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Great.

>> Get back here.

I'll get you.

>> Thank you. You saved my life.

Who was that?

>> I didn't stop to ask. My father says

robbers live in the graveyard.

That's why I'm not allowed.

You won't tell him, will you?

Turn what?

>> The time I was out there alone.

>> Not when I went.

>> My name's Jonathan Ben Mora. You're

Flavia.

>> Yes. But how? You just moved in next

door. I hear your mother all day long.

Flavia, slow down. Flavia, don't do

that. Flavia, are you reading again?

That's not my mother. That's Elma, my

old nurse. She keeps a house now. My

mother's buried out there.

>> My mother died

when I was two.

>> I was three.

>> Did you catch anything?

>> Big rabbit. Well, she's quite big and

she rabbits on.

>> I'm sorry about my brother. He's an

idiot.

>> He saved my life and I do talk a lot.

I'm Favia Geminina. I'm Miriam.

Welcome to our house.

>> So, what was a well-born girl like you

doing running around the graveyard with

my son?

>> Well, I was taking an offering to my

mother's grave when this when I fell

over and Jonathan helped me.

>> You should be careful out in the

graveyard. There are

>> robbers and bad men. I know.

>> I was going to say wild dogs.

The men are poor creatures.

>> They steal from the graves.

>> Should the dead grudge food to the

living?

>> You have some funny ideas, Dr. Morai.

>> Perhaps I do.

>> There. Can you walk?

>> Yes. Thank you.

>> I've sent Miriam to fetch your father.

>> Don't you have a door slave?

>> That's another one of his funny ideas.

No slaves.

>> Really? I'm sure you could afford one.

>> We don't believe one human being should

own another.

>> Father,

>> little help. What have you been up to?

>> Nothing. This is Dr. Morai and Jonathan.

They don't believe in slaves or grave

robbers.

>> Morai Benzra, Marcus Flavia's geminist.

>> I hope my daughter hasn't been too much

of a nuisance.

>> She is very original.

>> The gods willing, tomorrow we'll have

you safe in Pompei for the summer.

Please. She's sick. She can't move.

Don't need Jabber and me.

>> Get down there.

>> Let's get this one up. Slaves. Think all

the trouble and expense I'm going to get

over there.

300 ahead.

>> Wash him down.

Let's get ready for Austria.

>> Please, please, please.

>> All right. All right. All right.

>> God, where's the seagulls?

>> There you go. Catch those.

Couldn't

you just stay in Pompei for a few days?

Don't you want to see Uncle Guy?

>> I have to use every moment of the

sailing season for trading. And what

will we live off in winter?

>> Careful with that.

>> Take me with you then.

>> We've been through this before,

>> please.

>> A long sea voyage is no place for a

girl. on the four.

>> Yeah,

this should keep you out of mischief.

>> 300

>> for the last scrolls of Plin's natural

history. It's what you wanted, isn't it?

>> You're the best father in the whole

empire. By the time you come back,

>> if the gods are willing,

>> I'll know everything. They say Penny

studies all the time, even in the past.

>> Should anything happen, you know, Uncle

Gas is your legal guardian.

>> Just come back and don't worry about me.

Nothing ever happens on a farm.

>> What?

>> You did what?

You dumb people. Hey, what if somebody

saw you? I'll beat your brains out if

you had anything in there. Next time I'm

going to sell it to the pirates.

Ah,

>> get up on your

>> Captain Geminus. This is a pleasure.

>> Who is that monster?

>> They call in the forum by now.

>> Worst of a bad lot. Never by a slave.

>> Why not?

tries to break their spirit.

>> Take the fight out of them and the

>> hope.

>> I don't want this close anymore. There's

>> incredible selling time here.

Come on. We're done.

Come on. Hurry up.

for him by now.

>> The cream of North Africa for your

dedication. Oh yes, a lady's slave. Look

at this specimen. We work all day for

you. I suppose we're too late.

>> 10 minutes ago, you wouldn't have a lady

st because you were never going to be a

lady.

>> Girls grow up fast these days.

>> I'm telling you.

>> Leave this to me.

