1 00:00:16,546 --> 00:00:18,631 The goddess of death rises again. 2 00:00:18,798 --> 00:00:20,717 Upon wings of your instruction. 3 00:00:22,844 --> 00:00:24,721 Achillia honors this house 4 00:00:24,888 --> 00:00:26,723 in fucking Primus! 5 00:00:30,101 --> 00:00:31,061 Can she fight? 6 00:00:31,227 --> 00:00:32,479 By end of month. 7 00:00:32,644 --> 00:00:34,773 Who stands above all others beyond Achillia? 8 00:00:34,939 --> 00:00:36,316 There is but one. 9 00:00:36,691 --> 00:00:37,776 Caesar maneuvers Pompey 10 00:00:37,942 --> 00:00:40,236 towards alignment with himself and Crassus. 11 00:00:40,403 --> 00:00:41,529 If they form triumvirate, 12 00:00:41,696 --> 00:00:45,450 republic and all within will fall to severest concern. 13 00:00:45,617 --> 00:00:47,535 I have been asked to consider marriage to Pompey. 14 00:00:47,702 --> 00:00:50,455 He but marries towards power and position. 15 00:00:50,622 --> 00:00:53,166 - What man does not? - The one before you. 16 00:00:54,584 --> 00:00:56,044 My goddess. 17 00:00:56,795 --> 00:00:58,630 I see how her eyes fall upon you. 18 00:00:58,797 --> 00:00:59,714 And yours upon her. 19 00:00:59,881 --> 00:01:01,466 And you would deny me the same comfort 20 00:01:01,591 --> 00:01:02,759 that you seek with your whore? 21 00:01:02,926 --> 00:01:04,803 And call me son no more. 22 00:01:04,968 --> 00:01:05,804 You are the past. 23 00:01:06,805 --> 00:01:07,680 I forge my own future. 24 00:02:11,035 --> 00:02:13,454 It stands grievous loss 25 00:02:13,621 --> 00:02:15,665 if such thing were allowed to happen. 26 00:02:15,832 --> 00:02:17,208 Gabinius would not be offering 27 00:02:17,375 --> 00:02:18,793 his fucking daughter to Pompey 28 00:02:18,960 --> 00:02:19,961 if you had not interfered 29 00:02:20,128 --> 00:02:22,005 in proposed coupling with Quintus Thermus. 30 00:02:22,172 --> 00:02:23,882 Viridia is to be married to Pompey? 31 00:02:24,048 --> 00:02:26,426 Remove yourself. Both of you. 32 00:02:26,551 --> 00:02:27,760 Go! 33 00:02:31,139 --> 00:02:32,724 You have undone everything 34 00:02:32,849 --> 00:02:35,059 Crassus and my noble husband have worked towards. 35 00:02:35,185 --> 00:02:37,227 There must stand a way to stop this. 36 00:02:38,563 --> 00:02:40,857 Is it marriage to Pompey that so moves you 37 00:02:41,524 --> 00:02:43,568 or thought of Viridia in the arms of another? 38 00:02:44,277 --> 00:02:46,487 You stray from pressing concern. 39 00:02:46,654 --> 00:02:48,156 As you stray from reason, 40 00:02:48,323 --> 00:02:51,159 harboring desire towards one far beyond your station. 41 00:02:51,326 --> 00:02:53,661 My desires do not change fact. 42 00:02:53,828 --> 00:02:55,580 If Pompey is allowed to marry Viridia, 43 00:02:55,747 --> 00:02:58,499 he will forever be aligned with Gabinius 44 00:02:58,666 --> 00:03:00,376 and have his ear in the Senate, 45 00:03:00,543 --> 00:03:02,003 swaying them to his will 46 00:03:02,170 --> 00:03:05,632 against Crassus and your noble fucking husband. 47 00:03:05,798 --> 00:03:09,093 I shall send message to Caesar informing him of your failure. 48 00:03:09,802 --> 00:03:13,348 I suggest you mirror fucking effort in alerting Crassus. 49 00:03:22,732 --> 00:03:23,566 I broke words with him 50 00:03:23,733 --> 00:03:25,109 before he faced the Scythian. 51 00:03:26,861 --> 00:03:28,404 They were not kind. 52 00:03:31,824 --> 00:03:35,161 There has never been father and son who have not shared such. 53 00:03:37,872 --> 00:03:39,457 I would that I had fallen 54 00:03:40,041 --> 00:03:41,584 in the arena in his place. 55 00:03:47,632 --> 00:03:48,799 He would not wish it so. 56 00:03:49,759 --> 00:03:53,179 Words broken in anger can never erase his love for you. 57 00:03:57,433 --> 00:03:58,893 What is to be done with him? 58 00:03:59,936 --> 00:04:02,313 He will be washed and wrapped in shroud, 59 00:04:03,022 --> 00:04:04,816 then taken to funeral pyre. 60 00:04:10,446 --> 00:04:12,949 I would see him cleansed by my hands alone. 61 00:04:13,074 --> 00:04:14,492 So shall it be. 62 00:04:16,828 --> 00:04:17,996 Doctore? 63 00:04:22,750 --> 00:04:24,168 How do you move beyond it? 64 00:04:25,628 --> 00:04:27,588 By keeping close those who remain. 65 00:04:55,583 --> 00:04:58,086 - Who claimed his fucking life? - A Scythian. 66 00:04:59,045 --> 00:05:00,755 She does not carry a name. 67 00:05:01,339 --> 00:05:02,590 Celadus fell to a woman? 68 00:05:02,757 --> 00:05:05,301 I stand unsure the creature could be called such. 69 00:05:06,553 --> 00:05:09,180 If I had not fallen to altercation and injured hand, 70 00:05:09,347 --> 00:05:11,391 she would be called towards fucking afterlife! 71 00:05:11,558 --> 00:05:13,309 Such outcome far from certain. 72 00:05:14,018 --> 00:05:16,980 The Scythian takes form unlike any I've ever laid eyes upon. 73 00:05:17,147 --> 00:05:18,648 The bitch could stand colossus, 74 00:05:18,815 --> 00:05:20,233 and I would yet see scales balanced 75 00:05:20,400 --> 00:05:21,818 for what she's taken from me. 76 00:05:21,985 --> 00:05:23,153 From you? 77 00:05:24,571 --> 00:05:26,156 The boy has lost his father. 78 00:05:27,073 --> 00:05:29,951 And I the only man in this fucking house I called friend. 79 00:05:30,076 --> 00:05:33,288 Balm coming days with purpose towards forging more. 80 00:05:33,453 --> 00:05:35,039 I must see him. 81 00:05:36,624 --> 00:05:39,836 Tarchon prepares his father for funeral rites. 82 00:05:40,420 --> 00:05:42,213 I am denied opportunity to break farewells? 83 00:05:42,380 --> 00:05:44,924 Words last shared must hold for such. 84 00:05:45,758 --> 00:05:47,218 We spoke of his son, 85 00:05:48,386 --> 00:05:50,763 and rift formed between them because of me. 86 00:05:51,306 --> 00:05:55,226 Disagreement seldom thrives but within single heart. 87 00:05:56,227 --> 00:05:59,147 I moved to find resolution, for Celadus... 88 00:06:00,690 --> 00:06:02,192 yet failed in attempt. 89 00:06:04,444 --> 00:06:06,070 Tarchon yet lives. 