1 00:00:21,488 --> 00:00:23,115 Who claimed his fucking life? 2 00:00:23,282 --> 00:00:26,368 A Scythian. She does not carry a name. 3 00:00:26,535 --> 00:00:27,870 Celadus fell to a woman? 4 00:00:28,328 --> 00:00:29,830 He would not have wished this... 5 00:00:29,997 --> 00:00:33,000 you and I standing in constant opposition. 6 00:00:33,167 --> 00:00:35,544 I would see aid given Achillia. 7 00:00:35,836 --> 00:00:37,337 We must be secure in knowledge 8 00:00:37,504 --> 00:00:39,256 that you are protected from those 9 00:00:39,423 --> 00:00:42,134 who would see you toward disadvantage. 10 00:00:42,301 --> 00:00:45,387 - Speak of Uncle Servius? - He looms, but one of many. 11 00:00:45,846 --> 00:00:47,514 If Pompey's allowed to marry Viridia, 12 00:00:47,681 --> 00:00:50,225 he will forever be aligned with Gabinius. 13 00:00:50,392 --> 00:00:53,062 You intend to remove Gabinius from the Senate? 14 00:00:53,228 --> 00:00:55,647 No. I intend to remove him from fucking life. 15 00:00:58,859 --> 00:01:00,778 Have her bathed and sent to me. 16 00:01:01,195 --> 00:01:02,821 Hilara, assist 17 00:01:02,988 --> 00:01:05,657 towards urgent matter. 18 00:01:06,658 --> 00:01:07,868 Did you call upon me to... 19 00:01:08,035 --> 00:01:09,828 What is this fucking shit?! 20 00:01:09,953 --> 00:01:11,371 Send word to Crassus 21 00:01:11,538 --> 00:01:14,833 to discuss granting him my full support in the Senate! 22 00:01:16,835 --> 00:01:18,545 I did not mean for this. 23 00:01:19,630 --> 00:01:21,507 Viridia will know 24 00:01:21,632 --> 00:01:23,550 the man you truly are. 25 00:01:23,717 --> 00:01:24,468 No. 26 00:01:24,635 --> 00:01:26,929 She will! 27 00:02:15,978 --> 00:02:18,814 How does she fare, your daughter? 28 00:02:19,857 --> 00:02:23,652 As one who has seen heart torn from chest. 29 00:02:25,278 --> 00:02:27,030 I cannot believe he's gone. 30 00:02:27,156 --> 00:02:30,075 His death severest blow to the Republic. 31 00:02:30,701 --> 00:02:32,619 Such a tragic loss. 32 00:02:34,371 --> 00:02:35,998 Know that I am here 33 00:02:36,623 --> 00:02:38,167 for both of you. 34 00:02:43,213 --> 00:02:45,174 Sentiment embraced 35 00:02:45,966 --> 00:02:47,634 as intended. 36 00:02:49,595 --> 00:02:50,429 Ah, 37 00:02:50,596 --> 00:02:52,681 Caesar and Cornelia appear, 38 00:02:52,848 --> 00:02:55,559 dispelling darkness with welcomed light. 39 00:02:55,976 --> 00:02:57,102 Cossutia. 40 00:02:57,895 --> 00:02:59,688 I have wailed as if cherished husband 41 00:02:59,813 --> 00:03:01,481 were cut from my own flesh. 42 00:03:01,607 --> 00:03:04,776 I'm glad you yet stand whole. 43 00:03:05,235 --> 00:03:07,404 Would that Pompey did not stand so. 44 00:03:07,571 --> 00:03:09,281 An enemy of the people. 45 00:03:09,448 --> 00:03:11,950 To think we greeted him with arms spread with affection 46 00:03:12,117 --> 00:03:13,285 and adulation. 47 00:03:13,452 --> 00:03:15,204 He must be seen to account. 48 00:03:15,662 --> 00:03:17,581 Preferably at the end of a fucking sword. 49 00:03:17,748 --> 00:03:19,666 He stands a consul of Rome- 50 00:03:20,250 --> 00:03:22,419 beyond reach of laws that govern the rest of us. 51 00:03:22,586 --> 00:03:24,879 You would see him go unpunished for what he has done? 52 00:03:25,047 --> 00:03:26,840 No. I only mean there is... 53 00:03:26,965 --> 00:03:28,467 Calm waters. 54 00:03:28,634 --> 00:03:31,261 Crassus looks to introduce resolution within the Senate 55 00:03:31,428 --> 00:03:32,846 to strip Pompey of title. 56 00:03:32,971 --> 00:03:34,848 And protection it affords. 57 00:03:35,307 --> 00:03:37,893 What of his army camped outside the gates of Rome? 58 00:03:38,310 --> 00:03:40,187 Fled from responsibility 59 00:03:40,771 --> 00:03:44,608 as all of questionable nature do when faced with blood upon hand. 60 00:03:44,775 --> 00:03:46,818 The situation is well attended. 61 00:03:47,236 --> 00:03:48,778 He has been elevated to legatus 62 00:03:48,946 --> 00:03:51,531 and charged to see Pompey towards a violent end. 63 00:03:51,949 --> 00:03:53,242 Apologies. 64 00:03:54,242 --> 00:03:55,869 I will pay respects. 65 00:03:56,870 --> 00:03:57,996 Caesar. 66 00:03:58,747 --> 00:03:59,956 You honor this house. 67 00:04:00,958 --> 00:04:05,212 Allow me to introduce Servius, brother to beloved husband. 68 00:04:05,379 --> 00:04:06,838 Deepest sorrow towards loss 69 00:04:06,964 --> 00:04:08,715 of most precious brother. 70 00:04:09,216 --> 00:04:10,509 Gratitude. 71 00:04:11,718 --> 00:04:14,805 Yet I must inquire, why does your slave stand among us? 72 00:04:15,430 --> 00:04:16,973 Ashur is a free man 73 00:04:17,139 --> 00:04:19,810 and respected lanista within Capua. 74 00:04:20,435 --> 00:04:21,603 Ah, yes, 75 00:04:21,770 --> 00:04:25,065 the Syrian good Proculus has spoken of. 76 00:04:26,066 --> 00:04:29,653 I have thought towards munera to honor fallen kin 77 00:04:30,487 --> 00:04:34,032 and reintroduce myself to a city I have been too long from. 78 00:04:34,199 --> 00:04:35,784 Funeral games? 79 00:04:37,160 --> 00:04:39,621 I shall provide my men gratis... 80 00:04:41,581 --> 00:04:44,834 - in remembrance of your father. - Oh, most excellent. 81 00:04:45,711 --> 00:04:48,338 - To be met in kind? - Without hesitation. 82 00:04:48,505 --> 00:04:50,132 We do not stand empty of purse. 83 00:04:50,299 --> 00:04:54,261 Let us say a clutch of your men each with respective champions 84 00:04:54,428 --> 00:04:55,846 to meet in the Primus? 85 00:04:56,430 --> 00:05:00,309 Your brother's memory will be etched in blood upon the sands. 86 00:05:01,143 --> 00:05:03,186 As I would see it held this day 87 00:05:03,895 --> 00:05:04,688 by... 88 00:05:05,105 --> 00:05:07,190 all those of appropriate breeding. 89 00:05:10,152 --> 00:05:12,946 We are but guests of the House of Servius. 90 00:05:14,865 --> 00:05:16,825 Uh, see the man to egress... 91 00:05:17,701 --> 00:05:20,704 at rear of villa, removed from public eye. 92 00:05:35,719 --> 00:05:36,803 Hold. 93 00:05:38,347 --> 00:05:39,806 I would have a moment. 94 00:05:45,687 --> 00:05:46,813 Apologies. 95 00:05:47,356 --> 00:05:48,523 My uncle can be... 96 00:05:49,191 --> 00:05:50,442 abrupt. 97 00:05:51,860 --> 00:05:53,278 It was foolish of me to come. 98 00:05:53,445 --> 00:05:55,530 It lifts heart that you have. 99 00:05:58,075 --> 00:06:00,410 I wish to express gratitude. 