1 00:00:09,274 --> 00:00:10,592 Agranon... 2 00:00:10,954 --> 00:00:12,764 Will you promise me that when we're old, 3 00:00:12,765 --> 00:00:15,176 we'll still come back here and sit under these trees ? 4 00:00:15,500 --> 00:00:16,894 When we're old ? 5 00:00:16,895 --> 00:00:20,394 We'll do it every year... On the anniversary of our wedding day. 6 00:00:20,476 --> 00:00:23,511 And one day, we can bring our grandchildren... 7 00:00:23,512 --> 00:00:25,607 lots of grandchildren. 8 00:00:25,718 --> 00:00:27,108 Ten years ago, 9 00:00:27,109 --> 00:00:30,334 a marriage between our families would have been impossible. 10 00:00:30,966 --> 00:00:33,786 Does anyone even remember what the feud was about ? 11 00:00:34,680 --> 00:00:37,070 No one in my family remembers. 12 00:00:37,230 --> 00:00:38,877 Whatever it was, 13 00:00:38,878 --> 00:00:42,382 it's centuries old, and it ends when we are joined. 14 00:00:42,703 --> 00:00:45,058 We'll definitely bring our grandchildren. 15 00:00:45,108 --> 00:00:47,414 We can tell them that peace was finally made here. 16 00:00:47,639 --> 00:00:50,220 And that one of their parents was made here. 17 00:00:55,067 --> 00:00:57,447 After our wedding, maybe. 18 00:01:02,604 --> 00:01:04,216 That's very strange. 19 00:01:04,217 --> 00:01:05,341 Strange ? 20 00:01:06,252 --> 00:01:07,858 There's somebody out there. 21 00:01:09,748 --> 00:01:11,146 Who is it ? 22 00:01:12,356 --> 00:01:13,574 Who's there ? 23 00:01:16,024 --> 00:01:17,237 Run ! 24 00:01:18,976 --> 00:01:20,465 No ! Get your hands off me ! 25 00:01:22,705 --> 00:01:24,724 We've got the girl ! Come on ! 26 00:01:25,451 --> 00:01:27,467 Agranon, help me ! 27 00:01:31,622 --> 00:01:34,019 You see, Xena, the way I look at it, 28 00:01:34,100 --> 00:01:36,679 life is an adventure to be explored. 29 00:01:36,702 --> 00:01:39,287 And without adventure, what's the point ? 30 00:01:39,288 --> 00:01:42,313 Granted, with you sometimes it gets a bit too adventurous. 31 00:01:42,314 --> 00:01:44,347 But that's what makes it interesting. 32 00:01:44,599 --> 00:01:47,780 Who was it that said, 'If curiosity is the food of life, 33 00:01:47,781 --> 00:01:49,781 then adventure is a meal' ? 34 00:01:50,026 --> 00:01:52,245 Sounds like something you might have said. 35 00:01:52,849 --> 00:01:54,907 Maybe it was me. 36 00:01:55,231 --> 00:01:56,863 Speaking of a meal... 37 00:01:58,897 --> 00:02:01,289 Places like this always have the best food. 38 00:02:03,205 --> 00:02:04,590 And atmosphere... 39 00:02:04,632 --> 00:02:06,937 Two important ingredients to fine dining. 40 00:02:06,978 --> 00:02:08,594 I jest, you know ? 41 00:02:13,494 --> 00:02:15,289 Let's see what's on the menu. 42 00:02:20,237 --> 00:02:22,915 - You whistled ? - Yeah, wait for me. 43 00:02:32,444 --> 00:02:33,721 Lovely. 44 00:02:33,761 --> 00:02:35,771 Now, this is the salt of the earth. 45 00:02:36,914 --> 00:02:40,315 Well, you gotta admit, the people of Lerna might never appreciate who you are, 46 00:02:40,316 --> 00:02:41,993 but King Gregor certainly did. 47 00:02:42,034 --> 00:02:44,417 He would've lost his whole kingdom, if it weren't for you. 48 00:02:44,458 --> 00:02:45,944 Ale, please. 49 00:02:45,947 --> 00:02:49,423 Yep, the baby got a home, Gregor got a son; 50 00:02:49,424 --> 00:02:50,852 Pandora got some rest, 51 00:02:50,866 --> 00:02:54,448 and the way you figured out that prophecy, well, I, for one, am still amazed. 52 00:03:00,761 --> 00:03:02,679 OK ! You win ! 53 00:03:09,348 --> 00:03:12,466 Did you ever notice that we never have trouble getting a table ? 54 00:03:12,710 --> 00:03:14,523 A mystery to me. 55 00:03:21,671 --> 00:03:23,361 That's if you're for hire. 56 00:03:23,786 --> 00:03:26,603 Hey ! Not that kind of hire, Gabrielle. 57 00:03:26,832 --> 00:03:28,156 Go on. 58 00:03:28,358 --> 00:03:30,557 - May I sit down ? - No... 59 00:03:31,206 --> 00:03:32,399 Keep talking. 60 00:03:34,354 --> 00:03:36,164 I'm not sure where to begin. 61 00:03:36,524 --> 00:03:39,331 - Who did you want me to kill ? - No one... 62 00:03:39,372 --> 00:03:40,978 unless you have to. 63 00:03:40,981 --> 00:03:42,782 May I please sit down ? 64 00:03:46,977 --> 00:03:49,767 You're new at this, so listen up. 65 00:03:50,210 --> 00:03:53,402 Anyone coming into a place like this, carrying a bag of gold, 66 00:03:53,403 --> 00:03:56,591 is looking to live a short life with a messy death. 67 00:03:56,592 --> 00:03:58,830 I don't care. I've gotta get her back. 68 00:03:59,099 --> 00:04:00,288 Her ? 69 00:04:00,289 --> 00:04:03,108 My fiancee. She's been abducted, 70 00:04:03,234 --> 00:04:06,168 and if she's not returned, there will be a war. 71 00:04:06,819 --> 00:04:08,784 What ? Who kidnapped her ? 72 00:04:08,785 --> 00:04:10,861 The King of Beocia thinks we did it. 73 00:04:10,884 --> 00:04:14,102 My own father thinks they did it to have an excuse to attack us. 74 00:04:14,103 --> 00:04:17,097 - Nice legs ! - So, who do you think did it ? 