1 00:00:21,147 --> 00:00:23,816 Sundered hand must be removed before infection sets. 2 00:00:23,983 --> 00:00:26,193 You would see my champion crippled. 3 00:00:27,403 --> 00:00:29,238 Tarchon shall stand as champion 4 00:00:29,405 --> 00:00:31,657 until such day Achillia returns to form. 5 00:00:31,782 --> 00:00:34,994 Let us witness evidence of the divine. 6 00:00:35,578 --> 00:00:37,455 Offering falls short. 7 00:00:37,621 --> 00:00:38,831 She was in error. 8 00:00:38,998 --> 00:00:41,041 Your boasts proved true, in all regards. 9 00:00:41,208 --> 00:00:42,918 Cornelia, she conspires 10 00:00:43,043 --> 00:00:45,546 to see my only child bonded to Quintus Thermus. 11 00:00:45,713 --> 00:00:48,257 I would plea... against it. 12 00:00:48,549 --> 00:00:50,092 Are we not friends? 13 00:00:50,259 --> 00:00:51,594 Ah! Gratitude! 14 00:00:51,761 --> 00:00:54,054 Turn from cold, uncaring arms 15 00:00:54,221 --> 00:00:57,016 in favor... of loving embrace. 16 00:00:57,141 --> 00:00:58,976 My villa and ludus 17 00:00:59,143 --> 00:01:00,978 and all men contained within 18 00:01:01,145 --> 00:01:03,814 in exchange for but one of yours. 19 00:01:03,981 --> 00:01:05,232 The man takes flight, 20 00:01:05,399 --> 00:01:08,944 his holdings falling to deserving... hands. 21 00:01:09,069 --> 00:01:09,987 Opiter? 22 00:01:40,810 --> 00:01:42,269 Aargh! 23 00:02:07,336 --> 00:02:09,630 No, no, no! 24 00:02:11,382 --> 00:02:13,634 No! 25 00:02:21,433 --> 00:02:23,310 Cilicians. 26 00:02:28,357 --> 00:02:30,693 We must go, quickly. 27 00:02:32,486 --> 00:02:33,946 Let's go! 28 00:02:43,497 --> 00:02:44,999 Aargh! 29 00:02:46,458 --> 00:02:48,836 He has barely taken food in seven days. 30 00:02:48,961 --> 00:02:51,839 Yet appetite for drink threatens to drain pantry of wine. 31 00:02:52,006 --> 00:02:56,343 Loss of heart's desire inflicts deepest wound. 32 00:02:58,512 --> 00:03:00,848 Is there nothing to be done for him? 33 00:03:01,432 --> 00:03:02,558 Time... 34 00:03:02,975 --> 00:03:04,727 stands only remedy. 35 00:03:05,978 --> 00:03:07,813 Then may it swiftly pass. 36 00:03:08,105 --> 00:03:09,356 See wine tempered with water 37 00:03:09,481 --> 00:03:11,150 in hope of dousing inflamed passions. 38 00:03:11,317 --> 00:03:16,196 And deny entry to villa, lest he cause unwanted disturbance. 39 00:03:16,614 --> 00:03:18,073 I will see it so. 40 00:03:18,198 --> 00:03:21,410 There is one more thing I would ask of you. 41 00:03:22,328 --> 00:03:25,122 Opiter's holdings are to fall to auction. 42 00:03:25,873 --> 00:03:27,291 Do they not spill to you, as promised? 43 00:03:27,458 --> 00:03:29,418 Agreement was not enshrined in wax nor parchment 44 00:03:29,543 --> 00:03:31,837 prior to Opiter's passing. 45 00:03:33,339 --> 00:03:34,381 Come. 46 00:03:34,757 --> 00:03:37,718 I would have you gauge coin towards purchase. 47 00:03:47,436 --> 00:03:49,772 Cilician shits! 48 00:03:51,398 --> 00:03:53,108 A fucking blight 49 00:03:53,275 --> 00:03:55,319 upon republic! 50 00:03:55,986 --> 00:03:58,280 Heart shatters at thought of final moments. 51 00:03:59,114 --> 00:04:01,659 Opiter did not deserve such fate. 52 00:04:02,242 --> 00:04:03,827 You were right. 53 00:04:04,411 --> 00:04:06,455 - Towards? - This world 54 00:04:06,956 --> 00:04:08,332 holding nothing 55 00:04:08,499 --> 00:04:09,792 but shadow. 56 00:04:09,959 --> 00:04:13,253 For there to be shadow, there must also be light. 57 00:04:15,506 --> 00:04:19,802 Realization formed by words of loving mother. 58 00:04:21,512 --> 00:04:23,430 He was my friend. 59 00:04:25,683 --> 00:04:28,018 Oh, you must compose yourself. 60 00:04:28,394 --> 00:04:29,603 You wail and gnash teeth 61 00:04:29,770 --> 00:04:31,355 as if the man were cut from your own flesh. 62 00:04:31,480 --> 00:04:34,316 Would that they had taken arm 63 00:04:34,441 --> 00:04:36,527 or fucking leg! 64 00:04:36,694 --> 00:04:38,153 Gladly given 65 00:04:38,320 --> 00:04:40,072 to have him yet among us. 66 00:04:40,197 --> 00:04:42,700 I know the worth he held towards you 67 00:04:43,701 --> 00:04:45,786 and services provided. 68 00:04:47,496 --> 00:04:48,998 Apologies. 69 00:04:50,290 --> 00:04:52,334 I do not glean... 70 00:04:52,710 --> 00:04:54,211 meaning. 71 00:04:55,838 --> 00:04:57,214 Let it pass from thought, 72 00:04:57,381 --> 00:05:00,175 carrying with it weight of such grief. 73 00:05:00,342 --> 00:05:02,344 It would hasten climb 74 00:05:02,511 --> 00:05:04,555 from depths of sorrow 75 00:05:04,972 --> 00:05:07,850 to see Opiter deservedly honored. 76 00:05:08,017 --> 00:05:09,184 In what manner? 77 00:05:09,351 --> 00:05:10,811 Funeral games 78 00:05:11,603 --> 00:05:13,063 presented by this house. 79 00:05:13,230 --> 00:05:14,773 Warmest gesture. 80 00:05:15,524 --> 00:05:16,942 To hold remembrance of him in the arena 81 00:05:17,109 --> 00:05:20,070 where he once presented spectacle to all of Capua. 82 00:05:20,195 --> 00:05:23,282 We must fix intent upon mounting Cilician threat 83 00:05:23,449 --> 00:05:25,534 in advance of additional lives claimed. 84 00:05:25,701 --> 00:05:27,828 - Father-- - He stood a lanista. 85 00:05:28,537 --> 00:05:29,872 A senator cannot be seen 86 00:05:29,997 --> 00:05:32,374 publicly honoring a man of such low station. 87 00:05:32,541 --> 00:05:34,084 Your own image 88 00:05:34,251 --> 00:05:36,754 is all that consumes you. 89 00:05:36,920 --> 00:05:39,131 One of us must make attempt. 90 00:05:41,508 --> 00:05:42,676 Is there nothing you can do, 91 00:05:42,843 --> 00:05:45,095 striking balance between limits of title 92 00:05:45,262 --> 00:05:48,724 and compassion towards wife and mother? 93 00:05:49,558 --> 00:05:52,269 Games are removed from question. 94 00:05:52,895 --> 00:05:55,064 Yet Opiter's holdings 95 00:05:55,230 --> 00:05:56,815 fall to auction, 96 00:05:56,940 --> 00:05:59,401 in absence of family to claim them. 97 00:05:59,568 --> 00:06:01,320 I could preside over event, 98 00:06:01,487 --> 00:06:05,491 breaking measured words of praise towards his memory. 99 00:06:05,657 --> 00:06:07,117 Gratitude. 100 00:06:07,659 --> 00:06:10,079 It would lend much comfort. 101 00:06:30,265 --> 00:06:33,435 It lifts spirits to see you rise again. 102 00:06:36,063 --> 00:06:38,816 - I'm too stubborn to die. - Mm. 103 00:06:40,609 --> 00:06:42,611 On that we are in agreement. 