you have to give the poor? 969 01:08:14,000 --> 01:08:15,525 Myself. 970 01:08:16,880 --> 01:08:20,009 - Flavius, come back here! - No, no, Marcus... 971 01:08:20,240 --> 01:08:21,924 ...let him go now. 972 01:08:23,200 --> 01:08:25,885 Why did you tell him his dream was real? 973 01:08:26,640 --> 01:08:30,042 For years I've tried to blot that memory from his mind. 974 01:08:30,320 --> 01:08:32,926 And from your own too, haven't you? 975 01:08:33,680 --> 01:08:35,330 You can't. 976 01:08:35,800 --> 01:08:37,211 I know. 977 01:08:37,400 --> 01:08:41,007 Master, the galley is waiting to go out to the ship. 978 01:08:41,840 --> 01:08:43,604 Come see me aboard, Marcus. 979 01:08:43,800 --> 01:08:47,600 Don't let this make a breach between you. And remember... 980 01:08:47,840 --> 01:08:49,729 when the boy sees reason again... 981 01:08:49,960 --> 01:08:52,725 send him to me in Rome just the same. 982 01:08:52,920 --> 01:08:54,729 He's young- 983 01:08:55,240 --> 01:08:58,528 He still believes in things. 984 01:08:58,920 --> 01:09:01,287 And you and I are wiser? 985 01:09:01,880 --> 01:09:03,325 Perhaps. 986 01:09:06,280 --> 01:09:08,248 What is truth? 987 01:09:12,240 --> 01:09:16,609 But who is this friend? Who in Pompeii would help slaves? 988 01:09:16,840 --> 01:09:18,569 We don't know. 989 01:09:19,120 --> 01:09:21,088 But he's the man who'll save us. 990 01:09:21,360 --> 01:09:23,681 Friend, what's happened? 991 01:09:23,960 --> 01:09:26,327 Quick, out of here. 992 01:09:26,640 --> 01:09:29,041 The soldiers have got a slave who knows this place. 993 01:09:29,240 --> 01:09:31,607 - They're torturing him. He'll tell. - What shall we do? 994 01:09:31,800 --> 01:09:34,565 Scatter and try to reach the ship. It's our only chance. Hurry. 995 01:09:34,760 --> 01:09:36,649 - He's a spy. He's a spy, I tell you. - Stop! 996 01:09:36,840 --> 01:09:40,606 - This is our leader, our friend. - That's Flavius, the son of Marcus. 997 01:09:40,800 --> 01:09:42,325 - You're raving. - Drusus, listen. 998 01:09:42,520 --> 01:09:44,124 - He's Flavius! - You're mistaken. 999 01:09:44,320 --> 01:09:47,130 I've seen him with his father, the man who sends us to the arena. 1000 01:09:47,320 --> 01:09:48,845 - Deny it. - He's the son of Marcus. 1001 01:09:49,040 --> 01:09:51,441 - He can't deny it. Can you? - Friend? 1002 01:09:51,640 --> 01:09:54,211 No. I am Flavius, son of Marcus. 1003 01:09:54,400 --> 01:09:55,811 - We're lost. - Death! 1004 01:09:56,000 --> 01:09:58,082 - Let me explain. Please- - Spy, traitor! 1005 01:09:58,280 --> 01:09:59,964 Listen to me! 1006 01:10:00,640 --> 01:10:03,610 Clodia, am I a spy? Do you believe it? 1007 01:10:03,840 --> 01:10:07,287 No, he's not a spy. Phoebus, he saved your life. 1008 01:10:07,520 --> 01:10:09,170 - Yes. - Apelles, he brought you here. 1009 01:10:09,360 --> 01:10:11,010 - I know. - You know the penalty... 