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These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: {1}{1}25.000 {1377}{1454}SIGN OF THE GLADIATOR {5216}{5309}- Who are you?|- A legionary of the Emperor. {5310}{5387}- What do you want?|- I have a plea. {5388}{5481}You must avenge all those|who tell in Syria {5482}{5558}because of|Quenn Zenobia's treason. {5801}{5842}Quenn Zenobia, who rose|to the throne of Syria {5852}{5929}following the death|of King Odenathus. {5930}{6005}her spouse and our|most loyal ally. {6006}{6106}began showing signs|of intolerance towards Rome. {6129}{6190}With the help|of the Assyrians {6191}{6280}she served the sacred bonds|which tied her to the Empire. {6302}{6402}Our garrisons were taken|by surprise and annihilated. {6403}{6496}Their banners dragged|along the desert sand. {6497}{6588}That woman's crazed ambition|must be suppressed. {6599}{6675}Perhaps we should entrust|the fate of that far province {6676}{6751}to negotiations rather than|to military force. {6752}{6815}Negotiations would serve|no purpose. {6816}{6876}Zenobia rebelled|when she realised {6877}{6951}our troops wouldn't be moved|from the northern borders. {6976}{7083}Revolt is rife|in Gaul and Germany. {7094}{7194}Withdrawing one single legion|could spell disaster. {7195}{7235}What about the disasters {7247}{7309}which could be caused|by that arrogant queen? {7322}{7380}We've confronted|that arrogance {7381}{7455}with the bravery|of one of our best generals. {7456}{7504}Marcus Valerius. {7510}{7593}Marcus Valerius is a man,|not a god. {7594}{7641}No matter how courageous, {7642}{7726}his cohorts are insufficient|to hold back those hordes. {9339}{9410}Marcus Valerius, commander|of the Roman troops. {9411}{9481}He's here at your feet,|alive as you wished. {9536}{9586}On your knees. {9594}{9687}Kneel before our Queen,|you Roman dog. {9815}{9871}Don't Romans kneel? {9872}{9941}Not before a queen|guilty of treason. {9942}{10015}The treaty with Rome|was oppressive for my people. {10306}{10426}Isn't someone who refuses|to sbmit to Rome a traitor? {10427}{10501}And what is someone refusing|to kneel before Zenobia? {10502}{10575}- An enemy.|- Conquered enemies should die. {10576}{10678}- Kill me.|- Dying is too easy. {10687}{10775}Slavery is more offensive|to a Roman's pride. {10789}{10895}You developed your muscles|in Rome's gymnasia. {10897}{10968}I'll send you to a place|whe yo can exercise them. {11180}{11214}Work, you scum! {11397}{11438}Come on, move. {12219}{12249}Hold it. {12254}{12313}If you kill him,|you'll take his place. {12638}{12707}Go on, keep working|or I'll break your bones. {13218}{13313}Stand back.|Pull back the stone. {13316}{13362}Help me get him out. {13725}{13801}All back to work.|Hurry. {13826}{13899}- What's going on?|- His arm is crushed. {13903}{13975}- He'll bleed to death.|- Don't waste your time. {13979}{14025}He's useless for work, anyway. {14029}{14074}I'll finish him off. {14156}{14207}Don't move or I'll kill him. {14244}{14293}Look after him. {14694}{14744}Take him outside. {15018}{15126}Even with one arm|he'll be good for something. {15151}{15202}Thank you. {15204}{15251}He was one of my soldiers. {15254}{15326}In battle you'd be|too scared to look at him. {15452}{15537}Now you can take|your anger out on me. {15541}{15588}Get him. {15683}{15733}I could slay you like a dog. {15737}{15818}But that would be too little|for what you've just done. {15822}{15888}Tie him to the cross.|In the sun! {15901}{15989}You'll die of thirst.|Your skin will parch. {15992}{16088}Your blood will dry up|while you await death. {16091}{16137}But that will be slow to come. {16141}{16189}Take him away. {16192}{16214}Go. {16788}{16826}Hey, you! {19676}{19751}Forbid our men|to enter any taverns. {19785}{19827}or to approach women.|Our lives are at stake. {19863}{19918}One word and we're lost. {20264}{20338}May I be damned|if that isn't our ally. {20341}{20389}It is she! {20512}{20587}It would be child's play|to kill her now. {20590}{20645}But it would cost you|your life. {20648}{20718}One step towards her|and you're dead. {20722}{20781}Who will give us|the information we need? {20786}{20832}Someone I'm meeting tonight. {21876}{21926}Stand back. {21929}{21951}Back. {21968}{22018}Go away. {22363}{22432}- Is that the Roman consul?|- Yes, my Queen. {22436}{22482}What's his crime? {22487}{22563}Attempting|to start a mutiny. {22569}{22618}Bring him here. {22776}{22876}That man does not deserve|your sympathy. {22893}{22968}In your place|I would not be so lenient. {22972}{23037}I didn't ask|for your advice, Semantius. {23041}{23118}What makes you think|I'm so merciful? {23152}{23193}Quickly. {23538}{23613}So this is a symbol|of the Roman Empire. {23616}{23689}He could be knocked over|with a single blow. {23789}{23863}I was told you dared|to revolt against my men. {23888}{23939}It doesn't surprise me {23942}{24013}that such inhuman tortures|were ordered by you. {24017}{24064}Your cruelty is well known. {24067}{24126}You're talking to|the Queen of Palmyra. {24129}{24181}A traitor to the Empire. {24185}{24231}You're too