100 00:06:01,036 --> 00:06:02,120 Towards? 101 00:06:03,205 --> 00:06:04,873 You tried to warn me 102 00:06:06,208 --> 00:06:07,417 of Pompey. 103 00:06:09,127 --> 00:06:10,796 If only I'd listened. 104 00:06:12,255 --> 00:06:15,801 The fault lies with the man who took your father's life. 105 00:06:17,219 --> 00:06:18,804 And no other. 106 00:06:22,849 --> 00:06:25,560 He did not deserve such a fate. 107 00:06:29,064 --> 00:06:31,316 He did not. 108 00:06:33,151 --> 00:06:35,404 I must go before I am missed. 109 00:06:39,408 --> 00:06:41,451 Know that you are in my thoughts. 110 00:07:22,951 --> 00:07:24,703 Use spear to force distance. 111 00:07:24,828 --> 00:07:27,080 Do not let fucking Scythian draw close. 112 00:07:38,884 --> 00:07:40,177 Again. 113 00:07:51,271 --> 00:07:54,524 The brother of Gabinius has mind towards funeral games. 114 00:07:55,233 --> 00:07:56,485 Doctore, 115 00:07:57,068 --> 00:07:59,654 a clutch of men stand requested. 116 00:08:02,115 --> 00:08:03,450 Choose as you wish. 117 00:08:04,326 --> 00:08:06,328 Dominus, what of the Scythian? 118 00:08:09,456 --> 00:08:11,541 Achillia shall face her in Primus. 119 00:08:17,964 --> 00:08:19,090 Glory 120 00:08:19,549 --> 00:08:21,635 to the House of fucking Ashur. 121 00:08:41,655 --> 00:08:43,113 You avoid me. 122 00:08:44,449 --> 00:08:45,951 I but attend my duties as vilica. 123 00:08:46,076 --> 00:08:49,287 Do such encompass the murder of a fucking senator? 124 00:08:54,167 --> 00:08:56,962 I did not know Pompey would lash out in fatal manner. 125 00:08:57,128 --> 00:08:58,713 A man's actions are far from predictable 126 00:08:58,880 --> 00:09:00,465 when under sway of opium. 127 00:09:01,508 --> 00:09:04,386 That is why your fucking dominus so desired it upon the moment. 128 00:09:05,011 --> 00:09:05,971 Is it not? 129 00:09:06,555 --> 00:09:09,057 And why you plied me with kindest words 130 00:09:09,224 --> 00:09:11,184 to spirit such from Domina's chambers. 131 00:09:11,351 --> 00:09:13,728 I had no knowledge of what Dominus planned. 132 00:09:13,895 --> 00:09:15,814 Nor would I have involved you if I thought anyone 133 00:09:15,981 --> 00:09:17,274 would come to harm in the act of it. 134 00:09:17,440 --> 00:09:19,484 Intent has no bearing upon deadly result. 135 00:09:19,651 --> 00:09:20,986 If it were discovered that I... 136 00:09:21,152 --> 00:09:23,071 All with a hand in it would suffer. 137 00:09:26,992 --> 00:09:29,119 The affairs of this fucking house 138 00:09:29,869 --> 00:09:32,372 and everyone within it fall from concern. 139 00:09:33,331 --> 00:09:35,500 Domina makes ready to depart for Rome 140 00:09:36,251 --> 00:09:38,128 and would see me remain at her side. 141 00:09:38,461 --> 00:09:39,796 You leave this house? 142 00:09:41,923 --> 00:09:43,508 Never to return. 143 00:09:57,939 --> 00:09:59,524 Do not worry, brother. 144 00:10:00,275 --> 00:10:01,985 You shall rise again 145 00:10:02,110 --> 00:10:04,362 when she falls to the Scythian. 146 00:10:08,575 --> 00:10:10,118 Doctore. 147 00:10:13,163 --> 00:10:15,665 The Scythian does not favor her right as you do. 148 00:10:16,082 --> 00:10:18,084 It is the left that holds greater threat. 149 00:10:19,336 --> 00:10:21,004 Such escaped my notice. 150 00:10:21,171 --> 00:10:22,422 Perhaps... 151 00:10:22,881 --> 00:10:25,508 more observant eye would yield less disappointing result. 152 00:10:27,218 --> 00:10:28,428 Perhaps. 153 00:10:44,861 --> 00:10:47,530 I thought you did not care for style of dimachaerus. 154 00:10:48,782 --> 00:10:49,908 I do not. 155 00:10:51,451 --> 00:10:52,744 Yet my father did, 156 00:10:53,870 --> 00:10:56,873 as does the beast you are to face in the arena. 157 00:11:08,635 --> 00:11:10,345 You remain from fucking back. 158 00:11:10,845 --> 00:11:12,597 We move in hopeful direction. 159 00:11:16,935 --> 00:11:19,813 Good. Yet there are two ends of a fucking spear. 160 00:11:19,979 --> 00:11:21,022 Seek to use them both. 161 00:11:25,860 --> 00:11:28,863 You again pursue opportunity to seize mantle of champion? 162 00:11:29,030 --> 00:11:30,448 I give no shit towards it. 163 00:11:31,199 --> 00:11:33,743 I but crave the Scythians struck from this fucking world, 164 00:11:33,868 --> 00:11:36,246 if not by my hand, then yours. 165 00:12:12,407 --> 00:12:15,910 Do not make such brief work of the Syrian's champion. 166 00:12:16,077 --> 00:12:18,246 I would see her suffer 167 00:12:19,038 --> 00:12:21,332 and, by association, her dominus. 168 00:12:21,499 --> 00:12:24,544 And I would see her set upon the man's fucking doctore, 169 00:12:24,711 --> 00:12:26,629 the scales of blood towards balance! 170 00:12:26,796 --> 00:12:31,092 The crowd impossibly cheers for you once more, little man. 171 00:12:31,760 --> 00:12:33,595 Absent fallen brothers. 172 00:12:33,762 --> 00:12:35,597 The gods bless the name Satyrus. 173 00:12:35,764 --> 00:12:37,932 Yet I fear they shall not grace you 174 00:12:38,057 --> 00:12:40,727 with miraculous victory a second time 175 00:12:41,311 --> 00:12:43,062 against fully formed opponent. 176 00:12:43,229 --> 00:12:45,774 I am to fight again in the arena? 177 00:12:45,899 --> 00:12:46,775 You are, 178 00:12:47,442 --> 00:12:48,860 yet not alone. 179 00:12:57,994 --> 00:13:01,122 You would pair me with a fucking woman?! 180 00:13:01,289 --> 00:13:04,375 I would but have you live a while longer 181 00:13:04,834 --> 00:13:07,420 and see coffers filled with coin... 182 00:13:09,172 --> 00:13:11,257 in advance of your passing. 183 00:13:14,219 --> 00:13:15,094 Come. 184 00:13:15,678 --> 00:13:18,515 I have been too long from an opponent of worth 185 00:13:18,640 --> 00:13:21,810 and would test myself against one offering challenge. 186 00:13:22,352 --> 00:13:25,230 Let us see what I recall from days of war 187 00:13:26,105 --> 00:13:27,732 and adventure. 188 00:13:37,283 --> 00:13:39,327 Villa feels so empty. 189 00:13:40,912 --> 00:13:43,081 Absent his presence filling it. 190 00:13:44,707 --> 00:13:47,460 I stand in most painful regret... 191 00:13:49,671 --> 00:13:54,133 that I ever supported union between you and fucking Pompey. 192 00:13:54,300 --> 00:13:55,134 Oh, 193 00:13:55,301 --> 00:13:57,595 you but moved to procure future 194 00:13:57,762 --> 00:13:59,848 protected from those who would wish us harm. 195 00:14:00,014 --> 00:14:01,558 Apologies. 