1 00:00:11,178 --> 00:00:12,805 Who claimed his fucking life? 2 00:00:12,972 --> 00:00:16,058 A Scythian. She does not carry a name. 3 00:00:16,225 --> 00:00:17,560 Celadus fell to a woman? 4 00:00:18,018 --> 00:00:19,520 He would not have wished this- 5 00:00:19,687 --> 00:00:22,690 you and I standing in constant opposition. 6 00:00:22,857 --> 00:00:25,234 I would see aid given Achillia. 7 00:00:25,526 --> 00:00:27,027 We must be secure in knowledge 8 00:00:27,194 --> 00:00:28,946 that you are protected from those 9 00:00:29,113 --> 00:00:31,824 who would see you toward disadvantage. 10 00:00:31,991 --> 00:00:35,077 - Speak of Uncle Servius? - He looms, but one of many. 11 00:00:35,536 --> 00:00:37,204 If Pompey's allowed to marry Viridia, 12 00:00:37,371 --> 00:00:39,915 he will forever be aligned with Gabinius. 13 00:00:40,082 --> 00:00:42,752 You intend to remove Gabinius from the Senate? 14 00:00:42,918 --> 00:00:45,337 No. I intend to remove him from fucking life. 15 00:00:48,549 --> 00:00:50,468 Have her bathed and sent to me. 16 00:00:50,885 --> 00:00:52,511 Hilara, assist 17 00:00:52,678 --> 00:00:55,347 towards urgent matter. 18 00:00:56,348 --> 00:00:57,558 Did you call upon me to-- 19 00:00:57,725 --> 00:00:59,518 What is this fucking shit?! 20 00:00:59,643 --> 00:01:01,061 Send word to Crassus 21 00:01:01,228 --> 00:01:04,523 to discuss granting him my full support in the Senate! 22 00:01:06,525 --> 00:01:08,235 I did not mean for this. 23 00:01:09,320 --> 00:01:11,197 Viridia will know 24 00:01:11,322 --> 00:01:13,240 the man you truly are. 25 00:01:13,407 --> 00:01:14,158 No. 26 00:01:14,325 --> 00:01:16,619 She will! 27 00:02:05,668 --> 00:02:08,504 How does she fare, your daughter? 28 00:02:09,547 --> 00:02:13,342 As one who has seen heart torn from chest. 29 00:02:14,969 --> 00:02:16,720 I cannot believe he's gone. 30 00:02:16,846 --> 00:02:19,765 His death severest blow to the Republic. 31 00:02:20,391 --> 00:02:22,309 Such a tragic loss. 32 00:02:24,061 --> 00:02:25,688 Know that I am here 33 00:02:26,313 --> 00:02:27,857 for both of you. 34 00:02:32,903 --> 00:02:34,864 Sentiment embraced 35 00:02:35,656 --> 00:02:37,324 as intended. 36 00:02:39,285 --> 00:02:40,119 Ah, 37 00:02:40,286 --> 00:02:42,371 Caesar and Cornelia appear, 38 00:02:42,538 --> 00:02:45,249 dispelling darkness with welcomed light. 39 00:02:45,666 --> 00:02:46,792 Cossutia. 40 00:02:47,585 --> 00:02:49,378 I have wailed as if cherished husband 41 00:02:49,503 --> 00:02:51,171 were cut from my own flesh. 42 00:02:51,297 --> 00:02:54,466 I'm glad you yet stand whole. 43 00:02:54,925 --> 00:02:57,094 Would that Pompey did not stand so. 44 00:02:57,261 --> 00:02:58,971 An enemy of the people. 45 00:02:59,138 --> 00:03:01,640 To think we greeted him with arms spread with affection 46 00:03:01,807 --> 00:03:02,975 and adulation. 47 00:03:03,142 --> 00:03:04,894 He must be seen to account. 48 00:03:05,352 --> 00:03:07,271 Preferably at the end of a fucking sword. 49 00:03:07,438 --> 00:03:09,356 He stands a consul of Rome- 50 00:03:09,940 --> 00:03:12,109 beyond reach of laws that govern the rest of us. 51 00:03:12,276 --> 00:03:14,570 You would see him go unpunished for what he has done? 52 00:03:14,737 --> 00:03:16,530 No. I only mean there is-- 53 00:03:16,655 --> 00:03:18,157 Calm waters. 54 00:03:18,324 --> 00:03:20,951 Crassus looks to introduce resolution within the Senate 55 00:03:21,118 --> 00:03:22,536 to strip Pompey of title. 56 00:03:22,661 --> 00:03:24,538 And protection it affords. 57 00:03:24,997 --> 00:03:27,583 What of his army camped outside the gates of Rome? 58 00:03:28,000 --> 00:03:29,877 Fled from responsibility 59 00:03:30,461 --> 00:03:34,298 as all of questionable nature do when faced with blood upon hand. 60 00:03:34,465 --> 00:03:36,508 The situation is well attended. 61 00:03:36,926 --> 00:03:38,469 He has been elevated to legatus 62 00:03:38,636 --> 00:03:41,221 and charged to see Pompey towards a violent end. 63 00:03:41,639 --> 00:03:42,932 Apologies. 64 00:03:43,933 --> 00:03:45,559 I will pay respects. 65 00:03:46,560 --> 00:03:47,686 Caesar. 66 00:03:48,437 --> 00:03:49,647 You honor this house. 67 00:03:50,648 --> 00:03:54,902 Allow me to introduce Servius, brother to beloved husband. 68 00:03:55,069 --> 00:03:56,528 Deepest sorrow towards loss 69 00:03:56,654 --> 00:03:58,405 of most precious brother. 70 00:03:58,906 --> 00:04:00,199 Gratitude. 71 00:04:01,408 --> 00:04:04,495 Yet I must inquire, why does your slave stand among us? 72 00:04:05,120 --> 00:04:06,664 Ashur is a free man 73 00:04:06,830 --> 00:04:09,500 and respected lanista within Capua. 74 00:04:10,125 --> 00:04:11,293 Ah, yes, 75 00:04:11,460 --> 00:04:14,755 the Syrian good Proculus has spoken of. 76 00:04:15,756 --> 00:04:19,343 I have thought towards munera to honor fallen kin 77 00:04:20,177 --> 00:04:23,722 and reintroduce myself to a city I have been too long from. 78 00:04:23,889 --> 00:04:25,474 Funeral games? 79 00:04:26,850 --> 00:04:29,311 I shall provide my men gratis... 80 00:04:31,271 --> 00:04:34,525 - in remembrance of your father. - Oh, most excellent. 81 00:04:35,401 --> 00:04:38,028 - To be met in kind? - Without hesitation. 82 00:04:38,195 --> 00:04:39,822 We do not stand empty of purse. 83 00:04:39,989 --> 00:04:43,951 Let us say a clutch of your men each with respective champions 84 00:04:44,118 --> 00:04:45,536 to meet in the Primus? 85 00:04:46,120 --> 00:04:49,999 Your brother's memory will be etched in blood upon the sands. 86 00:04:50,833 --> 00:04:52,876 As I would see it held this day 87 00:04:53,585 --> 00:04:54,378 by... 88 00:04:54,795 --> 00:04:56,880 all those of appropriate breeding. 89 00:04:59,842 --> 00:05:02,636 We are but guests of the House of Servius. 90 00:05:04,555 --> 00:05:06,515 Uh, see the man to egress... 91 00:05:07,391 --> 00:05:10,394 at rear of villa, removed from public eye. 92 00:05:25,409 --> 00:05:26,493 Hold. 93 00:05:28,037 --> 00:05:29,496 I would have a moment. 94 00:05:35,377 --> 00:05:36,503 Apologies. 95 00:05:37,046 --> 00:05:38,213 My uncle can be... 96 00:05:38,881 --> 00:05:40,132 abrupt. 97 00:05:41,550 --> 00:05:42,968 It was foolish of me to come. 98 00:05:43,135 --> 00:05:45,220 It lifts heart that you have. 99 00:05:47,765 --> 00:05:50,100 I wish to express gratitude. 