90 00:06:07,864 --> 00:06:09,574 Honor his father's memory 91 00:06:10,491 --> 00:06:14,871 and see conflicts of the past abandoned. 92 00:06:50,949 --> 00:06:53,117 I am your father, Tarchon, 93 00:06:53,785 --> 00:06:56,078 you are my son. 94 00:06:56,703 --> 00:06:58,122 I would see you 95 00:06:58,539 --> 00:07:00,833 rise above all others. 96 00:07:28,778 --> 00:07:30,029 Once again, 97 00:07:31,239 --> 00:07:33,866 we feel the bitter sting of loss. 98 00:07:35,785 --> 00:07:37,996 Warm embrace, so cherished, 99 00:07:39,247 --> 00:07:40,873 torn from us too soon. 100 00:07:41,582 --> 00:07:44,252 Yet let's move beyond the swell of sorrow 101 00:07:44,419 --> 00:07:46,838 and fix eyes upon days ahead, 102 00:07:47,463 --> 00:07:48,631 shadowed 103 00:07:49,549 --> 00:07:50,717 and... 104 00:07:55,221 --> 00:07:56,431 ...uncertain 105 00:07:57,140 --> 00:07:59,017 as they may present. 106 00:09:23,434 --> 00:09:24,560 Achillia! 107 00:09:27,897 --> 00:09:29,482 Wild cunt. 108 00:09:30,900 --> 00:09:32,151 Evaporate. 109 00:09:33,361 --> 00:09:35,196 Hand no longer troubles you? 110 00:09:36,030 --> 00:09:39,325 Pain lingers, yet purpose is fucking restored. 111 00:09:39,492 --> 00:09:42,078 Passing of days heals even the deepest of wounds. 112 00:09:47,625 --> 00:09:49,293 Not all wounds. 113 00:09:59,762 --> 00:10:01,764 Pompey arrives in Capua? 114 00:10:01,931 --> 00:10:02,974 To meet with Gabinius, 115 00:10:03,141 --> 00:10:05,935 towards further discussion of union with Viridia. 116 00:10:08,229 --> 00:10:09,647 What of Caesar? 117 00:10:10,481 --> 00:10:13,693 - Does he accompany the consul? - He does. 118 00:10:14,777 --> 00:10:17,196 And wishes to break fucking words with you. 119 00:10:43,848 --> 00:10:45,892 Has there ever stood such a vision? 120 00:10:47,935 --> 00:10:49,353 I do not feel as such. 121 00:10:49,520 --> 00:10:53,274 No woman truly ever sees herself as the world does. 122 00:10:54,275 --> 00:10:55,109 Yet... 123 00:10:55,651 --> 00:10:58,821 gaze upon your reflection in eyes of loving mother, 124 00:10:58,988 --> 00:11:00,573 and know 125 00:11:01,324 --> 00:11:03,034 it is so. 126 00:11:05,119 --> 00:11:06,204 Leave us. 127 00:11:07,997 --> 00:11:09,916 This belonged to your grandmother. 128 00:11:10,082 --> 00:11:14,462 Would that she yet drew breath to see you so elevated. 129 00:11:16,130 --> 00:11:17,381 Tell me of him. 130 00:11:17,757 --> 00:11:19,300 - Pompey? - Mm. 131 00:11:21,302 --> 00:11:22,428 You are... 132 00:11:23,554 --> 00:11:24,514 well versed 133 00:11:24,680 --> 00:11:26,390 in military victories 134 00:11:26,516 --> 00:11:31,103 and laurels showered upon him, as all Romans are. 135 00:11:33,147 --> 00:11:35,900 Legend presents cold company. 136 00:11:38,361 --> 00:11:40,029 I would know of the man. 137 00:11:48,579 --> 00:11:51,707 He is disarming of smile and attitude, 138 00:11:53,751 --> 00:11:55,169 yet oft, 139 00:11:55,753 --> 00:11:56,837 upon occasion, 140 00:11:57,004 --> 00:11:58,589 distant and... 141 00:11:59,757 --> 00:12:00,758 cold. 142 00:12:01,133 --> 00:12:02,593 As all men veer 143 00:12:02,760 --> 00:12:04,554 upon time and mood. 144 00:12:05,471 --> 00:12:06,764 Father does not stand so. 145 00:12:08,224 --> 00:12:09,892 Opinion of your father 146 00:12:10,059 --> 00:12:13,396 was formed through lens of beloved child. 147 00:12:13,688 --> 00:12:15,648 Unclouded vision of wife 148 00:12:16,065 --> 00:12:16,983 beholds 149 00:12:17,108 --> 00:12:18,818 all facets of... 150 00:12:21,612 --> 00:12:23,781 complicated relationship. 151 00:12:24,240 --> 00:12:26,784 Your words do not carry original passion 152 00:12:27,118 --> 00:12:28,578 towards marriage to Pompey. 153 00:12:28,744 --> 00:12:30,538 They but caution reality. 154 00:12:31,372 --> 00:12:35,876 Place thoughts of love aside and fix mind firmly upon benefit 155 00:12:36,002 --> 00:12:38,546 and protection such union provides. 156 00:12:39,380 --> 00:12:40,506 Protection? 157 00:12:41,507 --> 00:12:44,218 What imagined threat requires such? 158 00:12:48,306 --> 00:12:51,851 All men pass from this life, and when regretful day arrives, 159 00:12:52,018 --> 00:12:55,187 and your father succumbs to sad tradition, 160 00:12:56,439 --> 00:12:59,317 we must be secure in knowledge that you are protected 161 00:12:59,483 --> 00:13:01,986 from those who would see you toward... 162 00:13:03,321 --> 00:13:05,072 disadvantage. 163 00:13:05,948 --> 00:13:06,866 You 164 00:13:07,241 --> 00:13:09,368 speak of Uncle Servius? 165 00:13:13,122 --> 00:13:15,416 He looms but one of many 166 00:13:16,208 --> 00:13:18,461 to hold towards concern. 167 00:13:25,009 --> 00:13:26,010 Then union 168 00:13:26,177 --> 00:13:28,512 not only serves republic, 169 00:13:30,014 --> 00:13:31,891 but honored mother 170 00:13:32,266 --> 00:13:33,851 and daughter as well. 171 00:13:35,269 --> 00:13:36,562 It is you 172 00:13:38,189 --> 00:13:39,607 who honor me. 173 00:13:40,441 --> 00:13:43,527 Cease leisured chatter and let us move towards egress. 174 00:13:44,278 --> 00:13:47,365 I would not have Pompey standing idle upon arrival. 175 00:13:53,788 --> 00:13:55,081 I am ready. 176 00:14:18,729 --> 00:14:22,316 The storm of shit you have conjured arrives. 177 00:14:57,184 --> 00:14:59,478 You've been too long from my arms. 178 00:14:59,645 --> 00:15:01,313 As I from yours. 179 00:15:05,443 --> 00:15:07,945 I would my husband had fallen to Spartacus 180 00:15:08,320 --> 00:15:09,822 and stood I intended bride. 181 00:15:09,989 --> 00:15:15,035 Such a man is wasted upon a woman of slight experience. 182 00:15:15,536 --> 00:15:16,871 Consul. 183 00:15:17,037 --> 00:15:21,250 Capua stands in amazement to at last host such exalted company. 184 00:15:21,417 --> 00:15:22,960 Apologies for delayed arrival, Senator. 185 00:15:23,127 --> 00:15:25,171 Caesar and I have had much to discuss. 186 00:15:25,337 --> 00:15:27,798 Oh, pleasure delayed is but pleasure enhanced. 