196 00:14:02,767 --> 00:14:06,104 I pray I do not intrude upon introspective musings. 197 00:14:06,271 --> 00:14:08,231 We but speak of this house. 198 00:14:08,982 --> 00:14:12,277 And the living within it, in pale shadow of loving father 199 00:14:12,443 --> 00:14:13,862 and considerate husband. 200 00:14:14,028 --> 00:14:16,865 It does stand a fine villa to raise a child in, 201 00:14:17,615 --> 00:14:20,410 if fair Viridia may yet erroneously be called such. 202 00:14:23,580 --> 00:14:24,956 It is improper 203 00:14:25,456 --> 00:14:27,417 for men to bathe with women, Servius. 204 00:14:27,584 --> 00:14:30,962 'Proper' is what paterfamilias deems. 205 00:14:31,087 --> 00:14:34,507 Do I not stand such now in relation? 206 00:14:34,883 --> 00:14:36,134 You stand so. 207 00:14:36,301 --> 00:14:38,261 We shall leave you to restorative ablutions. 208 00:14:38,428 --> 00:14:40,471 I would see you linger. 209 00:14:41,723 --> 00:14:45,768 Presence of beloved niece balms wound of brother's loss, 210 00:14:46,144 --> 00:14:48,813 as does that of stoic wife. 211 00:14:50,523 --> 00:14:52,108 Ahhh. 212 00:14:52,275 --> 00:14:56,070 Is it not greatest relief to shed black sackcloth 213 00:14:56,237 --> 00:14:59,073 and feel cleansing waters against flesh? 214 00:15:00,158 --> 00:15:01,701 If I were overseer of tradition, 215 00:15:01,868 --> 00:15:03,703 I would see eight days of mourning halved, 216 00:15:03,870 --> 00:15:04,954 if not quartered. 217 00:15:05,121 --> 00:15:06,831 They could churn into years, 218 00:15:06,998 --> 00:15:10,460 and yet not allow time enough to grieve the passing of my father. 219 00:15:10,627 --> 00:15:14,172 I would not see you so removed from life... 220 00:15:15,465 --> 00:15:17,216 nor pleasures such offers. 221 00:15:18,509 --> 00:15:19,928 What make you of 222 00:15:20,678 --> 00:15:21,721 Caesar 223 00:15:22,221 --> 00:15:23,264 and Cornelia? 224 00:15:23,431 --> 00:15:24,724 They seem... 225 00:15:24,891 --> 00:15:26,059 taken by you. 226 00:15:26,476 --> 00:15:28,102 - You believe so? - Mm. 227 00:15:28,269 --> 00:15:29,854 They are of discerning nature. 228 00:15:29,979 --> 00:15:33,316 And at status beyond measure, gracing pulvinus for the games. 229 00:15:33,900 --> 00:15:35,485 They will come? You are sure of it? 230 00:15:35,902 --> 00:15:38,112 They dwell within Ashur's villa during stay. 231 00:15:38,279 --> 00:15:41,074 - You shall see them among us. - Oh, yes. 232 00:15:42,283 --> 00:15:44,118 The Syrian. 233 00:15:44,285 --> 00:15:46,454 How do they manage sharing domicile 234 00:15:46,621 --> 00:15:48,164 with such a lowly beast? 235 00:15:48,331 --> 00:15:50,041 Ashur is no beast. 236 00:15:50,500 --> 00:15:53,252 He's a man of careful thought and gentle word, 237 00:15:53,419 --> 00:15:54,963 even when none are offered him. 238 00:15:55,129 --> 00:15:58,174 You speak of the Syrian with a troubling passion. 239 00:15:58,715 --> 00:15:59,801 She but finds 240 00:15:59,968 --> 00:16:01,427 the good in all, 241 00:16:02,136 --> 00:16:04,263 even those... undeserving. 242 00:16:04,430 --> 00:16:06,015 I but speak the truth 243 00:16:06,933 --> 00:16:08,685 for those who do not fear it. 244 00:16:10,645 --> 00:16:13,564 We should have proper adornment for games of the munera- 245 00:16:13,731 --> 00:16:15,858 something of status, yet... 246 00:16:16,025 --> 00:16:17,694 muted in ostentation. 247 00:16:17,860 --> 00:16:19,320 We will go to the market when day breaks. 248 00:16:19,487 --> 00:16:21,656 I cannot go to market upon the morrow, nor hold interest 249 00:16:21,823 --> 00:16:23,658 in entertaining such frivolity. 250 00:16:23,825 --> 00:16:27,161 You need not accompany us. We go often, mother and I. 251 00:16:27,328 --> 00:16:30,248 Absent paterfamilias or suitable male escort? 252 00:16:30,415 --> 00:16:32,542 We do not require leash. 253 00:16:32,709 --> 00:16:33,835 Viridia. 254 00:16:36,212 --> 00:16:39,215 It appears my brother has been regrettably lax 255 00:16:39,340 --> 00:16:41,843 in regards towards matters of family. 256 00:16:42,593 --> 00:16:43,594 A mistake 257 00:16:43,761 --> 00:16:46,514 we shall see towards correction. 258 00:16:52,311 --> 00:16:54,439 I thought all lost when the old fool promised 259 00:16:54,605 --> 00:16:56,441 his simpleton child to Pompey. 260 00:16:56,816 --> 00:16:58,192 A moment of worry, 261 00:16:58,568 --> 00:17:02,697 yet the gods favor Caesar and deserving wife. 262 00:17:02,864 --> 00:17:04,741 Has there ever stood such a man? 263 00:17:04,907 --> 00:17:07,784 He is with empty shell, absent the woman before him. 264 00:17:07,952 --> 00:17:10,495 She would not be removed from your side. 265 00:17:11,164 --> 00:17:12,290 Nor I from yours. 266 00:17:12,874 --> 00:17:14,417 Yet I would see you safe behind the gates of Rome 267 00:17:14,584 --> 00:17:17,086 far from threat of Pompey and men yet loyal to him. 268 00:17:17,419 --> 00:17:18,796 What of Crassus? 269 00:17:18,963 --> 00:17:20,757 I shall deliver message upon proper time and place 270 00:17:20,923 --> 00:17:22,550 in advance of my own departure. 271 00:17:22,966 --> 00:17:25,427 The Syrian has proven unexpectedly useful, 272 00:17:25,552 --> 00:17:26,512 has he not? 273 00:17:26,678 --> 00:17:27,889 Gratitude. 274 00:17:29,390 --> 00:17:30,767 I but live 275 00:17:31,184 --> 00:17:32,518 to serve. 276 00:17:32,643 --> 00:17:35,605 You but elevate the name of Caesar and of your patron. 277 00:17:35,772 --> 00:17:39,025 Come! Partake in wine and joyous celebration. 278 00:17:39,192 --> 00:17:42,153 I prefer promises kept in lieu of libations. 279 00:17:42,445 --> 00:17:43,321 Promises? 280 00:17:43,488 --> 00:17:45,156 Agreement was made. 281 00:17:45,865 --> 00:17:47,867 If union between Viridia and Pompey was halted, 282 00:17:48,034 --> 00:17:50,161 the reward would be the rebuilding of the old arena 283 00:17:50,286 --> 00:17:52,747 destroyed by Spartacus, and I... 284 00:17:53,539 --> 00:17:55,249 to be given control of it. 285 00:17:55,416 --> 00:17:58,336 Was it not Pompey who struck Gabinius down? 286 00:17:58,503 --> 00:18:01,130 By machination devised by my hand alone. 287 00:18:01,297 --> 00:18:02,590 Gabinius... 288 00:18:03,633 --> 00:18:05,218 would yet be of this world 289 00:18:05,343 --> 00:18:07,303 if not for Ashur. 290 00:18:07,720 --> 00:18:10,139 Of that there can be no question. 