100 00:05:50,726 --> 00:05:51,810 Towards? 101 00:05:52,895 --> 00:05:54,563 You tried to warn me 102 00:05:55,898 --> 00:05:57,107 of Pompey. 103 00:05:58,817 --> 00:06:00,486 If only I'd listened. 104 00:06:01,945 --> 00:06:05,491 The fault lies with the man who took your father's life. 105 00:06:06,909 --> 00:06:08,494 And no other. 106 00:06:12,539 --> 00:06:15,250 He did not deserve such a fate. 107 00:06:18,754 --> 00:06:21,006 He did not. 108 00:06:22,841 --> 00:06:25,094 I must go before I am missed. 109 00:06:29,098 --> 00:06:31,141 Know that you are in my thoughts. 110 00:07:12,641 --> 00:07:14,393 Use spear to force distance. 111 00:07:14,518 --> 00:07:16,770 Do not let fucking Scythian draw close. 112 00:07:28,574 --> 00:07:29,867 Again. 113 00:07:40,961 --> 00:07:44,214 The brother of Gabinius has mind towards funeral games. 114 00:07:44,923 --> 00:07:46,175 Doctore, 115 00:07:46,758 --> 00:07:49,344 a clutch of men stand requested. 116 00:07:51,805 --> 00:07:53,140 Choose as you wish. 117 00:07:54,016 --> 00:07:56,018 Dominus, what of the Scythian? 118 00:07:59,146 --> 00:08:01,231 Achillia shall face her in Primus. 119 00:08:07,654 --> 00:08:08,780 Glory 120 00:08:09,239 --> 00:08:11,325 to the House of fucking Ashur. 121 00:08:31,345 --> 00:08:32,804 You avoid me. 122 00:08:34,139 --> 00:08:35,641 I but attend my duties as vilica. 123 00:08:35,766 --> 00:08:38,977 Do such encompass the murder of a fucking senator? 124 00:08:43,857 --> 00:08:46,652 I did not know Pompey would lash out in fatal manner. 125 00:08:46,818 --> 00:08:48,403 A man's actions are far from predictable 126 00:08:48,570 --> 00:08:50,155 when under sway of opium. 127 00:08:51,198 --> 00:08:54,076 That is why your fucking dominus so desired it upon the moment. 128 00:08:54,701 --> 00:08:55,661 Is it not? 129 00:08:56,245 --> 00:08:58,747 And why you plied me with kindest words 130 00:08:58,914 --> 00:09:00,874 to spirit such from Domina's chambers. 131 00:09:01,041 --> 00:09:03,418 I had no knowledge of what Dominus planned. 132 00:09:03,585 --> 00:09:05,504 Nor would I have involved you if I thought anyone 133 00:09:05,671 --> 00:09:06,964 would come to harm in the act of it. 134 00:09:07,130 --> 00:09:09,174 Intent has no bearing upon deadly result. 135 00:09:09,341 --> 00:09:10,676 If it were discovered that I-- 136 00:09:10,842 --> 00:09:12,761 All with a hand in it would suffer. 137 00:09:16,682 --> 00:09:18,809 The affairs of this fucking house 138 00:09:19,559 --> 00:09:22,062 and everyone within it fall from concern. 139 00:09:23,021 --> 00:09:25,190 Domina makes ready to depart for Rome 140 00:09:25,941 --> 00:09:27,818 and would see me remain at her side. 141 00:09:28,151 --> 00:09:29,486 You leave this house? 142 00:09:31,613 --> 00:09:33,198 Never to return. 143 00:09:47,629 --> 00:09:49,214 Do not worry, brother. 144 00:09:49,965 --> 00:09:51,675 You shall rise again 145 00:09:51,800 --> 00:09:54,052 when she falls to the Scythian. 146 00:09:58,265 --> 00:09:59,808 Doctore. 147 00:10:02,853 --> 00:10:05,355 The Scythian does not favor her right as you do. 148 00:10:05,772 --> 00:10:07,774 It is the left that holds greater threat. 149 00:10:09,026 --> 00:10:10,694 Such escaped my notice. 150 00:10:10,861 --> 00:10:12,112 Perhaps... 151 00:10:12,571 --> 00:10:15,198 more observant eye would yield less disappointing result. 152 00:10:16,908 --> 00:10:18,118 Perhaps. 153 00:10:34,551 --> 00:10:37,220 I thought you did not care for style of dimachaerus. 154 00:10:38,472 --> 00:10:39,598 I do not. 155 00:10:41,141 --> 00:10:42,434 Yet my father did, 156 00:10:43,560 --> 00:10:46,563 as does the beast you are to face in the arena. 157 00:10:58,325 --> 00:11:00,035 You remain from fucking back. 158 00:11:00,535 --> 00:11:02,287 We move in hopeful direction. 159 00:11:06,625 --> 00:11:09,503 Good. Yet there are two ends of a fucking spear. 160 00:11:09,669 --> 00:11:10,712 Seek to use them both. 161 00:11:15,550 --> 00:11:18,553 You again pursue opportunity to seize mantle of champion? 162 00:11:18,720 --> 00:11:20,138 I give no shit towards it. 163 00:11:20,889 --> 00:11:23,433 I but crave the Scythians struck from this fucking world, 164 00:11:23,558 --> 00:11:25,936 if not by my hand, then yours. 165 00:12:02,097 --> 00:12:05,600 Do not make such brief work of the Syrian's champion. 166 00:12:05,767 --> 00:12:07,936 I would see her suffer 167 00:12:08,728 --> 00:12:11,022 and, by association, her dominus. 168 00:12:11,189 --> 00:12:14,234 And I would see her set upon the man's fucking doctore, 169 00:12:14,401 --> 00:12:16,319 the scales of blood towards balance! 170 00:12:16,486 --> 00:12:20,782 The crowd impossibly cheers for you once more, little man. 171 00:12:21,450 --> 00:12:23,285 Absent fallen brothers. 172 00:12:23,452 --> 00:12:25,287 The gods bless the name Satyrus. 173 00:12:25,454 --> 00:12:27,622 Yet I fear they shall not grace you 174 00:12:27,747 --> 00:12:30,417 with miraculous victory a second time 175 00:12:31,001 --> 00:12:32,752 against fully formed opponent. 176 00:12:32,919 --> 00:12:35,464 I am to fight again in the arena? 177 00:12:35,589 --> 00:12:36,465 You are, 178 00:12:37,132 --> 00:12:38,550 yet not alone. 179 00:12:47,684 --> 00:12:50,812 You would pair me with a fucking woman?! 180 00:12:50,979 --> 00:12:54,065 I would but have you live a while longer 181 00:12:54,524 --> 00:12:57,110 and see coffers filled with coin... 182 00:12:58,862 --> 00:13:00,947 in advance of your passing. 183 00:13:03,909 --> 00:13:04,784 Come. 184 00:13:05,368 --> 00:13:08,205 I have been too long from an opponent of worth 185 00:13:08,330 --> 00:13:11,500 and would test myself against one offering challenge. 186 00:13:12,042 --> 00:13:14,920 Let us see what I recall from days of war 187 00:13:15,795 --> 00:13:17,422 and adventure. 188 00:13:26,973 --> 00:13:29,017 Villa feels so empty. 189 00:13:30,602 --> 00:13:32,771 Absent his presence filling it. 190 00:13:34,397 --> 00:13:37,150 I stand in most painful regret... 191 00:13:39,361 --> 00:13:43,823 that I ever supported union between you and fucking Pompey. 192 00:13:43,990 --> 00:13:44,824 Oh, 193 00:13:44,991 --> 00:13:47,285 you but moved to procure future 194 00:13:47,452 --> 00:13:49,538 protected from those who would wish us harm. 195 00:13:49,704 --> 00:13:51,248 Apologies. 