104 00:06:43,612 --> 00:06:47,616 The name Achillia falls from every tongue 105 00:06:47,783 --> 00:06:49,118 in Capua, 106 00:06:49,701 --> 00:06:51,495 clamoring for your return to the arena. 107 00:06:52,121 --> 00:06:56,959 May the gods marshal patience, for the wait fucking continues. 108 00:06:58,210 --> 00:07:00,379 But increases anticipation. 109 00:07:02,005 --> 00:07:04,174 Thoughts have turned towards you, 110 00:07:05,008 --> 00:07:07,553 in days confined to recovery. 111 00:07:08,554 --> 00:07:11,140 I admit, thoughts of you lend distraction. 112 00:07:14,059 --> 00:07:15,644 A feast for the senses. 113 00:07:15,811 --> 00:07:20,566 I have been called many things, yet never that. 114 00:07:20,732 --> 00:07:23,694 No, your words broken towards the arena. 115 00:07:25,070 --> 00:07:27,156 It stood just as you had described. 116 00:07:27,322 --> 00:07:29,658 There are few things more intoxicating. 117 00:07:31,994 --> 00:07:33,954 And I would drink my fill. 118 00:07:35,914 --> 00:07:38,125 Yet the champion, 119 00:07:39,293 --> 00:07:40,961 would begin day's training. 120 00:07:41,128 --> 00:07:42,045 Rest. 121 00:07:42,796 --> 00:07:44,965 Attend your recovery. 122 00:07:47,634 --> 00:07:49,303 Tarchon assumes mantle 123 00:07:49,469 --> 00:07:51,763 until such time you are able to reclaim it. 124 00:07:51,930 --> 00:07:54,516 You stand his better in every regard. 125 00:07:55,267 --> 00:07:57,686 Why was title not bestowed upon more worthy name? 126 00:07:57,853 --> 00:07:59,771 Because I no longer stand a gladiator. 127 00:08:00,397 --> 00:08:04,568 - Dominus strips you of honor? - Oh, no. He but elevate it... 128 00:08:06,820 --> 00:08:09,239 to position of doctore. 129 00:08:11,074 --> 00:08:12,367 Doctore? 130 00:08:13,535 --> 00:08:14,661 What of Korris? 131 00:08:14,828 --> 00:08:16,205 Departed from this house, 132 00:08:16,371 --> 00:08:19,583 only to return haunted by phantom of slain lover, 133 00:08:20,167 --> 00:08:22,544 grief twisting thought and purpose 134 00:08:22,711 --> 00:08:24,421 beyond concerns of ludus. 135 00:08:25,214 --> 00:08:28,342 Much has changed in brief absence. 136 00:08:30,010 --> 00:08:32,346 Some things have remained constant. 137 00:08:36,725 --> 00:08:40,354 I have been too long upon back. 138 00:08:40,520 --> 00:08:42,814 Let us to training for the moment, 139 00:08:43,690 --> 00:08:46,151 in promise of future glories. 140 00:08:47,152 --> 00:08:48,445 Doctore. 141 00:10:03,854 --> 00:10:05,689 Achillia! 142 00:10:05,814 --> 00:10:08,108 Achillia! 143 00:10:13,613 --> 00:10:15,115 Dacus! 144 00:10:15,866 --> 00:10:17,034 Swords. 145 00:10:17,200 --> 00:10:19,786 Hen returns, and with broken wing. 146 00:10:20,662 --> 00:10:23,915 She shall find cock crowing in her place. 147 00:10:27,461 --> 00:10:29,546 May the gods bless your return. 148 00:10:32,924 --> 00:10:35,802 And stay from fucking path if they do not. 149 00:10:41,641 --> 00:10:42,934 Achillia. 150 00:10:43,602 --> 00:10:45,228 Pair with Salvius. 151 00:10:46,646 --> 00:10:50,859 I would train with exalted champion, doctore. 152 00:10:51,777 --> 00:10:53,653 A thing equally desired. 153 00:10:57,741 --> 00:11:00,160 Then fall to fucking position. 154 00:11:13,382 --> 00:11:14,800 Begin! 155 00:11:23,433 --> 00:11:24,893 The Nubian, 156 00:11:25,060 --> 00:11:27,562 has learned much within her short time at this house. 157 00:11:33,735 --> 00:11:36,738 Lessons I stand eager to impart. 158 00:11:41,368 --> 00:11:43,412 Perhaps former champion requires a moment 159 00:11:43,578 --> 00:11:47,833 to gather herself, doctore. 160 00:12:02,973 --> 00:12:05,225 Yah! 161 00:12:24,995 --> 00:12:26,455 You tend to your hand, 162 00:12:26,913 --> 00:12:29,916 and return to training when you are able. 163 00:12:31,543 --> 00:12:33,086 As you command, 164 00:12:33,712 --> 00:12:35,088 Doctore. 165 00:12:44,139 --> 00:12:46,850 Father, I would break much-needed words. 166 00:12:48,894 --> 00:12:50,812 And use of fucking hand? 167 00:12:50,979 --> 00:12:52,606 But it proves a concern. 168 00:12:53,273 --> 00:12:55,025 Perhaps more days tended by medicus. 169 00:12:55,192 --> 00:12:57,527 The city clamors to lay eyes upon the Goddess of Death, 170 00:12:57,694 --> 00:13:00,655 yet their interests shift as fucking wind! 171 00:13:01,198 --> 00:13:04,910 Days must become hours if we are to harvest victory's fruit 172 00:13:05,076 --> 00:13:06,244 in advance of fucking rival 173 00:13:06,411 --> 00:13:08,955 presenting imitations upon the sands. 174 00:13:09,122 --> 00:13:10,373 How fares Korris? 175 00:13:10,957 --> 00:13:13,001 His wisdom towards returning Achillia to the arena 176 00:13:13,168 --> 00:13:14,336 would be of great benefit. 177 00:13:14,461 --> 00:13:16,713 His thoughts are his own until shared. 178 00:13:16,838 --> 00:13:18,381 You remain doctore. 179 00:13:18,548 --> 00:13:21,134 Return to your duties and see Achillia rise once more 180 00:13:21,301 --> 00:13:22,719 to exalted position. 181 00:13:23,720 --> 00:13:26,515 Or all within this house shall tumble with her towards abyss. 182 00:13:26,640 --> 00:13:30,727 Apologies, Dominus. I would... I would petition towards favor. 183 00:13:34,105 --> 00:13:36,525 And what does newborn doctore seek to wrest 184 00:13:36,691 --> 00:13:38,777 from generous fucking master? 185 00:13:38,944 --> 00:13:40,320 For myself, nothing. 186 00:13:40,487 --> 00:13:43,698 Yet son stands champion in Achillia's absence 187 00:13:43,823 --> 00:13:47,285 and beseeches request reflective of title. 188 00:13:48,161 --> 00:13:49,371 Break words 189 00:13:49,871 --> 00:13:51,915 and see considerations met. 190 00:13:52,082 --> 00:13:53,583 If coin 191 00:13:53,750 --> 00:13:55,710 presents no... 192 00:13:56,211 --> 00:13:57,671 burden. 193 00:14:03,009 --> 00:14:04,928 How do accounts stand? 194 00:14:05,554 --> 00:14:07,681 Towards villa and ludus, adequate. 195 00:14:07,806 --> 00:14:10,058 And towards purchase of Opiter's holdings? 196 00:14:10,642 --> 00:14:13,603 - Purse falls short of ambition. - By what degree? 197 00:14:13,770 --> 00:14:15,730 If we reduce the men to half rations 198 00:14:15,897 --> 00:14:17,357 - and cease purchasing of wine, - Mm-hm. 199 00:14:17,524 --> 00:14:20,193 we are able to offer 5000 denarii. 200 00:14:20,819 --> 00:14:21,695 Barely. 201 00:14:24,447 --> 00:14:25,991 Even a house as lowly as Opiter's 202 00:14:26,157 --> 00:14:31,162 will command many times such amount for the land alone. 