1010 01:10:11,200 --> 01:10:14,329 ...for helping slaves escape. He's risked his life every day. 1011 01:10:14,560 --> 01:10:16,767 - How can he be a traitor? - Don't believe him. 1012 01:10:16,960 --> 01:10:19,201 - Filthy spy! - Listen to me. 1013 01:10:19,400 --> 01:10:21,084 No torture could make me betray you. 1014 01:10:21,280 --> 01:10:24,170 I'm no longer the son of Marcus I'm one of you now. 1015 01:10:24,360 --> 01:10:28,490 We'll escape together. The ship is ready. Tomorrow we'll be free. 1016 01:10:29,160 --> 01:10:30,161 Free. 1017 01:11:03,880 --> 01:11:06,645 - A beautiful day, Leaster. - Yes, master. 1018 01:11:06,840 --> 01:11:11,243 The whole town is streaming toward the arena. Isn't it time you started? 1019 01:11:11,680 --> 01:11:13,364 Yes. 1020 01:11:15,800 --> 01:11:18,087 See how Vesuvius is smoking. 1021 01:11:18,280 --> 01:11:20,965 The old mountain hasn't looked like that in the memory of man. 1022 01:11:21,160 --> 01:11:23,811 A special portent for your games, master. 1023 01:11:26,920 --> 01:11:29,844 I quarrelled with Flavius last night, Leaster. 1024 01:11:30,560 --> 01:11:33,450 I should have reasoned with him, not lost my temper. 1025 01:11:34,520 --> 01:11:36,329 I was too hasty. 1026 01:11:36,680 --> 01:11:40,207 - I want to tell him so. Send him to me. - He's not here. 1027 01:11:40,840 --> 01:11:44,401 - Gone out already? Where? -I-- I don't know. 1028 01:11:44,680 --> 01:11:46,921 - When did he go? - Master, I... 1029 01:11:47,200 --> 01:11:50,682 His bed is undisturbed. He must have left the house last night. 1030 01:11:50,880 --> 01:11:52,484 - And not come back? - Not yet. 1031 01:11:55,240 --> 01:11:59,006 - It's not possible he'd leave like that. - Something may have happened. 1032 01:12:00,800 --> 01:12:02,404 No. 1033 01:12:02,680 --> 01:12:04,728 He thinks I am still in a rage. 1034 01:12:04,920 --> 01:12:07,844 That's it, Leaster. He's giving me a chance to cool down. 1035 01:12:08,080 --> 01:12:10,162 - He'll be back. - Marcus! 1036 01:12:10,520 --> 01:12:13,410 Marcus! Good news. A message from the prefect. 1037 01:12:13,600 --> 01:12:16,001 The whole company of runaway slaves was captured. 1038 01:12:16,200 --> 01:12:17,884 - They tried to escape by sea. - How many? 1039 01:12:18,080 --> 01:12:20,686 - About two score. - Here's a real stroke of luck. 1040 01:12:20,880 --> 01:12:22,928 Pompeii will see something today. 1041 01:12:23,120 --> 01:12:24,645 - This will be a real show. - Master- 1042 01:12:24,880 --> 01:12:27,042 This has more meaning than old Vesuvius smoking. 1043 01:12:27,240 --> 01:12:30,403 - I trust they're good fighting men. - A fine, hardy lot, the message said. 1044 01:12:30,640 --> 01:12:31,801 - Good. - Who are captured? 1045 01:12:32,000 --> 01:12:34,367 Who? You don't suppose I know their names, do you? 1046 01:12:34,600 --> 01:12:36,887 - Master- - Leaster, order my chariot. 1047 01:12:45,800 --> 01:12:49,930 Rejoice today. The omens are all good. 1048 01:12:50,160 --> 01:12:53,289 Jupiter is pleased and favours you... 1049 01:12:53,640 --> 01:12:55,961 ...his people of Pompeii. 1050 01:12:57,560 --> 01:13:02,043 Happy the people for whom the great prefect provides such games. 1051 01:13:02,360 --> 01:13:05,250 Be not afraid of gods' or man's displeasure. 1052 01:13:05,480 --> 01:13:09,530 Today is yours. On to the games! 1053 01:13:26,520 --> 01:13:27,487 Hail, Titus. 