insolent. {24236}{24307}True. But wait for her order|before you kill me. {24412}{24482}It's useless|to attempt to provoke me. {24486}{24543}I won't give you|the gift of death. {24548}{24606}You must live, Consul Valerius. {24611}{24657}That is your punishment. {24661}{24717}You'll live to witness|the end of Rome. {24722}{24831}You'll live to see|its Empire crumble. {24851}{24914}I thank you, Queen. {24917}{24988}You're wishing me a long life. {24992}{25057}It would take longer|than both our lifetimes. {25061}{25107}You're wrong, Consul. {25112}{25163}The flight of Rome's eagles|is over. {25194}{25282}Then your skies will be|crowded with vultures. {25331}{25407}A sad change, indeed. {25417}{25493}Many corpses are needed|to satisfy them. {25531}{25582}Tie him to the cross again. {27320}{27369}Batsheba... {27431}{27492}I thought|I'd never see you again. {27517}{27563}The gods protected me. {27756}{27807}My dear... {27811}{27855}I'm so happy. {27932}{27994}But how could you|be so careless? {28002}{28088}There's a reward for any|Roman captured in town. {28091}{28139}I had to see you. {28142}{28202}I would give my life|for your safety. {28206}{28282}Do not fear.|I know how to defend myself. {28326}{28402}Do you have any news|of Consul Valerius? {28408}{28464}Have they killed him? {28477}{28538}Worse. He's a slave|at the mills. {28752}{28839}I must save him.|I have resolute men with me. {28842}{28918}If they catch you,|they'll show no mercy. {28994}{29055}Can any of the guards|be trusted? {29068}{29130}Perhaps one.|His name is Lator. {29135}{29207}He's a strong man|who pretends to be cruel. {29212}{29256}He believes in a strange god. {29281}{29343}He's loyal to me.|He'll help you. {29348}{29394}How will he recognise me? {29439}{29513}Give this to him|and say the words {29517}{29589}"For the love of God".|He says that all the time. {29719}{29769}Why are you sad? {29794}{29894}Once Valerius is freed|I'll lose you. {29912}{29963}I'll be back, Bathseba. {29993}{30055}Together with|the Roman legions. {30063}{30151}Zenobia will pay|for her treason. {30154}{30219}As will|your brother's assassins. {30238}{30289}Poor Odenathus. {30292}{30352}I hope you don't think|the Romans killed him. {30355}{30417}I'm sure they didn't.|Why would they? {30423}{30482}Odenathus was loyal to Rome. {30494}{30564}His assassins|are right here in Palmyra. {30702}{30732}Bathsheba... {30751}{30801}It's dawn. {30852}{30938}- I must go.|- Yes, or you'll be found out. {30964}{31018}I'll be back soon. {31022}{31106}Then you'll no longer be|the vestal virgin. {31142}{31237}You'll simply be Bathsheba,|the spouse of Julian. {31818}{31852}You! {31864}{31920}Are you asleep? {31923}{32006}- Are you relieving me?|- Yes. I'll do better than you. {32011}{32063}I'll keep my eyes wide open. {34277}{34343}Fire... Fire! {34494}{34556}Come on, hurry. {35007}{35056}Come on, move. {35214}{35250}This way. {35443}{35492}Bring water! {36451}{36502}Valerius, at last. {36506}{36551}Quickly, let's go. {36576}{36626}Thank you, Lator. {36908}{36952}Flavius... {36957}{37008}Go up there and keep guard. {37052}{37108}I'll take care of this. {37112}{37168}You, at least, didn't forget me. {37173}{37283}It is Rome which does not|forget its favourite sons. {37287}{37331}A conquered son. {37344}{37419}In Rome, the Senate|and the Emperor know {37423}{37493}that you were overwhelmed|by a far larger army. {37508}{37570}They also know it was|an honourable defeat. {37586}{37655}Our friendship makes you|forget reality. {37664}{37726}In Rome I will face demotion. {37730}{37806}Worry not. Marcius Valerius.|Rome needs you. {37838}{37888}Julian... {37892}{37939}I have an idea. {37953}{38000}A brillant idea. {38032}{38070}What idea? {38075}{38119}I'll go back to Palmyra. {38157}{38207}Has slavery driven you crazy? {38211}{38231}No. {38236}{38294}I must return to Palmyra|at all costs. {38299}{38357}For what purpose? {38362}{38406}Our revenge. {38418}{38470}But how can we achieve it? {38488}{38570}I have a plan which could turn|the situation in our favour. {38775}{38844}What happened last night|is unforgivable. {38870}{38932}I can't trust anyone any more. {38936}{39012}If it isn't treason|it's gross negligence. {39016}{39063}It's incredible. {39066}{39114}Despite guards everywhere {39117}{39177}a slave in chains|managed to escape. {39189}{39263}Had we killed him|as I suggested... {39294}{39344}I alredady told you {39348}{39413}a Roman doesn't see death|as punishment. {39416}{39506}Marcus Valerius is too|dangerous to be free. {39511}{39564}We can't just|sit back and wait. {39566}{39615}Don't worry. {39617}{39701}Marcus Valerius will not|remain free for long. {39839}{39907}And remember...|I want him alive. {40101}{40175}Don't give her words|too much importance. {40178}{40239}That Roman dog!|How could he? {40257}{40363}Don't worry about it.|Your men will recapture him. {40389}{40464}An envoy of King Shapur|has arrived from Persia. {40467}{40525}- Where is he?|- In my quarters. {41213}{41277}Do not fear.|I'm not going to kill you. {41280}{41302}You! {41314}{41337}Here. {41341}{41390}It's my only weapon. {41463}{41513}How did you get in here? {41517}{41594}That doesn't matter.