203 00:14:33,790 --> 00:14:36,334 Then I fear holdings remain beyond grasp, 204 00:14:36,876 --> 00:14:40,005 absent intervention from the gods themselves. 205 00:14:43,300 --> 00:14:46,219 Perhaps there is one less close to the heavens 206 00:14:46,970 --> 00:14:49,264 who may be of assistance. 207 00:14:51,224 --> 00:14:52,475 Gratitude. 208 00:14:52,601 --> 00:14:53,685 Domina. 209 00:14:54,436 --> 00:14:55,937 Cornelia. 210 00:14:57,147 --> 00:14:58,898 I would break words. 211 00:14:59,983 --> 00:15:01,318 In private. 212 00:15:02,110 --> 00:15:04,321 - Leave us. - Domina. 213 00:15:09,451 --> 00:15:11,494 You seem of a fucking mood. 214 00:15:14,122 --> 00:15:15,290 Apologies. 215 00:15:15,457 --> 00:15:18,460 Recent events weigh heavy upon thoughts. 216 00:15:19,044 --> 00:15:21,963 See worries lifted by daughters of the field. 217 00:15:22,130 --> 00:15:23,923 The finest opium from Cyprus. 218 00:15:24,090 --> 00:15:25,759 Provided as tribute by Pompey 219 00:15:25,925 --> 00:15:28,094 upon meeting loving husband in Sinuessa en Valle. 220 00:15:28,261 --> 00:15:29,679 I do not partake. 221 00:15:29,846 --> 00:15:31,097 It addles the senses, 222 00:15:31,222 --> 00:15:34,059 clouding vision with apparitions of the mind. 223 00:15:34,476 --> 00:15:36,686 More for those of an appreciative nature, then. 224 00:15:37,312 --> 00:15:38,813 Opiter's holding to fall to auction 225 00:15:38,980 --> 00:15:40,815 in wake of untimely demise. 226 00:15:40,982 --> 00:15:42,150 Who? 227 00:15:42,275 --> 00:15:43,860 The lanista who shared the pulvinus with us 228 00:15:44,027 --> 00:15:46,488 at the games of the Ludi Apollinares. 229 00:15:46,655 --> 00:15:48,198 Oh, yes. A pity. 230 00:15:48,323 --> 00:15:51,451 Yet not unexpected for a man of his profession. 231 00:15:52,243 --> 00:15:54,245 His passing was severest blow to my doctore, 232 00:15:54,412 --> 00:15:56,915 who held feelings towards the man. 233 00:15:57,624 --> 00:15:59,459 And this concerns me how? 234 00:16:00,418 --> 00:16:02,962 Opiter was to leave Capua for warmer climes of Sicilia 235 00:16:03,129 --> 00:16:04,964 and wished to see Korris fall by his side. 236 00:16:05,131 --> 00:16:07,801 I agreed to release him from his duties as doctore 237 00:16:07,967 --> 00:16:10,762 in exchange for Opiter's holdings within the city. 238 00:16:10,887 --> 00:16:12,555 Unfortunately, deal was not concluded 239 00:16:12,722 --> 00:16:17,727 in advance of Opiter's death at the hands of the Cilicians. 240 00:16:18,645 --> 00:16:20,522 Perhaps the same one who descended upon Cossutia 241 00:16:20,689 --> 00:16:23,441 and noble daughter in advance of your arrival. 242 00:16:23,608 --> 00:16:27,445 Speak plainly, so we may come to fucking understanding. 243 00:16:27,612 --> 00:16:28,988 Plainly, then. 244 00:16:29,572 --> 00:16:33,243 Your noble husband orchestrated attack on Viridia and Cossutia, 245 00:16:33,410 --> 00:16:36,788 disguising his men as Cilician cutthroats. 246 00:16:36,955 --> 00:16:39,457 And now good Opiter succumbs 247 00:16:39,624 --> 00:16:41,042 to similar fate. 248 00:16:41,167 --> 00:16:43,378 You suspect his hand in this. 249 00:16:44,087 --> 00:16:47,882 Or one more delicate, in Caesar's absence. 250 00:16:49,968 --> 00:16:53,054 Loss of Opiter is a thing of no matter. 251 00:16:53,638 --> 00:16:56,808 Yet that of his holding afflicts more grievous injury. 252 00:16:56,975 --> 00:16:58,768 I will see coffers balanced towards purchase 253 00:16:58,935 --> 00:17:01,187 of what should have freely been given. 254 00:17:01,354 --> 00:17:04,107 You seek redress upon erroneous assumption. 255 00:17:04,858 --> 00:17:06,484 You claim no knowledge of the deed? 256 00:17:06,651 --> 00:17:08,570 I but bestow veracity upon the ignorant. 257 00:17:08,737 --> 00:17:09,612 Ha! 258 00:17:09,988 --> 00:17:11,740 Your machinations hold little interest 259 00:17:11,906 --> 00:17:13,950 within sphere of your betters. 260 00:17:14,451 --> 00:17:17,120 Perhaps look towards one of lower breeding 261 00:17:17,245 --> 00:17:18,997 as cause of current distress. 262 00:17:19,164 --> 00:17:22,041 No one knew of my agreement with Opiter beyond Korris 263 00:17:22,208 --> 00:17:24,377 and the man himself. 264 00:17:25,962 --> 00:17:28,339 Tongue seizes within mouth. 265 00:17:28,882 --> 00:17:30,675 Thing to be nurtured. 266 00:17:34,721 --> 00:17:38,224 I have broached accusation absent... 267 00:17:39,434 --> 00:17:41,186 proper consideration. 268 00:17:43,229 --> 00:17:44,981 - Apologies. - None required. 269 00:17:45,148 --> 00:17:47,859 I so enjoy our little talks. 270 00:17:59,788 --> 00:18:02,832 You resumed training absent consideration of counsel. 271 00:18:02,999 --> 00:18:05,168 Did you instruct son towards victory against me? 272 00:18:05,335 --> 00:18:08,588 He did not require such to see you so easily dispatched. 273 00:18:08,922 --> 00:18:10,423 You hold such little faith in me? 274 00:18:10,590 --> 00:18:13,593 I hold more faith in you than in Jupiter himself. 275 00:18:15,428 --> 00:18:16,513 This. 276 00:18:17,972 --> 00:18:19,557 This is but obstacle 277 00:18:19,974 --> 00:18:21,100 on your path. 278 00:18:22,101 --> 00:18:25,980 You - you will regain position one fight upon another. 279 00:18:27,565 --> 00:18:28,817 How is obstacle to be surmounted 280 00:18:28,942 --> 00:18:30,401 if I cannot cling to fucking sword? 281 00:18:30,568 --> 00:18:33,238 Dimachaerus is but one style among many. 282 00:18:34,072 --> 00:18:36,533 We shall find you a new one, 283 00:18:36,908 --> 00:18:40,578 offering opportunity in place of disadvantage. 284 00:18:43,373 --> 00:18:45,583 I would know your thoughts upon my form, Doctore. 285 00:18:45,750 --> 00:18:49,462 Hoplomachus favors one hand towards weapon, 286 00:18:50,296 --> 00:18:51,798 with small shield strapped to the other, 287 00:18:51,923 --> 00:18:53,842 absent need for heavy grip. 288 00:18:54,425 --> 00:18:56,761 - The spear? - Yes. 289 00:18:56,928 --> 00:18:59,264 I would consider retiarius instead. 290 00:19:00,098 --> 00:19:01,599 Trident and net 291 00:19:01,724 --> 00:19:03,977 require fast grip of both hands. 292 00:19:04,143 --> 00:19:06,104 - Thraex, then. - Sword and medium shield. 293 00:19:06,229 --> 00:19:07,897 Once again, two hands with the firmest grip. 294 00:19:08,064 --> 00:19:10,984 Hoplomachus stands only path to overcome present injury. 