291 00:18:10,890 --> 00:18:15,019 And upon my life, you shall be seen to deserved reward. 292 00:18:30,451 --> 00:18:33,121 Night becomes glorious day. 293 00:18:33,287 --> 00:18:34,122 Leave us. 294 00:18:35,039 --> 00:18:38,584 We shall revisit subject upon heel of legacy of Gabinius 295 00:18:39,085 --> 00:18:40,670 honored upon the sands. 296 00:19:08,990 --> 00:19:09,949 Come. 297 00:19:13,035 --> 00:19:15,746 I recall a time not so far distance when you made effort 298 00:19:15,913 --> 00:19:18,833 to claim my life with the chains that yet bound you. 299 00:19:19,417 --> 00:19:20,710 Would you have not attempted the same 300 00:19:20,877 --> 00:19:22,295 had our place stood reversed? 301 00:19:22,461 --> 00:19:24,839 No. I would have plotted and schemed, 302 00:19:24,964 --> 00:19:26,799 striking from the shadows, 303 00:19:27,717 --> 00:19:29,635 as those of craven heart would. 304 00:19:29,760 --> 00:19:31,512 If I had followed example, 305 00:19:31,679 --> 00:19:34,140 perhaps I would not yet stand a slave. 306 00:19:39,145 --> 00:19:41,522 Yet here we both find ourselves, 307 00:19:41,939 --> 00:19:44,734 bound by the chains of our decisions. 308 00:20:08,382 --> 00:20:09,800 This is to be mine? 309 00:20:10,676 --> 00:20:11,636 Alone? 310 00:20:12,595 --> 00:20:15,097 As Gannicus before you and Spartacus in his wake, 311 00:20:15,264 --> 00:20:17,725 each claiming this as their own 312 00:20:18,517 --> 00:20:19,685 towards title 313 00:20:20,186 --> 00:20:21,395 of champion. 314 00:20:24,106 --> 00:20:26,859 A title bestowed upon me months past. 315 00:20:28,069 --> 00:20:31,197 Why does such a gift present itself in the present? 316 00:20:31,364 --> 00:20:33,324 As reward for loyal service. 317 00:20:33,491 --> 00:20:36,160 Yet, if you find the aroma of piss and shit 318 00:20:36,285 --> 00:20:37,245 of the barracks more pleasing... 319 00:20:37,411 --> 00:20:38,996 I defeated Ammonius, 320 00:20:39,455 --> 00:20:41,624 yet such bounty was not offered. 321 00:20:48,172 --> 00:20:50,132 Come to direct fucking point. 322 00:20:50,925 --> 00:20:53,261 I plied Pompey with opium, 323 00:20:53,427 --> 00:20:54,595 as commanded. 324 00:20:55,513 --> 00:20:59,225 Was it plot and scheme that he then cut the old man down? 325 00:21:02,103 --> 00:21:03,229 No. 326 00:21:04,480 --> 00:21:07,483 It was not my intent to see Gabinius dead. 327 00:21:12,571 --> 00:21:14,490 The man who took his life - 328 00:21:15,992 --> 00:21:17,410 he will suffer for it? 329 00:21:18,119 --> 00:21:19,829 Of that I have no doubt. 330 00:21:24,041 --> 00:21:25,209 Rest 331 00:21:26,544 --> 00:21:29,505 and turn darkness of thought towards the fucking Scythian. 332 00:21:30,172 --> 00:21:33,384 She presents challenge unlike you have ever faced. 333 00:21:34,135 --> 00:21:35,219 And... 334 00:21:36,012 --> 00:21:38,597 I do not wish to see such glorious accommodation 335 00:21:38,764 --> 00:21:40,766 stand empty again. 336 00:22:00,161 --> 00:22:03,497 Begin! 337 00:22:07,209 --> 00:22:08,627 Anticipate feint. 338 00:22:08,753 --> 00:22:10,838 She will attempt to draw you in to imagined weakness, 339 00:22:11,005 --> 00:22:12,256 then strike. 340 00:22:18,512 --> 00:22:22,099 Do we train or do you seek my fall in advance of arena? 341 00:22:22,558 --> 00:22:23,976 You hold the Scythian will show you mercy? 342 00:22:24,143 --> 00:22:26,187 You do not stand the fucking Scythian! 343 00:22:26,354 --> 00:22:27,730 If I were, 344 00:22:27,897 --> 00:22:29,899 you would be embracing my father in the fucking afterlife. 345 00:22:31,692 --> 00:22:33,444 Pause. 346 00:22:37,698 --> 00:22:38,783 Take water and regain yourself. 347 00:22:38,949 --> 00:22:40,993 - I do not need... - Fall to command. 348 00:22:44,830 --> 00:22:46,707 She does not heed instruction. 349 00:22:46,874 --> 00:22:48,709 I wonder who she fucking reminds me of. 350 00:22:48,876 --> 00:22:50,836 How am I to aid her if she will not listen? 351 00:22:51,212 --> 00:22:53,881 How did your father set unruly son upon path? 352 00:22:54,632 --> 00:22:55,966 By harsh words alone? 353 00:22:56,384 --> 00:22:59,261 Or tempered with those of more supportive nature? 354 00:22:59,845 --> 00:23:01,514 So you would have me ply her 355 00:23:01,806 --> 00:23:03,474 with gentle caress and soft kiss? 356 00:23:04,266 --> 00:23:07,061 A kindness reserved for those held to fucking heart. 357 00:23:08,687 --> 00:23:10,439 I but suggest temperance 358 00:23:10,981 --> 00:23:13,359 if such is to be found within you. 359 00:23:19,865 --> 00:23:20,950 Have you broken words with Dominus 360 00:23:21,117 --> 00:23:22,243 towards reunion with the Elata? 361 00:23:22,410 --> 00:23:23,411 I have not. 362 00:23:23,911 --> 00:23:25,621 Dominus is consumed by more weighted matters, 363 00:23:25,746 --> 00:23:29,291 yet I will, at first opportunity, broach subject. 364 00:23:29,667 --> 00:23:31,544 Are we to gossip as old women 365 00:23:32,002 --> 00:23:33,712 or return to fucking purpose? 366 00:23:47,393 --> 00:23:49,103 You possess fucking shield, 367 00:23:50,020 --> 00:23:51,272 however small. 368 00:23:51,856 --> 00:23:53,190 Think upon using it. 369 00:24:04,660 --> 00:24:07,538 Good. Yet do not consider but for defense. 370 00:24:07,705 --> 00:24:10,583 Think of it also as unexpected weapon. 371 00:24:32,438 --> 00:24:34,899 Esteemed burden at last removes itself? 372 00:24:35,399 --> 00:24:39,028 Yet damage caused not so easily swept to remembrance. 373 00:24:41,113 --> 00:24:44,617 Then let us soothe wounds with blood and glory. 374 00:24:45,534 --> 00:24:46,619 The men stand ready? 375 00:24:46,744 --> 00:24:48,621 They thirst for the fucking day. 376 00:24:49,288 --> 00:24:51,081 As all men of worth do. 377 00:24:52,958 --> 00:24:56,879 There is one among them that I would beg towards consideration. 378 00:24:57,046 --> 00:24:58,839 - Break name. - Tarchon. 379 00:24:59,006 --> 00:25:00,299 Ah. 380 00:25:00,466 --> 00:25:03,302 That arrogant little shit presses for return to the arena? 381 00:25:03,469 --> 00:25:06,138 He does not petition for it. Instead, he makes effort 382 00:25:06,305 --> 00:25:09,642 towards aiding Achillia to face the Scythian. 383 00:25:12,353 --> 00:25:14,063 Was such the boy's choice? 