>> Only the best quality fit for the finest

ladies in the empire. Oh yes. Fully

trained.

No time wasters.

>> That one.

>> A very special. That one. Nubia. A

princess among her own people.

>> 300 sisters

>> to you, Captain. 600.

>> You can't do that. That's not fair.

>> 400.

>> Don't insult me.

>> Home leave from Britannia.

>> 400 now. 200 when I sell my cargo.

>> Oh, when will that be, Captain? The odds

of never.

>> Cash buyers only.

>> I'm sorry, baby.

Vicious little.

>> No, wait.

>> Take this.

>> It's worth more than 600.

>> None of that. It's your mother's that.

>> Nice doing business with you, Captain.

Come on then.

>> Venilicius,

you hold on to it. Like Caster and

Pollocks. I swear I'll buy it back.

One of these days I'll catch you on your

own Gemini. And when I do, then we'll

see what your father's made of.

>> The cream of North Africa for your

dedication.

>> Elma.

Elma,

you can drink. Elma.

Wait a moment. I'll go and find her.

>> Elma, where are you?

>> Where do you think you're going?

>> I know what's in your head.

>> Forget it.

You don't like being a slave.

Who does?

>> But a runaway is much worse.

>> Believe you me.

>> No food,

no money,

no one to look out for you.

You won't last a day out there.

>> Elma. Elma.

There you are at last. Lucky for you,

she was all for running off. Your fine

new body slave.

>> She's frightened, that's all.

>> Let's get you cleaned up. You're safe

now. I'm going to look after you.

>> No good acting soft. She's a slave.

Sooner she gets used to it, the better

for everyone.

>> What's your name?

>> She's called Nubia. This is Elma. I'll

take you to the bars later. Are you

hungry?

>> She can't understand a word. Yes, she

can. You do speak Latin, don't you?

There. You see?

Don't worry. I'm going to read you lots

of poetry.

>> Poetry? Oh, God's poetry to her.

>> So, she speaks only the most beautiful

Latin.

Come on, Nubia. We'll find you a tunic.

It isn't easy raising children by

oneself. Especially Dorsus,

>> stay here, ready to attend her.

>> No, no, no. Nubia, sit by me.

>> Sea snails

with garlic and oil.

>> Father, is it allowed?

>> Yes, Miriam. God has made all things

clean.

>> Won't it be very crunchy? You don't eat

the shell. Look,

>> Miriam is a good girl, but I know I ask

too much of her with the house and my

patience.

>> I like to help.

>> Not bad at all. Can I have another?

>> I'm always worried about Flavia. I can

either lock her in a room or she's

outside getting into scrapes. At least

she's a school.

>> A reader? Well, that's good. Jonathan's

asthma keeps him indoors more than he

likes.

Did you buy this child as a companion

for your daughter? I thought at time

Flavia had a body slave. I was hoping

that the responsibility might steady her

a little bit to own another person.

It's a heavy weight to carry.

>> Our next course is going to be my

favorite door mice with chopped

saladers.

>> Flavia.

>> Sorry, your bases. Do you like roast

chicken?

>> Well, after this, I don't know what

you're going to think of my proposal.

What's your uncle's farm like?

>> I've never been to a farm before. We've

always lived in cities after Jerusalem,

Babylon, Rome, and now Austria.

>> You'll love Uncle Gus. There's lots to

do there.

The Bay of Neapolis, Mount Pup. What a

funny cloud.

>> Where's your uncle's farm?

>> You see those red roofs underneath the

mountain? That's Pompei. The farm's

further down the coast near Savia. Jenny

says this is the most fertile region in

the world. Isn't it beautiful?

>> Behold unhappy man.

>> Father,

>> can you still see him? Nubia.

>> No.

>> Yes.

>> Texas. Oh, the scissor.

>> Come here.

>> We'll pick him up later.

>> Behold, boy and man.

too late.

>> He tried his best.

Don't try to speak. Let the air return.

>> Are you all right?

What's your name?

>> Have you got

>> my bag?

Then you'll be praised. Save.

>> What is it?

>> My notes.