75 00:04:20,037 --> 00:04:23,639 Sorry... that happens sometimes... you were saying ? 76 00:04:24,589 --> 00:04:27,123 I think Jana was taken by someone else... 77 00:04:27,124 --> 00:04:31,020 someone whose livelihood would be destroyed if this marriage took place. 78 00:04:31,749 --> 00:04:33,766 Does this someone have a name ? 79 00:04:33,848 --> 00:04:36,328 He's an arms dealer who operates from the walled city of... 80 00:04:36,329 --> 00:04:39,328 Tracus... I've heard of Mezentius. 81 00:04:39,991 --> 00:04:41,929 I imagine you might have. 82 00:04:42,051 --> 00:04:45,827 Tracus seems to be a crossroads for murderers and mercenaries. 83 00:04:45,828 --> 00:04:47,437 No offense taken. 84 00:04:47,992 --> 00:04:49,389 Sorry. 85 00:04:49,430 --> 00:04:53,505 You must help us. We're talking about two nations going to war ! 86 00:04:53,562 --> 00:04:55,959 I don't work for nations. 87 00:04:56,173 --> 00:04:57,979 I don't work for money. 88 00:04:58,012 --> 00:05:00,003 and I won't work for you. 89 00:05:00,671 --> 00:05:01,858 Please ! 90 00:05:03,277 --> 00:05:05,982 Please, you're right. 91 00:05:06,030 --> 00:05:07,822 I don't know what I'm doing. 92 00:05:07,863 --> 00:05:11,080 All I know is the woman that I love more than my own breath, 93 00:05:11,104 --> 00:05:15,233 my Jana, I love her, and I will die for her if I have to. 94 00:05:17,046 --> 00:05:20,453 Ask anything of me... and it's yours. 95 00:05:25,701 --> 00:05:29,294 First, there are hungry people in this town who could use that gold. 96 00:05:35,526 --> 00:05:37,133 I'll take this. 97 00:05:39,523 --> 00:05:41,731 And you'll get your Jana back. 98 00:05:43,107 --> 00:05:44,322 Thank you. 99 00:05:49,920 --> 00:05:51,124 Can I see ? 100 00:05:51,802 --> 00:05:53,182 Give me that ! 101 00:06:03,720 --> 00:06:05,873 In a time of ancient gods... 102 00:06:08,220 --> 00:06:09,733 ...warlords... 103 00:06:09,768 --> 00:06:11,265 ...and kings... 104 00:06:11,333 --> 00:06:14,834 A land in turmoil cried out for a hero... 105 00:06:24,039 --> 00:06:25,872 She was Xena... 106 00:06:26,545 --> 00:06:30,341 a mighty princess, forged in the heat of battle... 107 00:06:34,713 --> 00:06:35,895 ...The power... 108 00:06:37,737 --> 00:06:38,901 ...The passion... 109 00:06:42,310 --> 00:06:43,488 ...The danger... 110 00:06:49,013 --> 00:06:51,582 Her courage will change the world... 111 00:06:58,484 --> 00:07:00,712 Why don't I like the sound of this ? 112 00:07:00,713 --> 00:07:02,921 You're going to a place known the world over, 113 00:07:02,922 --> 00:07:06,104 as, the den for cutthroats, thieves, a nd mercenaries, 114 00:07:06,105 --> 00:07:09,431 - and, you're not wearing a disguise. - Don't need a disguise. 115 00:07:10,106 --> 00:07:13,095 They'll remember me. I think I can use that to my advantage. 116 00:07:13,726 --> 00:07:17,431 And besides, in a strange way, it'll be nice to see some of them again. 117 00:07:17,693 --> 00:07:20,762 You're terrible at reassurance... did anyone ever tell you that ? 118 00:07:21,639 --> 00:07:25,506 I don't want you to go in there and then... decide that you like it again. 119 00:07:26,163 --> 00:07:30,587 It won't happen... I'm getting in there, getting the girl, getting out. 120 00:07:31,271 --> 00:07:34,628 I did what you said. I gave out the gold to the poor. 121 00:07:34,750 --> 00:07:36,414 Now what do you need me to do ? 122 00:07:38,475 --> 00:07:42,554 You're to stay here and keep me company, while we wait. 123 00:07:43,584 --> 00:07:45,324 I'll be back as soon as I can. 124 00:07:49,357 --> 00:07:52,165 Have a seat. Let me tell you a story. 125 00:08:36,396 --> 00:08:37,577 Go on. 126 00:08:47,699 --> 00:08:50,627 You're certain these weapons will be delivered to Beocia immediately. 127 00:08:50,628 --> 00:08:53,005 As soon as my people can produce them. 128 00:08:53,006 --> 00:08:57,069 Kidnap your Princess, did they ? Kolonus scum ! 129 00:08:57,530 --> 00:09:00,349 You'll get the best of my stock, believe me. 130 00:09:00,350 --> 00:09:03,801 I appreciate your concern over the loss of our sweet princess. 131 00:09:05,140 --> 00:09:08,169 I know what it's like to lose a loved one. 132 00:09:14,392 --> 00:09:16,246 Is the Princess here yet ? 133 00:09:16,287 --> 00:09:18,109 She was brought in this morning. 134 00:09:19,714 --> 00:09:23,720 Well, tell the emissary from Kolonus, that it's half the gold up front. 135 00:09:23,883 --> 00:09:25,392 What do you think, Marcus ? 136 00:09:25,824 --> 00:09:27,834 I think you're going to be a rich man. 137 00:09:34,806 --> 00:09:38,423 And Dectus, he cuts him all the way from his neck to his gullet ! 138 00:09:40,790 --> 00:09:44,786 He said I grabbed her. She was asking for it, for Dionysus' sake. 139 00:09:44,787 --> 00:09:45,748 Of course she was. 140 00:09:45,749 --> 00:09:48,514 Oh, yeah, or speaking the language of love, was she, Dectus ? 141 00:09:48,515 --> 00:09:53,547 - Yeah, yeah... Long live Dionysus ! - Long live who ? 142 00:09:56,461 --> 00:09:58,837 - Xena ! You're back ! - What happened to you ? 