1 00:00:00,042 --> 00:00:00,209 HOOVES AND HARLOTS 2 00:00:00,209 --> 00:00:00,417 What do you think of this one? 3 00:00:00,417 --> 00:00:00,626 It's lovely. What's it for? 4 00:00:00,626 --> 00:00:00,834 It's a walking stick.It's very useful. You can walk with it; 5 00:00:00,834 --> 00:00:01,043 you can lean on it, if you need a rest. And, you can kill 6 00:00:01,043 --> 00:00:01,293 nasty little critters if you wanna lie down. Yeah.It's got a good feel. 7 00:00:01,293 --> 00:00:01,460 Let me look at this. 8 00:00:01,877 --> 00:00:01,960 Hmm! Not bad. 9 00:00:01,960 --> 00:00:02,127 Or, you could do that,yeah! 11 00:00:02,419 --> 00:00:02,586 Amazon? Do you think we'll see any? 12 00:00:02,586 --> 00:00:02,920 Almost certainly. 13 00:00:02,920 --> 00:00:03,003 Gabrielle. 14 00:00:03,003 --> 00:00:03,337 You know the Amazon symbol of piece. 15 00:00:03,337 --> 00:00:03,420 We'd like safe passage through your hunting grounds. 16 00:00:03,670 --> 00:00:03,837 My name is Terreis.You know the Amazon ways, 17 00:00:03,837 --> 00:00:04,046 and yet, you're not one of us.And you're really not one of us. 18 00:00:04,046 --> 00:00:04,129 Hey, don't judge a scroll by its paper. 19 00:00:04,129 --> 00:00:04,379 They invade our territory. We should take them to see Queen Melosa. 20 00:00:04,379 --> 00:00:04,588 Ephiny is right; we have to let Melosa decide. 21 00:00:04,588 --> 00:00:04,713 Don't worry, She's fair. 22 00:00:04,713 --> 00:00:04,922 Going to see the Amazon Queen. This is fantastic. 23 00:00:04,922 --> 00:00:05,005 I'm so excited. I wonder what she's like? 24 00:00:05,005 --> 00:00:05,255 I want to read philosophy and learn about history and science. 25 00:00:05,255 --> 00:00:05,339 But they didn't consider me a normal girl. 26 00:00:05,339 --> 00:00:05,547 Philosophy and history are among the first things taught to Amazon children. 27 00:00:05,547 --> 00:00:05,589 Really? 28 00:00:05,589 --> 00:00:05,797 It is a man's world, Gabrielle, Not because it should be, 29 00:00:05,797 --> 00:00:05,964 but, because we let them have it. It's based on a woman's weakness. 30 00:00:05,964 --> 00:00:07,257 Yeah? 31 00:00:07,257 --> 00:00:10,886 The Amazon world is based on truth and a woman's individual strength. 32 00:00:10,886 --> 00:00:14,848 Well, I'm all for that.I've always considered myself a single-minded person. 33 00:00:14,848 --> 00:00:18,602 Of course, if I got married I'd have to ask my husband if that was OK, 34 00:00:18,602 --> 00:00:19,436 That was a joke. 35 00:00:19,436 --> 00:00:21,522 Something about me you find interesting? 36 00:00:21,522 --> 00:00:22,564 Yes. 37 00:00:22,564 --> 00:00:24,316 Wanna tell me? 38 00:00:24,316 --> 00:00:25,108 No. 39 00:00:25,108 --> 00:00:27,861 Then stop staring at me, before I take your eyes out. 40 00:00:27,861 --> 00:00:29,112 Gabrielle? 41 00:00:29,112 --> 00:00:30,489 What is it? 42 00:00:30,489 --> 00:00:32,115 Amazons, retreat, to the trees. 43 00:00:32,115 --> 00:00:33,116 Terreis! 44 00:00:33,116 --> 00:00:36,620 Don't try to move her. Gabrielle, I'll check to see if it's clear. 45 00:00:36,620 --> 00:00:37,621 Terreis! 46 00:00:37,621 --> 00:00:38,705 You tried to save me. 47 00:00:38,705 --> 00:00:40,541 Don't talk,just keep your strength. 48 00:00:40,541 --> 00:00:43,502 What you did, only an Amazon would do for another Amazon. 49 00:00:43,502 --> 00:00:45,420 I want you to take my right of caste. 50 00:00:45,420 --> 00:00:46,421 Terreis! 51 00:00:46,421 --> 00:00:47,297 Please! 52 00:00:47,297 --> 00:00:49,258 OK, I'll take it. Just, don't, don't 53 00:00:49,258 --> 00:00:50,884 Hail, Melosa! 54 00:00:50,884 --> 00:00:52,177 Victory for Queen Melosa! 55 00:00:52,177 --> 00:00:53,220 What are they doing? 56 00:00:53,220 --> 00:00:56,306 They're going to send Terreis to Artemis, the moon goddess. 