295 00:19:11,150 --> 00:19:14,153 - I will not take up spear. - And what is the reason? 296 00:19:15,905 --> 00:19:17,699 My fucking own. 297 00:19:19,117 --> 00:19:23,663 As is cause why you will never again grace sands of the arena. 298 00:19:45,310 --> 00:19:46,644 Well fought, brother. 299 00:20:00,950 --> 00:20:03,870 Return to training, you fucking cunts! 300 00:20:07,790 --> 00:20:08,750 Hmm. 301 00:20:09,292 --> 00:20:12,211 Your father's position as doctore appears secure. 302 00:20:14,172 --> 00:20:15,214 Give way! 303 00:20:15,798 --> 00:20:18,301 I would break words with honored fucking guest. 304 00:20:18,468 --> 00:20:19,761 You are denied entry. 305 00:20:19,886 --> 00:20:22,138 - By whose command? - Dominus himself. 306 00:20:22,555 --> 00:20:23,640 So be it. 307 00:20:35,860 --> 00:20:37,320 Open the fucking gate! 308 00:20:37,487 --> 00:20:40,281 Fuck off! 309 00:20:40,448 --> 00:20:41,783 Bastard! 310 00:20:42,784 --> 00:20:45,328 - Open the gate, you bastards! - Korris! 311 00:20:46,079 --> 00:20:49,749 - Come to fucking sense! - Get off me, you- 312 00:20:50,708 --> 00:20:52,418 Get off me, you bastards! 313 00:20:54,295 --> 00:20:56,172 Fucking cunt! 314 00:21:24,367 --> 00:21:27,078 You deny entry to fucking villa? 315 00:21:27,578 --> 00:21:29,622 A decision well-founded. 316 00:21:30,164 --> 00:21:32,750 You stand not yourself. 317 00:21:36,462 --> 00:21:37,672 You... 318 00:21:38,506 --> 00:21:40,591 do not know me, Syrian. 319 00:21:44,512 --> 00:21:48,182 Once more, you treat me like your fucking slaves! 320 00:21:48,349 --> 00:21:51,352 A temporary measure taken in consideration for well-being. 321 00:21:51,519 --> 00:21:52,645 I need no such consideration. 322 00:21:52,812 --> 00:21:55,606 It is not yours that lends pause. 323 00:21:58,443 --> 00:22:00,945 Why did you seek entry to the villa? 324 00:22:02,947 --> 00:22:05,783 To break words with Caesar's bitch. 325 00:22:07,076 --> 00:22:09,245 Words alone? 326 00:22:10,413 --> 00:22:12,540 Caesar threatened Opiter, 327 00:22:12,707 --> 00:22:14,667 and now the man lies... 328 00:22:14,834 --> 00:22:15,960 dead, 329 00:22:17,378 --> 00:22:20,882 breath stilled by the same Cilician phantoms 330 00:22:21,007 --> 00:22:23,926 that assaulted Cossutia and her fucking daughter 331 00:22:24,093 --> 00:22:27,805 that you hold such obvious affection towards. 332 00:22:28,514 --> 00:22:30,058 Years etched upon visage 333 00:22:30,224 --> 00:22:33,144 outweighs briefest moment in Opiter's embrace. 334 00:22:34,062 --> 00:22:35,480 I will not see you fall from this world 335 00:22:35,646 --> 00:22:36,981 seized by fit 336 00:22:37,148 --> 00:22:38,649 of passion. 337 00:22:41,778 --> 00:22:44,155 What care you if I live or die? 338 00:22:44,739 --> 00:22:46,866 We do not stand as friends. 339 00:22:47,784 --> 00:22:48,659 No, 340 00:22:49,118 --> 00:22:50,244 we do not. 341 00:22:51,162 --> 00:22:54,916 Yet I have come to know the value of your presence and... 342 00:22:55,541 --> 00:22:57,502 would have you tarry among the living. 343 00:22:59,587 --> 00:23:01,923 You season words with flattery. 344 00:23:02,673 --> 00:23:05,510 In hope it might aid digesting truth. 345 00:23:06,761 --> 00:23:08,054 Well received. 346 00:23:08,554 --> 00:23:10,973 Yet I would take leave of this place. 347 00:23:13,726 --> 00:23:16,604 - Where would you go? - Sinuessa en Valle. 348 00:23:16,729 --> 00:23:18,356 If I'm denied words with Cornelia, 349 00:23:18,523 --> 00:23:20,191 I'd have some with that bastard, Caesar. 350 00:23:20,358 --> 00:23:23,319 Caesar's hand in this has proven... 351 00:23:28,741 --> 00:23:30,243 uncertain. 352 00:23:35,414 --> 00:23:38,000 What leads to such revelation? 353 00:23:39,085 --> 00:23:41,504 My own reflection towards event. 354 00:23:43,464 --> 00:23:45,424 I am but captive audience. 355 00:23:52,932 --> 00:23:55,476 I was moved towards boastful humors 356 00:23:55,643 --> 00:23:58,187 upon meeting Proculus in the street 357 00:23:58,813 --> 00:24:00,398 and let slip 358 00:24:00,523 --> 00:24:03,234 Opiter was to release his holdings 359 00:24:03,609 --> 00:24:05,236 to the house of Ashur. 360 00:24:06,654 --> 00:24:07,738 You fucking-- 361 00:24:07,905 --> 00:24:09,740 It was not intent to see harm befall him. 362 00:24:09,907 --> 00:24:11,701 Do not feign sympathy 363 00:24:11,826 --> 00:24:13,870 for a man that you slighted 364 00:24:14,036 --> 00:24:15,746 at every turn! 365 00:24:15,913 --> 00:24:17,415 You did not 366 00:24:17,790 --> 00:24:19,375 fucking care for him! 367 00:24:19,542 --> 00:24:22,211 In your welfare I hold the utmost. 368 00:24:23,045 --> 00:24:25,214 Unchain me. Hmm? 369 00:24:25,590 --> 00:24:26,924 Hmm? 370 00:24:34,599 --> 00:24:38,227 Opiter's holdings are put to auction. 371 00:24:38,561 --> 00:24:40,062 I would have you fall by my side 372 00:24:40,229 --> 00:24:43,566 and together let us unearth truth about his untimely fate 373 00:24:43,733 --> 00:24:45,109 and only then, 374 00:24:45,651 --> 00:24:49,947 be spurred towards mutual purpose. 375 00:25:06,756 --> 00:25:08,257 Your will, 376 00:25:09,342 --> 00:25:11,135 my hands. 377 00:25:23,356 --> 00:25:26,901 Have eyes ever beheld such enticing wonder? 378 00:25:27,068 --> 00:25:28,361 No, Domina. 379 00:25:28,486 --> 00:25:30,154 You are familiar with the ecstasy that lies within? 380 00:25:30,321 --> 00:25:31,948 I have never been afforded opportunity 381 00:25:32,114 --> 00:25:33,532 to embrace such pleasures. 382 00:25:33,699 --> 00:25:36,494 Not unsurprising within the house of the Syrian. 383 00:25:37,245 --> 00:25:39,330 The man does not seek elevated pleasures, 384 00:25:39,956 --> 00:25:41,290 content as those of his station 385 00:25:41,457 --> 00:25:45,044 to wallow in common pursuits of wine and fucking. 386 00:25:45,753 --> 00:25:47,672 You are very perceptive, Domina. 387 00:25:48,089 --> 00:25:49,674 Do you believe I require a slave 388 00:25:49,799 --> 00:25:52,551 to impart such wisdom of observation? 389 00:25:53,761 --> 00:25:57,265 - No, Domina, I only meant- - Do not look so stricken. 390 00:25:57,431 --> 00:26:01,269 Your presence brightens otherwise grim surroundings. 391 00:26:02,103 --> 00:26:03,437 I value it. 392 00:26:03,980 --> 00:26:05,815 And the lay of your thoughts- 393 00:26:06,482 --> 00:26:08,067 when so requested. 394 00:26:08,234 --> 00:26:09,610 Gratitude, Domina. 395 00:26:09,777 --> 00:26:12,405 Tell me, how long have you toiled beneath the Syrian? 