143 00:09:58,838 --> 00:10:00,926 You disappeared, then there's this talk all over the place 144 00:10:00,927 --> 00:10:03,895 that you've been working for peasants for no profit. 145 00:10:03,918 --> 00:10:07,476 All part of the cause, boys. All part of the cause. 146 00:10:07,477 --> 00:10:09,458 It's called gaining their trust. 147 00:10:09,459 --> 00:10:10,963 Once you do that, 148 00:10:14,310 --> 00:10:16,487 you've got them right where you want them. 149 00:10:16,488 --> 00:10:18,388 There's profit to be made. 150 00:10:22,761 --> 00:10:25,200 - This calls for a drink ! - Yeah, right ! 151 00:10:31,584 --> 00:10:34,672 So, all that stuff about fighting for peasants and farmers- 152 00:10:34,673 --> 00:10:37,265 Was Draco's payback for my trouncing him. 153 00:10:37,266 --> 00:10:38,671 Enough, already. 154 00:10:38,672 --> 00:10:40,705 And why would you go after Draco ? 155 00:10:41,637 --> 00:10:43,855 Because he went after my mother. 156 00:10:45,541 --> 00:10:47,659 You expect us to believe that ? 157 00:10:54,646 --> 00:10:56,757 You got something to say to me ? 158 00:10:57,158 --> 00:10:59,508 I got something to say about your mother... 159 00:11:12,642 --> 00:11:14,242 How is your mother, Xena ? 160 00:11:14,878 --> 00:11:17,626 Marcus, it's been too long ! 161 00:11:22,565 --> 00:11:23,557 Come. 162 00:11:25,362 --> 00:11:26,971 So how did you two meet ? 163 00:11:26,972 --> 00:11:28,174 I was out for a ride. 164 00:11:28,175 --> 00:11:30,354 In the woods, I bet, on a moonlit night. 165 00:11:30,377 --> 00:11:33,478 No... It was a hot summer day, and no woods. 166 00:11:33,719 --> 00:11:37,310 I was getting a drink from a spring, when her reflection suddenly appeared. 167 00:11:37,311 --> 00:11:39,460 I thought it was a water goddess, Panope. 168 00:11:39,461 --> 00:11:43,287 Then, I looked up, and I saw it was someone far more beautiful. 169 00:11:44,277 --> 00:11:45,875 She smiled. 170 00:11:45,876 --> 00:11:47,691 From that moment on, I dedicated my life 171 00:11:47,692 --> 00:11:50,108 to making that smile appear as often as possible. 172 00:11:50,125 --> 00:11:53,575 That is just too beautiful. Did you tell her father this ? 173 00:11:53,994 --> 00:11:55,207 No. 174 00:11:55,489 --> 00:11:57,426 Really ? You must. 175 00:11:57,427 --> 00:11:59,229 I mean, once he hears the story, 176 00:11:59,230 --> 00:12:01,902 he's got to believe that you would never have kidnapped her. 177 00:12:02,919 --> 00:12:04,738 - Let's go. - Gabrielle. 178 00:12:04,900 --> 00:12:08,285 You don't understand. There's no way I'd ever reach him. 179 00:12:08,448 --> 00:12:11,868 I'll get you in. I can be very persuasive when I want to be. 180 00:12:12,111 --> 00:12:13,315 Come on ! 181 00:12:14,623 --> 00:12:16,575 Where have you been all this time ? 182 00:12:16,872 --> 00:12:19,232 I lost track of you after the raid on Semplese. 183 00:12:19,354 --> 00:12:20,715 That was a while ago. 184 00:12:21,418 --> 00:12:23,635 I've been keeping busy, here and there. 185 00:12:23,916 --> 00:12:26,785 I don't hear much about the great Xena conquests any more. 186 00:12:27,193 --> 00:12:29,579 I don't care much for popularity. 187 00:12:30,355 --> 00:12:33,715 I just came from Lerna... the king there had a baby I ransomed. 188 00:12:33,756 --> 00:12:35,159 I've missed you, Xena. 189 00:12:36,112 --> 00:12:37,921 I've thought about you a lot. 190 00:12:39,038 --> 00:12:41,010 I've thought about you too, Marcus. 191 00:12:41,420 --> 00:12:42,624 You have ? 192 00:12:43,603 --> 00:12:45,193 Yes, many times. 193 00:12:46,866 --> 00:12:50,003 Thoughts of anger, or, what we had ? 194 00:12:50,608 --> 00:12:51,844 Both. 195 00:12:52,712 --> 00:12:54,851 I heard Beocia's going to war. 196 00:12:55,142 --> 00:12:56,752 I smell profit. 197 00:12:58,670 --> 00:13:01,359 I guess a baby's ransom can't support an army for long. 198 00:13:01,489 --> 00:13:02,798 Not mine. 199 00:13:02,870 --> 00:13:04,072 Dectus ! 200 00:13:11,234 --> 00:13:13,531 I'd like some words with you. 201 00:13:13,532 --> 00:13:14,615 What about ? 202 00:13:14,631 --> 00:13:16,843 A case full of my new arrows. 203 00:13:16,927 --> 00:13:19,121 A cart full of spears. 204 00:13:21,418 --> 00:13:22,809 They're missing. 205 00:13:22,865 --> 00:13:24,784 I don't know what you're talkin' about. 206 00:13:24,785 --> 00:13:26,228 Of course not. 207 00:13:26,708 --> 00:13:29,117 I know you stole them. 208 00:13:31,484 --> 00:13:34,874 But I also know you have someone on the inside, working for you. 209 00:13:35,836 --> 00:13:38,834 And the idea that anyone would betray me... 210 00:13:46,322 --> 00:13:47,745 You're scared, 211 00:13:49,351 --> 00:13:50,974 you're afraid of me. 212 00:13:51,479 --> 00:13:52,871 That's good. 213 00:13:53,489 --> 00:13:57,086 And you turned two of my men. That's smart. 214 00:13:59,893 --> 00:14:02,712 Stop by my office tomorrow, and you got a job, 215 00:14:03,332 --> 00:14:05,739 otherwise, get out of Tracus. 