57 00:00:56,306 --> 00:00:59,059 I'm Queen Melosa.I'm told you tried to save my sister 58 00:00:59,059 --> 00:01:02,145 For that, I thank you. You have safe passage through my land 59 00:01:02,145 --> 00:01:04,648 but you must go quickly; we may be at war soon. 60 00:01:04,648 --> 00:01:06,525 At war? With who? Who attacked us? 61 00:01:06,525 --> 00:01:07,651 Get your hands off me! 62 00:01:07,651 --> 00:01:08,527 Animal! 63 00:01:08,527 --> 00:01:09,403 Hands off, witch! 64 00:01:09,403 --> 00:01:10,529 Centaurs. 65 00:01:10,529 --> 00:01:11,780 What, what's the matter? 66 00:01:11,780 --> 00:01:14,032 Let's just say, they're no friends of mine. 67 00:01:14,032 --> 00:01:17,703 These were his.I brought him down as he was escaping across the river. 68 00:01:17,703 --> 00:01:20,247 You would never have caught me in the open field. 69 00:01:20,247 --> 00:01:21,748 I did catch you, on our land. 70 00:01:21,748 --> 00:01:23,167 You're Phantes, aren't you? 71 00:01:23,167 --> 00:01:24,042 What?How did you? 72 00:01:24,042 --> 00:01:25,961 I make it a point to know my enemies. 73 00:01:25,961 --> 00:01:30,132 You have until the end of our mourning period to make your peace with the gods. 74 00:01:30,132 --> 00:01:32,968 Make peace with your own gods. Do you think my people 75 00:01:32,968 --> 00:01:35,095 will allow you to kill the son of Tyldus? 76 00:01:35,095 --> 00:01:36,847 Take him away. 77 00:01:36,847 --> 00:01:38,932 What problems do you have with Centaurs? 78 00:01:38,932 --> 00:01:41,059 Disgusting animals.You know how they are? 79 00:01:41,059 --> 00:01:43,854 Near the river,there's a village of Centaurs and men. 80 00:01:43,854 --> 00:01:45,230 They want ourhunting areas. 81 00:01:45,230 --> 00:01:47,482 And now they've gone too far.You should go. 82 00:01:47,482 --> 00:01:50,652 Now, what did you mean by, 'I'm not a friend of the Centaurs.' 83 00:01:50,652 --> 00:01:52,946 A long time ago,my army fought the Centaurs. 84 00:01:52,946 --> 00:01:57,201 Yeah, well, I guess they wouldn't be your friends if you defeated them in battle. 85 00:01:57,201 --> 00:01:59,578 I fought them I never defeated them.Stay here. 86 00:01:59,578 --> 00:02:00,829 Gabrielle? 87 00:02:00,829 --> 00:02:03,999 You didn't tell your friend about the right of caste,did you? 88 00:02:03,999 --> 00:02:05,125 Did you kill Terreis? 89 00:02:05,125 --> 00:02:07,211 Terreis? The Amazon had a name, did she? 90 00:02:07,211 --> 00:02:08,086 Did you kill her? 91 00:02:08,086 --> 00:02:10,172 Would you believe me if I said I didn't. 92 00:02:10,172 --> 00:02:13,383 I find it hard to believe that the son of Tyldus is amurderer. 93 00:02:13,383 --> 00:02:16,094 Maybe it wasn't murder. Maybe it was the opening of a 94 00:02:16,094 --> 00:02:18,514 war that should have happened a long time ago. 95 00:02:18,514 --> 00:02:21,433 Well, if it was, it was a pretty stupid way to begin it. 96 00:02:21,433 --> 00:02:23,769 Only one death?And to get captured so easily. 97 00:02:23,769 --> 00:02:25,979 Centaurs aren't known for their stupidity. 98 00:02:25,979 --> 00:02:28,148 Amazons aren't known for asking questions. 99 00:02:28,148 --> 00:02:29,107 I'm not an Amazon. 100 00:02:29,107 --> 00:02:31,527 If it looks like a hydra,and moves like a hydra 101 00:02:31,527 --> 00:02:33,153 it's,a hydra. 102 00:02:33,153 --> 00:02:34,071 Did you kill her? 103 00:02:34,071 --> 00:02:35,531 I'd kill 'em all if I could. 104 00:02:35,531 --> 00:02:37,032 And maybe I'll get my chance, 105 00:02:37,032 --> 00:02:39,785 if my father can still muster the courage for battle. 106 00:02:39,785 --> 00:02:42,746 I appreciate your coming here for this discussion,Krykus. 107 00:02:42,746 --> 00:02:44,790 I do it only in the interests of peace. 108 00:02:44,790 --> 00:02:50,212 You should know I have men at the Centaur village right now telling them the same thing I'm telling you. 109 00:02:50,212 --> 00:02:51,171 And that would be? 110 00:02:51,171 --> 00:02:53,590 I have no interest in this little war of yours. 