196 00:13:52,457 --> 00:13:55,794 I pray I do not intrude upon introspective musings. 197 00:13:55,961 --> 00:13:57,921 We but speak of this house. 198 00:13:58,672 --> 00:14:01,967 And the living within it, in pale shadow of loving father 199 00:14:02,133 --> 00:14:03,552 and considerate husband. 200 00:14:03,718 --> 00:14:06,555 It does stand a fine villa to raise a child in, 201 00:14:07,305 --> 00:14:10,100 if fair Viridia may yet erroneously be called such. 202 00:14:13,270 --> 00:14:14,646 It is improper 203 00:14:15,146 --> 00:14:17,107 for men to bathe with women, Servius. 204 00:14:17,274 --> 00:14:20,652 'Proper' is what paterfamilias deems. 205 00:14:20,777 --> 00:14:24,197 Do I not stand such now in relation? 206 00:14:24,573 --> 00:14:25,824 You stand so. 207 00:14:25,991 --> 00:14:27,951 We shall leave you to restorative ablutions. 208 00:14:28,118 --> 00:14:30,161 I would see you linger. 209 00:14:31,413 --> 00:14:35,458 Presence of beloved niece balms wound of brother's loss, 210 00:14:35,834 --> 00:14:38,503 as does that of stoic wife. 211 00:14:40,213 --> 00:14:41,798 Ahhh. 212 00:14:41,965 --> 00:14:45,760 Is it not greatest relief to shed black sackcloth 213 00:14:45,927 --> 00:14:48,763 and feel cleansing waters against flesh? 214 00:14:49,848 --> 00:14:51,391 If I were overseer of tradition, 215 00:14:51,558 --> 00:14:53,393 I would see eight days of mourning halved, 216 00:14:53,560 --> 00:14:54,644 if not quartered. 217 00:14:54,811 --> 00:14:56,521 They could churn into years, 218 00:14:56,688 --> 00:15:00,150 and yet not allow time enough to grieve the passing of my father. 219 00:15:00,317 --> 00:15:03,862 I would not see you so removed from life... 220 00:15:05,155 --> 00:15:06,906 nor pleasures such offers. 221 00:15:08,199 --> 00:15:09,618 What make you of 222 00:15:10,368 --> 00:15:11,411 Caesar 223 00:15:11,911 --> 00:15:12,954 and Cornelia? 224 00:15:13,121 --> 00:15:14,414 They seem... 225 00:15:14,581 --> 00:15:15,749 taken by you. 226 00:15:16,166 --> 00:15:17,792 - You believe so? - Mm. 227 00:15:17,959 --> 00:15:19,544 They are of discerning nature. 228 00:15:19,669 --> 00:15:23,006 And at status beyond measure, gracing pulvinus for the games. 229 00:15:23,590 --> 00:15:25,175 They will come? You are sure of it? 230 00:15:25,592 --> 00:15:27,802 They dwell within Ashur's villa during stay. 231 00:15:27,969 --> 00:15:30,764 - You shall see them among us. - Oh, yes. 232 00:15:31,973 --> 00:15:33,808 The Syrian. 233 00:15:33,975 --> 00:15:36,144 How do they manage sharing domicile 234 00:15:36,311 --> 00:15:37,854 with such a lowly beast? 235 00:15:38,021 --> 00:15:39,731 Ashur is no beast. 236 00:15:40,190 --> 00:15:42,942 He's a man of careful thought and gentle word, 237 00:15:43,109 --> 00:15:44,653 even when none are offered him. 238 00:15:44,819 --> 00:15:47,864 You speak of the Syrian with a troubling passion. 239 00:15:48,406 --> 00:15:49,491 She but finds 240 00:15:49,658 --> 00:15:51,117 the good in all, 241 00:15:51,826 --> 00:15:53,953 even those... undeserving. 242 00:15:54,120 --> 00:15:55,705 I but speak the truth 243 00:15:56,623 --> 00:15:58,375 for those who do not fear it. 244 00:16:00,335 --> 00:16:03,254 We should have proper adornment for games of the munera- 245 00:16:03,421 --> 00:16:05,548 something of status, yet... 246 00:16:05,715 --> 00:16:07,384 muted in ostentation. 247 00:16:07,550 --> 00:16:09,010 We will go to the market when day breaks. 248 00:16:09,177 --> 00:16:11,346 I cannot go to market upon the morrow, nor hold interest 249 00:16:11,513 --> 00:16:13,348 in entertaining such frivolity. 250 00:16:13,515 --> 00:16:16,851 You need not accompany us. We go often, mother and I. 251 00:16:17,018 --> 00:16:19,938 Absent paterfamilias or suitable male escort? 252 00:16:20,105 --> 00:16:22,232 We do not require leash. 253 00:16:22,399 --> 00:16:23,525 Viridia. 254 00:16:25,902 --> 00:16:28,905 It appears my brother has been regrettably lax 255 00:16:29,030 --> 00:16:31,533 in regards towards matters of family. 256 00:16:32,283 --> 00:16:33,284 A mistake 257 00:16:33,451 --> 00:16:36,204 we shall see towards correction. 258 00:16:42,001 --> 00:16:44,129 I thought all lost when the old fool promised 259 00:16:44,295 --> 00:16:46,131 his simpleton child to Pompey. 260 00:16:46,506 --> 00:16:47,882 A moment of worry, 261 00:16:48,258 --> 00:16:52,387 yet the gods favor Caesar and deserving wife. 262 00:16:52,554 --> 00:16:54,431 Has there ever stood such a man? 263 00:16:54,597 --> 00:16:57,475 He is with empty shell, absent the woman before him. 264 00:16:57,642 --> 00:17:00,186 She would not be removed from your side. 265 00:17:00,854 --> 00:17:01,980 Nor I from yours. 266 00:17:02,564 --> 00:17:04,107 Yet I would see you safe behind the gates of Rome 267 00:17:04,274 --> 00:17:06,776 far from threat of Pompey and men yet loyal to him. 268 00:17:07,110 --> 00:17:08,486 What of Crassus? 269 00:17:08,653 --> 00:17:10,447 I shall deliver message upon proper time and place 270 00:17:10,613 --> 00:17:12,240 in advance of my own departure. 271 00:17:12,657 --> 00:17:15,118 The Syrian has proven unexpectedly useful, 272 00:17:15,243 --> 00:17:16,202 has he not? 273 00:17:16,369 --> 00:17:17,579 Gratitude. 274 00:17:19,080 --> 00:17:20,457 I but live 275 00:17:20,874 --> 00:17:22,208 to serve. 276 00:17:22,333 --> 00:17:25,295 You but elevate the name of Caesar and of your patron. 277 00:17:25,462 --> 00:17:28,715 Come! Partake in wine and joyous celebration. 278 00:17:28,882 --> 00:17:31,843 I prefer promises kept in lieu of libations. 279 00:17:32,135 --> 00:17:33,011 Promises? 280 00:17:33,178 --> 00:17:34,846 Agreement was made. 281 00:17:35,555 --> 00:17:37,557 If union between Viridia and Pompey was halted, 282 00:17:37,724 --> 00:17:39,851 the reward would be the rebuilding of the old arena 283 00:17:39,976 --> 00:17:42,437 destroyed by Spartacus, and I... 284 00:17:43,229 --> 00:17:44,939 to be given control of it. 285 00:17:45,106 --> 00:17:48,026 Was it not Pompey who struck Gabinius down? 286 00:17:48,193 --> 00:17:50,820 By machination devised by my hand alone. 287 00:17:50,987 --> 00:17:52,280 Gabinius... 288 00:17:53,323 --> 00:17:54,908 would yet be of this world 289 00:17:55,033 --> 00:17:56,993 if not for Ashur. 290 00:17:57,410 --> 00:17:59,829 Of that there can be no question. 