216 00:14:16,469 --> 00:14:18,209 Mezentius. 217 00:14:18,577 --> 00:14:20,222 He's my boss. 218 00:14:21,142 --> 00:14:23,483 Did he kidnap the Princess ? 219 00:14:23,817 --> 00:14:26,244 let's just say he has all the angles covered. 220 00:14:28,095 --> 00:14:29,811 You are so good. 221 00:14:31,686 --> 00:14:33,084 Just be a moment ! 222 00:14:33,085 --> 00:14:34,569 I can't guarantee his mood, 223 00:14:34,570 --> 00:14:36,972 but usually, he's pretty happy after he's killed someone. 224 00:14:37,022 --> 00:14:39,562 I don't care if he's doing backflips. I need to talk to him. 225 00:14:39,563 --> 00:14:41,234 Let me give you fair warning, Xena. 226 00:14:41,235 --> 00:14:43,231 This guy could charm the song out of a siren. 227 00:14:43,232 --> 00:14:46,421 As I remember, I wasn't too bad at it myself. 228 00:14:46,970 --> 00:14:50,192 Don't you dare bring that up ? That wasn't charm. You tricked me. 229 00:14:50,242 --> 00:14:52,357 What trick ? You said you'd do anything for me. 230 00:14:52,358 --> 00:14:53,961 I just called your bluff. 231 00:14:55,145 --> 00:14:58,542 Have her bathed and perfumed and taken to my chambers ! 232 00:14:59,227 --> 00:15:01,037 It's just as easy to kill her in the morning. 233 00:15:01,702 --> 00:15:02,810 Mezentius. 234 00:15:03,180 --> 00:15:04,580 Ah, Marcus. 235 00:15:04,581 --> 00:15:06,957 Why didn't you tell me the girl was such a beauty ? 236 00:15:06,958 --> 00:15:08,728 I'm gonna have a fine time with her. 237 00:15:10,111 --> 00:15:12,759 Mezentius, I'd like you to meet an old friend of mine. 238 00:15:12,760 --> 00:15:14,607 Yes, I know who you are. 239 00:15:15,030 --> 00:15:17,037 And, I know why you're here. 240 00:15:17,038 --> 00:15:18,242 Guards ! 241 00:15:28,449 --> 00:15:31,049 The great Warrior Princess. 242 00:15:31,050 --> 00:15:32,375 I'm honored. 243 00:15:33,290 --> 00:15:37,386 I saw you at the tavern, and I wondered, 'What would bring Xena here ? 244 00:15:37,387 --> 00:15:40,430 What do I have that Xena could possibly want ? ' 245 00:15:40,431 --> 00:15:42,611 The answer was obvious. 246 00:15:42,612 --> 00:15:44,696 Make it more obvious. 247 00:15:44,697 --> 00:15:46,296 Do you think I'm stupid ? 248 00:15:47,141 --> 00:15:49,749 You think I haven't heard what you did to Aescalus ? 249 00:15:49,799 --> 00:15:52,466 Stole his weapons and ransomed them back to him. 250 00:15:52,467 --> 00:15:53,793 It was brilliant ! 251 00:15:55,093 --> 00:15:57,690 I take it you're not so easily fooled. 252 00:15:57,691 --> 00:16:00,749 Not by you. Not by anyone. 253 00:16:01,540 --> 00:16:03,341 Are you going to kill me ? 254 00:16:03,844 --> 00:16:05,044 Kill you ? 255 00:16:05,788 --> 00:16:09,615 Far from it. It's people like you who make people like me. 256 00:16:10,731 --> 00:16:13,036 Then call off your dogs. 257 00:16:13,893 --> 00:16:15,990 Then, maybe we can talk business. 258 00:16:15,991 --> 00:16:17,154 Business ? 259 00:16:18,953 --> 00:16:21,022 Business, yes. 260 00:16:21,568 --> 00:16:23,567 One hour, in my office. 261 00:16:23,608 --> 00:16:26,922 Marcus, don't let her out of your sight. 262 00:16:31,276 --> 00:16:33,086 So, show me around. 263 00:16:38,354 --> 00:16:40,762 Don't worry, we'll reason with them. 264 00:16:41,379 --> 00:16:43,918 I don't know if he's gonna be in a very reasonable mood. 265 00:16:43,999 --> 00:16:47,893 Listen. A sensitive guy like you would only fall in love with a very special girl. 266 00:16:47,934 --> 00:16:49,925 And anyone who would raise this special girl 267 00:16:49,965 --> 00:16:52,850 is probably very special himself, and therefore, reasonable. 268 00:16:52,851 --> 00:16:54,448 It makes sense, doesn't it ? 269 00:16:55,290 --> 00:16:58,197 - I think so. - Who goes there ? 270 00:16:58,996 --> 00:17:00,398 Let me handle this. 271 00:17:01,327 --> 00:17:03,632 - Take us to the king. - Who are you ? 272 00:17:03,633 --> 00:17:05,796 My name is Gabrielle. And this is Agranon, 273 00:17:05,846 --> 00:17:07,959 - Prince of Kolonus. - Get his sword. 274 00:17:08,531 --> 00:17:11,862 - All right, let's go. - Perfect... we're getting into the castle. 275 00:17:15,941 --> 00:17:18,416 And that's the weapons warehouse, 276 00:17:18,417 --> 00:17:20,772 where we're assembling the shipment for the Beocian war. 277 00:17:21,740 --> 00:17:24,038 Let me show you one of my favorite places in the compound. 278 00:17:36,457 --> 00:17:38,006 Very nice. 279 00:17:38,782 --> 00:17:41,737 Mezentius discovered this hot spring under his fortress two years ago. 280 00:17:42,603 --> 00:17:44,224 Heats the whole building. 281 00:17:48,312 --> 00:17:50,362 This room has its uses, too. 282 00:17:51,240 --> 00:17:52,735 I'll bet. 283 00:17:53,469 --> 00:17:55,509 You look just as beautiful as I remember. 284 00:17:56,779 --> 00:17:58,395 What do you remember ? 285 00:18:00,162 --> 00:18:01,916 Everything. 286 00:18:03,542 --> 00:18:05,261 Every sound, 287 00:18:05,262 --> 00:18:07,017 every touch, 288 00:18:08,074 --> 00:18:09,723 every smell. 