|Just listen to me. {41670}{41732}You'll pay dearly|for your audacity. {41752}{41838}- I will play fair.|- What do you want? {41864}{41914}I want to be your ally. {41963}{41988}You! {41991}{42064}Those who helped me escape|would have dragged me to Rome. {42067}{42145}Rome doesn't forgive|those who fail. {42168}{42219}All this sounds amusing. {42224}{42269}It's not hard to choose {42274}{42332}between an inglorious death|and a new life. {42336}{42395}I'm ready to place my sword|at your service. {42400}{42444}The sword of a traitor. {42448}{42531}I've shed my blood for Rome|on many a battlefield. {42536}{42608}If i go back I'll receive|the most atrocious insult. {42612}{42669}that a soldier could expect. {42672}{42739}Do you think I'm so naive|as to believe you? {42743}{42831}I can help you accomplish|your dreams of power. {42844}{42957}- You're a dangerous nemey.|- Listen to me, Zenobia. {42982}{43044}It's a priceless gift. {43132}{43204}Worthy of such|a powerful king. {43226}{43293}Extend my thanks|to your magnificent lord. {43297}{43358}Tell him|I confirm our agreement. {43362}{43444}King Shapur himself|will lead his army. {43448}{43494}Victory won't escape him. {43498}{43570}Give him a singal|and he'll attack Palmyra. {43581}{43645}No, we must be cautious. {43650}{43719}What will Rome do|after the defeat? {43724}{43803}If it sent its troops|now stationed in Gaul {43806}{43864}the Persian army|could be overcome. {43901}{43977}Go and reassure King Shapur. {43981}{44039}We'be both decided|to make Persia. {44043}{44105}the most powerful kingdom|in the East. {44194}{44294}You'll be the most powerful|man at King Shapur's court. {44297}{44344}That's what I want. {44377}{44482}Promise you'll always|keep me at your side. {44531}{44608}How could you|doubt it, Erika? {45095}{45157}Provided what you're saying|is true. {45161}{45214}of what use could|you be to me? {45218}{45302}I'm an expert|in modern military art. {45319}{45395}My people don't need you.|Their enthusiasm is enough. {45399}{45489}Enthusiasm can be|easily dampened. {45506}{45582}I can train your hordes|to be great legions. {45587}{45664}Under my guidance they could|set out to conquer the world. {45667}{45707}Empty words! {45713}{45775}Rome will send|a powerful army against you. {45780}{45858}Your forces will be exhausted|and unable to cope. {45870}{45946}They must be subjected|to strict discipline. {45950}{46008}and trained in effective|combat methods. {46012}{46106}Rome's defeat will double|its thirst for revenge. {46111}{46181}Your plans of expansion|will drown in blood. {46196}{46245}How can I believe you? {46258}{46315}What proof of loyalty|can you give me? {46319}{46377}As much proof as you wish. {46396}{46489}How about this one?|In the oasis of Jatabu... {46531}{46619}- Does it make any sense?|- No, it's beyond me. {46623}{46693}We're supposed to surrender|without a fight... {46698}{46744}When will it be, anyway? {46749}{46806}We've been sizzling here|for two days. {47290}{47364}Make sure you lay down|your arms and surrender. {47965}{48044}- Who are you?|- A Roman tired of fighting. {48049}{48095}Who's at the oasis? {48099}{48169}Fifteen men. Tne only|survivors of my legion. {48174}{48201}- Armed?|- No. {48219}{48277}How did you know|we were coming? {48282}{48332}I spotted you from that hill. {48344}{48419}We know the Queen has sent|patrols into the desert {48423}{48481}to finish off what's left|of the Roman legion. {48485}{48544}Twice we managed|to avoid them. {48548}{48606}But we've had enough.|We're exhausted. {48614}{48683}We can't hold out|without food or water. {48687}{48717}We surrender. {48723}{48789}If this a trick,|you'll be the first to pay. {48792}{48819}Follow me. {49544}{49602}Itus should be back by now. {49639}{49745}If you have lied, you'll be|fed to the sacred tigers. {49750}{49808}The tigers will wait in vain. {49818}{49882}Are you disappointed? {50019}{50043}Here he is. {50345}{50366}So? {50382}{50440}- My Queen...|- What news do you bring? {50443}{50489}We captured them. {50493}{50569}The'll be in the dungeons|in less than an hour. {50574}{50632}I've preceded them|to give you the news. {50636}{50670}- Are you sure it was them?|- Yes. {50674}{50727}Any losses? {50730}{50783}None. It was all so simple. {50788}{50844}They surrendered|without any resistance. {50888}{50993}I hope this is proof|of my loyalty. {51083}{51189}I think the Queen will demand|a more convincing proof. {51192}{51239}Such as? {51258}{51333}Killing the prisoners. {51415}{51493}I've always considered myself|a soldier. {51508}{51595}But if the Queen wants|to turn me into an assassin {51600}{51662}I'm ready to carry out|her orders. {51688}{51763}I want the order|to come from you, Zenobia. {51791}{51869}My minister decides the fate|of our prisoners. {52193}{52243}Did you hear that? {52248}{52293}The decision is up to me. {52327}{52351}Here. {52389}{52470}With this|you'll do a good job. {52557}{52607}Go. I don't need you. {53716}{53778}- Water...