>> Is that all? I must write this down. In

some sources, it is said that when a man

drowns, his whole life passes before

him. All I was aware of

was a growing darkness.

>> I know who you are. You're Plenny.

>> What? How do you recognize me?

>> You have a suntan face like my father,

but soft white hands. As commander of

your fleet, you spend a lot of time on

deck, but you don't have to do any work.

>> Well, I would quite say that, but

>> then there's where we found you, the Bay

of Naples, where the fleet is based. And

finally, there's your bag. Plin is

famous for writing notes all the time.

So, when I saw that your most prized

possessions were your notes.

>> Well,

excellent reasoning.

Seems that you know a great deal more

about me than I do about you.

>> Oh, sorry. I'm Flavia Gemini and this is

my father's ship. That's him steering.

This is Jonathan and his father, Dr.

Morai. Nabia and Miriam.

>> And

what about this young fellow here? Well,

don't be shy. If it wasn't for you, I'd

be feeding the fish. What's your name?

Please open your mouth for me.

>> So you can hear me, but you don't speak.

>> We found him on board. I think he's a

stowaway. Only I'm sure I recognize you.

Maybe he's an escape slave.

>> I'll buy his freedom for him.

>> What' you say, boy? What's your purchase

price?

>> There is no slave brand. He's been

living rough, but he's healthy. It might

be that God has struck him dumb. Or

maybe he never learned to speak.

>> Nubia

>> name is dog. He can't be called dog.

>> Fish.

>> Thank growler.

>> Fox.

>> Howler.

>> Savage.

Wolf.

>> Brilliant. Nubia. Your name's Lupus.

That's our word for wolf.

There's your father back from the harbor

master already.

>> His hair's different. He's changed his

clothes.

>> That's not my father. It's my uncle

Gaas.

>> Could have warned us.

>> I'm sorry. I forgot you didn't know.

Anyway, the name should have told you.

Gas.

>> Germans.

>> Twins.

>> My family's full of twins. My little

brothers who died. My grandfather and

his father.

>> What's that? A vase.

Two faces. Twin faces. That's clever.

>> Do you have a family, Lupus?

>> Admiral. May I ask you why you were in

the water? Well, I was getting reports

about dead fish being washed up on the

beach in Hercuania, hot water in the

sea, and all sorts of superstitious

nonsense about the anger of the gods and

the end of the world. So, I went along

and I tried to scoop up some water to

look at it. And my idiot of a slave

panic, capsized the boat, scrawny

fellow, he was just sank stone. I'm on

the other hand more of a floater.

>> Poor scrawny.

>> Deep clean is not sorrow.

>> Judgement day.

>> He's only slave.

>> Judgement day.

>> Judgment day. Repent before it's too

late.

>> God's judgment is upon us. The end of

the world.

You know it, don't you, boy? Tell them.

Fire and brimstone will destroy us all.

Tell them what you see.

The end of the world. Tell them. Tell

them about your dreams.

>> Not quite, man.

>> Tell them, boy. Let's tell them about

your dreams.

>> Why did he pick on you?

>> Search me.

>> What did he mean by dreams?

Superstition and credul are all around

us.

>> Better safe than sorry, I say.

>> We farmers look to the gods all the time

for protection. In a few days, we'll

celebrate the vulcanelia to safeguard

our harvest.

>> Why don't you come and watch, Admiral?

>> No, really. I have other duties. Perhaps

you might like to take notes for me. My

more pressing concern is fighting the

pirates. We've been getting reports

they've started kidnapping freeborn

children.

>> The final scroll of Pumy's natural

history.

>> What did he give you?

>> A her bag from my asthma. I recognize

most of them. There's one. I'll ask my

father.

That's just like plenty. Superstitious

nonsense.

>> What will you buy, Nia?

>> No. No. It's for you. You buy something

you like.

>> Read my lips. You thought you thought I

don't

>> Nubia. What is it? Fabia. Isn't that the

man who chased you?

>> Yes. With Beicius.

new

>> here.

>> Father, what was Penny saying about

pirate?

>> Elicius is cruel, but he's not pirate.

>> But don't you think it's a bit

suspicious him turning up here?