289 00:18:11,966 --> 00:18:13,170 Do you remember ? 290 00:18:18,303 --> 00:18:21,779 No ! Leave me alone ! 291 00:18:22,727 --> 00:18:24,105 Leave me alone ! 292 00:18:24,106 --> 00:18:26,766 I think we better get back to Mezentius. 293 00:18:29,333 --> 00:18:31,452 We can talk about this later. 294 00:18:43,217 --> 00:18:45,347 Mezentius, we had a meeting. 295 00:18:46,127 --> 00:18:48,940 - I'm busy, it'll wait. - No it won't... 296 00:18:49,542 --> 00:18:51,243 we talk now. 297 00:19:01,361 --> 00:19:04,857 I want to make an offer, and I want to give you some advice. 298 00:19:04,884 --> 00:19:08,552 Both are worth a fortune. Neither comes free. 299 00:19:09,793 --> 00:19:12,910 I never make investments without examining the goods. 300 00:19:12,911 --> 00:19:14,748 I don't intend to start now. 301 00:19:15,147 --> 00:19:16,870 Very well. 302 00:19:16,871 --> 00:19:20,071 Kolonus and Beocia are about to go to war. 303 00:19:20,072 --> 00:19:22,227 Beocia's army is far better. 304 00:19:22,270 --> 00:19:24,077 It'll be over in a month. 305 00:19:24,118 --> 00:19:25,440 Poor Kolonus. 306 00:19:25,482 --> 00:19:27,496 Poor arms dealers. 307 00:19:27,497 --> 00:19:30,932 You'll be winding down before you finished gearing up. 308 00:19:31,868 --> 00:19:33,287 I'm listening. 309 00:19:34,122 --> 00:19:37,590 I can keep the war going indefinitely. 310 00:19:37,961 --> 00:19:39,606 Interesting. 311 00:19:41,065 --> 00:19:44,110 There might be a deal here. Go on. 312 00:19:44,647 --> 00:19:46,761 I don't care who wins. 313 00:19:46,875 --> 00:19:49,687 My army will fight for one side, 314 00:19:50,568 --> 00:19:52,413 and then the other. 315 00:19:52,575 --> 00:19:54,928 I'll keep them far busy to figure out 316 00:19:54,929 --> 00:19:56,948 that you've got the princess. 317 00:19:57,014 --> 00:19:59,657 She figured that out herself, I didn't tell her that. 318 00:20:01,581 --> 00:20:05,587 I don't need you for that. The girl will be dead by tomorrow... 319 00:20:05,628 --> 00:20:07,820 her body found by her family, 320 00:20:07,821 --> 00:20:10,815 the apparent victim of the Kolonus barbarians. 321 00:20:11,940 --> 00:20:14,148 Your offer is shallow at best... 322 00:20:14,454 --> 00:20:16,025 No deal. 323 00:20:16,165 --> 00:20:18,951 Which brings me to my advice. 324 00:20:19,476 --> 00:20:22,073 The girl's worth far more to you alive. 325 00:20:22,121 --> 00:20:25,906 When the war's over, the victor will pay his treasury to get her back... 326 00:20:25,978 --> 00:20:28,791 either as a trophy or a daughter. 327 00:20:30,925 --> 00:20:32,255 Intriguing. 328 00:20:32,739 --> 00:20:34,467 What's all this gonna cost me ? 329 00:20:34,510 --> 00:20:37,921 Weapons for my army and half your profits, 330 00:20:37,944 --> 00:20:40,035 from the war and ransom. 331 00:20:41,583 --> 00:20:43,387 Why stop at half ? 332 00:20:43,444 --> 00:20:45,631 Well if you push me, I won't. 333 00:20:45,736 --> 00:20:47,512 I wouldn't dream of it. 334 00:20:48,689 --> 00:20:51,377 Very well, a deal. 335 00:20:52,100 --> 00:20:53,506 Stay away from me ! 336 00:20:58,702 --> 00:21:00,122 What's going on ? 337 00:21:00,123 --> 00:21:01,165 Up there. 338 00:21:02,630 --> 00:21:04,251 Well, look at this. 339 00:21:04,252 --> 00:21:06,130 Keep away from me, I'm warning you... I'll jump. 340 00:21:06,131 --> 00:21:09,216 Oh ! The sheep has fangs. Good. 341 00:21:09,841 --> 00:21:11,640 This is getting tedious. 342 00:21:12,391 --> 00:21:14,823 - I'll bring her down. - Wait. 343 00:21:15,388 --> 00:21:17,199 Let me handle this. 344 00:21:17,828 --> 00:21:19,817 Worth more alive, remember ? 345 00:21:25,072 --> 00:21:29,220 This Xena is a strange woman. I like her... energy. 346 00:21:29,424 --> 00:21:30,586 Yes. 347 00:21:30,669 --> 00:21:33,108 I really hope I don't have to kill her. 348 00:21:36,302 --> 00:21:37,975 Stay back ! I'll do it. 349 00:21:37,976 --> 00:21:41,490 - I'll take my own life. - You're gonna cut your throat and jump. 350 00:21:41,969 --> 00:21:44,097 That's overdoing it a bit, don't you think ? 351 00:21:50,534 --> 00:21:52,061 I can still jump. 352 00:21:52,062 --> 00:21:54,166 You can still jump whenever you want. 353 00:21:54,578 --> 00:21:56,767 I'm not going back to that man. 354 00:21:56,768 --> 00:21:58,929 I'm not gonna let him take me. 355 00:21:58,998 --> 00:22:00,416 Neither am I. 356 00:22:00,538 --> 00:22:02,158 Agranon sent me. 357 00:22:03,575 --> 00:22:04,765 You lie. 358 00:22:06,901 --> 00:22:09,100 Come down off the ledge, and I'll prove it to you. 359 00:22:09,101 --> 00:22:12,363 There's only one way I'm coming off this ledge, and that's straight down. 360 00:22:13,483 --> 00:22:15,103 Does this look familiar ? 361 00:22:19,456 --> 00:22:21,066 He did send you. 362 00:22:22,992 --> 00:22:25,320 You're going to be all right. 363 00:22:27,795 --> 00:22:30,349 - Do you know where the grotto is ? - The hot spring ? 