384 00:25:14,813 --> 00:25:17,858 With gentle fucking guidance from more experienced hand. 385 00:25:18,400 --> 00:25:20,528 I did not think you could cease pissing in all direction 386 00:25:20,653 --> 00:25:22,988 long enough to lend assistance to another, 387 00:25:23,405 --> 00:25:24,949 especially one he so despises. 388 00:25:25,115 --> 00:25:28,202 He is learning to look beyond himself, slowly, 389 00:25:28,369 --> 00:25:29,620 yet he makes attempt. 390 00:25:29,787 --> 00:25:31,956 And you would see him rewarded for effort? 391 00:25:32,748 --> 00:25:35,167 The whore Elata, he holds her in some affection. 392 00:25:35,334 --> 00:25:37,836 It would lift his spirits to see her again. 393 00:25:38,587 --> 00:25:42,007 The loss of his father still weights the boy. 394 00:25:46,011 --> 00:25:47,388 It is a heavy thing- 395 00:25:48,722 --> 00:25:50,266 loss of a man 396 00:25:50,766 --> 00:25:52,184 greatly admired. 397 00:25:53,727 --> 00:25:57,106 You appear not your usual aggravating self of late. 398 00:25:57,398 --> 00:25:58,983 Sharing words regarding cause... 399 00:25:59,149 --> 00:26:02,361 I would instead turn to more buoyant reckoning. 400 00:26:05,573 --> 00:26:07,866 Crassus at last removes arm from ass 401 00:26:08,033 --> 00:26:10,536 to see the old arena risen from the ashes. 402 00:26:10,786 --> 00:26:12,121 Boon to all of Capua. 403 00:26:12,288 --> 00:26:14,039 More so to this fucking house. 404 00:26:14,748 --> 00:26:18,002 For the man before you is to be given charge of it. 405 00:26:20,754 --> 00:26:22,756 A great honor, well deserved. 406 00:26:22,923 --> 00:26:24,883 Once arena's completed, attention shall be taken 407 00:26:25,009 --> 00:26:28,262 with seeing it's filled to the thunderous cheers of the crowd. 408 00:26:29,263 --> 00:26:32,057 I will have little time for the needs of this ludus, 409 00:26:32,224 --> 00:26:35,603 nor those toiling beneath its roof. 410 00:26:36,520 --> 00:26:38,647 - You would see it sold? - No. 411 00:26:41,525 --> 00:26:43,360 I would see it freely given 412 00:26:44,236 --> 00:26:46,363 into the worthiest of hands. 413 00:26:55,289 --> 00:26:56,790 I, uh... 414 00:26:58,667 --> 00:27:00,544 I have never imagined 415 00:27:00,878 --> 00:27:02,046 such was possible. 416 00:27:02,171 --> 00:27:03,255 Nor I. 417 00:27:04,089 --> 00:27:04,923 Yet... 418 00:27:05,466 --> 00:27:08,135 we soar beyond the tether of imagination, 419 00:27:09,011 --> 00:27:12,890 severing it in service of what we may become. 420 00:27:16,226 --> 00:27:17,561 See the whore into the boy's arms. 421 00:27:18,520 --> 00:27:20,981 And may he find peace in her embrace 422 00:27:21,106 --> 00:27:23,067 as we find in promise 423 00:27:23,484 --> 00:27:25,069 of future laurels. 424 00:27:58,644 --> 00:28:00,187 I've dreamt of you 425 00:28:00,771 --> 00:28:03,107 standing once more upon the sands of the arena, 426 00:28:03,440 --> 00:28:05,192 victorious in all regards. 427 00:28:06,694 --> 00:28:08,654 Then I would see desires filled. 428 00:28:10,072 --> 00:28:12,282 Yet, towards arena, 429 00:28:12,783 --> 00:28:14,326 such must stand delayed. 430 00:28:14,993 --> 00:28:16,578 I hear of funeral games for Gabinius. 431 00:28:16,745 --> 00:28:18,205 Are you not among those chosen to fight? 432 00:28:18,330 --> 00:28:21,041 I have fallen from consideration of Dominus. 433 00:28:21,583 --> 00:28:22,626 Why? 434 00:28:23,961 --> 00:28:25,295 A thing of no matter. 435 00:28:26,296 --> 00:28:28,090 Until I regain such, I instruct the champion 436 00:28:28,257 --> 00:28:30,175 towards contest against fucking Scythian. 437 00:28:30,342 --> 00:28:31,218 Champion? 438 00:28:31,552 --> 00:28:33,053 A title you deserve. 439 00:28:33,637 --> 00:28:35,764 If you do not stand such, how shall you earn your freedom, 440 00:28:35,931 --> 00:28:37,433 or my own, as you have so often promised? 441 00:28:37,599 --> 00:28:39,768 Let's not fall towards future worries 442 00:28:40,686 --> 00:28:41,770 when present... 443 00:28:43,355 --> 00:28:44,815 holds greater need. 444 00:28:50,070 --> 00:28:52,656 It feels a lifetime since I have taken to your arms. 445 00:28:54,908 --> 00:28:57,244 And now we my embrace absent concern. 446 00:28:58,245 --> 00:28:59,329 Concern? 447 00:28:59,913 --> 00:29:01,248 Towards? 448 00:29:01,415 --> 00:29:03,375 That bloated Roman that handled me so rudely... 449 00:29:03,542 --> 00:29:04,710 Mm. 450 00:29:04,835 --> 00:29:06,086 ...and disapproving eye of your father. 451 00:29:11,425 --> 00:29:12,843 He but worried of distraction 452 00:29:13,594 --> 00:29:15,846 and fateful end such could lead to upon the sands. 453 00:29:15,971 --> 00:29:17,598 You are well out of his shadow. 454 00:29:17,723 --> 00:29:21,351 He was stubborn and overbearing, as you yourself often noted. 455 00:29:32,196 --> 00:29:33,572 I was in error... 456 00:29:36,116 --> 00:29:37,326 toward many things. 457 00:29:41,121 --> 00:29:42,289 Guard. 458 00:29:48,128 --> 00:29:49,505 Where are you going? 459 00:29:51,840 --> 00:29:53,217 To honor my father, 460 00:29:55,177 --> 00:29:56,637 in word and deed. 461 00:30:13,195 --> 00:30:14,655 Treat belongings with fucking care 462 00:30:14,822 --> 00:30:16,406 if the ability stands so possessed. 463 00:30:16,573 --> 00:30:18,158 I shall see ungentle hands shattered 464 00:30:18,325 --> 00:30:20,452 for slightest offense to treasured belongings. 465 00:30:20,994 --> 00:30:22,162 Gratitude. 466 00:30:22,621 --> 00:30:25,833 I find it deepest relief to fall from such consideration. 467 00:30:26,416 --> 00:30:27,709 This house stands as your own, 468 00:30:27,876 --> 00:30:30,504 should need or desire ever return you to Capua. 469 00:30:31,338 --> 00:30:35,133 Let us not sully joyous occasion with such dour thought. 470 00:30:47,145 --> 00:30:49,314 May I impart men to further swell numbers 471 00:30:49,481 --> 00:30:51,483 towards precious cargo? 472 00:30:52,234 --> 00:30:54,570 I would not entrust such to the rudely trained. 473 00:30:55,696 --> 00:30:58,657 We are yet to broach subject of remuneration for your slave. 474 00:30:59,324 --> 00:31:03,036 A gift, in deference to Caesar and deserving wife. 475 00:31:03,203 --> 00:31:04,371 Well received. 476 00:31:04,913 --> 00:31:05,998 For what it's worth. 477 00:31:08,083 --> 00:31:09,918 Would that you were by my side as well. 478 00:31:10,377 --> 00:31:12,713 It would lend greatest comfort with Pompey running wild 479 00:31:12,880 --> 00:31:14,381 through the countryside. 