>> Favia, whatever you do, you keep away

from him.

>> Understand?

>> I will, father.

>> You're my only treasure in this world,

and I need to know that you're safe.

>> Don't worry, brother. I'll take care of

her.

She'll be safe at the farm.

>> Now you have to do what Uncle Guy says.

And do not set a foot off that farm

without him.

>> I promise. Bye, father. Keep safe. Come

back quickly.

>> Come on, Lupus.

>> You are coming with us, aren't you?

Yeah.

>> That man at the dogs, wasn't he the one

who chased you?

>> He works for the Malikas. Malikius is

trying to catch you.

If Benelicius was prepared to capture

freeborn children, I wouldn't be a bit

surprised if he was in with the pirates.

We have to do something.

>> But your father's have to keep away.

>> I'm not planning to go near him. From

Uncle G's farm, we can watch the pirate

coast. If Ben Leak is sell, we can tell

Penny, who catches him red-handed.

>> I was supposed to tell Admiral Plenny.

He's right across the bay in my scener.

>> I'm working on it. But until then, do we

all agree we should keep watch

>> is the bath house ready?

>> It's only small. You can wash off the

journey's dust. Oh,

>> master, you back already. It's a

disaster. The field wells run dry.

>> The field well? Are you sure?

>> I'm sorry. This has never happened

before. Please don't worry.

>> What a year. Someone's offended the

gods. Make no mistake.

>> Hello, Frisilla.

>> Flavia Geminina.

You've grown.

Getting more and more like your mother,

aren't you?

>> We're observing ancient customs,

Priscilla. I bet you know lots.

>> Not so much of the ancient. Thank you

very much. Now, go along. Run along. Go

on. Your meal will be ready soon.

>> Come on. I've got something to show you.

It's the watchtowwer to raise the alarm

in case there's a fire.

>> You can see for miles from up there.

>> That's the pirate coast. If any could

sail south, we'll see him.

>> Where is the pleini?

>> Over there. My's at the end of the

headland and Pompei's just there.

I'll show you around.

Um, safe quarters, wagon shed, a tool

store. Don't let Zus the Stewart catch

him there. Wine seller.

Lubia, come on.

>> I got a hint of wood smoke.

H some grass under

and

leather.

>> Yes. Yes. I think shoe leather.

>> Good shoes, mind you. Not old boots.

>> So you'll take it for the vulcania.

>> Yeah. This is a problem. It's too good.

>> Tescus. This is my niece Flavia and her

companions, Lupus, Nubia, and Jonathan.

>> Are you the Flavia that fell into the

vulcania jar? I've never forgotten it.

She went head first plot with her chubby

little legs waving around in the air.

There was fish all over the place.

>> What's wrong? It's

>> fizzy. Tastes like rusted nails.

>> I got leather.

Maybe rust.

>> It was fine a moment ago.

>> It's not your wine glass. Is the water?

>> Don't tell me the kitchen well is drying

up, too.

>> Lupus, stick out your tongue.

>> It's gone orange.

>> So is yours.

>> Is it?

>> What is it?

>> It's minerals in the water. Perhaps

because the level's so low.

>> Why are all the wells drying up?

It's all going wrong.

>> You can laugh, but I'm telling you the

god Valkcan's not happy.

>> Isn't that why we're doing the Vulcania?

>> To appease the gods.

>> Exactly. Vulcan wants his fish. His

stomach is rumbling and so is mine.

>> Who is Vulcan?

>> He's the son of Jupiter and Juno, the

queen of the gods. He was such an ugly

baby that she threw him out of heaven

and into the sea. He drowned like Lily.

>> Nearly. But a sea nimpy took pity on him

and cared for him.

>> Ah, who's an ugly baby.

>> He grew up to become the world's first

and only underwater blacksmith. He made

gold necklaces and rings set with pearls

for the seen and her friends. Soon

enough, Juno demanded to see the

jeweler.

>> Where did you get these pearls? They're

divine.

>> So, he brought her a magnificent throne.