364 00:22:31,009 --> 00:22:33,389 They took me there to prepare for that awful man. 365 00:22:34,875 --> 00:22:36,477 Meet me there tonight... 366 00:22:36,478 --> 00:22:38,751 When the moon is in the western sky. 367 00:22:39,529 --> 00:22:40,952 Now, go inside. 368 00:22:47,328 --> 00:22:48,379 Can you believe that ? 369 00:22:53,361 --> 00:22:56,120 Did I protect our investment, Mezentius ? 370 00:22:56,573 --> 00:22:59,281 You protected my property, yes. 371 00:22:59,282 --> 00:23:00,243 Good. 372 00:23:00,573 --> 00:23:04,511 Now don't ruin things by letting your passion overcome your senses. 373 00:23:05,415 --> 00:23:08,292 Your friend can be quite insulting at times. 374 00:23:08,293 --> 00:23:09,743 Perhaps. 375 00:23:09,744 --> 00:23:12,432 But I found it best to listen when Xena speaks. 376 00:23:12,433 --> 00:23:14,808 Oh, you found that, did you ? 377 00:23:14,809 --> 00:23:15,771 Well, 378 00:23:15,772 --> 00:23:17,594 there's a reason for her success. 379 00:23:17,595 --> 00:23:19,364 She know what she's doing. 380 00:23:19,715 --> 00:23:20,945 Go on. 381 00:23:21,753 --> 00:23:26,259 The princess loses half her ransom value if you go to her. 382 00:23:27,282 --> 00:23:30,210 Now, isn't half a ransom worth a cold bath ? 383 00:23:31,110 --> 00:23:33,250 You seem to know a lot about this. 384 00:23:33,251 --> 00:23:35,762 Well, I've dealt with this situation before. 385 00:23:36,130 --> 00:23:37,888 I'll consider your advice. 386 00:23:39,913 --> 00:23:41,621 Oh, and Marcus, 387 00:23:42,560 --> 00:23:45,908 don't let your passion overcome your senses... 388 00:23:46,563 --> 00:23:48,540 or your loyalties. 389 00:25:17,169 --> 00:25:19,260 - All clear there ? - Yes. 390 00:25:24,658 --> 00:25:26,198 What's going on, Xena ? 391 00:25:27,818 --> 00:25:29,219 What happened to the guard ? 392 00:25:30,132 --> 00:25:32,991 I wanted to see what the inventory looked like. 393 00:25:32,992 --> 00:25:35,600 If you wanted to see the weapons, all you had to do was ask me. 394 00:25:35,601 --> 00:25:37,258 Now, tell me the truth. 395 00:25:43,429 --> 00:25:46,090 Faith in the people I work with 396 00:25:46,091 --> 00:25:49,308 certainly is in short supply these days. 397 00:26:01,548 --> 00:26:04,541 And what side of the coin do you fall on, Marcus ? 398 00:26:04,542 --> 00:26:06,093 Yours, of course. 399 00:26:06,094 --> 00:26:07,902 Know your enemies, Mezentius. 400 00:26:08,308 --> 00:26:10,805 Xena's army will be going up against these weapons. 401 00:26:10,806 --> 00:26:12,864 I thought she should get to know the inventory. 402 00:26:13,176 --> 00:26:15,214 Your weapons are impressive... 403 00:26:15,527 --> 00:26:17,142 too impressive. 404 00:26:17,192 --> 00:26:19,875 I don't want my men to die needlessly. 405 00:26:19,925 --> 00:26:21,653 That's your problem. 406 00:26:21,654 --> 00:26:24,020 However it might appear to you, 407 00:26:24,021 --> 00:26:28,148 do not deceive yourself that ours is an equal partnership. 408 00:26:28,149 --> 00:26:30,727 I wouldn't dream of it, Mezentius. 409 00:26:30,815 --> 00:26:32,624 A wise choice. 410 00:26:33,051 --> 00:26:35,439 As long as it's equal pay. 411 00:26:44,874 --> 00:26:46,677 You were going to steal weapons, weren't you ? 412 00:26:47,713 --> 00:26:50,292 I'm sure it's not the first time it's ever been done. 413 00:26:50,293 --> 00:26:51,498 No... 414 00:26:51,739 --> 00:26:53,868 In fact, it's still being done. 415 00:26:54,665 --> 00:26:56,676 You just have to know how to... 416 00:26:56,718 --> 00:26:58,415 juggle the inventory. 417 00:26:59,689 --> 00:27:02,507 How do you get them out of the city ? 418 00:27:08,530 --> 00:27:11,101 This is one of four water wells in the city. 419 00:27:11,962 --> 00:27:14,778 Only this one isn't quite what it seems. 420 00:27:16,126 --> 00:27:18,125 A back door right out in the open. 421 00:27:19,529 --> 00:27:20,947 I'm impressed. 422 00:27:21,988 --> 00:27:23,989 You know, I never showed anyone this. 423 00:27:24,518 --> 00:27:26,109 I never trusted anyone. 424 00:27:28,681 --> 00:27:30,438 You know all that talk about you 425 00:27:30,543 --> 00:27:32,556 changing... trying to leave all this ? 426 00:27:32,566 --> 00:27:35,049 - Not you too, Marcus. - No, I didn't think you did. 427 00:27:36,414 --> 00:27:38,214 But I tried leaving once. 428 00:27:40,333 --> 00:27:41,756 What happened ? 429 00:27:43,024 --> 00:27:44,863 I was in a raiding party. 430 00:27:44,864 --> 00:27:48,501 Some old man was begging us to spare his grandson, who was crippled. 431 00:27:49,081 --> 00:27:51,705 And one of my men said, 'OK, 432 00:27:52,070 --> 00:27:53,903 cut the kid's head off. ' 433 00:27:54,075 --> 00:27:56,077 You would never kill defenseless people. 434 00:27:56,672 --> 00:27:58,441 I always respected that. 435 00:27:58,442 --> 00:28:01,103 And I never really got it until that day. 436 00:28:01,878 --> 00:28:03,630 So I walked away... 437 00:28:04,703 --> 00:28:06,294 I thought for good. 438 00:28:07,481 --> 00:28:09,717 Obviously, you came back. 439 00:28:10,737 --> 00:28:13,129 I wasn't cut out for it, pure and simple. 