|- Quiet! {53964}{54014}This should be them. {54283}{54331}What happened? {54351}{54415}We were attacked by rebels. {54427}{54508}They overpowered us|and got away. {54683}{54746}What are you saying?|Speak clearly. {54750}{54795}Go on, talk! {54807}{54858}We were a mile from Palmyra. {54862}{54976}We were ambushed|while crossing a forest. {54980}{55052}We didn't have the time|to organise a defence. {55056}{55131}Almost everyone was killed.|Then try freed the prisoners. {55161}{55181}Who were they? {55185}{55232}Desert men. We tried... {55236}{55327}No excuses.|Who was leading them? {55331}{55401}Lator, the chief guard|of the slaves. {55426}{55477}Take care of this coward. {55852}{55901}Do you know what this means? {55905}{55964}That there are traitors|in your ranks. {55968}{56026}My suspicions|have been proved. {56065}{56126}Take your dagger back. {56129}{56178}I'm an expert on weapons. {56180}{56227}This is a Persian dagger. {56231}{56289}With such a handle|you can't go wrong. {56293}{56364}Yes, it's Persian. So what? {56368}{56407}Nothing. {56415}{56465}My father was a Persian. {56469}{56539}- Are you insinuating something?|- What are you saying? {56543}{56590}If we are to co-operate {56594}{56663}for the future glory|of the Kingdom of Palmyra {56667}{56741}we must get to know|each other thoroughly. {56903}{56952}Let the High Priest speak. {56984}{57045}Let the vestal virgin|be punished. {57527}{57576}Don't you think, Roman, {57580}{57651}that Bathsheba helped|the prisoners escape? {57654}{57701}What do you think? {57704}{57764}That Lator|followed her orders. {57767}{57813}He's very loyal to her. {57817}{57888}Perhaps. What makes you|think so? {57902}{57952}A strange coincidence. {57955}{58027}The sacred flame was put out|and Bathsheba disappeared {58031}{58102}the very night|of the prisoners' outbreak. {58127}{58195}Semantius certainly has|a quick mind. {58701}{58768}The perennial flame|which burned in the temple. {58772}{58826}and was entrusted|to the virgin Bathsheba. {58829}{58931}guarded the spirit of love|of our goddess. {58987}{59039}The vestal virgin has fled. {59071}{59177}But the fire will burn again|in honour of the goddess. {59219}{59295}A major sacrifice|is called for. {59301}{59402}The virgin's blood will|cleanse the profaned altar. {59594}{59645}- Anything suspicious?|- Nothing. {59649}{59728}- Where's Simon?|- Grazing his flock. {59731}{59777}He's a good man. {59781}{59838}He follows|the Master's word. {59842}{59926}- How is Bathsheba?|- Well. But she misses you. {60020}{60069}- Bathsheba...|- Julian! {60228}{60289}Only with you beside me|do I feel safe. {60471}{60539}What will happen to us?|The odds are against us. {60542}{60638}We're together now.|Let's try to be happy. {60640}{60701}Death could be lurking|behind this happiness. {60705}{60777}Death is not what we should|feel around us. {60781}{60826}But hope, rather. {60869}{60955}Your heart is pure.|The gods will protect you. {60982}{61033}Drink this, Julian. {61037}{61083}Thank you. {61087}{61144}The sand of the desert|dries your throat. {61169}{61218}Let me have some more. {61414}{61478}What help do you expect|from your God {61482}{61544}if He let His prophet|die on on the cross? {61548}{61619}Doesn't Bathsheba's grief|make her more dear to you? {61624}{61739}Isn't her suffering|proof of her love? {61743}{61789}Likewise. Christ's sacrifice {61792}{61877}proves to us the value|of His merciful words. {62078}{62188}I've sighted Roman troops|marching west in the valley. {62192}{62228}At last. {62231}{62303}May good fortune be with you. {62364}{62415}You're my good fortune. {62602}{62652}Look after her, Lator. {63258}{63282}Stop. {63290}{63319}Who are you? {63332}{63408}Roman soldiers. We must talk|to Consul Marcellus. {63412}{63445}Go through. {63764}{63801}Keep going. {63827}{63878}Stop there. {64577}{64627}Aren't you Decurion Julian? {64631}{64703}I've fought many a battle|alongside you, Marcellus. {64709}{64795}- How are things?|- Optimism prevails in Palmyra. {64800}{64845}Even at the palace? {64878}{64982}Zenobia is convinced|that Rome is panicking. {64986}{65031}And she's acting accordingly. {65036}{65146}Rome might not be panicking.|But it is concerned. {65150}{65220}In a few days I'll have|two legions available. {65225}{65295}It's the most Rome|could allocate to me. {65300}{65352}A third of Zenobia's troops. {65356}{65446}But Zenobia doesn't have|weapons like ours. {65450}{65551}- The catapults?|- And I have other surprises. {65554}{65641}However. Rome relies heavily|on Marcus Valerius. {65653}{65715}I must see him|as soon as possible. {65719}{65765}I'll contact him. {66370}{66419}The Queen awaits you. {66424}{66457}I'm going. {67045}{67094}All that shouting annoys me. {67145}{67206}Consul Mrcus Valerius|is outside. {67341}{67390}Call Semantius at once. {67478}{67540}You seem at ease|in that attire. {67570}{67651}Because it's similar|to what I'm used to wearing. {67655}{67727}To me, slave's rags|are the exception. {67731}{67751}Perhaps. {67765}{67840}I'll be more useful like this|than if I were in chains. {67843}{67928}I hope captivity didn't quell|your fighting spirit. {67932}{67977}Are you wishing me safety? {67980}{68027}No, it's a promise. {68030}{68114}Even my army has ranks|worthy of a Roman consul. {68118}{68164}Then I'll achieve those ranks. {68251}{68328}Did you send for me?