187 00:15:28,090 --> 00:15:29,383 You recall beloved wife, 188 00:15:29,550 --> 00:15:31,761 and... daughter. 189 00:15:32,803 --> 00:15:34,597 Seared into memory. 190 00:15:36,223 --> 00:15:38,851 When last I laid eyes, you were but a child. 191 00:15:40,144 --> 00:15:41,562 How you have blossomed. 192 00:15:43,272 --> 00:15:44,273 You flatter. 193 00:15:44,440 --> 00:15:47,568 He but states the obvious. 194 00:15:47,735 --> 00:15:48,694 Just so. 195 00:15:49,779 --> 00:15:52,323 And is this the Syrian, Gaius? 196 00:15:52,490 --> 00:15:54,909 Who stands Crassus' man in Capua? 197 00:15:55,034 --> 00:15:56,911 In all his glory. 198 00:15:57,953 --> 00:15:59,914 I am humbled in your presence, Consul. 199 00:16:00,080 --> 00:16:03,626 Gaius has been regaling me with stories of your Nubian. 200 00:16:04,168 --> 00:16:06,879 I would set aside quarrel with patron Crassus 201 00:16:07,004 --> 00:16:10,424 and witness spectacle for myself. 202 00:16:10,800 --> 00:16:12,927 Let us retire to the Syrian's villa, 203 00:16:13,093 --> 00:16:13,969 see desires satisfied. 204 00:16:14,136 --> 00:16:15,805 I shall rejoin directly, 205 00:16:15,971 --> 00:16:17,890 yet first would break further word with good Gabinius 206 00:16:18,057 --> 00:16:19,725 regarding proposed union 207 00:16:19,975 --> 00:16:21,310 to fairest daughter. 208 00:16:22,228 --> 00:16:23,896 My villa stands as your own. 209 00:16:24,021 --> 00:16:26,941 Let us remove ourselves from midday sun to take refreshment. 210 00:16:27,107 --> 00:16:29,985 And plot divine future benefiting all. 211 00:16:31,028 --> 00:16:32,863 Smile, you fucking shit, 212 00:16:33,030 --> 00:16:35,991 or I'll have your life where you stand. 213 00:16:42,540 --> 00:16:44,458 I fall from presence for briefest moment 214 00:16:44,625 --> 00:16:47,253 and return to find piss in place of wine. 215 00:16:47,419 --> 00:16:48,879 Apologies, I... 216 00:16:49,046 --> 00:16:51,966 You yet draw breath by grace of Crassus' patronage. 217 00:16:52,091 --> 00:16:54,343 Absent such, those foolish enough 218 00:16:54,510 --> 00:16:55,469 to hold you to heart 219 00:16:55,636 --> 00:16:58,055 would be mourning fucking loss. 220 00:16:58,472 --> 00:17:00,808 Did I not warn against laying trust in him? 221 00:17:01,267 --> 00:17:02,685 Men such as this always believe 222 00:17:02,852 --> 00:17:04,603 they can maneuver beyond their betters. 223 00:17:08,148 --> 00:17:09,315 Apologies. 224 00:17:09,483 --> 00:17:12,277 I hold deepest regret for my misjudgment of the past. 225 00:17:12,820 --> 00:17:16,574 Yet I would look towards horizon and solution to current dilemma. 226 00:17:16,739 --> 00:17:19,285 The toad would sprout wings and become soaring dove. 227 00:17:19,450 --> 00:17:21,328 The gods perform such miracles daily... 228 00:17:21,495 --> 00:17:23,037 ...and have blessed the Syrian 229 00:17:23,205 --> 00:17:25,040 towards exalted purpose. 230 00:17:25,207 --> 00:17:26,709 You have thoughts on the matter? 231 00:17:26,876 --> 00:17:28,210 Solidified towards action. 232 00:17:28,377 --> 00:17:30,212 I have consulted Crassus via messenger, 233 00:17:30,379 --> 00:17:32,673 and we are in agreement of path forward. 234 00:17:33,424 --> 00:17:35,843 Illuminate, so Ashur may swiftly trod upon it. 235 00:17:36,010 --> 00:17:37,678 If Gabinius no longer stood senator, 236 00:17:37,845 --> 00:17:39,805 Pompey's interest would quickly wane. 237 00:17:40,514 --> 00:17:42,933 You intend to remove Gabinius from the Senate? 238 00:17:43,642 --> 00:17:46,896 No. I intend to remove him from fucking life. 239 00:17:47,521 --> 00:17:49,273 You would send the old fool to grass? 240 00:17:49,440 --> 00:17:51,317 How will hands remain clean of deed? 241 00:17:51,483 --> 00:17:54,153 By task falling to another's. 242 00:17:58,782 --> 00:18:00,618 No. 243 00:18:04,371 --> 00:18:06,707 Viridia places her father above 244 00:18:07,374 --> 00:18:08,584 all others. 245 00:18:09,835 --> 00:18:11,003 There must be another way. 246 00:18:11,170 --> 00:18:12,630 Then produce fucking alternative. 247 00:18:12,796 --> 00:18:14,089 I... 248 00:18:18,510 --> 00:18:19,637 I cannot do this. 249 00:18:19,803 --> 00:18:21,889 If union moves forward, 250 00:18:22,056 --> 00:18:24,350 Crassus shall withdraw patronage. 251 00:18:24,767 --> 00:18:28,979 And in wake of such, you shall stand exposed, Syrian. 252 00:18:29,396 --> 00:18:31,106 Yet see matter to fateful conclusion, 253 00:18:31,273 --> 00:18:33,943 and he has expressed willingness to entertain your plea 254 00:18:34,109 --> 00:18:38,113 to rebuild the arena destroyed by Spartacus and his rebels, 255 00:18:38,280 --> 00:18:39,990 granting you control of it 256 00:18:40,532 --> 00:18:43,410 and of all games within Capua. 257 00:18:46,121 --> 00:18:47,414 He has promised this? 258 00:18:48,290 --> 00:18:49,333 He has. 259 00:18:51,251 --> 00:18:53,504 You stand a free man, Syrian, 260 00:18:53,629 --> 00:18:58,258 carrying such responsibility such agency affords. 261 00:18:59,426 --> 00:19:01,720 The choice is yours. 262 00:19:13,524 --> 00:19:16,986 Message carrying offer of marriage was most unexpected. 263 00:19:18,320 --> 00:19:20,656 Did it find favor? 264 00:19:23,200 --> 00:19:25,619 It is a difficult thing to turn mind towards marital bliss 265 00:19:25,786 --> 00:19:28,455 when other pressing interests weigh upon mind. 266 00:19:29,164 --> 00:19:32,292 Such are the burdens of a consul of the Republic. 267 00:19:32,710 --> 00:19:34,461 As Crassus also stands. 268 00:19:34,628 --> 00:19:36,922 You are but mirrors towards one another, 269 00:19:37,464 --> 00:19:41,010 equal in reflecting highest position among the Senate. 270 00:19:41,176 --> 00:19:43,178 You would place us upon level? 271 00:19:44,388 --> 00:19:46,557 I would but see tensions eased, 272 00:19:46,724 --> 00:19:49,852 and feet moved towards common ground. 