111 00:02:53,590 --> 00:02:56,802 If it happens,don't expect me to act as an enemy, or an ally. 112 00:02:56,802 --> 00:02:58,136 That's all I care to know. 113 00:02:58,136 --> 00:03:01,515 Oh, and I would offer my condolences on the murder of you sister, 114 00:03:01,515 --> 00:03:03,308 But, I wouldn't believe it anyway. 115 00:03:03,308 --> 00:03:04,351 Tor. 116 00:03:04,351 --> 00:03:08,397 That was the warlord, Krykus. He hates us only slightly less than the Centaurs. 117 00:03:08,397 --> 00:03:12,651 Melosa, don't let this war happen. You can stop it now before it gets out of hand. 118 00:03:12,651 --> 00:03:15,863 I have no intention of going to war. That's up to the Centaurs. 119 00:03:15,863 --> 00:03:17,573 I intend to execute a murderer. 120 00:03:17,573 --> 00:03:20,284 If they take it to the next step, we'll be prepared. 121 00:03:20,284 --> 00:03:22,327 You're going to get your people killed. 122 00:03:22,327 --> 00:03:24,788 I fought the Centaurs; I know what they can do. 123 00:03:24,788 --> 00:03:27,541 The famous battle of Corinth, yes, we've heard of it. 124 00:03:27,541 --> 00:03:30,669 And we've heard of you, Xena. To some of us, you're a hero. 125 00:03:30,669 --> 00:03:34,214 A true Amazon at the head of the mightiest army the world has known. 126 00:03:34,214 --> 00:03:36,967 And yet, the Centaurs fought my army to a standstill. 127 00:03:36,967 --> 00:03:40,846 Tyldus was their leader Executing his son is certain to bring about a war. 128 00:03:40,846 --> 00:03:43,140 I don't believe Phantes killed your sister. 129 00:03:43,140 --> 00:03:45,601 Is that so? What do you intend to do about it? 130 00:03:45,601 --> 00:03:47,060 I'm going to talk to Tyldus. 131 00:03:47,060 --> 00:03:49,813 This was Terreis' sword. According to Amazon custom, 132 00:03:49,813 --> 00:03:52,983 it will burn throughout the night during our mourning period. 133 00:03:52,983 --> 00:03:57,487 It will be used to execute her murderer. That execution takes place at noon tomorrow. 134 00:03:57,487 --> 00:04:00,199 It sounds like the Centaurs have been asking for it. 135 00:04:00,199 --> 00:04:03,952 Only fools and profiteers ask for war, Gabrielle. Centaurs are neither. 136 00:04:03,952 --> 00:04:05,412 Yeah, but he killed Terreis. 137 00:04:05,412 --> 00:04:08,123 Someone killed Terreis, I'm not sure it was Phantes. 138 00:04:08,123 --> 00:04:12,503 I'm going to speak to his father. This is probably the safest place for you to be. 139 00:04:12,503 --> 00:04:15,088 The Amazons will protect you because of Terreis. 140 00:04:15,088 --> 00:04:17,841 Besides, I'm sure Tyldus still considers me an enemy. 141 00:04:17,841 --> 00:04:19,092 Good luck. 142 00:04:19,092 --> 00:04:20,344 Gabrielle. 143 00:04:20,344 --> 00:04:23,263 So are we going to talk about this right of caste thing? 144 00:04:23,263 --> 00:04:28,143 With her dying wish, Terreis bestowed all her rights and possessions to you and her position. 145 00:04:28,143 --> 00:04:29,728 Wait. You mean, I'm an Amazon? 146 00:04:29,728 --> 00:04:32,606 Terreis was my true sister, the next in the royal line. 147 00:04:32,606 --> 00:04:35,150 You're an Amazon Princess.Make sure she's taught. 148 00:04:35,150 --> 00:04:37,027 Hold your fire! 149 00:04:37,027 --> 00:04:40,989 Corinth is a long time in the past, Xena. What brings you to my present? 150 00:04:40,989 --> 00:04:42,533 Tyldus! Mesas can't breathe! 151 00:04:42,533 --> 00:04:44,868 You know me, Tyldus, You know I can help him. 152 00:04:44,868 --> 00:04:46,787 Why would you want to help a Centaur? 153 00:04:46,787 --> 00:04:48,288 Because he's dead without it. 154 00:04:48,288 --> 00:04:49,331 If he dies, you die. 155 00:04:49,331 --> 00:04:50,666 I, I can't feel my chest. 