1054 01:13:27,720 --> 01:13:30,326 Marcus. Have you heard of the capture of the runaway slaves? 1055 01:13:30,520 --> 01:13:33,922 Of course, fortune favours us. Don't be late for the games. 1056 01:13:34,960 --> 01:13:37,247 - This is where your leader brought us. - Into a trap. 1057 01:13:37,440 --> 01:13:39,488 - I'm trapped too. - Pretending to be one of us. 1058 01:13:39,680 --> 01:13:42,047 - Your father knows you're here - He'll be released. 1059 01:13:42,280 --> 01:13:45,602 - Yes, he'll sit and watch us die. - I tell you, no one knows I'm here. 1060 01:13:45,840 --> 01:13:48,605 You'll believe me when I stand beside you in the arena. 1061 01:13:50,080 --> 01:13:51,844 Take the women out. 1062 01:13:57,280 --> 01:13:58,167 - Come on. - No. 1063 01:13:58,400 --> 01:13:59,765 - Come. - No, I'll stay with him. 1064 01:13:59,960 --> 01:14:02,964 The men are going to the arena. What good are women in a battle? 1065 01:14:04,000 --> 01:14:05,729 - Go, Clodia. - Don't make me leave you. 1066 01:14:05,920 --> 01:14:08,161 Remember this, if we had a lifetime together. 1067 01:14:08,360 --> 01:14:11,045 -...I couldn't love you more. - What's the trouble? Come on. 1068 01:14:52,440 --> 01:14:55,569 I see it's not the custom in Pompeii to applaud the prefect. 1069 01:14:55,760 --> 01:14:58,445 That's only because they don't know you yet. 1070 01:15:12,800 --> 01:15:15,201 - Was he captured? - Yes, tell his father. 1071 01:15:18,840 --> 01:15:20,330 It's Marcus! 1072 01:15:20,520 --> 01:15:24,241 - Hail, Marcus! - Hail, Marcus! 1073 01:15:33,880 --> 01:15:36,850 Really, one might suppose that you were paying for the games. 1074 01:15:37,040 --> 01:15:38,451 The people know I can amuse them. 1075 01:15:38,680 --> 01:15:41,160 They are not so hearty to those who merely govern them. 1076 01:15:41,360 --> 01:15:44,489 Tell me, does all this applause cost you much? 1077 01:15:44,680 --> 01:15:47,331 Oh, no, Excellency. It's spontaneous. 1078 01:15:47,560 --> 01:15:49,961 How pleasant for you. 1079 01:15:52,200 --> 01:15:53,964 - Well, what is it? - Master, Flavius. 1080 01:15:54,160 --> 01:15:55,969 - What's happened? - He's with the slaves. 1081 01:15:56,160 --> 01:15:59,960 - They caught him helping them escape. - What? Blind, reckless folly! 1082 01:16:00,160 --> 01:16:04,210 - Why, it's a capital crime- -it's the death penalty. The law of Rome. 1083 01:16:09,000 --> 01:16:10,286 Your indulgence, Excellency. 1084 01:16:10,520 --> 01:16:13,524 - Well, is everything ready to begin? - There is some difficulty. 1085 01:16:13,760 --> 01:16:16,809 If you'll have patience for a few moments, I'll return at once. 1086 01:16:17,840 --> 01:16:20,320 - Master. - I'll get him out. 1087 01:16:43,160 --> 01:16:46,562 Flavius, what have you done? Why didn't you send for me? 1088 01:16:46,760 --> 01:16:48,808 - You can't do anything. - I'll get you out. 1089 01:16:49,000 --> 01:16:52,163 - No, these men must die. - It's the law of Rome that condemns them. 1090 01:16:52,360 --> 01:16:57,730 - It condemns me too. Goodbye, Father. - No, the warder shall release you. 1091 01:16:57,920 --> 01:16:59,251 Why doesn't Marcus return? 