273 00:19:50,185 --> 00:19:51,395 As would I. 274 00:19:52,646 --> 00:19:55,941 Yet we stand unfortunately opposed within the Senate- 275 00:19:56,734 --> 00:19:58,527 Crassus towards tax policies to fill his coffers, 276 00:19:58,652 --> 00:20:01,321 and I towards more honorable pursuit of seeing my men, 277 00:20:01,447 --> 00:20:03,574 so vital in the defeat of Spartacus, 278 00:20:03,741 --> 00:20:07,911 to proper reward of land and coin commensurate with effort. 279 00:20:10,372 --> 00:20:14,626 There may yet be revealed path forward, however narrow. 280 00:20:18,172 --> 00:20:20,382 Let us thread needle of possibility. 281 00:20:21,175 --> 00:20:24,386 If my voice could move Senate towards your desires, 282 00:20:24,553 --> 00:20:29,683 then perhaps yours could lend support to those of Crassus. 283 00:20:31,852 --> 00:20:32,895 Perhaps. 284 00:20:33,062 --> 00:20:34,438 Such an agreement would first need to see 285 00:20:34,605 --> 00:20:38,233 respective armies dissolved outside the gates of Rome, 286 00:20:38,358 --> 00:20:40,402 a contingent from both dispatched 287 00:20:40,569 --> 00:20:43,280 to at last address mounting Cilician threat. 288 00:20:44,031 --> 00:20:46,075 They have become rather bothersome. 289 00:20:46,492 --> 00:20:48,619 And I would see them all nailed upon cross 290 00:20:48,744 --> 00:20:51,163 for offence against beleaguered citizens- 291 00:20:51,330 --> 00:20:53,749 those closest to me among them. 292 00:20:57,336 --> 00:21:00,047 Tell me of your daughter. 293 00:21:01,006 --> 00:21:03,801 Your eyes have beheld her beauty, have they not? 294 00:21:04,468 --> 00:21:08,806 Gloriously so. Yet I inquire towards the mind of the woman. 295 00:21:09,181 --> 00:21:10,891 She is of keen intellect, 296 00:21:11,642 --> 00:21:14,103 holding knowledge towards literature, 297 00:21:14,520 --> 00:21:17,356 uh, rhetoric, logic, the histories, 298 00:21:17,523 --> 00:21:19,650 languages, Greek being of second nature. 299 00:21:19,817 --> 00:21:21,819 You misunderstand the question. 300 00:21:22,569 --> 00:21:25,864 How bends her mind towards will of husband? 301 00:21:35,415 --> 00:21:38,335 She grasps meaning of the word 302 00:21:38,752 --> 00:21:40,045 duty... 303 00:21:47,803 --> 00:21:49,805 ...and all it implies. 304 00:21:50,973 --> 00:21:52,266 Hmm. 305 00:21:59,982 --> 00:22:02,693 I fear you have lost the game... 306 00:22:08,490 --> 00:22:10,868 ...yet gained vaunted son-in-law. 307 00:22:13,328 --> 00:22:14,872 News to lift heart. 308 00:22:17,040 --> 00:22:21,211 Yet know it beats with the love of a father towards only child- 309 00:22:21,837 --> 00:22:23,463 one I would see happy 310 00:22:24,047 --> 00:22:25,591 and cared for, 311 00:22:26,675 --> 00:22:29,136 given all courtesy and respect 312 00:22:29,636 --> 00:22:30,846 imagined. 313 00:22:32,681 --> 00:22:34,975 To the glory of the republic. 314 00:22:36,059 --> 00:22:37,352 Ah. Apologies. 315 00:22:37,686 --> 00:22:39,980 We do not mean to interrupt your game. 316 00:22:40,147 --> 00:22:43,734 Ah, game has reached satisfactory conclusion. 317 00:22:46,653 --> 00:22:48,655 Bless the gods, daughter. 318 00:22:49,031 --> 00:22:50,616 You are to be wed. 319 00:22:52,034 --> 00:22:56,371 What wondrous news! 320 00:22:58,123 --> 00:22:59,124 Indeed. 321 00:23:00,292 --> 00:23:02,294 I look forward to consummation of the union 322 00:23:02,461 --> 00:23:05,422 between our families, dearest Viridia. 323 00:23:06,465 --> 00:23:07,507 Hmm. 324 00:23:08,258 --> 00:23:10,302 I could never have dreamed of... 325 00:23:10,719 --> 00:23:11,970 such a day. 326 00:23:30,155 --> 00:23:31,031 Achillia... 327 00:23:40,540 --> 00:23:42,376 Why do eyes fucking linger? 328 00:23:43,001 --> 00:23:44,044 I... 329 00:23:44,169 --> 00:23:45,879 Apologies. For a moment, I thought... 330 00:23:46,046 --> 00:23:48,298 I give no shit towards turning of your thoughts. 331 00:23:49,675 --> 00:23:51,635 You claim your father's cell as your own? 332 00:23:51,802 --> 00:23:53,345 As is my fucking right, 333 00:23:54,179 --> 00:23:54,805 as son. 334 00:23:54,972 --> 00:23:56,348 He would not have wished this- 335 00:23:56,807 --> 00:23:59,559 you and I, standing in constant opposition. 336 00:23:59,726 --> 00:24:01,395 Then relinquish title of champion 337 00:24:01,561 --> 00:24:03,146 and see disagreement fade. 338 00:24:03,313 --> 00:24:06,733 This is all that consumes you? Even now? 339 00:24:07,651 --> 00:24:08,610 Glory in the arena? 340 00:24:08,777 --> 00:24:10,237 I am but consumed 341 00:24:11,071 --> 00:24:12,656 with seeing my father avenged, 342 00:24:12,823 --> 00:24:14,157 to stand upon the sands of fucking Primus 343 00:24:14,324 --> 00:24:16,660 and claim life of the Scythian that took him from me. 344 00:24:17,077 --> 00:24:19,997 Such revenge does not belong to you. 345 00:24:20,747 --> 00:24:23,458 I am the champion of this house. 346 00:24:24,918 --> 00:24:27,462 Mantle seized absent proper contest... 347 00:24:28,463 --> 00:24:30,048 against the man before you. 348 00:24:31,758 --> 00:24:33,343 I see but a boy. 349 00:24:33,719 --> 00:24:35,554 Achillia. Tarchon. 350 00:24:35,971 --> 00:24:38,098 Pompey arrives. Fall to formation, 351 00:24:38,473 --> 00:24:40,976 and see passions quelled. 352 00:24:53,822 --> 00:24:55,490 This is where it began. 353 00:24:55,615 --> 00:24:58,994 Spartacus and his rebellion that so threatened the republic. 354 00:24:59,161 --> 00:25:00,537 The mad fucks claimed the life 355 00:25:00,704 --> 00:25:02,664 of the former dominus of this house. 356 00:25:02,789 --> 00:25:04,708 As well as many prominent Romans. 357 00:25:04,875 --> 00:25:07,461 And yet the Syrian survived. 358 00:25:08,128 --> 00:25:10,047 I was not yet among those of privilege. 359 00:25:10,172 --> 00:25:11,214 Yes. 360 00:25:11,381 --> 00:25:13,592 The gladiator slave who turned against his own, 361 00:25:13,717 --> 00:25:15,969 raising question anew- 362 00:25:17,679 --> 00:25:19,056 how did you survive? 363 00:25:19,222 --> 00:25:20,891 By fortitude and wit. 364 00:25:21,808 --> 00:25:24,061 Honed by years among the Brotherhood. 