156 00:04:50,666 --> 00:04:53,043 That's the point,I've blocked off the nervers. 157 00:04:53,043 --> 00:04:54,461 I'll take that Very nice. 159 00:04:56,296 --> 00:04:57,756 it didn't penetrate, though. 160 00:04:57,756 --> 00:04:59,758 Get me a needle and some leather twine 161 00:04:59,758 --> 00:05:00,801 now. 162 00:05:00,801 --> 00:05:01,802 This can't be mine. 163 00:05:01,802 --> 00:05:03,804 Everything that was Terreis' is yours. 164 00:05:03,804 --> 00:05:06,765 But, it makes me feel strange wearing her clothes and all. 165 00:05:06,765 --> 00:05:09,476 It's an honor-- to deny it would degrade her memory. 166 00:05:09,476 --> 00:05:11,019 What kind of a person was she? 167 00:05:11,019 --> 00:05:13,230 Terreis was an Amazon in the purest sense. 168 00:05:13,230 --> 00:05:15,399 She would have made a good leader one day. 169 00:05:15,399 --> 00:05:18,402 And she didn't think that all men and centaurs were evil. 170 00:05:18,402 --> 00:05:19,236 Just misguided. 171 00:05:19,236 --> 00:05:22,239 It's a man's world. Not because it should be, but because 172 00:05:22,239 --> 00:05:24,700 we let them have it. Yeah, I guess that's true. 173 00:05:24,700 --> 00:05:25,951 Come, now. 174 00:05:25,951 --> 00:05:28,412 I'm sorry, you must have me mistaken for a pet. 175 00:05:28,412 --> 00:05:29,580 Would you come with me? 176 00:05:29,580 --> 00:05:31,331 That's better. 177 00:05:31,331 --> 00:05:33,959 From birth, every Amazon is taught to use weapons. 178 00:05:33,959 --> 00:05:35,169 Pick your first weapon. 179 00:05:35,169 --> 00:05:38,088 No, I don't like swords. Can't hit the side of a Cyclops 180 00:05:38,088 --> 00:05:40,174 with a bow and arrow. Ahh, what's this? 181 00:05:40,174 --> 00:05:41,425 That's a fighting staff. 182 00:05:41,425 --> 00:05:42,426 Eponin. 183 00:05:42,426 --> 00:05:43,552 They have my only son. 184 00:05:43,552 --> 00:05:46,430 Am I supposed to just stand by and let him be executed? 185 00:05:46,430 --> 00:05:49,516 No.I'm asking you to give me time He has until noon tomorrow 186 00:05:49,516 --> 00:05:51,143 Give me that. 187 00:05:51,143 --> 00:05:55,355 Why am I to trust you? At one time we would have rejoiced in each other's blood. 188 00:05:55,355 --> 00:05:57,274 Look inside yourself for that answer. 189 00:05:57,274 --> 00:05:59,776 Are you still the same Centaur I met at Corinth? 190 00:05:59,776 --> 00:06:02,404 You killed a half of my Centaur army. My friends. 191 00:06:02,404 --> 00:06:04,948 My son will not die for something he didn't do. 192 00:06:04,948 --> 00:06:09,286 He's not a murderer. I desperately want to avoid war, but I'm gonna get him back 193 00:06:09,286 --> 00:06:12,539 And I swear, if he dies, every Amazon will suffer at my hand. 194 00:06:12,539 --> 00:06:16,084 I don't believe he killed that girl. But whoever did wants this war. 195 00:06:16,084 --> 00:06:17,669 You're playing into his hands. 196 00:06:17,669 --> 00:06:19,922 Just before noon tomorrow, my army attacks. 197 00:06:19,922 --> 00:06:23,467 You can go, Xena, but don't come back. You and I are still enemies, 198 00:06:23,467 --> 00:06:25,052 and I'll kill you if I have to. 199 00:06:25,052 --> 00:06:26,845 Ah. Show me, show me that again. 201 00:06:28,096 --> 00:06:29,848 just one more time, one more time. 202 00:06:29,848 --> 00:06:30,724 Report? 203 00:06:30,724 --> 00:06:32,351 She's not bad-- a little rough. 204 00:06:32,351 --> 00:06:36,522 I'm getting the idea, though. You know, it's pretty fun when it's working-- huh. 205 00:06:36,522 --> 00:06:37,564 Fun? 206 00:06:37,564 --> 00:06:39,650 This fighting staff was my first weapon. 207 00:06:39,650 --> 00:06:42,986 My mother passed it on to me. It saved my life more than once. 208 00:06:42,986 --> 00:06:45,447 Centaurs have certain strengths and weaknesses. 209 00:06:45,447 --> 00:06:48,200 They're fast and agile. We use that to our advantage. 