396 00:26:12,571 --> 00:26:14,365 Since Crassus granted him freedom, 397 00:26:14,532 --> 00:26:16,867 blessing him with villa and ludus. 398 00:26:17,034 --> 00:26:18,494 I fear the richest man in the republic 399 00:26:18,661 --> 00:26:20,663 overestimates the worth of his pet. 400 00:26:20,830 --> 00:26:22,373 Sentiment deeply shared. 401 00:26:22,873 --> 00:26:24,583 You do not care for the Syrian? 402 00:26:24,750 --> 00:26:26,168 I serve as commanded. 403 00:26:26,836 --> 00:26:30,089 That is not the question put to you, is it? 404 00:26:31,382 --> 00:26:32,675 He is a serpent, 405 00:26:33,259 --> 00:26:35,761 venomous of fang and not to be trusted. 406 00:26:36,220 --> 00:26:38,764 You would speak of your dominus in such manner? 407 00:26:38,931 --> 00:26:40,850 He stands unworthy of title, 408 00:26:41,851 --> 00:26:45,438 and affections misplaced by those who serve him. 409 00:26:47,857 --> 00:26:49,483 And what of your domina? 410 00:26:50,026 --> 00:26:51,902 How gauge you her worth? 411 00:26:53,696 --> 00:26:56,032 Beyond measure of words to describe. 412 00:26:56,157 --> 00:26:58,868 You are a treasure, are you not? 413 00:26:59,910 --> 00:27:01,537 A precious jewel, 414 00:27:01,662 --> 00:27:05,333 exhumed from muck and mire of unfortunate environ, 415 00:27:05,750 --> 00:27:08,419 to be polished until made dazzling 416 00:27:08,919 --> 00:27:11,964 to all who gaze upon such rarity. 417 00:27:12,548 --> 00:27:15,217 It shall be saddest of days, Domina, 418 00:27:15,968 --> 00:27:17,845 when you depart from Capua. 419 00:27:18,012 --> 00:27:21,807 Perhaps we shall find place among my possessions 420 00:27:22,558 --> 00:27:24,393 for nearest acquisition. 421 00:27:33,611 --> 00:27:35,071 Apologies. 422 00:27:35,696 --> 00:27:38,074 A word eternally upon lips. 423 00:27:38,240 --> 00:27:41,327 In this moment one sharply required. 424 00:27:41,619 --> 00:27:43,329 Forever intruded upon. 425 00:27:44,080 --> 00:27:45,539 Prepare bath, 426 00:27:45,664 --> 00:27:49,502 and let us continue conversation within soothing waters. 427 00:27:50,336 --> 00:27:52,129 Yes, Domina. 428 00:28:06,435 --> 00:28:08,229 Make whatever bleatings brief in nature, 429 00:28:08,396 --> 00:28:11,148 if such a thing is within your limited powers. 430 00:28:11,690 --> 00:28:12,900 I approach but to confess 431 00:28:13,067 --> 00:28:14,819 previous accusation towards Opiter 432 00:28:14,985 --> 00:28:17,029 was perhaps built upon... 433 00:28:18,197 --> 00:28:19,448 unsteady grounds. 434 00:28:19,615 --> 00:28:21,033 - Perhaps? - A thing I would move beyond, 435 00:28:21,200 --> 00:28:23,911 in consideration of more pressing concerns. 436 00:28:26,080 --> 00:28:28,874 You vibrate from one calamity to another. 437 00:28:29,291 --> 00:28:31,836 It stands a wonder you yet remain whole. 438 00:28:32,002 --> 00:28:34,547 You light upon reason of my interruption. 439 00:28:35,047 --> 00:28:37,716 Opiter's holding, which slipped from grasp. 440 00:28:37,883 --> 00:28:39,051 To be put to auction, yes. 441 00:28:39,218 --> 00:28:40,719 You trod well-worn ground of conversation. 442 00:28:40,886 --> 00:28:43,305 Entertain but few more steps. 443 00:28:43,764 --> 00:28:46,767 Opportunity presents itself to secure what was lost. 444 00:28:47,393 --> 00:28:49,103 Yet I... 445 00:28:49,603 --> 00:28:53,524 regrettably stand shy of coin required. 446 00:28:54,608 --> 00:28:56,485 You seek warm embrace from the house of Caesar? 447 00:28:56,610 --> 00:28:59,029 The rise of my own would benefit Crassus. 448 00:28:59,488 --> 00:29:01,740 A man we all admire, I suppose. 449 00:29:01,907 --> 00:29:04,827 Yet what benefit would such expenditure grant Caesar 450 00:29:04,994 --> 00:29:06,704 and deserving wife? 451 00:29:07,830 --> 00:29:10,291 Continued effort towards desire of matrimony 452 00:29:10,458 --> 00:29:13,335 between Viridia and your husband's man, 453 00:29:13,502 --> 00:29:15,337 Quintus Thermus. 454 00:29:15,463 --> 00:29:17,006 You judge goal within grasp? 455 00:29:17,173 --> 00:29:18,924 Gabinius appeared... 456 00:29:19,091 --> 00:29:21,010 moved by my counsel 457 00:29:21,260 --> 00:29:22,761 towards the matter. 458 00:29:23,929 --> 00:29:26,765 Surely Caesar will incline towards generosity, 459 00:29:26,932 --> 00:29:28,809 given such favorable news. 460 00:29:29,310 --> 00:29:31,228 What gauge you worth of Opiter's holdings? 461 00:29:31,687 --> 00:29:34,732 25,000 denarii- a balance that may ebb or rise 462 00:29:34,899 --> 00:29:36,567 with egos of challengers towards goal. 463 00:29:36,734 --> 00:29:38,110 That stands all? 464 00:29:39,111 --> 00:29:40,779 A sum hardly to be noticed. 465 00:29:41,155 --> 00:29:42,531 Ah. 466 00:29:42,656 --> 00:29:45,367 Let us take wine in celebration of common purpose. 467 00:29:51,415 --> 00:29:52,833 Gratitude. 468 00:29:53,000 --> 00:29:56,545 Although I fear word falls short of adequate expression. 469 00:29:57,046 --> 00:29:59,048 Yet gratefully accepted. 470 00:30:04,220 --> 00:30:06,931 To future promising mutual gain. 471 00:30:16,524 --> 00:30:17,733 Mood takes hold. 472 00:30:17,900 --> 00:30:20,694 Its grip to strengthen in coming moments. 473 00:30:29,161 --> 00:30:30,746 You tainted fucking wine? 474 00:30:30,871 --> 00:30:35,084 The Syrian accepts one gift, yet refuses another? 475 00:30:54,436 --> 00:30:56,397 Ohh... 476 00:31:29,388 --> 00:31:30,764 Dominus? 477 00:31:37,229 --> 00:31:38,606 A vision, 478 00:31:39,023 --> 00:31:42,484 descended from unworthy heaven. 479 00:31:44,778 --> 00:31:45,821 Come. 480 00:31:57,708 --> 00:31:58,626 You honor me. 481 00:31:58,792 --> 00:32:00,961 I am the one who stands so, 482 00:32:01,086 --> 00:32:03,380 in such glorious, 483 00:32:04,923 --> 00:32:06,967 unexpected presence. 484 00:32:09,928 --> 00:32:11,472 - Dominus. - No. 485 00:32:12,056 --> 00:32:13,766 I would have my name 486 00:32:14,183 --> 00:32:15,601 upon your lips. 487 00:32:15,768 --> 00:32:16,977 Speak it. 488 00:32:17,686 --> 00:32:19,063 Ashur. 489 00:32:19,647 --> 00:32:21,023 Again. 490 00:32:21,690 --> 00:32:23,067 Ashur. 491 00:32:32,201 --> 00:32:34,078 Shall we fall to bedchambers? 492 00:32:34,411 --> 00:32:37,039 So long a wait an eternity. 493 00:32:37,456 --> 00:32:39,291 I must have you now, 494 00:32:39,458 --> 00:32:41,126 upon this moment. 495 00:33:40,269 --> 00:33:45,065 I would have you look at me and know that my heart is yours. 