365 00:25:24,227 --> 00:25:26,063 From humble beginnings 366 00:25:26,229 --> 00:25:27,397 to humble present. 367 00:25:28,774 --> 00:25:30,901 Let us not gauge a man's worth by faded past 368 00:25:31,068 --> 00:25:33,820 but of vaunted offerings of the here and now. 369 00:25:34,363 --> 00:25:35,614 Let it be so. 370 00:25:36,239 --> 00:25:38,408 Achillia! Present yourself. 371 00:25:46,041 --> 00:25:48,502 She stands of a form, as promised. 372 00:25:48,668 --> 00:25:51,004 Savage barely survived contest in the arena. 373 00:25:51,129 --> 00:25:53,048 Yet survive she did, and stood victorious 374 00:25:53,215 --> 00:25:55,509 against opponent of greater size and skill. 375 00:25:55,675 --> 00:25:58,428 I would weigh merit with eyes my own. 376 00:25:59,012 --> 00:26:01,556 Whatever the consul desires, Ashur provides. 377 00:26:02,182 --> 00:26:04,726 Choose among my men who shall face her. 378 00:26:04,851 --> 00:26:08,730 All stand titan, and shall provide thrilling adversary. 379 00:26:09,981 --> 00:26:11,233 What of that one? 380 00:26:17,572 --> 00:26:19,241 Apologies, Consul. 381 00:26:19,741 --> 00:26:21,827 This man offers little challenge. 382 00:26:22,744 --> 00:26:24,496 I would present you with spectacle 383 00:26:24,871 --> 00:26:27,040 more worthy of storied name. 384 00:26:27,207 --> 00:26:28,375 A savage, 385 00:26:28,834 --> 00:26:30,127 as so indicated. 386 00:26:30,252 --> 00:26:33,004 I shall see her to discipline for speaking beyond her station. 387 00:26:33,296 --> 00:26:34,548 Doctore! 388 00:26:35,048 --> 00:26:36,174 Hold. 389 00:26:37,217 --> 00:26:39,928 She is but bold of purpose, 390 00:26:40,053 --> 00:26:42,013 a thing to be admired. 391 00:26:45,016 --> 00:26:46,768 Let us entertain request. 392 00:26:47,519 --> 00:26:50,272 Who would you choose to honor me, champion? 393 00:26:51,606 --> 00:26:52,691 Tarchon, 394 00:26:53,233 --> 00:26:54,776 son of Celadus. 395 00:27:01,283 --> 00:27:03,660 The son of Celadus gladly accepts. 396 00:27:04,244 --> 00:27:05,162 Doctore, 397 00:27:05,704 --> 00:27:07,247 see practice weapons to their hands. 398 00:27:07,414 --> 00:27:10,292 Practice? Is this not proper contest? 399 00:27:11,960 --> 00:27:13,253 Your will, Consul. 400 00:27:13,420 --> 00:27:14,671 Doctore, 401 00:27:15,255 --> 00:27:17,424 see wood give way to steel. 402 00:27:19,342 --> 00:27:21,219 Dacus, attend! 403 00:27:21,386 --> 00:27:22,471 Come. 404 00:27:33,273 --> 00:27:35,150 She adopts style dissimilar to one 405 00:27:35,317 --> 00:27:36,860 during the games of the Ludi Apollinares. 406 00:27:37,027 --> 00:27:40,030 Circumstance of injury requires shift in strategy. 407 00:27:40,197 --> 00:27:42,032 Are we to prattle until sun breaks? 408 00:27:42,199 --> 00:27:44,159 They but ready themself, Consul. 409 00:27:44,326 --> 00:27:45,952 Upon the moment, you shall have blood. 410 00:27:47,579 --> 00:27:49,122 Present entertainment, 411 00:27:49,289 --> 00:27:52,000 yet slip not towards fatal conflict. 412 00:28:01,301 --> 00:28:04,513 Let this decide who is truly deserving of fucking title. 413 00:28:04,679 --> 00:28:05,639 Gratitude... 414 00:28:07,140 --> 00:28:09,351 ...for opportunity to see you fall. 415 00:28:10,977 --> 00:28:11,853 Begin! 416 00:28:21,780 --> 00:28:23,532 Your Nubian does not disappoint. 417 00:28:30,789 --> 00:28:32,249 The youngling draws blood. 418 00:28:47,472 --> 00:28:49,391 Returned in kind. 419 00:28:49,558 --> 00:28:50,392 Splendid. 420 00:28:50,559 --> 00:28:51,726 Wine! 421 00:28:59,693 --> 00:29:02,571 Oh, your champion fades. 422 00:29:02,737 --> 00:29:06,908 As all dreams must, when faced with stark reality. 423 00:29:20,547 --> 00:29:21,381 Oh! 424 00:29:24,301 --> 00:29:25,719 Well fought! 425 00:29:26,469 --> 00:29:27,887 Claim his life! 426 00:29:46,656 --> 00:29:49,242 He has proven worthy opponent, Consul, 427 00:29:50,493 --> 00:29:51,911 as was his father. 428 00:29:54,539 --> 00:29:55,749 I would see him 429 00:29:57,042 --> 00:29:59,044 - live. - Achillia. 430 00:30:00,503 --> 00:30:02,631 I am of a buoyant mood, 431 00:30:03,048 --> 00:30:05,675 raised aloft by my impending nuptials. 432 00:30:05,842 --> 00:30:07,052 She stands victor. 433 00:30:07,844 --> 00:30:10,847 The boy's life is hers to do as she pleases. 434 00:30:17,020 --> 00:30:19,022 You have had your proper contest 435 00:30:19,814 --> 00:30:22,359 and yet live because of debt owed 436 00:30:23,109 --> 00:30:24,235 to your father. 437 00:30:27,739 --> 00:30:29,574 She truly exceeds expectation. 438 00:30:31,034 --> 00:30:32,202 As Venus Victrix 439 00:30:32,369 --> 00:30:34,371 earthed in flesh, 440 00:30:35,747 --> 00:30:37,374 demanding praise. 441 00:30:42,170 --> 00:30:43,797 Worship of such 442 00:30:43,963 --> 00:30:45,090 perhaps 443 00:30:45,256 --> 00:30:47,133 better suited towards more... 444 00:30:47,300 --> 00:30:49,344 intimate contemplation? 445 00:30:53,431 --> 00:30:55,183 Notion well received. 446 00:30:55,350 --> 00:30:56,643 Attend. 447 00:30:58,520 --> 00:31:01,022 Have her bathed and sent to me. 448 00:31:01,606 --> 00:31:03,650 Let us take food and wine, then. 449 00:31:04,359 --> 00:31:06,027 Until appointed time. 450 00:31:08,905 --> 00:31:10,240 Hilara. 451 00:31:10,657 --> 00:31:12,158 I would have you linger 452 00:31:13,284 --> 00:31:14,244 and assist 453 00:31:14,411 --> 00:31:16,454 towards urgent matter. 454 00:31:18,540 --> 00:31:20,250 You ask the impossible, Hilara. 455 00:31:20,417 --> 00:31:22,419 It is of vital importance to this house. 456 00:31:22,585 --> 00:31:24,212 You mean to your dominus. 457 00:31:24,379 --> 00:31:27,340 You shall never see feelings deeply held for him returned, 458 00:31:27,507 --> 00:31:29,300 if he is capable of them at all. 459 00:31:29,467 --> 00:31:31,928 I no longer cling to such hopes. 460 00:31:33,304 --> 00:31:34,806 Yet in aiding him in this act, 461 00:31:34,973 --> 00:31:37,559 it will avert bloodshed and ruin 462 00:31:38,893 --> 00:31:40,687 for all beneath this roof. 463 00:31:43,982 --> 00:31:46,025 I ask you this as friend 464 00:31:48,069 --> 00:31:50,655 who once you embraced above all others. 