210 00:06:48,200 --> 00:06:52,829 As a centaur passes at full gallop, the staff goes here, to crack the knee at the joint. 211 00:06:52,829 --> 00:06:55,749 This splits the leg forward and drops him to the ground. 212 00:06:55,749 --> 00:07:00,128 As the centaur falls, a strike to the lower shoulder dislocates the two front legs. 213 00:07:00,128 --> 00:07:03,131 Once the centaur is on the ground, an overhead strike-- 214 00:07:03,131 --> 00:07:04,007 breaks the neck. 215 00:07:04,007 --> 00:07:06,051 Death is immediate-- if they're lucky. 216 00:07:06,051 --> 00:07:07,302 Still fun? 217 00:07:07,302 --> 00:07:08,637 Planning on taking a trip? 218 00:07:08,637 --> 00:07:11,098 How did you get in here without me hearing you? 219 00:07:11,098 --> 00:07:15,143 I wouldn't have left, you know? Not until I'd killed everyone in this village. 220 00:07:15,143 --> 00:07:16,895 You talk big, even for a Centaur. 221 00:07:16,895 --> 00:07:19,648 What would you know about Centaurs? You despise us-- 222 00:07:19,648 --> 00:07:21,525 You spit on us. 223 00:07:21,525 --> 00:07:23,610 I had a friend who admired the Centaurs. 224 00:07:23,610 --> 00:07:27,447 She didn't see you for the beasts you really are. She felt that one day, 225 00:07:27,447 --> 00:07:31,118 We would work together. She thought you were brave and noble people. 226 00:07:31,118 --> 00:07:34,329 Well, if your friend likes Centaurs so much, where is she now? 227 00:07:34,329 --> 00:07:36,206 You killed her. 228 00:07:36,206 --> 00:07:37,332 I didn't. 229 00:07:37,332 --> 00:07:40,377 She also told me that Centaurs have a high sense of honor. 230 00:07:40,377 --> 00:07:43,255 Is that true? Could you swear on your father's name? 231 00:07:43,255 --> 00:07:46,675 I swear on the name of Tyldus the Great, I didn't kill your friend 232 00:07:46,675 --> 00:07:49,136 Not that the oath of a Centaur means anything. 233 00:07:49,136 --> 00:07:50,637 Not to many. 234 00:07:50,637 --> 00:07:51,889 Don't be stupid, Ephiny. 235 00:07:51,889 --> 00:07:52,806 Let's go, come on! 236 00:07:52,806 --> 00:07:54,057 The trees. 237 00:07:54,057 --> 00:07:55,058 Come on! 238 00:07:55,058 --> 00:07:58,478 You sure you're not an Amazon? Very few people know that escape. 239 00:07:58,478 --> 00:07:59,771 Why are you following me? 240 00:07:59,771 --> 00:08:03,567 I'm not. We were attacked here. I just came to take another look at it. 241 00:08:03,567 --> 00:08:05,611 You saved me, and you saved him. Why? 242 00:08:05,611 --> 00:08:08,614 Because the moment an Amazon or a Centaur kills the other, 243 00:08:08,614 --> 00:08:11,241 the war can't be stopped.That hasn't happened yet. 244 00:08:11,241 --> 00:08:12,492 But, Terreis was killed. 245 00:08:12,492 --> 00:08:16,079 By Krykus, the warlord. He gains everything from this war follow me. 246 00:08:16,079 --> 00:08:18,081 This is where the attacker was hidden. 247 00:08:18,081 --> 00:08:19,958 There are hoofprints everywhere. 249 00:08:21,919 --> 00:08:23,378 It was someone on horseback. 250 00:08:23,378 --> 00:08:26,006 That's right. This is filled with raw hay stalks. 251 00:08:26,006 --> 00:08:27,174 Centaurs don't eat hay. 252 00:08:27,174 --> 00:08:29,468 Actually, I was referring to the hoofprints. 253 00:08:29,468 --> 00:08:32,137 Centaurs carry their weight on their front hooves. 254 00:08:32,137 --> 00:08:34,765 That's just as good. But how did Krykus know that 255 00:08:34,765 --> 00:08:36,892 Phantes was going to be across the river? 256 00:08:36,892 --> 00:08:39,645 We're going to find out, and we'd better do it quick. 257 00:08:39,645 --> 00:08:41,230 Phantes is set to die at noon. 258 00:08:41,230 --> 00:08:42,481 Time to dance, Princess. 