291 00:18:00,580 --> 00:18:04,709 And upon my life, you shall be seen to deserved reward. 292 00:18:20,141 --> 00:18:22,811 Night becomes glorious day. 293 00:18:22,977 --> 00:18:23,812 Leave us. 294 00:18:24,729 --> 00:18:28,274 We shall revisit subject upon heel of legacy of Gabinius 295 00:18:28,775 --> 00:18:30,360 honored upon the sands. 296 00:18:58,680 --> 00:18:59,639 Come. 297 00:19:02,725 --> 00:19:05,436 I recall a time not so far distance when you made effort 298 00:19:05,603 --> 00:19:08,523 to claim my life with the chains that yet bound you. 299 00:19:09,107 --> 00:19:10,400 Would you have not attempted the same 300 00:19:10,567 --> 00:19:11,985 had our place stood reversed? 301 00:19:12,151 --> 00:19:14,529 No. I would have plotted and schemed, 302 00:19:14,654 --> 00:19:16,489 striking from the shadows, 303 00:19:17,407 --> 00:19:19,325 as those of craven heart would. 304 00:19:19,450 --> 00:19:21,202 If I had followed example, 305 00:19:21,369 --> 00:19:23,830 perhaps I would not yet stand a slave. 306 00:19:28,835 --> 00:19:31,212 Yet here we both find ourselves, 307 00:19:31,629 --> 00:19:34,424 bound by the chains of our decisions. 308 00:19:58,072 --> 00:19:59,490 This is to be mine? 309 00:20:00,366 --> 00:20:01,326 Alone? 310 00:20:02,285 --> 00:20:04,787 As Gannicus before you and Spartacus in his wake, 311 00:20:04,954 --> 00:20:07,415 each claiming this as their own 312 00:20:08,207 --> 00:20:09,375 towards title 313 00:20:09,876 --> 00:20:11,085 of champion. 314 00:20:13,796 --> 00:20:16,549 A title bestowed upon me months past. 315 00:20:17,759 --> 00:20:20,887 Why does such a gift present itself in the present? 316 00:20:21,054 --> 00:20:23,014 As reward for loyal service. 317 00:20:23,181 --> 00:20:25,850 Yet, if you find the aroma of piss and shit 318 00:20:25,975 --> 00:20:26,935 of the barracks more pleasing-- 319 00:20:27,101 --> 00:20:28,686 I defeated Ammonius, 320 00:20:29,145 --> 00:20:31,314 yet such bounty was not offered. 321 00:20:37,862 --> 00:20:39,822 Come to direct fucking point. 322 00:20:40,615 --> 00:20:42,951 I plied Pompey with opium, 323 00:20:43,117 --> 00:20:44,285 as commanded. 324 00:20:45,203 --> 00:20:48,915 Was it plot and scheme that he then cut the old man down? 325 00:20:51,793 --> 00:20:52,919 No. 326 00:20:54,170 --> 00:20:57,173 It was not my intent to see Gabinius dead. 327 00:21:02,261 --> 00:21:04,180 The man who took his life - 328 00:21:05,682 --> 00:21:07,100 he will suffer for it? 329 00:21:07,809 --> 00:21:09,519 Of that I have no doubt. 330 00:21:13,731 --> 00:21:14,899 Rest 331 00:21:16,234 --> 00:21:19,195 and turn darkness of thought towards the fucking Scythian. 332 00:21:19,862 --> 00:21:23,074 She presents challenge unlike you have ever faced. 333 00:21:23,825 --> 00:21:24,909 And... 334 00:21:25,702 --> 00:21:28,287 I do not wish to see such glorious accommodation 335 00:21:28,454 --> 00:21:30,456 stand empty again. 336 00:21:49,851 --> 00:21:53,187 Begin! 337 00:21:56,899 --> 00:21:58,317 Anticipate feint. 338 00:21:58,443 --> 00:22:00,528 She will attempt to draw you in to imagined weakness, 339 00:22:00,695 --> 00:22:01,946 then strike. 340 00:22:08,202 --> 00:22:11,789 Do we train or do you seek my fall in advance of arena? 341 00:22:12,248 --> 00:22:13,666 You hold the Scythian will show you mercy? 342 00:22:13,833 --> 00:22:15,877 You do not stand the fucking Scythian! 343 00:22:16,044 --> 00:22:17,420 If I were, 344 00:22:17,587 --> 00:22:19,589 you would be embracing my father in the fucking afterlife. 345 00:22:21,382 --> 00:22:23,134 Pause. 346 00:22:27,388 --> 00:22:28,473 Take water and regain yourself. 347 00:22:28,639 --> 00:22:30,683 - I do not need-- - Fall to command. 348 00:22:34,520 --> 00:22:36,397 She does not heed instruction. 349 00:22:36,564 --> 00:22:38,399 I wonder who she fucking reminds me of. 350 00:22:38,566 --> 00:22:40,526 How am I to aid her if she will not listen? 351 00:22:40,902 --> 00:22:43,571 How did your father set unruly son upon path? 352 00:22:44,322 --> 00:22:45,656 By harsh words alone? 353 00:22:46,074 --> 00:22:48,951 Or tempered with those of more supportive nature? 354 00:22:49,535 --> 00:22:51,204 So you would have me ply her 355 00:22:51,496 --> 00:22:53,164 with gentle caress and soft kiss? 356 00:22:53,956 --> 00:22:56,751 A kindness reserved for those held to fucking heart. 357 00:22:58,377 --> 00:23:00,129 I but suggest temperance 358 00:23:00,671 --> 00:23:03,049 if such is to be found within you. 359 00:23:09,555 --> 00:23:10,640 Have you broken words with Dominus 360 00:23:10,807 --> 00:23:11,933 towards reunion with the Elata? 361 00:23:12,100 --> 00:23:13,101 I have not. 362 00:23:13,601 --> 00:23:15,311 Dominus is consumed by more weighted matters, 363 00:23:15,436 --> 00:23:18,981 yet I will, at first opportunity, broach subject. 364 00:23:19,357 --> 00:23:21,234 Are we to gossip as old women 365 00:23:21,692 --> 00:23:23,402 or return to fucking purpose? 366 00:23:37,083 --> 00:23:38,793 You possess fucking shield, 367 00:23:39,710 --> 00:23:40,962 however small. 368 00:23:41,546 --> 00:23:42,880 Think upon using it. 369 00:23:54,350 --> 00:23:57,228 Good. Yet do not consider but for defense. 370 00:23:57,395 --> 00:24:00,273 Think of it also as unexpected weapon. 371 00:24:22,128 --> 00:24:24,589 Esteemed burden at last removes itself? 372 00:24:25,089 --> 00:24:28,718 Yet damage caused not so easily swept to remembrance. 373 00:24:30,803 --> 00:24:34,307 Then let us soothe wounds with blood and glory. 374 00:24:35,224 --> 00:24:36,309 The men stand ready? 375 00:24:36,434 --> 00:24:38,311 They thirst for the fucking day. 376 00:24:38,978 --> 00:24:40,771 As all men of worth do. 377 00:24:42,648 --> 00:24:46,569 There is one among them that I would beg towards consideration. 378 00:24:46,736 --> 00:24:48,529 - Break name. - Tarchon. 379 00:24:48,696 --> 00:24:49,989 Ah. 380 00:24:50,156 --> 00:24:52,992 That arrogant little shit presses for return to the arena? 381 00:24:53,159 --> 00:24:55,828 He does not petition for it. Instead, he makes effort 382 00:24:55,995 --> 00:24:59,332 towards aiding Achillia to face the Scythian. 383 00:25:02,043 --> 00:25:03,753 Was such the boy's choice? 