1092 01:16:59,440 --> 01:17:02,364 Really, this is a poor way to gain the favour of the people. 1093 01:17:02,560 --> 01:17:04,449 I can't understand the reason for the delay. 1094 01:17:04,640 --> 01:17:07,484 I came to see fighting. Is Marcus trying to make a fool of you? 1095 01:17:07,680 --> 01:17:11,366 He takes too much upon himself. Give a signal for the slaves to be driven out. 1096 01:17:11,560 --> 01:17:13,483 Let the games begin. 1097 01:17:20,160 --> 01:17:22,640 The young man there, he's no slave. Release him. 1098 01:17:22,840 --> 01:17:26,367 - No slave? How did he get here? - Don't waste time, release him. 1099 01:17:30,560 --> 01:17:33,643 - You'll have 100 gold pieces. - They're numbered. If one is missing- 1100 01:17:33,840 --> 01:17:35,205 - Five hundred! - I can't. 1101 01:17:35,440 --> 01:17:37,681 A thousand. Release him, I say. He's my son. 1102 01:17:37,880 --> 01:17:40,360 I have a son too. I can't risk my life. 1103 01:17:40,560 --> 01:17:43,325 I am head of the arena I order you, release him. 1104 01:17:43,560 --> 01:17:45,244 I dare not. 1105 01:17:46,400 --> 01:17:48,562 Ready there, your turn next. 1106 01:17:48,760 --> 01:17:50,250 Quick, march! 1107 01:17:50,440 --> 01:17:52,124 Forgive me. 1108 01:17:52,840 --> 01:17:54,410 Stop. You there, stop! 1109 01:17:54,600 --> 01:17:55,681 - What? - Don't take my son. 1110 01:17:55,880 --> 01:17:57,882 - Are you crazy? - I'm Marcus, head of the arena. 1111 01:17:58,080 --> 01:18:00,242 - Leave my son. - I don't take orders from you. 1112 01:18:00,440 --> 01:18:03,444 That's my son. There, that one. Don't take him. I'll stop the games! 1113 01:18:03,640 --> 01:18:06,450 No one but the prefect can stop the games. 1114 01:18:12,960 --> 01:18:17,761 The prefect says men who fight and come out alive will be set free, tell them. 1115 01:18:35,640 --> 01:18:38,166 - Hail, Marcus. - Let me through. 1116 01:18:42,360 --> 01:18:44,328 Why should we fight? There's no chance. 1117 01:18:44,520 --> 01:18:46,807 Do you want to be flogged or die fighting like a man? 1118 01:18:47,000 --> 01:18:48,729 - I stand beside you. - You believe me now. 1119 01:18:49,120 --> 01:18:51,088 - Stop the games. - Are you mad? 1120 01:18:51,280 --> 01:18:53,965 - My son is there. There among the slaves. - Why is he there? 1121 01:18:54,160 --> 01:18:55,924 He was captured with the others. 1122 01:18:56,120 --> 01:18:58,487 - Helping them escape? - He's reckless, young. Stop them! 1123 01:18:58,680 --> 01:19:00,569 He's committed a crime, struck at Rome. 1124 01:19:00,760 --> 01:19:02,330 - He's my son. - So at your command... 1125 01:19:02,520 --> 01:19:05,205 -...the law of Rome should be set aside. - He will be killed. 1126 01:19:05,400 --> 01:19:08,370 If he were my own son, I could not do it. 1127 01:19:09,640 --> 01:19:14,487 People of Pompeii, I appeal to you. My son is there! 1128 01:19:38,360 --> 01:19:41,807 Save him. Demand the games be stopped! 1129 01:19:48,200 --> 01:19:50,771 My son, they'll kill him! 1130 01:19:50,960 --> 01:19:54,169 Citizens, I've given you games! You cheered me! 1131 01:19:54,360 --> 01:19:57,762 This one thing, stop the games! 1132 01:20:05,840 --> 01:20:08,525 Flavius! Flavius! 