496 00:34:09,173 --> 00:34:11,300 Citizens of Capua, 497 00:34:11,842 --> 00:34:14,887 we gather this day upon solemn occasion. 498 00:34:15,637 --> 00:34:19,016 The Cilician scourge that has so plagued beloved republic 499 00:34:19,183 --> 00:34:22,644 has yet again cleaved close to the bone. 500 00:34:23,061 --> 00:34:24,313 Good Opiter, 501 00:34:25,022 --> 00:34:29,485 cherished by many among you for his offerings in the arena, 502 00:34:30,402 --> 00:34:33,614 has fallen from this life by their barbaric hands. 503 00:34:33,781 --> 00:34:37,701 Yet we must marshal fortitude towards coming days. 504 00:34:37,868 --> 00:34:42,206 Absent family to lay claim to property and holdings, 505 00:34:42,748 --> 00:34:47,836 all that Opiter possessed within Capua is presented for auction. 506 00:34:48,754 --> 00:34:50,756 Tradition dictates coin from such 507 00:34:50,923 --> 00:34:53,967 be administered by aedile as he would see fit. 508 00:34:54,551 --> 00:34:56,136 However, in these 509 00:34:56,303 --> 00:34:57,679 extraordinary days, 510 00:34:57,805 --> 00:35:01,725 extraordinary measures must be appropriated. 511 00:35:01,892 --> 00:35:03,060 Beyond a... 512 00:35:03,185 --> 00:35:04,770 cursory fee, 513 00:35:05,896 --> 00:35:08,982 all coin shall be reallocated 514 00:35:09,650 --> 00:35:11,026 to strengthen defense 515 00:35:11,151 --> 00:35:14,822 against mounting threat of Cilician incursion. 516 00:35:23,664 --> 00:35:25,499 Gratitude! 517 00:35:28,085 --> 00:35:29,628 You fall to drink as well? 518 00:35:29,795 --> 00:35:31,880 Would that only wine had parted lips. 519 00:35:32,047 --> 00:35:33,507 Twenty three gladiators, 520 00:35:33,632 --> 00:35:34,675 one doctore, 521 00:35:34,842 --> 00:35:37,469 one medicus of foreign tongue, 522 00:35:37,636 --> 00:35:39,304 fourteen house slaves, 523 00:35:39,471 --> 00:35:42,683 one villa, one ludus, and all contained within, 524 00:35:42,808 --> 00:35:46,061 inclusive of furnishings, statuary of minor origin, 525 00:35:46,228 --> 00:35:48,564 jewelry and adornments befitting a citizen... 526 00:35:48,730 --> 00:35:50,440 The jackal appears. 527 00:35:51,358 --> 00:35:53,527 Remove hand from fucking sword! 528 00:35:53,694 --> 00:35:56,738 This stands neither time nor place for bloodied conflict. 529 00:35:57,197 --> 00:36:00,242 Nor can we move against him, absent proof of deed. 530 00:36:00,409 --> 00:36:01,660 Ten stallions 531 00:36:01,827 --> 00:36:03,453 of moderate and pleasing countenance, 532 00:36:03,620 --> 00:36:07,291 as well as four ponies believed to be of Galician origin. 533 00:36:08,792 --> 00:36:10,043 Ashur. 534 00:36:12,212 --> 00:36:13,213 Ah. 535 00:36:13,380 --> 00:36:15,340 You have been in my thoughts. 536 00:36:16,425 --> 00:36:18,677 As you have in mine. 537 00:36:20,095 --> 00:36:21,388 How fares Achillia? 538 00:36:21,555 --> 00:36:22,890 She clawed way from darkness 539 00:36:23,056 --> 00:36:25,142 and makes progress towards return to arena. 540 00:36:25,267 --> 00:36:27,185 Oh, heart soars at such news. 541 00:36:27,936 --> 00:36:30,439 Secured by the power of your prayers. 542 00:36:31,398 --> 00:36:33,233 My own accompanying them. 543 00:36:34,526 --> 00:36:38,280 - You made offering to the gods? - Upon your urging. 544 00:36:38,822 --> 00:36:40,574 And they have heard you. 545 00:36:42,451 --> 00:36:45,120 - You wander astray. - Apologies. 546 00:36:47,706 --> 00:36:49,166 I would have you close by my side, 547 00:36:49,333 --> 00:36:52,878 lest you fall to less savory elements within crowd. 548 00:36:56,840 --> 00:36:59,593 Turn thoughts towards possession more attainable. 549 00:37:00,302 --> 00:37:03,388 He has been torn from breast far too soon. 550 00:37:04,014 --> 00:37:06,350 It's unseemly to associate with a man in public, 551 00:37:06,475 --> 00:37:09,311 especially one with such meager esteem. 552 00:37:09,436 --> 00:37:11,605 I merely broached subject of his champion. 553 00:37:12,230 --> 00:37:14,524 A woman in the arena- an affront to the gods. 554 00:37:14,650 --> 00:37:16,401 I find her a welcome provocation. 555 00:37:16,526 --> 00:37:19,363 Bidding commences at 10,000 denarii. 556 00:37:19,529 --> 00:37:23,116 Who would light intent of first offering? 557 00:37:23,700 --> 00:37:25,202 10,000 denarii. 558 00:37:25,327 --> 00:37:27,955 Good Proculus ignites the flame. 559 00:37:29,081 --> 00:37:30,123 Eleven. 560 00:37:30,290 --> 00:37:32,376 11,000 from the Syrian! 561 00:37:33,585 --> 00:37:35,504 Glorious mother and radiant daughter 562 00:37:35,671 --> 00:37:37,297 of the house of Gabinius. 563 00:37:37,464 --> 00:37:38,799 12,000! 564 00:37:40,467 --> 00:37:42,886 I did not expect to find such delightful company 565 00:37:43,053 --> 00:37:44,721 in midst of base proceedings. 566 00:37:44,888 --> 00:37:46,765 15,000 denarii. 567 00:37:46,890 --> 00:37:48,266 Sixteen. 568 00:37:48,433 --> 00:37:50,769 Opiter was much loved by the city 569 00:37:51,103 --> 00:37:52,521 and held 570 00:37:52,688 --> 00:37:55,065 personally as trusted friend. 571 00:37:55,315 --> 00:37:56,692 Deepest sympathies. 572 00:37:56,858 --> 00:37:58,276 I but knew him for an instant, 573 00:37:58,443 --> 00:38:00,070 yet he left indelible impression. 574 00:38:01,238 --> 00:38:02,656 Apologies. 575 00:38:02,823 --> 00:38:04,908 I would break privileged words with loving mother. 576 00:38:05,325 --> 00:38:07,077 See her to her father. 577 00:38:07,577 --> 00:38:09,204 Who shall offer counter? 578 00:38:09,371 --> 00:38:11,289 19,000. 579 00:38:12,457 --> 00:38:15,377 20. 580 00:38:15,544 --> 00:38:16,670 21,000. 581 00:38:16,795 --> 00:38:18,797 Men battle for dominance beyond arena. 582 00:38:18,964 --> 00:38:21,258 They clash over insignificant meal. 583 00:38:21,800 --> 00:38:24,344 Let us see bellies sated towards hunt for larger prey. 584 00:38:24,511 --> 00:38:26,847 Word reaches ear your husband favors union 585 00:38:26,972 --> 00:38:29,891 towards Quintus Thermus and beloved daughter. 586 00:38:30,058 --> 00:38:33,687 I fear such has been received in error. 587 00:38:34,271 --> 00:38:37,357 Thoughts towards matter soured considerably 588 00:38:37,524 --> 00:38:39,860 in wake of the Syrian's visit. 589 00:38:40,360 --> 00:38:41,570 Really? 590 00:38:43,572 --> 00:38:44,531 How unfortunate. 591 00:38:44,656 --> 00:38:47,325 21,500. 