384 00:25:04,503 --> 00:25:07,548 With gentle fucking guidance from more experienced hand. 385 00:25:08,090 --> 00:25:10,218 I did not think you could cease pissing in all direction 386 00:25:10,343 --> 00:25:12,678 long enough to lend assistance to another, 387 00:25:13,095 --> 00:25:14,639 especially one he so despises. 388 00:25:14,805 --> 00:25:17,892 He is learning to look beyond himself, slowly, 389 00:25:18,059 --> 00:25:19,310 yet he makes attempt. 390 00:25:19,477 --> 00:25:21,646 And you would see him rewarded for effort? 391 00:25:22,438 --> 00:25:24,857 The whore Elata, he holds her in some affection. 392 00:25:25,024 --> 00:25:27,526 It would lift his spirits to see her again. 393 00:25:28,277 --> 00:25:31,697 The loss of his father still weights the boy. 394 00:25:35,701 --> 00:25:37,078 It is a heavy thing- 395 00:25:38,412 --> 00:25:39,956 loss of a man 396 00:25:40,456 --> 00:25:41,874 greatly admired. 397 00:25:43,417 --> 00:25:46,796 You appear not your usual aggravating self of late. 398 00:25:47,088 --> 00:25:48,673 Sharing words regarding cause-- 399 00:25:48,839 --> 00:25:52,051 I would instead turn to more buoyant reckoning. 400 00:25:55,263 --> 00:25:57,556 Crassus at last removes arm from ass 401 00:25:57,723 --> 00:26:00,226 to see the old arena risen from the ashes. 402 00:26:00,476 --> 00:26:01,811 Boon to all of Capua. 403 00:26:01,978 --> 00:26:03,729 More so to this fucking house. 404 00:26:04,438 --> 00:26:07,692 For the man before you is to be given charge of it. 405 00:26:10,444 --> 00:26:12,446 A great honor, well deserved. 406 00:26:12,613 --> 00:26:14,573 Once arena's completed, attention shall be taken 407 00:26:14,699 --> 00:26:17,952 with seeing it's filled to the thunderous cheers of the crowd. 408 00:26:18,953 --> 00:26:21,747 I will have little time for the needs of this ludus, 409 00:26:21,914 --> 00:26:25,293 nor those toiling beneath its roof. 410 00:26:26,210 --> 00:26:28,337 - You would see it sold? - No. 411 00:26:31,215 --> 00:26:33,050 I would see it freely given 412 00:26:33,926 --> 00:26:36,053 into the worthiest of hands. 413 00:26:44,979 --> 00:26:46,480 I, uh... 414 00:26:48,357 --> 00:26:50,234 I have never imagined 415 00:26:50,568 --> 00:26:51,736 such was possible. 416 00:26:51,861 --> 00:26:52,945 Nor I. 417 00:26:53,779 --> 00:26:54,613 Yet... 418 00:26:55,156 --> 00:26:57,825 we soar beyond the tether of imagination, 419 00:26:58,701 --> 00:27:02,580 severing it in service of what we may become. 420 00:27:05,916 --> 00:27:07,251 See the whore into the boy's arms. 421 00:27:08,210 --> 00:27:10,671 And may he find peace in her embrace 422 00:27:10,796 --> 00:27:12,757 as we find in promise 423 00:27:13,174 --> 00:27:14,759 of future laurels. 424 00:27:48,334 --> 00:27:49,877 I've dreamt of you 425 00:27:50,461 --> 00:27:52,797 standing once more upon the sands of the arena, 426 00:27:53,130 --> 00:27:54,882 victorious in all regards. 427 00:27:56,384 --> 00:27:58,344 Then I would see desires filled. 428 00:27:59,762 --> 00:28:01,972 Yet, towards arena, 429 00:28:02,473 --> 00:28:04,016 such must stand delayed. 430 00:28:04,683 --> 00:28:06,268 I hear of funeral games for Gabinius. 431 00:28:06,435 --> 00:28:07,895 Are you not among those chosen to fight? 432 00:28:08,020 --> 00:28:10,731 I have fallen from consideration of Dominus. 433 00:28:11,273 --> 00:28:12,316 Why? 434 00:28:13,651 --> 00:28:14,985 A thing of no matter. 435 00:28:15,986 --> 00:28:17,780 Until I regain such, I instruct the champion 436 00:28:17,947 --> 00:28:19,865 towards contest against fucking Scythian. 437 00:28:20,032 --> 00:28:20,908 Champion? 438 00:28:21,242 --> 00:28:22,743 A title you deserve. 439 00:28:23,327 --> 00:28:25,454 If you do not stand such, how shall you earn your freedom, 440 00:28:25,621 --> 00:28:27,123 or my own, as you have so often promised? 441 00:28:27,289 --> 00:28:29,458 Let's not fall towards future worries 442 00:28:30,376 --> 00:28:31,460 when present... 443 00:28:33,045 --> 00:28:34,505 holds greater need. 444 00:28:39,760 --> 00:28:42,346 It feels a lifetime since I have taken to your arms. 445 00:28:44,598 --> 00:28:46,934 And now we my embrace absent concern. 446 00:28:47,935 --> 00:28:49,019 Concern? 447 00:28:49,603 --> 00:28:50,938 Towards? 448 00:28:51,105 --> 00:28:53,065 That bloated Roman that handled me so rudely... 449 00:28:53,232 --> 00:28:54,400 Mm. 450 00:28:54,525 --> 00:28:55,776 ...and disapproving eye of your father. 451 00:29:01,115 --> 00:29:02,533 He but worried of distraction 452 00:29:03,284 --> 00:29:05,536 and fateful end such could lead to upon the sands. 453 00:29:05,661 --> 00:29:07,288 You are well out of his shadow. 454 00:29:07,413 --> 00:29:11,041 He was stubborn and overbearing, as you yourself often noted. 455 00:29:21,886 --> 00:29:23,262 I was in error... 456 00:29:25,806 --> 00:29:27,016 toward many things. 457 00:29:30,811 --> 00:29:31,979 Guard. 458 00:29:37,818 --> 00:29:39,195 Where are you going? 459 00:29:41,530 --> 00:29:42,907 To honor my father, 460 00:29:44,867 --> 00:29:46,327 in word and deed. 461 00:30:02,885 --> 00:30:04,345 Treat belongings with fucking care 462 00:30:04,512 --> 00:30:06,096 if the ability stands so possessed. 463 00:30:06,263 --> 00:30:07,848 I shall see ungentle hands shattered 464 00:30:08,015 --> 00:30:10,142 for slightest offense to treasured belongings. 465 00:30:10,684 --> 00:30:11,852 Gratitude. 466 00:30:12,311 --> 00:30:15,523 I find it deepest relief to fall from such consideration. 467 00:30:16,106 --> 00:30:17,399 This house stands as your own, 468 00:30:17,566 --> 00:30:20,194 should need or desire ever return you to Capua. 469 00:30:21,028 --> 00:30:24,823 Let us not sully joyous occasion with such dour thought. 470 00:30:36,835 --> 00:30:39,004 May I impart men to further swell numbers 471 00:30:39,171 --> 00:30:41,173 towards precious cargo? 472 00:30:41,924 --> 00:30:44,260 I would not entrust such to the rudely trained. 473 00:30:45,386 --> 00:30:48,347 We are yet to broach subject of remuneration for your slave. 474 00:30:49,014 --> 00:30:52,726 A gift, in deference to Caesar and deserving wife. 475 00:30:52,893 --> 00:30:54,061 Well received. 476 00:30:54,603 --> 00:30:55,688 For what it's worth. 477 00:30:57,773 --> 00:30:59,608 Would that you were by my side as well. 478 00:31:00,067 --> 00:31:02,403 It would lend greatest comfort with Pompey running wild 479 00:31:02,570 --> 00:31:04,071 through the countryside. 