465 00:32:01,332 --> 00:32:02,375 The way he leers 466 00:32:02,542 --> 00:32:03,877 as if considering the taste of your flesh. 467 00:32:04,002 --> 00:32:05,545 It's not unthinkable such forbidden meal 468 00:32:05,712 --> 00:32:07,088 has parted the man's lips. 469 00:32:09,883 --> 00:32:12,510 Why do you stand as doe faced with hunter's arrow? 470 00:32:12,677 --> 00:32:13,720 Apologies. I... 471 00:32:13,887 --> 00:32:15,889 Busy yourself with drawing of bath. 472 00:32:16,389 --> 00:32:18,016 The Syrian may forgive indolent hands, 473 00:32:18,641 --> 00:32:21,978 yet those of a Roman's body slave must never fall to such. 474 00:32:22,353 --> 00:32:23,772 I shall see it done. 475 00:32:28,610 --> 00:32:30,028 You favor the girl. 476 00:32:30,779 --> 00:32:33,406 She has proven adequate morsel upon your absence. 477 00:32:33,573 --> 00:32:34,407 Hmm. 478 00:32:35,074 --> 00:32:38,453 And now that loving husband has returned? 479 00:32:38,620 --> 00:32:41,080 Thoughts turn towards more... 480 00:32:41,247 --> 00:32:42,999 substantial feast. 481 00:32:51,299 --> 00:32:53,092 I am your man, then. 482 00:32:55,845 --> 00:32:57,388 I am to lay with Pompey? 483 00:32:57,555 --> 00:32:59,516 It is a thing often requested of champions. 484 00:32:59,974 --> 00:33:01,184 Spartacus, Gannicus before him, 485 00:33:01,309 --> 00:33:04,437 both commanded towards same, and fell to compliance. 486 00:33:05,605 --> 00:33:06,564 Yet... 487 00:33:07,315 --> 00:33:09,984 if you do as I instruct, absent discovery, 488 00:33:10,151 --> 00:33:12,403 Pompey will be unable to lay hand upon you, 489 00:33:12,570 --> 00:33:15,657 nor shall cock ever straighten towards offence. 490 00:33:17,158 --> 00:33:18,535 If such is your will. 491 00:33:18,701 --> 00:33:20,703 I do not wish it so. 492 00:33:21,120 --> 00:33:23,706 Yet I stand bereft of fucking option. 493 00:33:23,873 --> 00:33:25,041 Dominus. 494 00:33:29,712 --> 00:33:32,090 Were you able to acquire what I've asked of you? 495 00:33:33,466 --> 00:33:34,968 Messia has seen to it. 496 00:33:35,718 --> 00:33:38,179 Then perhaps the gods not fuck us this day. 497 00:33:41,182 --> 00:33:43,101 See message dispatched, 498 00:33:43,768 --> 00:33:47,355 then Achillia to honored fucking guest. 499 00:33:48,398 --> 00:33:49,232 Go. 500 00:33:52,694 --> 00:33:56,823 The boy you fought, why did you petition for his life? 501 00:33:58,741 --> 00:34:01,953 It was not his life that held concern. 502 00:34:03,621 --> 00:34:05,081 I knew his father 503 00:34:05,957 --> 00:34:07,125 before he fell. 504 00:34:08,418 --> 00:34:10,587 He was one of the Syrian's men? 505 00:34:11,421 --> 00:34:13,590 He stood champion of this house 506 00:34:14,632 --> 00:34:16,175 for but a moment. 507 00:34:17,969 --> 00:34:20,847 Well, interest lies in current owner of title. 508 00:34:22,264 --> 00:34:23,349 So tell me, 509 00:34:23,516 --> 00:34:27,686 how did you find yourself guest of our fair republic? 510 00:34:29,271 --> 00:34:31,858 Through circumstances of misfortune, 511 00:34:33,067 --> 00:34:34,777 as most who find themselves so. 512 00:34:35,612 --> 00:34:38,780 Hmm. Generalities are the comfort of lesser intellect. 513 00:34:38,948 --> 00:34:43,161 I would seize upon more revealing detail. 514 00:34:47,456 --> 00:34:49,291 I was sold to the Romans. 515 00:34:50,876 --> 00:34:53,128 Mm, it's an occurrence not uncommon. 516 00:34:53,296 --> 00:34:56,132 It was by hand of my own father. 517 00:35:02,472 --> 00:35:04,057 Ah. 518 00:35:04,515 --> 00:35:06,392 Details revealed. 519 00:35:09,103 --> 00:35:10,104 Did he hate you so, 520 00:35:10,229 --> 00:35:12,482 to condemn you to slavery in a foreign land? 521 00:35:13,608 --> 00:35:16,277 His love for me was beyond measure. 522 00:35:17,946 --> 00:35:19,906 And yet here you stand. 523 00:35:25,662 --> 00:35:28,581 Errant spear took the life of royal. 524 00:35:31,709 --> 00:35:33,419 One I was sworn to protect. 525 00:35:34,379 --> 00:35:36,547 Now we come to the meat of it. 526 00:35:36,714 --> 00:35:40,176 Such a thing is punishable by death in my kingdom. 527 00:35:40,718 --> 00:35:42,303 Giving me to the Romans 528 00:35:42,804 --> 00:35:44,222 was a mercy, 529 00:35:45,515 --> 00:35:47,892 in his eyes. 530 00:35:54,649 --> 00:35:56,067 I would have more wine. 531 00:35:56,693 --> 00:35:58,027 As would I. 532 00:36:04,742 --> 00:36:08,830 You move with a grace beyond those of abject station. 533 00:36:10,873 --> 00:36:12,041 Gratitude. 534 00:36:12,917 --> 00:36:16,129 It was not meant as compliment. Merely observation. 535 00:36:17,672 --> 00:36:19,882 Gratitude remains... 536 00:36:20,049 --> 00:36:21,551 ...despite intention. 537 00:36:35,481 --> 00:36:37,108 I must confess, 538 00:36:38,651 --> 00:36:40,361 I've never had a Nubian. 539 00:36:42,196 --> 00:36:44,449 Nor I a consul of Rome. 540 00:36:47,035 --> 00:36:49,871 Had not promise to cherish the daughter of Gabinius 541 00:36:49,996 --> 00:36:52,206 been sworn but hours past, 542 00:36:55,251 --> 00:36:58,504 we would see such mutual failing rectified. 543 00:37:00,465 --> 00:37:01,799 A pity, then. 544 00:37:21,736 --> 00:37:23,446 The gods are angry. 545 00:37:25,448 --> 00:37:27,366 When do they stand otherwise? 546 00:37:30,411 --> 00:37:31,704 I would keep from edge. 547 00:37:32,705 --> 00:37:35,083 Cliff has been known to claim the unsuspecting. 548 00:37:37,085 --> 00:37:39,796 Then why has wall never been rebuilt to prevent calamity? 549 00:37:39,962 --> 00:37:41,839 Some things defy repair, 550 00:37:42,381 --> 00:37:44,425 in spite of will to hold otherwise. 551 00:37:52,391 --> 00:37:53,726 He comes to me. 552 00:37:56,062 --> 00:37:57,313 In my dreams. 553 00:37:59,273 --> 00:38:01,567 As it often is with those we have lost. 554 00:38:04,862 --> 00:38:06,697 I make attempt to call to him... 555 00:38:08,825 --> 00:38:10,952 yet tongue becomes as stone. 