592 00:38:47,826 --> 00:38:49,244 Twenty two. 593 00:38:51,079 --> 00:38:53,290 23,000 denarii. 594 00:38:53,457 --> 00:38:57,252 27,000 denarii. 595 00:38:58,962 --> 00:39:01,339 27,000 denarii 596 00:39:01,506 --> 00:39:02,883 from the Syrian! 597 00:39:03,050 --> 00:39:05,302 How counters the house of Proculus? 598 00:39:07,304 --> 00:39:09,431 Cost floats beyond reason. 599 00:39:12,100 --> 00:39:13,477 To the victor the spoils. 600 00:39:13,643 --> 00:39:16,229 Opiter's holdings fall to the Syrian. 601 00:39:24,404 --> 00:39:26,782 Glory to the house of Ashur! 602 00:39:27,699 --> 00:39:29,659 Let us arrange payment. 603 00:39:29,826 --> 00:39:32,871 The house of Caesar shall stand for me in such regard. 604 00:39:32,996 --> 00:39:34,748 I fear you are mistaken. 605 00:39:35,832 --> 00:39:37,626 The house of Caesar does not involve itself 606 00:39:37,751 --> 00:39:39,461 in the affairs of lesser men. 607 00:39:43,381 --> 00:39:47,469 Are you able to produce sum required, Syrian? 608 00:39:53,809 --> 00:39:55,727 Apologies, Senator. 609 00:39:58,105 --> 00:39:59,940 It appears I am not. 610 00:40:03,610 --> 00:40:05,529 Fucking shit! 611 00:40:07,697 --> 00:40:09,241 Promises unkept, 612 00:40:09,741 --> 00:40:10,951 prove vexing, 613 00:40:11,493 --> 00:40:12,494 do they not? 614 00:40:12,828 --> 00:40:15,163 If there stand no other bids, 615 00:40:17,666 --> 00:40:20,460 Opiter's holdings fall to the house of Proculus. 616 00:40:29,886 --> 00:40:33,932 Gods grant favor to those deemed fucking worthy! 617 00:40:40,313 --> 00:40:41,690 Satyrus! 618 00:40:42,274 --> 00:40:44,317 What seizes fucking mind? 619 00:40:44,484 --> 00:40:47,112 He wears Opiter's pendant on his fucking belt. 620 00:40:47,279 --> 00:40:49,739 We cannot move upon him now, you simple fuck. 621 00:40:49,865 --> 00:40:51,783 Let us give pause and consider path. 622 00:40:51,950 --> 00:40:55,579 The house of the Syrian succumbs to public disagreement. 623 00:40:55,745 --> 00:40:58,248 A blessing dearest friend Opiter's holdings 624 00:40:58,373 --> 00:41:02,294 did not forth to such ill-mannered hands. 625 00:41:02,711 --> 00:41:03,962 A blessing, indeed. 626 00:41:04,129 --> 00:41:05,714 The Syrian shits on his memory! 627 00:41:05,839 --> 00:41:07,841 Counsel holding cock in fucking hand? 628 00:41:07,966 --> 00:41:10,177 I but suggest a moment of reflection towards course 629 00:41:10,302 --> 00:41:12,721 that sees our enemies to fucking grass, 630 00:41:12,846 --> 00:41:14,931 with us not among them! 631 00:41:25,650 --> 00:41:26,776 Gather husband and daughter. 632 00:41:26,943 --> 00:41:28,195 I would return to villa 633 00:41:28,361 --> 00:41:30,488 in advance of further unpleasantness. 634 00:41:32,949 --> 00:41:34,743 I would have words, Cossutia. 635 00:41:35,160 --> 00:41:36,536 Break them with noble husband. 636 00:41:36,703 --> 00:41:38,205 Perhaps they will bend him towards your will, 637 00:41:38,371 --> 00:41:40,582 as they did in denial of suitable match for my daughter. 638 00:41:40,749 --> 00:41:43,335 He appears unreceptive towards my presence. 639 00:41:43,460 --> 00:41:45,045 Spurred by overreach of your purse 640 00:41:45,212 --> 00:41:47,422 and your man's unbalanced display, one would imagine. 641 00:41:47,589 --> 00:41:49,466 Korris was but moved by passions shared, 642 00:41:49,633 --> 00:41:52,385 towards untimely passing of Opiter. 643 00:41:53,011 --> 00:41:54,888 I did not know there stood a bond between them. 644 00:41:55,055 --> 00:41:58,808 One that promised to lead them far from Capua and fate... 645 00:41:59,351 --> 00:42:00,894 Opiter feared. 646 00:42:02,145 --> 00:42:03,897 He feared Cilician assault. 647 00:42:04,022 --> 00:42:05,148 No. 648 00:42:05,815 --> 00:42:07,901 Nor do I believe he fell by their hands. 649 00:42:08,235 --> 00:42:09,569 Whose, then? 650 00:42:11,112 --> 00:42:14,032 One I would enlist aid in holding 651 00:42:14,324 --> 00:42:16,701 to deserved account. 652 00:42:32,509 --> 00:42:33,760 Aargh! 653 00:42:37,722 --> 00:42:41,434 The Nubian believes herself deserving of highest mantle, 654 00:42:41,601 --> 00:42:42,769 yet... 655 00:42:43,728 --> 00:42:44,771 cannot best 656 00:42:44,896 --> 00:42:46,690 idle log. 657 00:42:55,073 --> 00:42:56,491 Doctore. 658 00:42:57,826 --> 00:43:00,495 I would take up fucking spear. 659 00:43:02,956 --> 00:43:07,669 Dacus! Spear and small shield, towards style of hoplomachus. 660 00:43:07,794 --> 00:43:09,170 Yes, Doctore. 661 00:43:16,177 --> 00:43:18,054 Decision wisely made. 662 00:43:19,389 --> 00:43:20,932 We shall see. 663 00:43:46,958 --> 00:43:48,710 Tarchon, take position. 664 00:43:56,801 --> 00:43:59,137 I now stand champion, Nubian. 665 00:44:00,930 --> 00:44:04,351 And you but a fading memory. 666 00:44:04,893 --> 00:44:06,227 Begin! 667 00:44:11,858 --> 00:44:14,152 Yah! 668 00:44:19,074 --> 00:44:21,242 Yah! 669 00:44:35,924 --> 00:44:37,801 Yah! 670 00:44:55,151 --> 00:44:58,571 Perhaps idle log stands more formidable opponent. 671 00:45:24,848 --> 00:45:26,224 Yah! 672 00:45:33,815 --> 00:45:35,108 Tarchon! 673 00:45:35,275 --> 00:45:37,902 Contest is ended! You stand victor! 674 00:45:46,619 --> 00:45:48,955 - Was there ever doubt? - Tarchon. 675 00:45:49,581 --> 00:45:50,999 Well fought. 676 00:45:53,001 --> 00:45:54,461 You fall from training. 677 00:45:57,088 --> 00:45:59,174 See yourself to deserved reward. 678 00:46:03,261 --> 00:46:05,221 Gratitude, Doctore. 679 00:46:15,064 --> 00:46:16,316 One fight. 680 00:46:19,652 --> 00:46:20,862 One fight. 681 00:46:24,574 --> 00:46:28,286 How did sufficient coin grace palm to see me to the ludus? 682 00:46:28,870 --> 00:46:31,706 With title of champion comes many rewards. 683 00:46:32,499 --> 00:46:33,791 Champion? 684 00:46:37,170 --> 00:46:39,672 No one is more deserving of the mantle. 685 00:46:40,423 --> 00:46:42,800 Well, my father may hold differing opinion. 686 00:46:43,259 --> 00:46:44,302 Hmm. 687 00:46:44,802 --> 00:46:46,429 You are not a boy. 688 00:46:52,018 --> 00:46:54,437 Nor should you be treated as such. 689 00:46:57,941 --> 00:47:00,235 You stood as a god upon the sands. 690 00:47:00,944 --> 00:47:02,612 And my Elysium... 691 00:47:04,364 --> 00:47:06,741 is nestled but paces away. 692 00:47:20,338 --> 00:47:22,340 What fucking hand laid marks upon you? 693 00:47:24,467 --> 00:47:25,510 The fat one, 694 00:47:26,177 --> 00:47:28,263 short of humor and shorter of cock. 695 00:47:28,429 --> 00:47:32,475 Unintended laugh escaped lips when he unsheathed tiny weapon. 