480 00:31:04,238 --> 00:31:06,865 The greater number of my men shall see you safely to Rome. 481 00:31:07,032 --> 00:31:09,368 Promise you will join at earliest convenience 482 00:31:09,952 --> 00:31:12,705 with news Pompey has been dispatched by your hand. 483 00:31:13,247 --> 00:31:15,416 My word stands bond. 484 00:31:15,833 --> 00:31:16,792 Go, 485 00:31:17,334 --> 00:31:18,961 and await glorious return. 486 00:31:25,217 --> 00:31:26,093 Guards, 487 00:31:26,468 --> 00:31:27,970 see her safely to Rome. 488 00:31:28,095 --> 00:31:29,346 Yes, sir. 489 00:31:32,474 --> 00:31:34,560 Messia. Come. 490 00:31:51,827 --> 00:31:54,913 Let us fall to the arena, Syrian, and give final embrace 491 00:31:55,080 --> 00:31:57,958 to the man you helped see from this world. 492 00:32:17,394 --> 00:32:19,396 Me! Me! 493 00:32:20,189 --> 00:32:21,690 Give me some! 494 00:32:29,198 --> 00:32:32,451 Viridia! Do join us miscreants in lesser row. 495 00:32:32,910 --> 00:32:36,163 - Much appreciated. - Yet respectfully declined. 496 00:32:36,330 --> 00:32:37,998 I would have her close to doting uncle. 497 00:32:38,165 --> 00:32:40,626 She does not favor proximity to the blood-- 498 00:32:40,751 --> 00:32:41,627 And yet 499 00:32:42,002 --> 00:32:44,129 I would have her at my side. 500 00:32:44,296 --> 00:32:46,423 And there you shall find me. 501 00:32:48,884 --> 00:32:53,097 Ah! Exalted guest graces us with divine presence. 502 00:32:53,722 --> 00:32:54,598 You flatter, 503 00:32:55,182 --> 00:32:57,142 yet not enough. 504 00:32:57,309 --> 00:32:59,186 Ravishing wife does not accompany? 505 00:32:59,353 --> 00:33:01,188 She regrettably returns to Rome. 506 00:33:01,355 --> 00:33:03,148 We stand blessed you yet remain. 507 00:33:03,315 --> 00:33:05,818 I but linger to pay honor to noble senator - 508 00:33:06,443 --> 00:33:07,444 his absence 509 00:33:07,820 --> 00:33:09,113 a mortal wound. 510 00:33:10,364 --> 00:33:12,700 The crowd swells towards tribute. 511 00:33:14,034 --> 00:33:17,830 The gods themselves shall bear witness to how he was loved. 512 00:33:17,996 --> 00:33:18,789 Yes. 513 00:33:19,456 --> 00:33:21,875 It shall stand spectacle for the ages. 514 00:33:22,793 --> 00:33:25,504 The house of Ashur shall ensure it a day to be remembered. 515 00:33:25,671 --> 00:33:26,672 Oh. 516 00:33:27,756 --> 00:33:28,924 Apologies. 517 00:33:29,633 --> 00:33:32,886 With all the arrangements, I did not have moment to send message. 518 00:33:33,053 --> 00:33:35,222 I have secured more suitable offerings 519 00:33:35,389 --> 00:33:37,683 from Calpurnius of Pompeii. 520 00:33:42,229 --> 00:33:44,732 Am I not to hold position in the games? 521 00:33:45,190 --> 00:33:46,984 It does not seem reasonable to exclude him on cusp of-- 522 00:33:47,151 --> 00:33:51,029 He shall retain Primus against Proculus' savage 523 00:33:51,280 --> 00:33:52,948 upon necessity of the crowd. 524 00:33:53,365 --> 00:33:55,826 They demand Achillia's return to the sands. 525 00:33:56,702 --> 00:33:58,370 Brief as it may be. 526 00:34:01,331 --> 00:34:02,624 A privilege 527 00:34:03,751 --> 00:34:05,335 to be so considered. 528 00:34:11,049 --> 00:34:12,050 Oh, 529 00:34:12,593 --> 00:34:13,969 apologies once more. 530 00:34:14,136 --> 00:34:17,306 Pulvinus stands reserved for Romans. 531 00:34:19,099 --> 00:34:21,393 Father often invited Ashur to sit among us. 532 00:34:21,560 --> 00:34:24,438 Well, my brother is no longer among us. 533 00:34:25,272 --> 00:34:27,065 And I but speak the truth 534 00:34:28,066 --> 00:34:30,778 for those who do not fear it. 535 00:34:33,781 --> 00:34:35,282 Unless Caesar holds objection? 536 00:34:35,449 --> 00:34:39,077 Who is Caesar to stand in the way of unflinching veracity? 537 00:34:39,244 --> 00:34:40,913 - Uncle-- - Let us not 538 00:34:41,079 --> 00:34:42,623 fall to disagreement. 539 00:34:43,749 --> 00:34:46,960 I shall hold vigil among the people your father so 540 00:34:47,127 --> 00:34:48,670 dearly loved. 541 00:34:55,010 --> 00:34:58,055 The air appears fresher, does it not? 542 00:35:00,307 --> 00:35:02,142 I did not breathe through my nose 543 00:35:02,309 --> 00:35:04,019 the entire time he stood there. 544 00:35:05,687 --> 00:35:07,773 We are not to fucking fight?! 545 00:35:07,898 --> 00:35:09,983 Editor of the games deems it so. 546 00:35:10,108 --> 00:35:12,110 Would that the cunt joined fallen brother? 547 00:35:12,236 --> 00:35:14,363 There is but one contest holding matter. 548 00:35:14,905 --> 00:35:16,907 Let us place all else aside... 549 00:35:17,866 --> 00:35:19,660 and turn thought towards it. 550 00:35:34,049 --> 00:35:38,971 All that I have sacrificed only to return to where I began. 551 00:35:39,513 --> 00:35:40,931 Once new arena is completed, 552 00:35:41,098 --> 00:35:43,892 you shall be the one who decides who occupies pulvinus 553 00:35:44,601 --> 00:35:46,228 and who shall be excluded. 554 00:35:47,145 --> 00:35:49,982 I long for the fucking day. 555 00:35:54,486 --> 00:35:56,446 Citizens of Capua! 556 00:35:57,489 --> 00:36:00,284 Many among you may not recognize countenance 557 00:36:00,450 --> 00:36:02,035 of long lost son, 558 00:36:02,202 --> 00:36:05,831 returned to loving embrace upon darkest hour. 559 00:36:06,290 --> 00:36:09,042 I stand here before you, as I did in my youth. 560 00:36:09,209 --> 00:36:11,003 Servius Gabinius, 561 00:36:11,378 --> 00:36:14,047 brother to storied senator 562 00:36:14,506 --> 00:36:16,300 beloved by all. 563 00:36:17,009 --> 00:36:20,554 Too soon taken from this world by the villain Pompey! 564 00:36:24,600 --> 00:36:26,184 Dearest brother 565 00:36:26,351 --> 00:36:28,896 is survived by stately wife 566 00:36:29,605 --> 00:36:30,939 and treasured daughter 567 00:36:31,064 --> 00:36:34,776 who now fall to me towards security... 568 00:36:35,652 --> 00:36:37,029 and affection. 569 00:36:39,364 --> 00:36:42,910 Capua has suffered injury of most grievous nature. 570 00:36:43,493 --> 00:36:47,039 Yet we shall not be quelled by violent assault, 571 00:36:47,205 --> 00:36:48,415 nor whither 572 00:36:48,582 --> 00:36:52,127 upon facing uncertain challenge of tomorrow. 573 00:36:52,294 --> 00:36:53,879 Yet, this day, 574 00:36:54,296 --> 00:36:55,631 let us honor 575 00:36:55,797 --> 00:36:57,758 the memory of my brother, 576 00:36:57,925 --> 00:36:58,634 your ally, 577 00:36:58,800 --> 00:37:01,345 your champion 578 00:37:01,470 --> 00:37:05,474 with blood and sacrifice! 