556 00:38:13,955 --> 00:38:15,623 Does he speak to you? 557 00:38:18,751 --> 00:38:20,044 He does... 558 00:38:22,755 --> 00:38:24,173 yet I cannot hear him. 559 00:38:26,968 --> 00:38:29,387 I would give all to break words with him once more. 560 00:38:32,348 --> 00:38:33,516 As you shall, 561 00:38:34,267 --> 00:38:35,351 upon a day. 562 00:38:36,102 --> 00:38:38,104 As I shall with Opiter, 563 00:38:39,188 --> 00:38:40,648 when we fall from this world 564 00:38:40,815 --> 00:38:42,942 towards welcome upon distant shore. 565 00:38:48,364 --> 00:38:50,867 Yet while we remain of this world, 566 00:38:51,325 --> 00:38:53,870 I would see aid given Achillia. 567 00:38:55,705 --> 00:38:56,998 She does not fucking require it. 568 00:38:57,165 --> 00:38:59,625 She is but bone and meat as any other, 569 00:39:00,793 --> 00:39:02,670 and she will face the freshly-born champion 570 00:39:02,795 --> 00:39:05,464 of the House of Proculus in coming games. 571 00:39:06,924 --> 00:39:09,969 Let us see her towards vengeance. 572 00:39:14,599 --> 00:39:16,350 I would ask to see Elata. 573 00:39:17,101 --> 00:39:20,313 You are far removed from favor with your dominus. 574 00:39:22,148 --> 00:39:24,150 Yet I will broach request 575 00:39:24,317 --> 00:39:25,776 upon opportunity. 576 00:39:27,904 --> 00:39:29,864 My father did not care for her. 577 00:39:32,700 --> 00:39:36,120 Athena herself would not have stood worthy of your affections, 578 00:39:36,787 --> 00:39:38,164 in his eyes. 579 00:39:50,718 --> 00:39:52,929 You have afforded yourself with measured grace 580 00:39:53,095 --> 00:39:55,056 beyond courtesy of years. 581 00:39:56,849 --> 00:39:59,644 Would that heart swelled towards that of loving husband 582 00:40:00,561 --> 00:40:03,856 in place of one presented through necessity. 583 00:40:06,859 --> 00:40:08,194 I shall find joy 584 00:40:08,694 --> 00:40:11,364 in knowledge that I have honored my father, 585 00:40:13,074 --> 00:40:14,533 who I hold closest to heart. 586 00:40:14,700 --> 00:40:17,495 Oh, do not let your mother hear you break such words. 587 00:40:19,205 --> 00:40:20,331 Hmm. 588 00:40:21,290 --> 00:40:22,750 I shall miss our games 589 00:40:23,876 --> 00:40:25,378 when I'm no longer of this house. 590 00:40:25,544 --> 00:40:26,629 Oh... 591 00:40:27,171 --> 00:40:28,881 Well, you are yet among us. 592 00:40:29,590 --> 00:40:32,718 Let us embrace each day by hour and minute. 593 00:40:32,885 --> 00:40:34,053 Set board, 594 00:40:34,220 --> 00:40:36,514 and we shall play. 595 00:40:38,099 --> 00:40:39,809 Apologies. Dispatch arrives. 596 00:40:39,976 --> 00:40:42,061 Ah, well see it set aside towards later hour. 597 00:40:42,228 --> 00:40:45,773 Apologies once more. It carries from Pompey himself. 598 00:40:47,191 --> 00:40:48,943 Ah, give it here. 599 00:40:52,613 --> 00:40:55,116 What does future husband convey? 600 00:40:56,867 --> 00:40:59,704 Hmm. He tarries at the Syrian's villa 601 00:41:00,288 --> 00:41:02,290 and requests my immediate fucking presence? 602 00:41:02,415 --> 00:41:06,127 Send reply that I stand regrettably occupied, 603 00:41:06,294 --> 00:41:09,588 and I shall broach gathering upon morning light. 604 00:41:09,755 --> 00:41:10,756 Dominus. 605 00:41:11,299 --> 00:41:12,300 Wait. 606 00:41:14,468 --> 00:41:16,887 - Duty towards Republic beckons. - Oh. 607 00:41:17,054 --> 00:41:19,348 I would not see vital purpose set aside 608 00:41:19,515 --> 00:41:23,686 for pleasure of mere game, no matter how desired. 609 00:41:27,231 --> 00:41:28,649 Set board, 610 00:41:28,816 --> 00:41:33,321 and I shall return to you as fleetly as obligation allows. 611 00:41:43,122 --> 00:41:45,082 Door! 612 00:41:48,544 --> 00:41:51,422 Why have I been summoned as if common slave? 613 00:41:52,131 --> 00:41:53,841 Pompey's mind is his own. 614 00:41:54,008 --> 00:41:56,802 I would not presume to fathom what thoughts lie within it. 615 00:41:57,345 --> 00:41:59,513 Forever magnanimous in response. 616 00:42:00,056 --> 00:42:03,351 A thing your perceived betters could glean instruction from. 617 00:42:03,517 --> 00:42:04,518 I but serve the Republic 618 00:42:04,685 --> 00:42:07,146 and those who guide her through darkest night. 619 00:42:08,647 --> 00:42:12,068 There stood a time I received such humble prostration 620 00:42:12,193 --> 00:42:14,653 as cunning ruse to gain favor. 621 00:42:15,321 --> 00:42:18,616 Yet your embrace of the necessity of union 622 00:42:18,741 --> 00:42:21,994 between beloved daughter and the man you lead me towards 623 00:42:23,412 --> 00:42:25,664 begs differing conclusion. 624 00:42:26,248 --> 00:42:28,876 I would know of it, if so inclined. 625 00:42:29,043 --> 00:42:32,838 That you truly place the republic above personal desire. 626 00:42:33,798 --> 00:42:37,968 Again, a thing your betters could take lesson from. 627 00:42:39,470 --> 00:42:40,763 You honor me. 628 00:42:41,347 --> 00:42:43,432 You honor yourself, Ashur. 629 00:42:50,106 --> 00:42:51,357 You call me by name. 630 00:42:52,108 --> 00:42:53,734 You have earned such consideration, 631 00:42:54,318 --> 00:42:59,532 navigating treacherous waters of oft tempestuous acquaintance. 632 00:43:00,366 --> 00:43:02,243 It is of 633 00:43:02,827 --> 00:43:04,161 greatest comfort 634 00:43:04,745 --> 00:43:07,081 to see them calm between us. 635 00:43:07,248 --> 00:43:09,041 Sentiment deeply shared. 636 00:43:11,210 --> 00:43:13,546 If father were yet known to you, 637 00:43:15,756 --> 00:43:17,133 he would stand 638 00:43:17,716 --> 00:43:20,761 as proud as the man you see before you 639 00:43:21,762 --> 00:43:26,559 that his son set aside impossible notions of the heart 640 00:43:27,810 --> 00:43:29,770 and accepted what must be. 641 00:43:30,896 --> 00:43:33,899 Yet, take comfort in thought that Viridia 642 00:43:35,734 --> 00:43:37,820 considers you fondly. 643 00:43:40,197 --> 00:43:42,158 And I suspect always shall. 