440 00:28:13,381 --> 00:28:16,193 So I said, fine, not for me. 441 00:28:17,655 --> 00:28:19,208 So I came back. 442 00:28:27,392 --> 00:28:30,609 You know, the old Xena would have lopped my head off for a story like that. 443 00:28:31,792 --> 00:28:33,343 The old Xena. 444 00:28:33,344 --> 00:28:34,306 Yeah, 445 00:28:35,135 --> 00:28:36,624 the old Xena. 446 00:28:39,547 --> 00:28:41,931 You know, there is something different about you now. 447 00:28:43,058 --> 00:28:45,047 I mean, before, you... 448 00:28:45,088 --> 00:28:46,898 were so determined, like you... 449 00:28:46,939 --> 00:28:49,866 always had something to prove. But now, it's... 450 00:28:51,143 --> 00:28:52,504 But now... 451 00:28:53,973 --> 00:28:55,566 It's hard to say. 452 00:28:57,531 --> 00:28:58,950 It's like, 453 00:28:59,071 --> 00:29:01,139 now, you have the answer. 454 00:29:03,795 --> 00:29:06,204 But I've never even found the question. 455 00:29:25,682 --> 00:29:29,094 What we have here is a failure to communicate. 456 00:29:29,135 --> 00:29:31,547 No one talks... that's the problem. 457 00:29:31,588 --> 00:29:33,936 When I meet the king, I'll explain that... 458 00:29:33,937 --> 00:29:37,146 this whole war thing is just a terrible misunderstanding. 459 00:29:37,255 --> 00:29:39,754 We'll get through this, I'm sure of it. 460 00:29:39,795 --> 00:29:42,788 - The key is to meet with him. - Noon, tomorrow. 461 00:29:42,829 --> 00:29:45,633 - To meet the king ? - The executioner. 462 00:29:45,675 --> 00:29:49,074 The war has begun, and you two will be the first casualties. 463 00:30:00,609 --> 00:30:02,225 Oh, Marcus, I can't do this. 464 00:30:05,739 --> 00:30:07,157 Look, not now. 465 00:30:25,069 --> 00:30:26,467 Where were you ? 466 00:30:26,540 --> 00:30:28,547 I'm here now. Are you ready ? 467 00:30:28,959 --> 00:30:30,173 Let's go. 468 00:30:30,771 --> 00:30:32,158 Who's in there ? 469 00:30:32,890 --> 00:30:34,158 Mezentius. 470 00:30:41,600 --> 00:30:43,910 I demand to know who's in there ! 471 00:30:47,052 --> 00:30:49,943 Marcus said it would be all right to use the spring. 472 00:30:50,678 --> 00:30:52,478 His timing could've been better. 473 00:30:57,906 --> 00:31:00,894 Or, perhaps, it couldn't have been better. 474 00:31:06,157 --> 00:31:08,736 I don't usually have an audience. 475 00:31:08,737 --> 00:31:11,227 I'm not an audience. I'm a business partner, 476 00:31:11,527 --> 00:31:13,732 and I have something of interest for you. 477 00:31:13,954 --> 00:31:15,561 Please, go ahead. 478 00:31:29,359 --> 00:31:30,633 Well ? 479 00:31:31,172 --> 00:31:34,251 I've just had word that Agranon, the girl's betrothed, 480 00:31:34,252 --> 00:31:36,649 has been taken captive by Beocia. 481 00:31:39,353 --> 00:31:41,143 That could be useful. 482 00:31:41,791 --> 00:31:43,520 Are they going to ransom him ? 483 00:31:43,723 --> 00:31:47,747 Even better. They plan to execute him and his companion tomorrow. 484 00:31:48,062 --> 00:31:50,463 This war will be a bloodbath. 485 00:31:50,464 --> 00:31:52,366 Great start, isn't it ? 486 00:31:52,728 --> 00:31:55,517 Then I better get ready to fight it, 487 00:31:56,215 --> 00:31:57,833 after my bath. 488 00:32:00,205 --> 00:32:01,873 Why don't I join you ? 489 00:32:02,723 --> 00:32:07,509 The last time I talked business with a handsome man in a hot spring, 490 00:32:07,853 --> 00:32:10,042 I almost lost a war. 491 00:32:11,952 --> 00:32:13,433 Now, go. 492 00:32:14,812 --> 00:32:16,907 Perhaps another time. 493 00:32:18,467 --> 00:32:20,110 Count on it. 494 00:32:33,775 --> 00:32:35,385 There's no time to lose. 495 00:32:42,674 --> 00:32:43,878 Give me one. 496 00:32:44,568 --> 00:32:45,750 There you go. 497 00:32:46,551 --> 00:32:47,742 Two dinars. 498 00:32:49,845 --> 00:32:51,847 You heard the latest news on Xena ? 499 00:32:52,495 --> 00:32:55,119 No, but I'll bet you're gonna tell me. 500 00:32:55,241 --> 00:32:57,445 I talked to a trader who came from Lerna. 501 00:32:58,152 --> 00:32:59,518 He said she was there. 502 00:32:59,519 --> 00:33:00,976 She told me. 503 00:33:00,977 --> 00:33:04,273 She ransomed a baby back to King Gregor, and made a bundle. 504 00:33:04,274 --> 00:33:05,236 What ? 505 00:33:05,237 --> 00:33:06,909 Ransomed to the King ? No, no, Marcus, 506 00:33:07,448 --> 00:33:10,265 she rescued the baby... She didn't kidnap it. 507 00:33:11,016 --> 00:33:13,416 No. You got it wrong. 508 00:33:14,155 --> 00:33:17,151 Yeah, I'm sure you wanna believe that. 509 00:33:18,816 --> 00:33:20,606 Is that supposed to mean something ? 510 00:33:20,647 --> 00:33:22,492 She's got you fooled, Marcus. 511 00:33:22,754 --> 00:33:26,972 She's running something right now, and you're falling for it like a good, little lovesick puppet. 512 00:33:36,179 --> 00:33:38,712 This guy worked for Nemos, the king's advisor. 513 00:33:38,875 --> 00:33:42,703 She killed Nemos, because he wanted to grab the kid and blackmail the king. 514 00:33:42,704 --> 00:33:44,667 I swear it ! I swear it ! 