259 00:08:42,481 --> 00:08:45,609 I'm really, really bad at this. No, no; no, no-- I have two 260 00:08:45,609 --> 00:08:48,862 left feet, facing backwards. No, they wouldn't let me dance at 261 00:08:48,862 --> 00:08:52,282 the crop festival because I brought a bad harvest. No, no! Yeah! 262 00:08:52,282 --> 00:08:54,368 Bring the princess! Up here, Gabrielle. 263 00:08:54,368 --> 00:08:58,247 Before the sun is high overhead, we will have welcomed a new member to the 264 00:08:58,247 --> 00:09:01,250 Amazon nation,Gabrielle,as the right of caste of Terreis. 265 00:09:01,250 --> 00:09:04,044 Now that the mourning period has ended for our sister, 268 00:09:09,049 --> 00:09:12,094 The sentence is death; death by the sword of the murdered. 269 00:09:12,094 --> 00:09:13,387 What? 270 00:09:13,387 --> 00:09:16,890 When Terreis gave you her right of caste, she made you her avenger. 271 00:09:16,890 --> 00:09:19,476 You have to carry out the sentence with her sword. 272 00:09:19,476 --> 00:09:20,561 I can't kill someone. 273 00:09:20,561 --> 00:09:24,606 You're an Amazon, Gabrielle. To refuse would be treason, and your own death. 274 00:09:24,606 --> 00:09:26,817 The sentence will be carried out at noon. 275 00:09:26,817 --> 00:09:29,236 I take it Melosa has sent the Warrior Princess 276 00:09:29,236 --> 00:09:31,113 to try and talk me into an alliance. 277 00:09:31,113 --> 00:09:33,156 Maybe-- would an alliance interest you? 278 00:09:33,156 --> 00:09:36,201 Not really. If they wipe themselves out, I could care less 279 00:09:36,201 --> 00:09:38,996 A battle between the hooves and the harlots I wonder 280 00:09:38,996 --> 00:09:40,247 who'd win. 281 00:09:40,247 --> 00:09:44,126 That's easy, Any warlord who'd use this opportunity to take more territory. 282 00:09:44,126 --> 00:09:46,003 Centaur arrows. 283 00:09:46,003 --> 00:09:49,756 This map hardly has a mention of the Centaur territory, or the Amazon's. 284 00:09:49,756 --> 00:09:52,551 Did you have it drawn up before or after the murder? 285 00:09:52,551 --> 00:09:55,971 It's a contingency map, I like to be prepared for any eventuality. 286 00:09:55,971 --> 00:09:59,141 Well, this eventuality has you as absolute ruler of the land. 287 00:09:59,141 --> 00:10:02,853 Don't play games with me. You think I murdered that harlot, don't you? 288 00:10:02,853 --> 00:10:06,148 Well, I don't think you murdered her. I think you arranged it. 289 00:10:06,148 --> 00:10:09,735 If my men tried to cross those hills, they'd be killed by both sides. 290 00:10:09,735 --> 00:10:11,653 How could I have arranged anything? 291 00:10:11,653 --> 00:10:13,864 Nice dagger,do you give them out as gifts? 292 00:10:13,864 --> 00:10:14,740 Guards! 293 00:10:14,740 --> 00:10:15,657 What did you find? 294 00:10:15,657 --> 00:10:18,327 Centaur arrows-- like the ones that killed Terreis. 295 00:10:18,327 --> 00:10:19,453 This way! 296 00:10:19,453 --> 00:10:20,454 Come on. 297 00:10:20,454 --> 00:10:22,289 I'll get some men to go after them. 298 00:10:22,289 --> 00:10:25,375 No, let them go.There's no way this war can be stopped now. 299 00:10:25,375 --> 00:10:28,003 Tell the men to rest,we take to the field tomorrow. 300 00:10:28,003 --> 00:10:29,838 After they've battled each other. 301 00:10:29,838 --> 00:10:32,090 By Amazon law, you must pay for your crime. 302 00:10:32,090 --> 00:10:33,717 Amazon law means nothing to me. 303 00:10:33,717 --> 00:10:37,262 Our law also allows you to speak before the sentence is carried out. 304 00:10:37,262 --> 00:10:38,388 I have nothing to say. 305 00:10:38,388 --> 00:10:39,640 Very well. 306 00:10:39,640 --> 00:10:41,058 I'm sorry your sister died. 307 00:10:41,058 --> 00:10:43,393 Quickly, in the heart-- don't let him suffer. 308 00:10:43,393 --> 00:10:44,394 I can't. 309 00:10:44,394 --> 00:10:46,188 This is justice-- it must be done. 310 00:10:46,188 --> 00:10:48,106 Kill the beast!Death to the Centaurs! 311 00:10:48,106 --> 00:10:49,191 It's justice!Justice! 312 00:10:49,191 --> 00:10:50,609 I don't want to die please. 