579 00:37:15,901 --> 00:37:17,110 Begin! 580 00:37:33,919 --> 00:37:35,253 Begin! 581 00:37:49,101 --> 00:37:50,268 Begin! 582 00:37:54,731 --> 00:37:56,566 Ooh. 583 00:38:11,123 --> 00:38:12,290 Begin! 584 00:38:38,942 --> 00:38:40,444 Follow lead 585 00:38:40,610 --> 00:38:42,195 and attempt not to die. 586 00:38:42,696 --> 00:38:45,490 Advice I had thought to impart to you. 587 00:38:50,662 --> 00:38:52,414 From the House of Proculus, 588 00:38:52,581 --> 00:38:54,666 I give you Galatea, 589 00:38:54,833 --> 00:38:55,751 murmillo, 590 00:38:55,917 --> 00:38:58,295 and Satyrus, thraex! 591 00:39:03,717 --> 00:39:05,177 Yes! 592 00:39:13,268 --> 00:39:15,062 How many lives does the little man possess? 593 00:39:15,228 --> 00:39:17,105 I pray but one remaining. 594 00:39:18,523 --> 00:39:23,153 Formidable opponent offered by the House of Calpurnius, 595 00:39:23,320 --> 00:39:25,280 enter Taurus! 596 00:39:25,822 --> 00:39:27,699 Hammer of the gods! 597 00:39:33,497 --> 00:39:34,706 Fuck! 598 00:39:46,551 --> 00:39:47,636 Begin! 599 00:40:01,900 --> 00:40:02,984 Ah. 600 00:40:17,749 --> 00:40:20,669 Regain your fucking feet! 601 00:40:28,135 --> 00:40:29,594 Shield! 602 00:40:45,986 --> 00:40:48,905 Reports have reached ear that Pompey marshals his men 603 00:40:49,072 --> 00:40:51,366 towards the shores of Brundisium in the south. 604 00:40:51,533 --> 00:40:52,826 Brundisium? 605 00:40:56,705 --> 00:40:58,999 What does he seek in such a horrid place? 606 00:40:59,166 --> 00:41:01,918 If I stood the man, I would seek to cross waters to Greece 607 00:41:02,377 --> 00:41:04,629 in efforts towards raising greater numbers to swell ranks 608 00:41:04,754 --> 00:41:06,423 of depleted army. 609 00:41:09,801 --> 00:41:12,095 Spectre of civil war is upon us. 610 00:41:12,554 --> 00:41:15,473 A fate my father devoted life to avoid. 611 00:41:27,652 --> 00:41:31,615 I will see the villain to grass in advance of further offense. 612 00:41:31,740 --> 00:41:34,534 With aid of Crassus and the Senate, of course. 613 00:41:34,701 --> 00:41:35,827 Gratitude. 614 00:41:36,494 --> 00:41:37,871 I long to see the man responsible 615 00:41:37,996 --> 00:41:40,373 for my husband's death fall to a similar fate. 616 00:41:40,498 --> 00:41:43,877 Would that I held the knife, claiming his life. 617 00:42:26,711 --> 00:42:28,296 Yes! 618 00:42:29,714 --> 00:42:31,633 Taurus stood legend. 619 00:42:31,758 --> 00:42:33,093 May he be 620 00:42:33,468 --> 00:42:35,512 remembered as such. 621 00:42:42,185 --> 00:42:45,355 I am going to fuck you this night, little man. 622 00:42:45,480 --> 00:42:47,607 And I shall let you! 623 00:42:58,576 --> 00:43:00,328 - We fall from seat? - Remain. 624 00:43:00,495 --> 00:43:02,455 I shall seek word with our champion in advance 625 00:43:02,580 --> 00:43:04,124 of fucking Primus. 626 00:43:13,341 --> 00:43:14,551 Disappointed? 627 00:43:14,676 --> 00:43:16,553 You fucking oaf! 628 00:43:17,053 --> 00:43:18,555 Eternally. 629 00:43:22,684 --> 00:43:25,103 I stand a fucking god! 630 00:43:25,395 --> 00:43:28,231 And a woman at my side... 631 00:43:35,613 --> 00:43:36,948 You pray? 632 00:43:38,116 --> 00:43:39,451 To Apedemak, 633 00:43:39,909 --> 00:43:41,161 God of War. 634 00:43:43,455 --> 00:43:44,748 Will he listen? 635 00:43:46,958 --> 00:43:49,169 In favor of me, no. 636 00:43:50,253 --> 00:43:51,671 Yet I pray to him 637 00:43:51,838 --> 00:43:53,298 in the name of your father. 638 00:43:53,465 --> 00:43:55,884 Well, your god would be wise to listen. 639 00:43:57,177 --> 00:43:59,512 Or I shall have fucking words with him in the afterlife. 640 00:43:59,679 --> 00:44:01,890 Achillia. 641 00:44:06,561 --> 00:44:07,854 You stand ready? 642 00:44:08,021 --> 00:44:09,564 She does, Dominus. 643 00:44:13,943 --> 00:44:15,612 Those who sit upon ass 644 00:44:15,779 --> 00:44:19,240 and judge yet believe this house a fucking jest. 645 00:44:20,241 --> 00:44:23,370 They hold that we among it are lesser, 646 00:44:23,953 --> 00:44:25,455 that they stand above us, 647 00:44:25,622 --> 00:44:27,374 and forever shall. 648 00:44:28,124 --> 00:44:29,292 Show them 649 00:44:29,459 --> 00:44:30,960 who we truly are, 650 00:44:31,503 --> 00:44:32,962 and fuck that cunt 651 00:44:33,088 --> 00:44:35,048 into the fucking ground! 652 00:44:50,230 --> 00:44:51,731 The moment is upon us. 653 00:44:51,898 --> 00:44:55,735 Primus at last arrives to memorialize revered brother, 654 00:44:55,902 --> 00:44:57,904 noble husband, beloved father 655 00:44:58,071 --> 00:45:00,907 and senator of this grand republic! 656 00:45:01,074 --> 00:45:03,910 Yes! 657 00:45:04,077 --> 00:45:06,204 How gauge you Achillia towards victory? 658 00:45:07,122 --> 00:45:08,915 We shall see. 659 00:45:09,082 --> 00:45:10,417 From the House 660 00:45:10,583 --> 00:45:11,960 of the Syrian, 661 00:45:13,211 --> 00:45:15,213 I give you Achillia, 662 00:45:15,380 --> 00:45:17,090 Goddess of Death! 663 00:45:24,264 --> 00:45:26,516 Achillia! My goddess! 664 00:45:27,225 --> 00:45:28,935 Achillia! 665 00:45:29,102 --> 00:45:30,728 Achillia! 666 00:45:33,231 --> 00:45:36,401 And who shall such fearsome warrior face? 667 00:45:36,943 --> 00:45:39,279 From the House of Proculus, 668 00:45:39,446 --> 00:45:41,614 enter the Scythian! 669 00:46:11,895 --> 00:46:14,606 Begin! 670 00:46:30,914 --> 00:46:33,750 This is the woman everyone so passionately speaks of? 671 00:46:34,959 --> 00:46:36,377 How disappointing. 672 00:46:48,348 --> 00:46:49,724 She proves her worth 673 00:46:50,099 --> 00:46:53,061 as all women of wit and determination. 674 00:47:15,291 --> 00:47:16,668 Ah! 675 00:47:23,007 --> 00:47:24,342 Get back! 676 00:47:26,219 --> 00:47:27,679 Get off! 677 00:47:31,516 --> 00:47:33,101 Regain footing! 678 00:47:52,537 --> 00:47:55,540 Use fucking shield towards attack, Achillia! 679 00:48:18,146 --> 00:48:19,022 Yes! 680 00:48:19,188 --> 00:48:20,607 Fucking shield. 681 00:48:42,754 --> 00:48:43,713 Yes! 682 00:48:49,052 --> 00:48:52,388 Press advantage! Press fucking advantage! 683 00:49:14,661 --> 00:49:15,745 Yes. 684 00:49:45,566 --> 00:49:47,151 For Celadus. 685 00:49:54,325 --> 00:49:56,452 Fuck the gods! 686 00:49:59,831 --> 00:50:02,125 - Yes! - Achillia! 