515 00:33:51,429 --> 00:33:54,337 Where's the profit ? I just don't get it. 516 00:34:00,325 --> 00:34:03,314 You'll be shipped out this morning, right to your father's encampment. 517 00:34:03,355 --> 00:34:06,374 - I hate little places. - You'd hate a coffin even more. 518 00:34:06,618 --> 00:34:07,902 Trust me. 519 00:34:13,830 --> 00:34:15,029 Hi. 520 00:34:16,894 --> 00:34:18,096 Oh, hi. 521 00:34:18,827 --> 00:34:20,207 What's in the box ? 522 00:34:21,184 --> 00:34:22,513 The box ? 523 00:34:22,717 --> 00:34:25,316 Some bows, arrows for weight. 524 00:34:25,817 --> 00:34:27,057 Bows and arrows. 525 00:34:30,752 --> 00:34:32,230 Arrows like this ? 526 00:34:34,004 --> 00:34:35,219 Of course. 527 00:34:35,560 --> 00:34:37,331 I didn't think you'd seen this arrow yet. 528 00:34:37,799 --> 00:34:39,245 We just developed it. 529 00:34:40,374 --> 00:34:42,829 It'll go through a wood shield like a dagger through butter. 530 00:34:43,711 --> 00:34:45,858 Leave a hole as big as your fist. 531 00:34:47,048 --> 00:34:48,377 Let me show you. 532 00:34:50,184 --> 00:34:52,060 Ah, this box will make a good target. 533 00:35:01,654 --> 00:35:02,885 Marcus. 534 00:35:04,305 --> 00:35:06,396 What ? Are you afraid I'm gonna hit the princess ? 535 00:35:08,599 --> 00:35:10,007 Please. 536 00:35:11,403 --> 00:35:14,213 I have to save this girl and stop a war. 537 00:35:15,719 --> 00:35:17,569 I couldn't risk telling you. 538 00:35:17,570 --> 00:35:21,022 Especially, when I was far more useful being your stooge with Mezentius. 539 00:35:21,144 --> 00:35:22,733 You get a good laugh, Xena ? 540 00:35:25,283 --> 00:35:27,584 About your old buddy that couldn't make it on the outside ? 541 00:35:28,343 --> 00:35:29,991 It hurt. 542 00:35:30,986 --> 00:35:34,215 I care for you... you're still a part of me. 543 00:35:38,503 --> 00:35:40,304 Then, why the deception ? 544 00:35:44,994 --> 00:35:48,198 Why couldn't you just tell me the truth, and ask for my help ? 545 00:35:48,742 --> 00:35:50,893 I didn't know how much you cared. 546 00:35:52,293 --> 00:35:53,894 Now, I know. 547 00:35:54,577 --> 00:35:56,562 I see it in your eyes. 548 00:35:58,960 --> 00:36:00,507 Come with me, now. 549 00:36:01,580 --> 00:36:04,178 How many of us are left from the old days ? 550 00:36:04,179 --> 00:36:05,994 Most of them are dead. 551 00:36:06,336 --> 00:36:08,954 Marcus, I don't want to stand by your grave. 552 00:36:09,010 --> 00:36:10,928 You're not better than me, Xena. 553 00:36:10,960 --> 00:36:12,431 You're right. 554 00:36:12,432 --> 00:36:16,182 - What makes you think I want to ? - What made you think you wanted to ? 555 00:36:16,811 --> 00:36:19,628 Marcus, it is so simple. 556 00:36:19,887 --> 00:36:22,263 You do one thing, one good thing, 557 00:36:22,264 --> 00:36:24,665 for no other reason than you know it's right. 558 00:36:24,684 --> 00:36:26,303 That's the first step. 559 00:36:28,381 --> 00:36:29,988 I'm not that strong... 560 00:36:38,163 --> 00:36:39,756 No... It's too late, Xena. 561 00:36:41,465 --> 00:36:43,082 I'm taking the girl. 562 00:36:43,123 --> 00:36:44,328 Guards ! 563 00:36:47,172 --> 00:36:48,375 Come on. 564 00:36:55,293 --> 00:36:56,486 Come on. 565 00:36:56,701 --> 00:36:57,897 Up there ! 566 00:36:59,235 --> 00:37:01,416 What is going on ? 567 00:37:02,757 --> 00:37:03,938 Marcus. 568 00:37:04,181 --> 00:37:05,967 Somebody find Marcus ! 569 00:37:06,008 --> 00:37:07,212 Move ! 570 00:37:08,030 --> 00:37:10,214 - You stay here. - For how long ? 571 00:37:10,564 --> 00:37:12,149 As long as it takes. 572 00:37:47,563 --> 00:37:51,045 - Get her ! - That way. 573 00:37:51,507 --> 00:37:54,794 - Get her ! - Come on ! 574 00:37:55,425 --> 00:38:02,759 - After her ! - Get her ! 575 00:38:18,131 --> 00:38:19,527 Drop the sword ! 576 00:38:19,829 --> 00:38:21,385 You're not going to hurt her. 577 00:38:21,438 --> 00:38:22,938 Don't bet on it. 578 00:38:23,521 --> 00:38:26,721 She's no different than the innocent grandchild of that old man. 579 00:38:31,414 --> 00:38:32,884 You're right, Xena. 580 00:38:34,890 --> 00:38:38,497 I'll have my war, if I have to kill every last one of you ! 581 00:38:39,023 --> 00:38:40,208 No ! 582 00:38:42,924 --> 00:38:44,137 Marcus ! 583 00:39:06,942 --> 00:39:08,632 I could have saved her. 584 00:39:09,449 --> 00:39:10,661 I know... 585 00:39:12,882 --> 00:39:14,661 Was that it ? 586 00:39:16,215 --> 00:39:18,367 Was that the one step that you meant ? 587 00:39:20,429 --> 00:39:21,630 Yeah. 588 00:39:28,277 --> 00:39:30,636 Marcus, don't make me stand by your grave. 589 00:40:52,883 --> 00:40:54,881 I wish I could have met him. 590 00:40:55,731 --> 00:40:57,161 I'm sorry. 591 00:40:58,151 --> 00:40:59,979 He was my friend. 592 00:41:01,212 --> 00:41:03,830 To be rememered like that is a good thing. 593 00:41:14,353 --> 00:41:15,846 My friend, 594 00:41:19,215 --> 00:41:20,801 my friend. 9999 00:00:0,500 --> 00:00:2,00 www.tvsubtitles.net