|I have news for you. {68330}{68364}Come forward. {68432}{68490}What's all the noise outside? {68493}{68539}Speak up. {68582}{68657}Batsheba's escape,|the sacred flame's extinction {68661}{68732}and the poor harvest|could forebode famine. {68735}{68827}So the people raided|the supply carts. {68833}{68895}I thought I had|sufficient reserves. {68900}{68945}But they are needed for war {68950}{69015}in case of a strong|counter-attack by Rome. {69018}{69108}You haven't yet established|new bonds with Persia. {69112}{69207}The bonds with Persia would be|as onerous as those with Rome. {69240}{69296}I'm fighting|a difficult battle. {69301}{69347}Rome was a burden as an ally {69351}{69407}and is even more so|as an enemy. {69412}{69458}I'm relying on you, Valerius. {69463}{69506}At your orders. {69528}{69577}Before betraying us {69581}{69652}Lator spoke in secret|about a Jew {69655}{69720}who multiplied|bread and fishes. {69725}{69833}I wonder whether|you can do likewise. {69852}{69927}As for the bread and|the fishes, I don't know. {69929}{70016}But I will succeed|in multiplying our troops. {70020}{70066}That's all we need. {70391}{70440}My people want indepedence {70443}{70516}but they're not prepared to make|any sacrifices. {70533}{70607}The harvest was poor and|I have a war think about. {70953}{71026}I'll promise a reward|for the capture of the virgin. {71045}{71120}Her sacrifice|will placate the people. {71828}{71901}This food is a sign|of the elegance of my court. {71905}{71958}You're generous to your guests. {71970}{72046}My cooks' talents|are unsurpassed. {72050}{72108}They can create|most delicious dishes. {72112}{72156}There's nothing they can't do. {72170}{72246}Do you think|they could turn... {72250}{72320}a Roman into a Syrian? {74859}{74915}I wish you weren't a Roman. {74918}{75003}I wish I could touch the moon|by stretching an arm. {75005}{75121}You're the only man I know|who has a taste for life. {75140}{75215}Maybe because I've come|so close to death. {75253}{75302}I'm so fond of life. {75308}{75356}It's your right to enjoy it. {75361}{75433}You're young, beautiful,|powerful... {75440}{75490}And lonely. {75493}{75553}Men would be happy|to fall at your feet. {75556}{75591}Of course. {75628}{75702}But being able to choose... {75709}{75832}is nothing|compared to being chosen. {75847}{75907}I wish I'd never been|your enemy. {78916}{78991}That Roman|is a poisonous snake. {78996}{79070}Don't worry, Erika.|I'll crush him. {79075}{79121}What are you waiting for? {79126}{79196}For him to conquer power|in addition to her heart? {79201}{79272}She's lost her head|over him. {79276}{79332}Let her satisfy this whim. {79338}{79407}One day, upon waking up|beside Valerius {79412}{79484}she'll find Persian soldiers|surrounding her love-nest. {80816}{80904}Take the road|that leads to the river. {81152}{81202}Here is the situation. {81206}{81278}The Queen has set up an army|to confront the Romans. {81291}{81353}There will be|a battle in the desert. {81356}{81426}The Palmyrians will win it|but will be so exhausted {81431}{81502}that they will not stand|a second onslaught. {81506}{81583}That's when King Shapur|will attack Palmyra. {81587}{81659}You generals|will have an easy task. {81663}{81715}What if the Romans|are not defeated? {81719}{81764}- We'd be facing two armies.|- Impossible. {81769}{81853}With my plan they'll be|attacked from all sides. {81857}{81907}- The'll have no way out.|- I see. {81915}{82002}All the waterholes|have been filled in. {82063}{82182}To survive the desert the Roman|legions will have to march non stop {82186}{82232}towards the river. {82278}{82333}They'll get there exhausted {82337}{82396}and find our troops|waiting for them. {82466}{82577}You'll score a memorable victory|in the history of Palmyra. {82616}{82683}What's your opinion|Marcus Valerius? {82815}{82890}Marcus Valerius|is no longer an enemy. {82911}{82923}So? {82931}{82991}A very clever plan|but for one flaw. {82994}{83041}It's too simple. {83047}{83097}You've anticipated everything. {83107}{83183}Even your opponents' naivety. {83227}{83320}I overlooked the ingenuity|of Roman leaders. {83334}{83396}However,|we've defeated them before. {83403}{83427}Semantius! {83432}{83478}He's right, Zenobia. {83482}{83553}Indeed I was defeated|but I only had six cohorts. {83559}{83589}This time it's diffrent. {83613}{83678}You'll have no room|in which to maoeuvre. {83681}{83741}That will be an advantage|for the Romans. {83745}{83815}Your plan poses|too many risks, Semantius. {83818}{83902}So it would seem. {83906}{83977}And that's exactly,|what I rely on. {83981}{84053}The Roman consul|will have the same impression {84057}{84128}and will take|victory for granted. {84132}{84252}But he'll be confronted|by only part of our army. {84255}{84333}The bulk of the troops|will be hiding... {84383}{84471}Here, behind|the Jaffa Gorge. {84553}{84626}And once the Romans|are engaged in battle {84630}{84703}our cavalry will surprise them|from behind. {84715}{84766}It'll be a massacre. {84796}{84884}And this time|no one will be spared. {84933}{85059}Do you still find|my plan naive, Valerius? {85083}{85158}I see you've learnt a lot|by fighting the Romans. {85177}{85253}Only a miracle can deprive|your troops of victory. {85256}{85301}You mean "our" troops. {85305}{85365}You'll be in charge|of the Royal Guard. {85368}{85420}We'll fight side by side. {86558}{86659}- What do you want?