1133 01:20:24,240 --> 01:20:26,891 Flavius, my son! 1134 01:20:56,800 --> 01:20:58,768 To the public treasury! 1135 01:21:29,480 --> 01:21:31,642 The keys! Unlock the door. 1136 01:21:31,880 --> 01:21:33,120 - Let go! - Let them out! 1137 01:21:33,320 --> 01:21:35,004 Let go, old man! 1138 01:21:38,280 --> 01:21:39,281 Flavius! 1139 01:21:40,680 --> 01:21:42,205 Keep back! 1140 01:22:00,560 --> 01:22:02,369 - Quickly, up! - Let us save ourselves. 1141 01:22:02,560 --> 01:22:05,211 Yes and we'll save Marcus' gold too. 1142 01:22:06,600 --> 01:22:07,761 Let us escape. 1143 01:22:08,000 --> 01:22:10,651 I'll lead you to a ship, but not without Marcus' gold. 1144 01:22:41,520 --> 01:22:43,648 Marcus! Here, with me! 1145 01:24:02,000 --> 01:24:03,490 Flavius... 1146 01:24:05,160 --> 01:24:06,730 ...my son. 1147 01:24:07,760 --> 01:24:09,410 My son. 1148 01:24:09,920 --> 01:24:11,445 My son. 1149 01:24:11,720 --> 01:24:13,324 My son. 1150 01:24:29,320 --> 01:24:30,845 Help him! 1151 01:24:32,800 --> 01:24:34,211 The warder. 1152 01:24:35,400 --> 01:24:36,811 Help him. 1153 01:24:37,520 --> 01:24:39,363 You ask my help. 1154 01:24:39,600 --> 01:24:42,126 You who could have let my son go free! 1155 01:24:42,800 --> 01:24:45,451 Marcus, Marcus. 1156 01:24:45,800 --> 01:24:48,804 Have mercy on my son. 1157 01:24:50,280 --> 01:24:52,408 Have mercy on your-- 1158 01:24:55,560 --> 01:24:57,767 I cried that once... 1159 01:24:59,440 --> 01:25:01,124 ...and he heard me. 1160 01:25:55,320 --> 01:25:57,561 Marcus, here's your money. Quick, to your own wharf. 1161 01:25:57,760 --> 01:25:59,569 - We'll get it on the boat. - Throw it away. 1162 01:25:59,760 --> 01:26:02,969 - What? Why, that's your treasure. - Throw it in the street. 1163 01:26:03,440 --> 01:26:05,442 Pick up the wounded. Save all you can. 1164 01:26:05,800 --> 01:26:09,282 Get them to the boat at my wharf. Hurry! 1165 01:26:32,800 --> 01:26:36,407 - Where to now? - To Marcus' wharf. 1166 01:28:15,960 --> 01:28:17,962 Bring the treasure! 1167 01:28:26,080 --> 01:28:28,162 Oh, help him please. 1168 01:28:31,920 --> 01:28:33,604 Flavius! 1169 01:28:42,560 --> 01:28:43,971 Father. 1170 01:28:44,520 --> 01:28:47,524 You did save me after all. 1171 01:28:49,440 --> 01:28:51,044 God of mercy... 1172 01:28:51,280 --> 01:28:53,726 ...you let me save my son. 1173 01:29:01,440 --> 01:29:05,047 Stop, hold the boat! Take those people off! 1174 01:29:14,680 --> 01:29:18,127 Get them aboard, quick! Make ready to cast off. 1175 01:29:23,000 --> 01:29:26,322 Stand back. I bring the city treasure. Unload that boat. 1176 01:29:27,080 --> 01:29:29,560 - Cast off. - Hold the boat, I tell you! 1177 01:29:34,280 --> 01:29:36,647 - Take those people off. - Not for any treasure. 1178 01:29:36,840 --> 01:29:39,491 - In Caesar's name! - No! 1179 01:29:39,720 --> 01:29:41,290 You fool! 1180 01:29:43,200 --> 01:29:44,087 Marcus! 1181 01:29:51,360 --> 01:29:53,362 Bring that boat back! I order you! 1182 01:29:53,680 --> 01:29:55,682 The men at the oars, shoot them! 1183 01:30:50,400 --> 01:30:51,890 Master. 1184 01:30:55,760 --> 01:30:59,367 So many years ago.