480 00:31:14,548 --> 00:31:17,175 The greater number of my men shall see you safely to Rome. 481 00:31:17,342 --> 00:31:19,678 Promise you will join at earliest convenience 482 00:31:20,262 --> 00:31:23,015 with news Pompey has been dispatched by your hand. 483 00:31:23,557 --> 00:31:25,726 My word stands bond. 484 00:31:26,143 --> 00:31:27,102 Go, 485 00:31:27,644 --> 00:31:29,271 and await glorious return. 486 00:31:35,527 --> 00:31:36,403 Guards, 487 00:31:36,778 --> 00:31:38,280 see her safely to Rome. 488 00:31:38,405 --> 00:31:39,656 Yes, sir. 489 00:31:42,784 --> 00:31:44,870 Messia. Come. 490 00:32:02,137 --> 00:32:05,223 Let us fall to the arena, Syrian, and give final embrace 491 00:32:05,390 --> 00:32:08,268 to the man you helped see from this world. 492 00:32:27,704 --> 00:32:29,706 Me! Me! 493 00:32:30,499 --> 00:32:32,000 Give me some! 494 00:32:39,508 --> 00:32:42,761 Viridia! Do join us miscreants in lesser row. 495 00:32:43,220 --> 00:32:46,473 - Much appreciated. - Yet respectfully declined. 496 00:32:46,640 --> 00:32:48,308 I would have her close to doting uncle. 497 00:32:48,475 --> 00:32:50,936 She does not favor proximity to the blood... 498 00:32:51,061 --> 00:32:51,937 And yet 499 00:32:52,312 --> 00:32:54,439 I would have her at my side. 500 00:32:54,606 --> 00:32:56,733 And there you shall find me. 501 00:32:59,194 --> 00:33:03,407 Ah! Exalted guest graces us with divine presence. 502 00:33:04,032 --> 00:33:04,908 You flatter, 503 00:33:05,492 --> 00:33:07,452 yet not enough. 504 00:33:07,619 --> 00:33:09,496 Ravishing wife does not accompany? 505 00:33:09,663 --> 00:33:11,498 She regrettably returns to Rome. 506 00:33:11,665 --> 00:33:13,458 We stand blessed you yet remain. 507 00:33:13,625 --> 00:33:16,128 I but linger to pay honor to noble senator - 508 00:33:16,753 --> 00:33:17,754 his absence 509 00:33:18,130 --> 00:33:19,423 a mortal wound. 510 00:33:20,674 --> 00:33:23,010 The crowd swells towards tribute. 511 00:33:24,344 --> 00:33:28,140 The gods themselves shall bear witness to how he was loved. 512 00:33:28,306 --> 00:33:29,099 Yes. 513 00:33:29,766 --> 00:33:32,185 It shall stand spectacle for the ages. 514 00:33:33,103 --> 00:33:35,814 The house of Ashur shall ensure it a day to be remembered. 515 00:33:35,981 --> 00:33:36,982 Oh. 516 00:33:38,066 --> 00:33:39,234 Apologies. 517 00:33:39,943 --> 00:33:43,196 With all the arrangements, I did not have moment to send message. 518 00:33:43,363 --> 00:33:45,532 I have secured more suitable offerings 519 00:33:45,699 --> 00:33:47,993 from Calpurnius of Pompeii. 520 00:33:52,539 --> 00:33:55,042 Am I not to hold position in the games? 521 00:33:55,500 --> 00:33:57,294 It does not seem reasonable to exclude him on cusp of... 522 00:33:57,461 --> 00:34:01,339 He shall retain Primus against Proculus' savage 523 00:34:01,590 --> 00:34:03,258 upon necessity of the crowd. 524 00:34:03,675 --> 00:34:06,136 They demand Achillia's return to the sands. 525 00:34:07,012 --> 00:34:08,680 Brief as it may be. 526 00:34:11,641 --> 00:34:12,934 A privilege 527 00:34:14,061 --> 00:34:15,644 to be so considered. 528 00:34:21,359 --> 00:34:22,360 Oh, 529 00:34:22,903 --> 00:34:24,278 apologies once more. 530 00:34:24,446 --> 00:34:27,615 Pulvinus stands reserved for Romans. 531 00:34:29,409 --> 00:34:31,702 Father often invited Ashur to sit among us. 532 00:34:31,870 --> 00:34:34,747 Well, my brother is no longer among us. 533 00:34:35,582 --> 00:34:37,374 And I but speak the truth 534 00:34:38,376 --> 00:34:41,088 for those who do not fear it. 535 00:34:44,091 --> 00:34:45,592 Unless Caesar holds objection? 536 00:34:45,758 --> 00:34:49,387 Who is Caesar to stand in the way of unflinching veracity? 537 00:34:49,554 --> 00:34:51,222 - Uncle... - Let us not 538 00:34:51,389 --> 00:34:52,932 fall to disagreement. 539 00:34:54,059 --> 00:34:57,269 I shall hold vigil among the people your father so 540 00:34:57,437 --> 00:34:58,980 dearly loved. 541 00:35:05,320 --> 00:35:08,365 The air appears fresher, does it not? 542 00:35:10,617 --> 00:35:12,452 I did not breathe through my nose 543 00:35:12,619 --> 00:35:14,329 the entire time he stood there. 544 00:35:15,997 --> 00:35:18,083 We are not to fucking fight?! 545 00:35:18,208 --> 00:35:20,293 Editor of the games deems it so. 546 00:35:20,418 --> 00:35:22,420 Would that the cunt joined fallen brother? 547 00:35:22,546 --> 00:35:24,673 There is but one contest holding matter. 548 00:35:25,215 --> 00:35:27,217 Let us place all else aside... 549 00:35:28,176 --> 00:35:29,970 and turn thought towards it. 550 00:35:44,359 --> 00:35:49,281 All that I have sacrificed only to return to where I began. 551 00:35:49,823 --> 00:35:51,241 Once new arena is completed, 552 00:35:51,408 --> 00:35:54,202 you shall be the one who decides who occupies pulvinus 553 00:35:54,911 --> 00:35:56,538 and who shall be excluded. 554 00:35:57,455 --> 00:36:00,292 I long for the fucking day. 555 00:36:04,796 --> 00:36:06,756 Citizens of Capua! 556 00:36:07,799 --> 00:36:10,594 Many among you may not recognize countenance 557 00:36:10,760 --> 00:36:12,345 of long lost son, 558 00:36:12,512 --> 00:36:16,141 returned to loving embrace upon darkest hour. 559 00:36:16,600 --> 00:36:19,352 I stand here before you, as I did in my youth. 560 00:36:19,519 --> 00:36:21,313 Servius Gabinius, 561 00:36:21,688 --> 00:36:24,357 brother to storied senator 562 00:36:24,816 --> 00:36:26,610 beloved by all. 563 00:36:27,319 --> 00:36:30,864 Too soon taken from this world by the villain Pompey! 564 00:36:34,910 --> 00:36:36,494 Dearest brother 565 00:36:36,661 --> 00:36:39,206 is survived by stately wife 566 00:36:39,915 --> 00:36:41,249 and treasured daughter 567 00:36:41,374 --> 00:36:45,086 who now fall to me towards security... 568 00:36:45,962 --> 00:36:47,339 and affection. 569 00:36:49,674 --> 00:36:53,220 Capua has suffered injury of most grievous nature. 570 00:36:53,803 --> 00:36:57,349 Yet we shall not be quelled by violent assault, 571 00:36:57,515 --> 00:36:58,725 nor whither 572 00:36:58,892 --> 00:37:02,437 upon facing uncertain challenge of tomorrow. 573 00:37:02,604 --> 00:37:04,189 Yet, this day, 574 00:37:04,606 --> 00:37:05,941 let us honor 575 00:37:06,107 --> 00:37:08,068 the memory of my brother, 576 00:37:08,235 --> 00:37:08,944 your ally, 577 00:37:09,110 --> 00:37:11,655 your champion 578 00:37:11,780 --> 00:37:15,784 with blood and sacrifice! 