|- We've found you, at last! {86665}{86690}Lator! {87803}{87857}Is the sun in Rome as strong? {87862}{87933}Rome's climate is like|an eternal spring. {87955}{88020}- Would you like to return?|- No? {88026}{88078}Rome is dominated|by lust and intrigue. {88090}{88166}But i would go back|to my villa in the hills {88170}{88253}where the pinetrees|reflect into a clear lake. {88283}{88345}The desert also|has its charm. {88496}{88596}Sometimes my days seem|empty and meaningless. {88608}{88684}Only my love for Palmyra|make me feel alive. {88688}{88757}I know that Rome|is strong and civilised. {88763}{88833}I rebeled only because|my land was languishing. {88837}{88891}Humbled and subded. {88897}{88947}Can you understand that? {88952}{89021}Yes, Zenobia.|I can understand. {89033}{89108}My aim|is my people's well-being. {89112}{89183}Not only of those|living in towns and villages. {89187}{89296}But of all the desert tribes|who live in extreme poverty. {89314}{89376}Will you help me|to fulfil my dreams? {89434}{89507}- Of course.|- Don't abandon me, Valerius. {89577}{89627}How can I reassure you? {90109}{90159}What is it, Zenobia? {90165}{90241}At sunset the dunes|look like gold. {90245}{90307}In this place, time|is a word without meaning. {90341}{90406}The ruins of ancient cities|crumble into dust. {90421}{90466}Piece by piece. {90559}{90646}- Whose tombs are these?|- The ancient kings of Palmyra. {90651}{90720}They also loved|life and the sun. {90733}{90821}But their passions also|subsided in a tomb. {90826}{90914}By thinking more about death|they'd have enjoyed life better. {90927}{90989}Had they enjoyed|life too much {90993}{91053}we'd have no relics|of their glory. {91056}{91116}And now Palmyra|would not be striving {91119}{91166}for a better future. {91223}{91297}Didn't you say everything|eventually turns into dust? {91301}{91371}The power of kingdoms|and the pride of kings. {91375}{91422}True, Valerius. {91491}{91577}I'll turn into dust|but my remains will be sacred. {91581}{91633}Provided my country|is great. {91637}{91684}A queen's loneliness {91688}{91752}does not affect|her people's fate. {91859}{91907}What's that? {91940}{91991}A desert nightingale. {91995}{92053}Its sound always foretells|a happy event. {92056}{92116}What happy event? {92119}{92190}Happiness for the one|who hears it. {92666}{92690}Look. {92852}{92916}Even the desert|grows pretty flowers. {92953}{93041}It's said they contain|the spirit of loved woman. {93052}{93120}Is there a queen|among such women? {93124}{93145}Perhaps? {93178}{93233}In that one.|It's the prettiest. {93291}{93341}Let me try. {94034}{94057}Here. {94108}{94127}A flower for the Queen. {94132}{94190}No, a flower for the woman. {94916}{94991}Be not afraid.|I was their target. {95065}{95115}A Roman arrow... {95118}{95189}- A memento of this day.|- Let's go. It's not safe here. {96041}{96103}- Greetings, Lator.|- Greeting, Marcus Valerius. {96107}{96159}- Consul Valerius...|- Greetings, Julian. {96165}{96240}A clever way to announce|the arrival of Marcellus. {96244}{96291}He's over there. {96428}{96490}- Greetings, my friend.|- Greetings, Marcellus. {96551}{96641}Your Palmyrian attire would|draw a few laughs in Rome. {96728}{96790}Not to mention|your oriental perfume. {96794}{96852}Perfect weapons|for a love campaign. {96866}{96952}- Has the Queen surrended?|- There is no time to joke. {96955}{97003}How many troops do you have? {97008}{97082}Despite my attire. I remain|a Roman soldier. {97088}{97134}I never doubted that. {97138}{97221}I'm asking you to lead|my two legions. {97253}{97302}Thank you, Marcellus. {97307}{97358}Two legions... {97362}{97420}Palmyra can rely|on twice as many. {97424}{97458}I know. {97461}{97540}But our courage and discipline|will make up for that. {97543}{97645}We have select troops|ready to face any hardship. {97652}{97702}Even thirst, I hope. {97705}{97784}I was forced to reduce|all water rations. {97787}{97847}Those bastards filled in|all the waterholes. {97851}{97908}But not even that|will be enough {97912}{97959}to prevent us|reaching the river. {97964}{98016}Where the enemy|will be waiting for you. {98020}{98090}The sight of water|will spur on our legions. {98094}{98141}They'll overcome any obstacle. {98145}{98208}That's what|Plamyra's generals rely on. {98212}{98271}While your troops|are engaged by the river {98276}{98347}the bulk of their army|will attack you from behind. {98351}{98428}- That's their plan.|- Are you sure? {98431}{98484}Yes. Their tents are set up|by the river now. {98488}{98583}As I expected. They'll fall|straight into our trap. {98620}{98689}I'll owe my victory|to this precious information. {98702}{98797}I'm happy to have done it|for Rome. {98815}{98877}This will partly soothe|my conscience. {98884}{98940}Your conscience?