644 00:43:48,497 --> 00:43:50,583 Come. Pompey awaits. 645 00:43:52,710 --> 00:43:53,669 Uh... 646 00:43:54,044 --> 00:43:56,630 night churns beyond reason. 647 00:43:57,882 --> 00:43:58,966 I will make excuse 648 00:43:59,133 --> 00:44:00,926 and see meeting delayed to more favorable hour. 649 00:44:01,093 --> 00:44:02,761 I'm here now, upon appointed moment. 650 00:44:02,928 --> 00:44:06,223 Let us to purpose and see matter concluded. 651 00:44:10,936 --> 00:44:13,564 What stands so urgent that you call upon me to... 652 00:44:15,649 --> 00:44:17,359 What is this fucking shit? 653 00:44:17,526 --> 00:44:20,029 - Dominus, I- - Remove yourself. Go! 654 00:44:20,738 --> 00:44:21,739 Apologies. 655 00:44:22,198 --> 00:44:25,159 Pompey requested closer inspection of my champion. 656 00:44:25,284 --> 00:44:26,535 I did not know! 657 00:44:26,702 --> 00:44:30,414 You swear to see my daughter treated with love and respect, 658 00:44:30,998 --> 00:44:34,668 and within same breath fuck me as you fuck the Nubian slave? 659 00:44:35,252 --> 00:44:38,214 Gabinius. What has happened? 660 00:44:38,380 --> 00:44:41,091 An end to proposed marriage 661 00:44:41,509 --> 00:44:44,762 and severance of fucking association. 662 00:44:45,804 --> 00:44:47,848 Place cock where whim dictates, 663 00:44:48,015 --> 00:44:51,435 and may disease see it wither upon vine! 664 00:44:55,731 --> 00:44:56,607 Gather yourself, Consul. 665 00:44:56,774 --> 00:44:59,360 I shall attempt to calm inflamed humors. 666 00:45:01,862 --> 00:45:03,155 Gabinius. 667 00:45:04,073 --> 00:45:05,449 What finds you here at such hour? 668 00:45:05,616 --> 00:45:07,284 And seized by tempestuous mood? 669 00:45:07,451 --> 00:45:10,996 Honored guest beneath this fucking roof! 670 00:45:11,163 --> 00:45:12,039 Pompey? 671 00:45:12,164 --> 00:45:13,165 The man has proved himself 672 00:45:13,332 --> 00:45:15,501 the villain Crassus has always assumed. 673 00:45:15,668 --> 00:45:16,710 Curse upon me 674 00:45:17,294 --> 00:45:19,463 for not gleaning truth with eyes my own. 675 00:45:19,630 --> 00:45:21,715 He is nothing more than arrogant shit 676 00:45:21,882 --> 00:45:23,592 overflowing with military laurels 677 00:45:23,759 --> 00:45:26,178 in place of spirit and fucking soul. 678 00:45:26,345 --> 00:45:29,265 Harshest of words towards a consul of Rome. 679 00:45:29,431 --> 00:45:32,268 Fuck title and all pretense bestowed. 680 00:45:33,060 --> 00:45:36,730 He but sees himself reflected in the eyes of everyone he beholds. 681 00:45:36,855 --> 00:45:40,526 Senator, I beg of you, let us give pause and consider... 682 00:45:40,693 --> 00:45:42,528 There stands nothing to consider, 683 00:45:43,320 --> 00:45:46,282 save unfolding years absent the name Pompey Magnus 684 00:45:46,448 --> 00:45:48,951 ever being conjured by favorable tongue. 685 00:45:49,118 --> 00:45:52,288 - Let us take wine to quiet the- - I will not be quelled. 686 00:45:52,454 --> 00:45:54,623 Pompey reforms as enemy to me. 687 00:45:55,332 --> 00:45:58,085 Equal in spiteful intent of the fucking Cilicians 688 00:45:58,252 --> 00:46:00,337 he fails to bring to justice! 689 00:46:00,754 --> 00:46:02,298 You wound me 690 00:46:02,423 --> 00:46:05,259 as knife to chest. 691 00:46:05,426 --> 00:46:07,344 What... 692 00:46:07,511 --> 00:46:09,597 What cause 693 00:46:09,763 --> 00:46:12,933 have I given towards such wrath? 694 00:46:13,350 --> 00:46:15,603 What cause? 695 00:46:15,769 --> 00:46:18,314 I bend to requested summons 696 00:46:18,480 --> 00:46:20,941 only to find you entwined with the Nubian, 697 00:46:21,108 --> 00:46:23,193 and you cry what fucking cause? 698 00:46:23,360 --> 00:46:27,865 I have no memory of summoning you or bedding the Nubian. 699 00:46:29,700 --> 00:46:32,453 An excess of wine does not negate grievous insult. 700 00:46:32,620 --> 00:46:35,623 I beg you, we must not let overripe passions... 701 00:46:35,789 --> 00:46:37,625 To think I ever considered 702 00:46:37,791 --> 00:46:40,919 fucking union towards you with treasured daughter! 703 00:46:41,295 --> 00:46:42,755 You are beneath her 704 00:46:42,921 --> 00:46:45,049 and shall forever remain so! 705 00:46:45,215 --> 00:46:47,176 Send word to Crassus. 706 00:46:47,343 --> 00:46:48,594 I would meet to discuss 707 00:46:48,761 --> 00:46:51,847 granting him my full support in the Senate, 708 00:46:52,181 --> 00:46:53,974 to stand in opposition 709 00:46:54,141 --> 00:46:56,435 of the shitfuck Pompey! 710 00:47:07,655 --> 00:47:09,281 What have you fucking done? 711 00:47:09,448 --> 00:47:12,368 - Call your medicus! - I have no fucking medicus! 712 00:47:12,534 --> 00:47:13,160 Consul! 713 00:47:13,327 --> 00:47:15,079 Prepare his horse! Quickly! 714 00:47:16,413 --> 00:47:17,998 I will see to this. You must flee. 715 00:47:18,165 --> 00:47:19,166 I-I didn't mean... 716 00:47:19,333 --> 00:47:21,418 Intent tumbles to irrelevance in eye of Senate. 717 00:47:21,585 --> 00:47:23,462 Come! Let us see you away. 718 00:47:32,304 --> 00:47:34,515 I have underestimated you, Syrian. 719 00:47:34,640 --> 00:47:38,477 You have halted union between Viridia and Pompey as commanded, 720 00:47:39,895 --> 00:47:42,606 absent blood upon your hands. 721 00:47:51,115 --> 00:47:52,950 I did not mean for this. 722 00:47:55,703 --> 00:47:57,287 I... 723 00:47:58,288 --> 00:47:59,957 I did not want this. 724 00:48:03,043 --> 00:48:03,961 You. 725 00:48:06,338 --> 00:48:07,214 You did this? 726 00:48:07,339 --> 00:48:08,924 No. 727 00:48:09,091 --> 00:48:11,218 She will know of it... 728 00:48:11,927 --> 00:48:13,971 Viridia... 729 00:48:14,888 --> 00:48:16,598 ...will know the... 730 00:48:17,224 --> 00:48:19,101 the man you truly are. 731 00:48:19,226 --> 00:48:20,477 - No. - She will know! 732 00:48:20,644 --> 00:48:22,020 - No. - She will... 733 00:48:33,157 --> 00:48:35,576 No, no! 734 00:48:40,748 --> 00:48:41,790 No. 735 00:49:00,100 --> 00:49:01,101 Oh... 736 00:49:11,445 --> 00:49:12,613 Oh...