579 00:37:26,211 --> 00:37:27,420 Begin! 580 00:37:44,229 --> 00:37:45,563 Begin! 581 00:37:59,411 --> 00:38:00,578 Begin! 582 00:38:05,041 --> 00:38:06,876 Ooh. 583 00:38:21,433 --> 00:38:22,600 Begin! 584 00:38:49,252 --> 00:38:50,754 Follow lead 585 00:38:50,920 --> 00:38:52,505 and attempt not to die. 586 00:38:53,006 --> 00:38:55,800 Advice I had thought to impart to you. 587 00:39:00,972 --> 00:39:02,724 From the House of Proculus, 588 00:39:02,891 --> 00:39:04,976 I give you Galatea, 589 00:39:05,143 --> 00:39:06,061 murmillo, 590 00:39:06,227 --> 00:39:08,605 and Satyrus, thraex! 591 00:39:14,027 --> 00:39:15,487 Yes! 592 00:39:23,578 --> 00:39:25,372 How many lives does the little man possess? 593 00:39:25,538 --> 00:39:27,415 I pray but one remaining. 594 00:39:28,833 --> 00:39:33,463 Formidable opponent offered by the House of Calpurnius, 595 00:39:33,630 --> 00:39:35,590 enter Taurus! 596 00:39:36,132 --> 00:39:38,009 Hammer of the gods! 597 00:39:43,807 --> 00:39:45,016 Fuck! 598 00:39:56,861 --> 00:39:57,946 Begin! 599 00:40:12,210 --> 00:40:13,294 Ah. 600 00:40:28,059 --> 00:40:30,979 Regain your fucking feet! 601 00:40:38,445 --> 00:40:39,904 Shield! 602 00:40:56,296 --> 00:40:59,215 Reports have reached ear that Pompey marshals his men 603 00:40:59,382 --> 00:41:01,676 towards the shores of Brundisium in the south. 604 00:41:01,843 --> 00:41:03,136 Brundisium? 605 00:41:07,015 --> 00:41:09,309 What does he seek in such a horrid place? 606 00:41:09,476 --> 00:41:12,228 If I stood the man, I would seek to cross waters to Greece 607 00:41:12,687 --> 00:41:14,939 in efforts towards raising greater numbers to swell ranks 608 00:41:15,064 --> 00:41:16,733 of depleted army. 609 00:41:20,111 --> 00:41:22,405 Spectre of civil war is upon us. 610 00:41:22,864 --> 00:41:25,783 A fate my father devoted life to avoid. 611 00:41:37,962 --> 00:41:41,925 I will see the villain to grass in advance of further offense. 612 00:41:42,050 --> 00:41:44,844 With aid of Crassus and the Senate, of course. 613 00:41:45,011 --> 00:41:46,137 Gratitude. 614 00:41:46,804 --> 00:41:48,181 I long to see the man responsible 615 00:41:48,306 --> 00:41:50,683 for my husband's death fall to a similar fate. 616 00:41:50,808 --> 00:41:54,187 Would that I held the knife, claiming his life. 617 00:42:37,021 --> 00:42:38,606 Yes! 618 00:42:40,024 --> 00:42:41,943 Taurus stood legend. 619 00:42:42,068 --> 00:42:43,403 May he be 620 00:42:43,778 --> 00:42:45,822 remembered as such. 621 00:42:52,495 --> 00:42:55,665 I am going to fuck you this night, little man. 622 00:42:55,790 --> 00:42:57,917 And I shall let you! 623 00:43:08,886 --> 00:43:10,638 - We fall from seat? - Remain. 624 00:43:10,805 --> 00:43:12,765 I shall seek word with our champion in advance 625 00:43:12,890 --> 00:43:14,434 of fucking Primus. 626 00:43:23,651 --> 00:43:24,861 Disappointed? 627 00:43:24,986 --> 00:43:26,863 You fucking oaf! 628 00:43:27,363 --> 00:43:28,865 Eternally. 629 00:43:32,994 --> 00:43:35,413 I stand a fucking god! 630 00:43:35,705 --> 00:43:38,541 And a woman at my side... 631 00:43:45,923 --> 00:43:47,258 You pray? 632 00:43:48,426 --> 00:43:49,761 To Apedemak, 633 00:43:50,219 --> 00:43:51,471 God of War. 634 00:43:53,765 --> 00:43:55,058 Will he listen? 635 00:43:57,268 --> 00:43:59,479 In favor of me, no. 636 00:44:00,563 --> 00:44:01,981 Yet I pray to him 637 00:44:02,148 --> 00:44:03,608 in the name of your father. 638 00:44:03,775 --> 00:44:06,194 Well, your god would be wise to listen. 639 00:44:07,487 --> 00:44:09,822 Or I shall have fucking words with him in the afterlife. 640 00:44:09,989 --> 00:44:12,200 Achillia. 641 00:44:16,871 --> 00:44:18,164 You stand ready? 642 00:44:18,331 --> 00:44:19,874 She does, Dominus. 643 00:44:24,253 --> 00:44:25,922 Those who sit upon ass 644 00:44:26,089 --> 00:44:29,550 and judge yet believe this house a fucking jest. 645 00:44:30,551 --> 00:44:33,680 They hold that we among it are lesser, 646 00:44:34,263 --> 00:44:35,765 that they stand above us, 647 00:44:35,932 --> 00:44:37,684 and forever shall. 648 00:44:38,434 --> 00:44:39,602 Show them 649 00:44:39,769 --> 00:44:41,270 who we truly are, 650 00:44:41,813 --> 00:44:43,272 and fuck that cunt 651 00:44:43,398 --> 00:44:45,358 into the fucking ground! 652 00:45:00,540 --> 00:45:02,041 The moment is upon us. 653 00:45:02,208 --> 00:45:06,045 Primus at last arrives to memorialize revered brother, 654 00:45:06,212 --> 00:45:08,214 noble husband, beloved father 655 00:45:08,381 --> 00:45:11,217 and senator of this grand republic! 656 00:45:11,384 --> 00:45:14,220 Yes! 657 00:45:14,387 --> 00:45:16,514 How gauge you Achillia towards victory? 658 00:45:17,432 --> 00:45:19,225 We shall see. 659 00:45:19,392 --> 00:45:20,727 From the House 660 00:45:20,893 --> 00:45:22,270 of the Syrian, 661 00:45:23,521 --> 00:45:25,523 I give you Achillia, 662 00:45:25,690 --> 00:45:27,400 Goddess of Death! 663 00:45:34,574 --> 00:45:36,826 Achillia! My goddess! 664 00:45:37,535 --> 00:45:39,245 Achillia! 665 00:45:39,412 --> 00:45:41,038 Achillia! 666 00:45:43,541 --> 00:45:46,711 And who shall such fearsome warrior face? 667 00:45:47,253 --> 00:45:49,589 From the House of Proculus, 668 00:45:49,756 --> 00:45:51,924 enter the Scythian! 669 00:46:22,205 --> 00:46:24,916 Begin! 670 00:46:41,224 --> 00:46:44,060 This is the woman everyone so passionately speaks of? 671 00:46:45,269 --> 00:46:46,687 How disappointing. 672 00:46:58,658 --> 00:47:00,034 She proves her worth 673 00:47:00,409 --> 00:47:03,371 as all women of wit and determination. 674 00:47:25,601 --> 00:47:26,978 Ah! 675 00:47:33,317 --> 00:47:34,652 Get back! 676 00:47:36,529 --> 00:47:37,989 Get off! 677 00:47:41,826 --> 00:47:43,411 Regain footing! 678 00:48:02,847 --> 00:48:05,850 Use fucking shield towards attack, Achillia! 679 00:48:28,456 --> 00:48:29,332 Yes! 680 00:48:29,498 --> 00:48:30,917 Fucking shield. 681 00:48:53,064 --> 00:48:54,023 Yes! 682 00:48:59,362 --> 00:49:02,698 Press advantage! Press fucking advantage! 683 00:49:24,971 --> 00:49:26,055 Yes. 684 00:49:55,876 --> 00:49:57,461 For Celadus. 685 00:50:04,635 --> 00:50:06,762 Fuck the gods! 686 00:50:10,141 --> 00:50:12,435 - Yes! - Achillia! 