|What do you mean? {98978}{99040}This information|was given to me {99044}{99091}by the woman I love. {99121}{99196}That's right, Marcellus.|I love Zenobia. {99216}{99283}Why did I survive my defeat? {99347}{99395}You see, Valerius... {99400}{99471}We soldiers are fully devoted|to our duty. {99475}{99571}We must be ready to sacrifice|all that belongs to us. {99575}{99659}Perhaps Rome could have|victory without a bloodbath. {99663}{99708}What do you mean? {99721}{99765}Marcellus... {99777}{99828}I think... {99831}{99891}I'm sure|I can convince Zenobia {99894}{99966}to give up her absurd|dreams of power. {99970}{100016}She's an impetuous woman {100020}{100097}but I can convice her|to come to an agreement. {100102}{100172}- It'll tale too long.|- Just give me time. {100177}{100233}Our legions|are running out of water. {100237}{100283}I can no longer wait. {100288}{100334}Tommorow I'll attack. {100341}{100414}I understand, Marcellus.|It's you duty. {100434}{100483}This victory will be yours. {100488}{100546}You've paid|a high price for it. {100552}{100602}Too high, in fact. {100628}{100683}- Farewell, Marcellus.|- See you soon. {100771}{100872}I must talk to you|about Batsheba. {100890}{100990}She's being held captive|in the dungeons of the temple. {100993}{101041}We love each other. {101044}{101134}You must free her|from the High Priest. {101158}{101223}I'll do my best. {101366}{101416}For the love of God {101419}{101472}save Batsheba's life. {101891}{101941}What is the matter, Valerius? {101945}{101995}Nothing. {101999}{102103}Tonight's heat is making me|nervous and impatient. {102141}{102191}Tell me what is wrong. {102195}{102283}I'm worried.|The imminent battle... {102289}{102360}Semantius' plan is not|as safe as I thought... {102364}{102453}- What are you saying?|- You needn't be alarmed. {102456}{102508}Everything|will work out perfectly. {102522}{102597}It's only shadows|drifting across my mind. {102691}{102746}Your smile is enough|to drive them away. {102865}{102945}Stay here with me.|Dawn is still far away. {102990}{103064}A queen shouldn't|distract her generals {103068}{103115}on the eve of a battle. {103290}{103340}But the Queen loves you. {103365}{103415}I love you too. {103446}{103496}You're so beautiful. {103778}{103828}You look worried. {103832}{103915}I can detect...|Don't turn away from me. {103928}{103971}Look at me. {103976}{104020}What's bothering you? {104040}{104088}Shadows, just shadows. {104195}{104256}I'll go for a walk|through the camp. {104257}{104319}I want to make sure|everything's in order. {104363}{104423}As for you|rest and don't worry. {104984}{105052}Hear that?|The sentries are changing over. {105056}{105103}I should be there. {107247}{107316}I'll reach Palmyra|before dawn. {107319}{107391}I'll try to win over|the few elders {107394}{107453}who still hesistate|to support me. {107466}{107533}Otherwise. I'll have to adopt|other strategies. {107547}{107634}You know, my lord,|how deadly my sword is. {107638}{107684}That's why you must stay here. {107688}{107748}- That Roman dog...|- Exactly. {107752}{107834}- That's your task.|- And a pleasant one, indeed. {107878}{107965}Valerius is the only threat|to my plans. {107984}{108032}Once we get rid of him. {108037}{108115}irrespective of the outcome|of the battle, {108119}{108183}Persia will draw|the greatest benefits. {108191}{108241}King Shapur is powerful. {108244}{108291}His army is ready. {108297}{108366}Upon my signal,|he'll occupy Palmyra. {108378}{108447}He'll find the city|totally undefended. {108451}{108497}His triumph will also be mine. {108502}{108566}Make sure you remember|your most faithful servant. {108571}{108646}Carry out the mission|I've entrusted you with {108653}{108708}and you'll experience|my generosity. {108713}{108791}The Roman will not live|to see tomorrow. {108803}{108840}Now go. {109296}{109333}Not a word. {109621}{109696}- What does this mean?|- Here's one of your subjects. {109700}{109753}You'd better listen to him. {109757}{109832}Confess what Semantius|is scheming against her. {109838}{109884}Have mercy on me. {109889}{109910}Speak. {109914}{109986}I'll confess.|But I was only obeying orders. {109990}{110036}Go on. We know that. {110041}{110087}King Shapur is ready to attack. {110091}{110148}His armies are drawn up by the river. {110152}{110223}They're waiting for|Semantius' order to attack {110227}{110284}once your troops are exhausted. {110353}{110391}Semantius... {110434}{110478}A traitor... {110491}{110540}And that's not all. {110544}{110603}There's something else|you should know. {110607}{110653}Who killed King Odenathus? {110657}{110728}The arrow was Roman|but it was you who shot it. {110732}{110778}Obeying Semantius' orders. {110797}{110847}Have mercy... {110858}{110921}I only obeyed orders.