313 00:10:50,609 --> 00:10:52,069 Phantes is not the murderer. 314 00:10:52,069 --> 00:10:53,362 What? 315 00:10:53,362 --> 00:10:55,239 Thank the gods. 316 00:10:55,239 --> 00:10:56,990 We have proof. 317 00:10:56,990 --> 00:10:58,492 What's this? 318 00:10:58,492 --> 00:10:59,701 I'm an Amazon Princess? 319 00:10:59,701 --> 00:11:01,328 Great.The proof's in the pouch. 320 00:11:01,328 --> 00:11:05,958 We found this where we were attacked. It has hay sprouts in it. Centaurs don't eat hay. 321 00:11:05,958 --> 00:11:08,544 Don't eat-- Ohh! Thank you! Thank you very much! 322 00:11:08,544 --> 00:11:11,213 Proves nothing.The execution will proceed. Eponin. 323 00:11:11,213 --> 00:11:13,131 Queen Melosa, I demand the challenge. 324 00:11:13,131 --> 00:11:14,508 She'd challenge our Queen? 325 00:11:14,508 --> 00:11:16,385 The royal challenge must be honored. 326 00:11:16,385 --> 00:11:19,179 Only when it is made by someone of royal Amazon blood. 327 00:11:19,179 --> 00:11:20,389 I demand the challenge. 328 00:11:20,389 --> 00:11:21,431 You? 329 00:11:21,431 --> 00:11:23,684 I'm an Amazon Princess-- you can't deny me. 330 00:11:23,684 --> 00:11:26,144 Gabrielle-- Do you wanna fight me to the death? 331 00:11:26,144 --> 00:11:27,521 Not really. 332 00:11:27,521 --> 00:11:30,774 You made the challenge, Gabrielle. You have to follow through. 333 00:11:30,774 --> 00:11:33,235 Choose your weapon, or, choose your champion. 334 00:11:33,235 --> 00:11:34,236 Choose my champion? 335 00:11:34,236 --> 00:11:35,863 I pick Xena. 336 00:11:35,863 --> 00:11:37,990 If you lose, you all die.You too, Ephiny. 337 00:11:37,990 --> 00:11:39,366 It shouldn't be a problem. 338 00:11:39,366 --> 00:11:42,119 We gotta come up with some hand signals or something. 339 00:11:42,119 --> 00:11:44,371 Melosa fights low-- she goes for the knees. 340 00:11:44,371 --> 00:11:47,541 She's got a blind side that's on her right. But she's quick. 341 00:11:47,541 --> 00:11:49,835 Don't you think she knows what she's doing? 343 00:11:53,172 --> 00:11:55,507 She's annoying; how have you put up with her? 344 00:11:55,507 --> 00:11:57,092 Hey, she puts up with me fine. 345 00:11:57,092 --> 00:11:59,511 If I lose, make sure Gabrielle gets out of her. 346 00:11:59,511 --> 00:12:00,846 Choose your weapon, Xena. 347 00:12:00,846 --> 00:12:01,972 Cho-boes. 348 00:12:01,972 --> 00:12:05,517 OK, now you won't lose.Remember that her blind side is on the right. 349 00:12:05,517 --> 00:12:07,144 Never mind. 350 00:12:07,144 --> 00:12:09,897 Don't fight me to the death, Melosa-I need your help. 351 00:12:09,897 --> 00:12:12,691 There will be no execution, by order of our new Queen. 352 00:12:12,691 --> 00:12:14,109 We'll talk with your Queen! 353 00:12:14,109 --> 00:12:16,778 I should have known you would end up leading them. 354 00:12:16,778 --> 00:12:19,364 We finally get the chance to settle an old score. 355 00:12:19,364 --> 00:12:22,159 You wanna settle it, Tyldus? Very well. You've won. 356 00:12:22,159 --> 00:12:26,371 You won a long time ago, Tyldus. You said that I taught you the meaning of war. 357 00:12:26,371 --> 00:12:29,333 You taught me that greatness doesn't depend on fighting. 358 00:12:29,333 --> 00:12:32,252 It's the battles you choose and the people you protect. 359 00:12:32,252 --> 00:12:34,171 You've got no enemies here, Tyldus. 360 00:12:34,171 --> 00:12:35,214 Son! 361 00:12:35,214 --> 00:12:40,010 Xena saved my life, father. I think I realize what you've been trying to tell me about war. 362 00:12:40,010 --> 00:12:43,889 I've also realized something about these Amazons. They aren't our enemies. 363 00:12:43,889 --> 00:12:47,184 No, but Krykus is. He started all this. Isn' that right,Celano? 364 00:12:47,184 --> 00:12:48,560 What are you talking about? 365 00:12:48,560 --> 00:12:51,146 You knew Phantes was going into Amazon territory. 