687 00:50:14,812 --> 00:50:15,938 Yes! 688 00:50:16,105 --> 00:50:18,566 Achillia! Achillia! 689 00:50:18,691 --> 00:50:20,526 Yes! 690 00:50:20,693 --> 00:50:24,155 Achillia! Achillia! 691 00:50:46,385 --> 00:50:48,137 Your father stands honored 692 00:50:48,804 --> 00:50:50,139 by both of you. 693 00:51:17,583 --> 00:51:18,876 Ah! 694 00:51:21,670 --> 00:51:25,216 Perhaps the House of Proculus is not to be so feared after all. 695 00:51:25,633 --> 00:51:28,094 You will not speak to a man in such fashion. 696 00:51:28,260 --> 00:51:29,762 A thing of little note. 697 00:51:30,679 --> 00:51:34,433 Violent end often comes to those least suspecting of it. 698 00:51:37,103 --> 00:51:38,771 Gratitude to all 699 00:51:39,438 --> 00:51:40,940 for sharing in our grief. 700 00:51:41,524 --> 00:51:45,444 I stand at your service towards all affairs of Capua, 701 00:51:45,611 --> 00:51:47,196 public and private. 702 00:51:47,863 --> 00:51:49,031 We must all break meal 703 00:51:49,156 --> 00:51:51,367 upon success of campaign against Pompey. 704 00:51:52,118 --> 00:51:54,829 Our house stands forever prepared to receive you. 705 00:51:55,496 --> 00:51:57,289 Cossutia, Viridia, 706 00:51:57,456 --> 00:51:59,416 fall to heel. 707 00:52:52,845 --> 00:52:55,055 You have done the fucking impossible. 708 00:52:57,766 --> 00:52:58,976 Champion. 709 00:53:00,352 --> 00:53:02,438 You appear astonished I yet live. 710 00:53:03,022 --> 00:53:04,690 I had hoped, with all my being, 711 00:53:05,608 --> 00:53:07,610 that you would claim the Scythian's life, 712 00:53:09,528 --> 00:53:11,071 yet did not expect it. 713 00:53:11,238 --> 00:53:12,406 Nor I. 714 00:53:13,324 --> 00:53:14,366 Gratitude 715 00:53:14,533 --> 00:53:17,161 for assisting in such fucking miracle. 716 00:53:20,831 --> 00:53:23,000 I could not have another strike you down 717 00:53:23,667 --> 00:53:25,461 before I laid claim to your title. 718 00:53:26,003 --> 00:53:28,547 I had thought disagreement lay behind us. 719 00:53:28,923 --> 00:53:31,133 Would you not pursue mantle of champion... 720 00:53:32,760 --> 00:53:34,553 were I the one to hold it? 721 00:53:35,554 --> 00:53:36,680 I fucking would. 722 00:53:36,847 --> 00:53:37,932 Hmm. 723 00:53:38,557 --> 00:53:42,269 I never dreamt nor desired to find myself in such position. 724 00:53:42,978 --> 00:53:44,688 And yet here you stand. 725 00:53:45,898 --> 00:53:48,150 Reflecting words broken by our dominus. 726 00:53:48,525 --> 00:53:50,527 Yet I would not have it so. 727 00:53:52,238 --> 00:53:54,573 I would gain my freedom in the arena, 728 00:53:54,949 --> 00:53:56,533 if so blessed, 729 00:53:57,326 --> 00:54:00,079 or beyond its walls, if fate so deems. 730 00:54:01,580 --> 00:54:03,791 We at last find common ground. 731 00:54:04,959 --> 00:54:08,212 What would you do if such a day comes? 732 00:54:13,217 --> 00:54:15,010 Return to my homeland... 733 00:54:18,222 --> 00:54:20,683 and seek the man who condemned me to the Romans. 734 00:54:22,476 --> 00:54:23,936 And take his life? 735 00:54:33,112 --> 00:54:34,947 Your wrapping is overly tight. 736 00:54:39,410 --> 00:54:41,787 Doctore saw to it in absence of medicus. 737 00:54:42,413 --> 00:54:44,915 I fear he's more suited to the taking of life 738 00:54:45,457 --> 00:54:46,959 than the healing of it. 739 00:54:48,711 --> 00:54:50,504 My father taught me how to dress his wounds 740 00:54:50,629 --> 00:54:52,423 when I was yet a child. 741 00:54:54,425 --> 00:54:56,218 He is deeply missed. 742 00:54:58,262 --> 00:54:59,972 Beyond the telling of it. 743 00:55:13,360 --> 00:55:14,862 Apologies. 744 00:56:06,663 --> 00:56:07,915 See horses readied. 745 00:56:08,082 --> 00:56:10,542 I would upon road within briefest moment. 746 00:56:13,962 --> 00:56:15,506 Would it not be wise to delay egress 747 00:56:15,672 --> 00:56:17,841 until the brunt of storm has passed? 748 00:56:17,966 --> 00:56:20,719 A thing I do not need informing of. 749 00:56:21,470 --> 00:56:23,514 Let us take wine and food and break further word towards 750 00:56:23,680 --> 00:56:25,182 resurrection of old arena. 751 00:56:25,724 --> 00:56:28,852 I have thoughts towards artisans from Neapolis and Pompeii 752 00:56:29,019 --> 00:56:31,480 of much higher quality than found within Capua, 753 00:56:32,106 --> 00:56:34,149 although at a cost considerably greater... 754 00:56:34,316 --> 00:56:37,069 Such arrangements prove unnecessary. 755 00:56:38,529 --> 00:56:40,906 Crassus has men in mind towards labors? 756 00:56:43,867 --> 00:56:44,952 No. 757 00:56:45,327 --> 00:56:47,413 He has instructed me to relay whim has shifted 758 00:56:47,579 --> 00:56:51,250 towards construction of villas to be sold or rented 759 00:56:51,625 --> 00:56:53,335 in place of costly arena. 760 00:56:54,378 --> 00:56:55,587 Villas? 761 00:56:58,173 --> 00:57:00,717 Was bargain not struck? 762 00:57:01,260 --> 00:57:03,512 Did fucking Ashur not see union 763 00:57:03,679 --> 00:57:06,974 between Viridia and Pompey halted? 764 00:57:07,641 --> 00:57:10,310 And we all stand everlastingly grateful. 765 00:57:10,436 --> 00:57:11,603 Grateful? 766 00:57:13,313 --> 00:57:14,565 You stand 767 00:57:14,731 --> 00:57:16,191 fucking grateful? 768 00:57:16,358 --> 00:57:18,193 Do not adopt such tone with me. 769 00:57:18,360 --> 00:57:21,405 Gabinius is gone from this world. 770 00:57:21,530 --> 00:57:24,867 His daughter now beneath thumb of fucking uncle, 771 00:57:25,033 --> 00:57:30,080 and you offer platitudes in place of promised reward, 772 00:57:30,247 --> 00:57:31,790 you fucking cunt! 773 00:57:36,003 --> 00:57:38,005 Dominus! 774 00:57:39,381 --> 00:57:40,466 Leave us. 775 00:57:41,175 --> 00:57:42,134 Go. 776 00:57:42,259 --> 00:57:44,928 Oh, did I not warn you, Syrian? 777 00:57:45,053 --> 00:57:46,263 I stand 778 00:57:46,430 --> 00:57:48,849 fucking god upon mount, 779 00:57:49,099 --> 00:57:50,934 eclipsing the villain Pompey 780 00:57:51,101 --> 00:57:55,189 and soon even that of mighty Crassus himself. 781 00:57:55,898 --> 00:57:57,065 And you 782 00:57:57,608 --> 00:58:00,402 shall hail me as such! 783 00:58:17,127 --> 00:58:19,004 Have you lost fucking mind?! 784 00:58:19,171 --> 00:58:20,672 The horses are set to depart. 785 00:58:20,839 --> 00:58:22,966 Kill him! Go! 786 00:59:03,006 --> 00:59:04,341 Ah! 787 00:59:04,925 --> 00:59:07,594 Ah! 788 01:01:47,546 --> 01:01:49,589 Hail, Caesar!