|Have mercy. {110947}{110998}Aren't you going to kill him? {111002}{111028}Guards! {111048}{111098}Take this wretch away. {111134}{111185}He must die before dawn. {111348}{111420}I always suspected Semantius|was betraying you. {111586}{111635}Have Semantius arrested. {111841}{111916}On many occasions|King Shapur of Persia {111920}{111965}has sent diplomatic envoys {111969}{112065}to try to re-establish|the old bonds of friendship. {112069}{112135}But Zenobia|has always rejected them. {112165}{112252}King Shapur hates the Romans|as much as we do. {112256}{112316}And has a formidable army. {112321}{112403}Only he and his army|can save our country. {112407}{112491}provided they get here|on time. {112496}{112548}We can't allow that! {112584}{112635}We must decide now. {112641}{112691}Before two days are over {112695}{112784}the Romans can arrive|at our undefended walls. {112789}{112891}Surely the Queen|cannot betray her own people. {112984}{113058}Why should I|wish to deceive you? {113091}{113167}I've always served|my country faithfully. {113197}{113273}Let those who think|my advice is honest {113277}{113322}raise their hands. {113360}{113466}As for those|who think otherwise... {113471}{113541}may the gods forgive|their blindness. {113966}{114016}Noble friends... {114019}{114078}I never doubted your wisdom. {114081}{114147}But before my departure... {114151}{114223}in order to ensure|Palmyra's ultimate security {114226}{114297}I wish to submit|to your enlightened judgment {114310}{114360}another grave issue. {114391}{114441}I'm referring to Batsheba. {114445}{114491}The sacrilegious virgin. {114572}{114647}The virgin whose sacrilege {114651}{114723}has drawn upon us|the anger of the goddess. {114759}{114891}Marcus Valerius has convinced|Zenobia to spare her. {114933}{115034}But until Bathsheba|pays for her crime {115038}{115116}the spectre|of a disastrous defeat {115119}{115241}will drift|with its terrible omen {115245}{115290}over our country. {115294}{115365}Semantius is right.|Death to Bathsheba. {115884}{115916}So, Nazirk? {115919}{115990}Consul Marcus Valerius|has left camp. {116078}{116152}Gather all the commanders|and lift camp. {116166}{116216}It will soon be dawn. {116247}{116341}I want to take|the Romans by surprise. {120935}{120958}Julian... {120991}{121016}Batshsheba... {121678}{121703}Come away. {132298}{132347}Queen, you are conquered. {132509}{132524}Wait. {133190}{133265}It would have been fatal|to anyone else. {133269}{133328}He's a man|of exceptional strength. {133331}{133420}- He's in a lot of pain.|- Just fever. The worst is over. {133440}{133520}- Can he travel?|- If it's really necessary. {134154}{134222}Forgive me, Zenobia.|I have to disturb you. {134246}{134334}Why apologise?|You're in charge here now. {134338}{134441}I'm only a prisoner.|What rights do I have left? {134465}{134515}The respect due to a woman. {134523}{134597}But I have serious reasons|for disturbing your isolation. {134615}{134690}I've received the order|to take you to Rome. {134695}{134741}We leave tommorow at dawn. {134745}{134841}There I'll be the subject|of your triumph. {134847}{134946}It's a harsh custom.|But Rome demands it. {134963}{135033}However. I'll accept the triumph|only if I can share it {135039}{135108}with the man who deserves|the credit for our victory. {135113}{135159}Consul Marcus Valerius. {135353}{135448}How can your people|honour a traitor? {135485}{135584}It saddens me to hear you|call Marcus Valerius a traitor. {135592}{135666}From the outset|he tried to convice me {135670}{135716}to negotiate peace with you. {135720}{135779}He did it|because he loved you. {135783}{135852}When he uncovered|Semantius' plot {135857}{135928}he left the camp|only to save you. {135933}{136023}Upon to the last moment|he tried to spare you {136027}{136128}the horror|of a fatal defeat. {136132}{136234}I was the one who forced him|to give up his generous plan. {137413}{137462}We didn't want this war. {137466}{137512}Under King Odenathus' rule {137516}{137587}Palmyra enjoyed many years|of peace and prosperity. {137595}{137646}After the death of our ally {137651}{137721}Palmyra plunged into|violence and poverty. {137761}{137835}But Rome does not renege|on its old alliances. {137847}{137896}I entrust you, Bathsheba. {137901}{137990}with pursuing the policies|of your wise brother. {137996}{138097}Go and guide your people|towards prosperity. {138100}{138146}with the blessing of Rome. {138165}{138252}I know that Palmyra's fate|is linked to that of Rome. {138256}{138303}But let my reign begin {138307}{138365}under the auspices|of your leniency. {138621}{138670}I've come before you Aurelian,|and the Roman Senate {138675}{138786}to speak|in favour of Zenobia. {138803}{138854}What do you mean? {138865}{138929}Zenobia would never|have rebelled {138933}{138990}if it weren't|for her treacherous minister. {139004}{139065}And it was I|who uncovered Semantius. {139070}{139128}a puppet|of the King of Persia. {139131}{139179}I, a Roman Consul. {139209}{139322}In exchange for the services|I have rendered to Rome {139340}{139395}I ask you to spare|Zenobia's life. {139421}{139495}If this conquered queen|deserves your clemency {139501}{139585}deliver your verdict|accordingly. {139653}{139745}Let her live. 41620