366 00:12:51,146 --> 00:12:52,689 You knew you could frame him. 367 00:12:52,689 --> 00:12:54,358 Any of us could have known that. 368 00:12:54,358 --> 00:12:56,568 And then there's this. No, it's not yours- 369 00:12:56,568 --> 00:12:59,321 I took it from Krykus. He gave you yours, didn't he? 370 00:12:59,321 --> 00:13:00,072 Arben. 371 00:13:00,072 --> 00:13:02,950 Let him go.He's running back to Krykus, the true enemy. 372 00:13:02,950 --> 00:13:06,787 Krykus must be brought to justice. I demand it, in the name of my sister. 373 00:13:06,787 --> 00:13:09,206 Our forces together can take them by surprise. 374 00:13:09,206 --> 00:13:10,666 Amazon, wanna go for a ride? 375 00:13:10,666 --> 00:13:11,708 Tor. 376 00:13:11,708 --> 00:13:14,211 Have the men clean their weapons and assemble, 377 00:13:14,211 --> 00:13:15,462 Krykus! They're coming! 378 00:13:15,462 --> 00:13:16,839 Who's that? 379 00:13:16,839 --> 00:13:17,756 Looks like Celano. 380 00:13:17,756 --> 00:13:19,967 Get your men ready! They're on their way! 381 00:13:19,967 --> 00:13:21,635 Hooves and harlots are together! 382 00:13:21,635 --> 00:13:23,846 They're on the move! They want your blood! 383 00:13:23,846 --> 00:13:25,097 What's he talking about? 384 00:13:25,097 --> 00:13:27,474 Die, Amazon! I'll break your heart and neck! 385 00:13:27,474 --> 00:13:28,976 You've got nowhere to go now. 386 00:13:28,976 --> 00:13:30,060 You killed my sister. 387 00:13:30,060 --> 00:13:30,936 Melosa. 388 00:13:30,936 --> 00:13:35,274 No. You have to stand trial, for your crimes against the Amazons,and,the Centaurs. 389 00:13:35,274 --> 00:13:38,151 It's not gonna be an easy peace, but it's a good start. 390 00:13:38,151 --> 00:13:40,737 Making war is simple-- making peace is never easy. 391 00:13:40,737 --> 00:13:42,531 If it was, everyone would do it. 392 00:13:42,531 --> 00:13:45,117 Old enemies, new friends.You gave me back my son-- 393 00:13:45,117 --> 00:13:46,326 I'll never forget that. 394 00:13:46,326 --> 00:13:49,413 --made it to the Mystic fortress. I, of course, was holding 395 00:13:49,413 --> 00:13:51,790 them off to give her the time that she needed. 396 00:13:51,790 --> 00:13:54,126 I was just telling them the Morpheus story. 397 00:13:54,126 --> 00:13:56,837 And the Trakus story, the Titans, Pandora, she knows 398 00:13:56,837 --> 00:13:59,006 them by heart, and she loves to tell 'em. 399 00:13:59,006 --> 00:14:00,757 Now, I see why you ride the horse. 400 00:14:00,757 --> 00:14:02,551 Now, what's that supposed to mean? 401 00:14:02,551 --> 00:14:03,427 Eponin? 402 00:14:03,427 --> 00:14:05,179 This is yours. 403 00:14:05,179 --> 00:14:07,598 I can't take this. Your mother gave it to you. 404 00:14:07,598 --> 00:14:12,561 An Amazon Princess doesn't refuse a gift from another Amazon. Please-- I want you to carry it. 405 00:14:12,561 --> 00:14:16,148 Are you mad at me because I didn't tell you about the right of caste? 406 00:14:16,148 --> 00:14:17,649 No, not mad. 407 00:14:17,649 --> 00:14:20,485 Oh. I just thought it would be great to be an Amazon. 408 00:14:20,485 --> 00:14:23,572 I didn't realize what it meant.But, I've learned my lesson. 409 00:14:23,572 --> 00:14:26,575 Everything I know, you know.From now on, no more secrets. 410 00:14:26,575 --> 00:14:28,160 We'll see how long that lasts. 411 00:14:28,160 --> 00:14:30,454 Huh. You know, I just thought of something. 412 00:14:30,454 --> 00:14:33,290 You're a Warrior Princess, and I'm an Amazon Princess. 413 00:14:33,290 --> 00:14:37,377 That's gonna make such a great story. Yeah, and it all starts with you and me 414 00:14:37,377 --> 00:14:40,547 finding those signs in the trees. And then, Xena, hey, wait. 415 00:14:40,547 --> 00:14:42,466 And then the arrows came flying down. 416 00:14:42,466 --> 00:14:43,592 Captioned by Grantman Brown