687 00:50:04,502 --> 00:50:05,628 Yes! 688 00:50:05,795 --> 00:50:08,256 Achillia! Achillia! 689 00:50:08,381 --> 00:50:10,216 Yes! 690 00:50:10,383 --> 00:50:13,845 Achillia! Achillia! 691 00:50:36,075 --> 00:50:37,827 Your father stands honored 692 00:50:38,494 --> 00:50:39,829 by both of you. 693 00:51:07,273 --> 00:51:08,566 Ah! 694 00:51:11,360 --> 00:51:14,906 Perhaps the House of Proculus is not to be so feared after all. 695 00:51:15,323 --> 00:51:17,784 You will not speak to a man in such fashion. 696 00:51:17,950 --> 00:51:19,452 A thing of little note. 697 00:51:20,369 --> 00:51:24,123 Violent end often comes to those least suspecting of it. 698 00:51:26,793 --> 00:51:28,461 Gratitude to all 699 00:51:29,128 --> 00:51:30,630 for sharing in our grief. 700 00:51:31,214 --> 00:51:35,134 I stand at your service towards all affairs of Capua, 701 00:51:35,301 --> 00:51:36,886 public and private. 702 00:51:37,553 --> 00:51:38,721 We must all break meal 703 00:51:38,846 --> 00:51:41,057 upon success of campaign against Pompey. 704 00:51:41,808 --> 00:51:44,519 Our house stands forever prepared to receive you. 705 00:51:45,186 --> 00:51:46,979 Cossutia, Viridia, 706 00:51:47,146 --> 00:51:49,106 fall to heel. 707 00:52:42,535 --> 00:52:44,745 You have done the fucking impossible. 708 00:52:47,456 --> 00:52:48,666 Champion. 709 00:52:50,042 --> 00:52:52,128 You appear astonished I yet live. 710 00:52:52,712 --> 00:52:54,380 I had hoped, with all my being, 711 00:52:55,298 --> 00:52:57,300 that you would claim the Scythian's life, 712 00:52:59,218 --> 00:53:00,761 yet did not expect it. 713 00:53:00,928 --> 00:53:02,096 Nor I. 714 00:53:03,014 --> 00:53:04,056 Gratitude 715 00:53:04,223 --> 00:53:06,851 for assisting in such fucking miracle. 716 00:53:10,521 --> 00:53:12,690 I could not have another strike you down 717 00:53:13,357 --> 00:53:15,151 before I laid claim to your title. 718 00:53:15,693 --> 00:53:18,237 I had thought disagreement lay behind us. 719 00:53:18,613 --> 00:53:20,823 Would you not pursue mantle of champion... 720 00:53:22,450 --> 00:53:24,243 were I the one to hold it? 721 00:53:25,244 --> 00:53:26,370 I fucking would. 722 00:53:26,537 --> 00:53:27,622 Hmm. 723 00:53:28,247 --> 00:53:31,959 I never dreamt nor desired to find myself in such position. 724 00:53:32,668 --> 00:53:34,378 And yet here you stand. 725 00:53:35,588 --> 00:53:37,840 Reflecting words broken by our dominus. 726 00:53:38,215 --> 00:53:40,217 Yet I would not have it so. 727 00:53:41,928 --> 00:53:44,263 I would gain my freedom in the arena, 728 00:53:44,639 --> 00:53:46,223 if so blessed, 729 00:53:47,016 --> 00:53:49,769 or beyond its walls, if fate so deems. 730 00:53:51,270 --> 00:53:53,481 We at last find common ground. 731 00:53:54,649 --> 00:53:57,902 What would you do if such a day comes? 732 00:54:02,907 --> 00:54:04,700 Return to my homeland... 733 00:54:07,912 --> 00:54:10,373 and seek the man who condemned me to the Romans. 734 00:54:12,166 --> 00:54:13,626 And take his life? 735 00:54:22,802 --> 00:54:24,637 Your wrapping is overly tight. 736 00:54:29,100 --> 00:54:31,477 Doctore saw to it in absence of medicus. 737 00:54:32,103 --> 00:54:34,605 I fear he's more suited to the taking of life 738 00:54:35,147 --> 00:54:36,649 than the healing of it. 739 00:54:38,401 --> 00:54:40,194 My father taught me how to dress his wounds 740 00:54:40,319 --> 00:54:42,113 when I was yet a child. 741 00:54:44,115 --> 00:54:45,908 He is deeply missed. 742 00:54:47,952 --> 00:54:49,662 Beyond the telling of it. 743 00:55:03,050 --> 00:55:04,552 Apologies. 744 00:55:56,353 --> 00:55:57,605 See horses readied. 745 00:55:57,772 --> 00:56:00,232 I would upon road within briefest moment. 746 00:56:03,652 --> 00:56:05,196 Would it not be wise to delay egress 747 00:56:05,362 --> 00:56:07,531 until the brunt of storm has passed? 748 00:56:07,656 --> 00:56:10,409 A thing I do not need informing of. 749 00:56:11,160 --> 00:56:13,204 Let us take wine and food and break further word towards 750 00:56:13,370 --> 00:56:14,872 resurrection of old arena. 751 00:56:15,414 --> 00:56:18,542 I have thoughts towards artisans from Neapolis and Pompeii 752 00:56:18,709 --> 00:56:21,170 of much higher quality than found within Capua, 753 00:56:21,796 --> 00:56:23,839 although at a cost considerably greater-- 754 00:56:24,006 --> 00:56:26,759 Such arrangements prove unnecessary. 755 00:56:28,219 --> 00:56:30,596 Crassus has men in mind towards labors? 756 00:56:33,557 --> 00:56:34,642 No. 757 00:56:35,017 --> 00:56:37,103 He has instructed me to relay whim has shifted 758 00:56:37,269 --> 00:56:40,940 towards construction of villas to be sold or rented 759 00:56:41,315 --> 00:56:43,025 in place of costly arena. 760 00:56:44,068 --> 00:56:45,277 Villas? 761 00:56:47,863 --> 00:56:50,407 Was bargain not struck? 762 00:56:50,950 --> 00:56:53,202 Did fucking Ashur not see union 763 00:56:53,369 --> 00:56:56,664 between Viridia and Pompey halted? 764 00:56:57,331 --> 00:57:00,000 And we all stand everlastingly grateful. 765 00:57:00,126 --> 00:57:01,293 Grateful? 766 00:57:03,003 --> 00:57:04,255 You stand 767 00:57:04,421 --> 00:57:05,881 fucking grateful? 768 00:57:06,048 --> 00:57:07,883 Do not adopt such tone with me. 769 00:57:08,050 --> 00:57:11,095 Gabinius is gone from this world. 770 00:57:11,220 --> 00:57:14,557 His daughter now beneath thumb of fucking uncle, 771 00:57:14,723 --> 00:57:19,770 and you offer platitudes in place of promised reward, 772 00:57:19,937 --> 00:57:21,480 you fucking cunt! 773 00:57:25,693 --> 00:57:27,695 Dominus! 774 00:57:29,071 --> 00:57:30,156 Leave us. 775 00:57:30,865 --> 00:57:31,824 Go. 776 00:57:31,949 --> 00:57:34,618 Oh, did I not warn you, Syrian? 777 00:57:34,743 --> 00:57:35,953 I stand 778 00:57:36,120 --> 00:57:38,539 fucking god upon mount, 779 00:57:38,789 --> 00:57:40,624 eclipsing the villain Pompey 780 00:57:40,791 --> 00:57:44,879 and soon even that of mighty Crassus himself. 781 00:57:45,588 --> 00:57:46,755 And you 782 00:57:47,298 --> 00:57:50,092 shall hail me as such! 783 00:58:06,817 --> 00:58:08,694 Have you lost fucking mind?! 784 00:58:08,861 --> 00:58:10,362 The horses are set to depart. 785 00:58:10,529 --> 00:58:12,656 Kill him! Go! 786 00:58:52,696 --> 00:58:54,031 Ah! 787 00:58:54,615 --> 00:58:57,284 Ah! 788 01:01:37,236 --> 01:01:39,279 Hail, Caesar!