696 00:47:34,310 --> 00:47:35,979 I will have his fucking life. 697 00:47:36,312 --> 00:47:37,438 He's a Roman 698 00:47:38,356 --> 00:47:41,693 and we but slaves, to be used towards ends not our own. 699 00:47:47,407 --> 00:47:49,242 He favors the games, does he not? 700 00:47:49,409 --> 00:47:51,035 And I by his side. 701 00:47:52,120 --> 00:47:54,998 Petition for seat towards very front next I fight. 702 00:47:56,791 --> 00:47:59,544 And I will give him spectacle not soon forgotten. 703 00:48:00,253 --> 00:48:01,879 What is of your planning? 704 00:48:03,673 --> 00:48:06,175 Let us fall into discussion after. 705 00:48:07,552 --> 00:48:09,304 Tending to rising... 706 00:48:10,388 --> 00:48:11,806 necessity. 707 00:48:15,184 --> 00:48:16,853 I will gain my freedom 708 00:48:17,562 --> 00:48:19,188 in the arena upon a day 709 00:48:21,816 --> 00:48:26,654 and purchase yours from coin won in blood and battle. 710 00:48:42,003 --> 00:48:43,921 I must attend recent acquisition. 711 00:48:44,088 --> 00:48:46,924 What is so pressing words desired cannot be delayed? 712 00:48:47,091 --> 00:48:49,385 Your life and the forfeit of it. 713 00:48:54,766 --> 00:48:56,809 The Syrian claims proof it is your hand 714 00:48:56,976 --> 00:48:59,520 that struck Opiter down, not the Cilicians. 715 00:49:00,063 --> 00:49:02,565 - He moves against you presently. - Hm. 716 00:49:03,149 --> 00:49:05,818 How did you come by such absurd notion? 717 00:49:05,985 --> 00:49:06,944 He approached, 718 00:49:07,570 --> 00:49:10,698 in attempt to gain aid in swaying husband and aedile 719 00:49:10,865 --> 00:49:13,117 towards your hand in the deed. 720 00:49:14,077 --> 00:49:17,288 You and Opiter stood inseparable. 721 00:49:17,955 --> 00:49:21,209 Even if fanciful accusation proved true, 722 00:49:21,668 --> 00:49:23,503 why reveal the Syrian's plan? 723 00:49:23,670 --> 00:49:25,797 My love for Opiter, 724 00:49:25,963 --> 00:49:28,299 is eclipsed by hatred for the Syrian. 725 00:49:28,466 --> 00:49:31,594 A loathsome creature, eyes slithering across my daughter. 726 00:49:31,761 --> 00:49:33,346 I would see him... 727 00:49:34,013 --> 00:49:36,474 to quick and unfortunate end. 728 00:49:38,184 --> 00:49:39,060 Hmm. 729 00:49:39,227 --> 00:49:41,771 In that we stand in agreement. 730 00:49:45,024 --> 00:49:49,195 But how best to rid ourselves of such annoyance? 731 00:49:51,155 --> 00:49:52,865 I will send counterfeit message 732 00:49:53,825 --> 00:49:57,453 confirming meeting with esteemed husband and aedile 733 00:49:58,121 --> 00:50:00,957 in place far removed from view, 734 00:50:01,874 --> 00:50:03,751 under condition he move alone, 735 00:50:03,918 --> 00:50:07,505 due to delicate nature of the accusation. 736 00:50:08,047 --> 00:50:10,508 - Hm. - The rest... 737 00:50:11,050 --> 00:50:12,719 falls to your... 738 00:50:12,885 --> 00:50:14,095 discretion. 739 00:50:14,512 --> 00:50:15,513 Gratitude. 740 00:50:16,180 --> 00:50:19,142 I shall see the matter properly attended. 741 00:50:28,901 --> 00:50:30,319 Gabinius? 742 00:50:30,737 --> 00:50:32,280 Aedile? 743 00:50:47,295 --> 00:50:49,505 Someone has lost his way. 744 00:50:51,632 --> 00:50:53,551 We will help him find it. 745 00:50:56,095 --> 00:50:58,639 Thought he could turn Cossutia to his cause. 746 00:50:58,806 --> 00:51:00,683 Thought we wouldn't know. 747 00:51:01,976 --> 00:51:04,187 Thought he could fuck us. 748 00:51:04,896 --> 00:51:08,149 You are the one who stands fucked, Syrian! 749 00:51:14,906 --> 00:51:17,408 Your dominus once swore if he were to move against me, 750 00:51:17,533 --> 00:51:20,661 it would be his hand grasping blade. 751 00:51:20,828 --> 00:51:22,997 He attends to Opiter's holdings. 752 00:51:23,122 --> 00:51:28,211 Yet I shall report your screams in exquisite detail! 753 00:51:45,436 --> 00:51:46,896 Aargh! 754 00:51:47,063 --> 00:51:48,940 It shall not be the cries of Ashur 755 00:51:49,106 --> 00:51:51,484 that fill the air this night. 756 00:51:56,614 --> 00:51:58,241 That fucking cunt! 757 00:51:58,407 --> 00:52:01,410 Never place trust in a woman of a certain age. 758 00:52:08,626 --> 00:52:11,003 Come, let us embrace. 759 00:52:11,504 --> 00:52:12,755 Hold! 760 00:52:15,883 --> 00:52:18,594 I alone would repay debt of blood. 761 00:52:26,352 --> 00:52:27,603 That appears unwise. 762 00:52:27,770 --> 00:52:30,773 Intercede and find us at cross purpose once more. 763 00:52:30,898 --> 00:52:35,444 I should not stand surprised, yet here we fucking are. 764 00:52:36,863 --> 00:52:38,698 No one leaves arena. 765 00:52:54,839 --> 00:52:57,341 That does not belong to you. 766 00:53:03,639 --> 00:53:06,058 Come, then, and retrieve it! 767 00:53:12,565 --> 00:53:14,692 Yah! 768 00:53:20,573 --> 00:53:22,950 Yah! 769 00:53:39,383 --> 00:53:41,552 Dominus. 770 00:53:42,011 --> 00:53:42,929 Yah! 771 00:53:43,054 --> 00:53:44,305 Ugh! 772 00:53:45,765 --> 00:53:47,808 Yah! 773 00:53:52,563 --> 00:53:54,815 Musicus! 774 00:54:00,571 --> 00:54:02,448 Aargh! 775 00:54:13,584 --> 00:54:15,044 No! 776 00:54:16,587 --> 00:54:18,005 No! 777 00:54:18,381 --> 00:54:19,590 Aargh! 778 00:54:20,132 --> 00:54:21,759 You stand alone, 779 00:54:22,218 --> 00:54:23,678 little man. 780 00:54:27,556 --> 00:54:29,141 As Opiter did 781 00:54:29,684 --> 00:54:32,228 when you claimed his fucking life. 782 00:54:32,395 --> 00:54:33,729 I but did as commanded 783 00:54:33,896 --> 00:54:35,523 by my dominus! 784 00:54:36,273 --> 00:54:38,776 Then I would see message delivered to him. 785 00:54:48,619 --> 00:54:51,539 Yah! 786 00:55:01,716 --> 00:55:04,176 Carry a message to your master. 787 00:55:09,849 --> 00:55:13,561 The house of Ashur shall see his fall... 788 00:55:15,938 --> 00:55:18,482 ...upon the sands of the arena. 789 00:55:30,661 --> 00:55:32,455 Aargh! 790 00:55:41,088 --> 00:55:42,965 I would not have let him live. 791 00:55:43,507 --> 00:55:46,260 - And I am not you. - And I thank the gods... 792 00:55:46,761 --> 00:55:48,262 for it. 793 00:55:51,098 --> 00:55:53,976 See bodies beneath ground. Quickly! 794 00:55:56,353 --> 00:55:57,438 Ashur. 795 00:55:58,022 --> 00:55:59,732 I would reclaim title, 796 00:56:00,524 --> 00:56:02,485 and resume my labors. 797 00:56:09,283 --> 00:56:11,243 You honor this house. 798 00:56:13,746 --> 00:56:15,456 Doctore.