G. My favorite.

Trapped. Vulcan refused to set her free

unless she offered him Venus, the

goddess of love for his wife. Now, every

time Venus is unfaithful, he goes to his

forge, blows on his bellows, and bangs

with his hammers, and we get earthquakes

and volcanoes.

It's all right.

It's all right. It's only a tremor.

That is the worst it gets.

So many strange things have happened.

>> Superstitious.

>> I don't think so. All the evidence

points to one thing. A volcanic

eruption.

>> Flavia stories have upset us all.

>> Everyone's in danger.

>> There's no volcano on Mount Vuins.

Run for your life.

Heat. Heat.

You

>> saved my life. Jonathan Ben Moricott.

I'm Savia Gemini.

>> Don't you jabber and meia, a princess

among her op.

>> Take this. You're safe now. I'm going to

look after you. Unhappy man.

>> Just so you can hear me, but you don't

speak.

>> Your name is Lupus. You are coming with

us, aren't you? You've never been to a

bomb before.

>> You'll love Uncle G.

>> It's all right. It's only a Trevor.

>> God's judgment is upon us. The end of

the world.

Heat. Heat.

Stop.

Let's go.

Are you all right?

>> Bad dream, that's all.

>> What's this?

>> Uncle Guyia said we could have them.

They're the last of the litter

>> for me. Really?

>> Loopers, that's so kind. Come here. You

>> fierce little tiger, aren't you?

>> That's what I call you, Tigris.

>> Little tiger. They're fiercer than

lions.

>> Nia, you can name that one. It's yours.

>> He is Nepur.

>> Nippa? I hope not.

>> Nipple. He's named my dog olden days.

Nepur and Tigris. You'll have to start

obedience training them straight away.

They keep chasing the chickens. What

disobedience

>> means doing what you're told?

>> Leg slave.

>> No,

>> I think you've got it, Nubia.

Where did that come from?

>> It was outside my room when I came out.

A sparrow. It's a love token, Miriam.

You know there's that poem by Catalus.

He gives his beloved a little sparrow.

It hops on her lap. Now here, now there.

>> Sounds great.

>> It's very romantic. Is obedience might

be tame. Let's see.

>> It is.

Who sent it to you?

I have no idea. A mystery. I love a

mystery, especially romantic.

>> Men are always making fools of

themselves over her. Last spring in

Rome, there was this fat

>> Jonathan, please.

>> Anyway, I'm old enough. I could marry if

I wanted to.

>> But you don't, though, do you,

>> Miriam?

>> Not again.

>> It's Falcon's warning about marriage.

>> There have been that many tremors this

year. It's a wonder the house is still

standing. Plus the dust in my hair most

mornings.

>> Is that how it's gone so white?

>> I grew up on the slopes of Mount Etnner

where Valkan has his forge. It's

terrible when he's angry.

My grandfather was headman of our

village and he started worshiping

Mithras, the sun god. He wouldn't

perform the rights of Valkan.

My grandmother took the family went

away.

The very next day,

Falcon drowned the village in a river of

fire.

Not a soul survived.

>> That's dreadful.

>> It's the Vulcania tomorrow.

>> We'll make peace with the god.

I love this time of year. Promised of a

good harvest. Feasting on the beach.

>> Has this always been your home?

>> Marcus and I were born here. So has my

father and grandfather.

>> I've never seen reason to leave.

>> We're always leaving.

>> Uncle Gas.

>> Mhm.

>> Why didn't you ever get married?

Uh,

>> your mother chose another man.

>> You were in love with my mother.

>> Matilda preferred adventure and marks to

me and the farm.

>> You mean I could

You might

>> Your uncle is still quite a young man,

Flavia.

All hope is not lost.

I say

anytime you want to trip in my yacht is

always ready to sail.

>> Senator, I think it's time.

>> Yes.

>> Taskis Pompianis owns the big villa on

the headland. He's acting as the priest

of Vulcan.

>> Great Vulcan. God of fish and flame,

be merciful to us. Protect us from the

danger of wave and flame and protect our

harvest from fire and damp.

>> That's the invocation. Now comes the

sacrifice.

Merciful Vulcan,

accept these lives for our lives.

>> Can't Vulcan tell the difference between

fish and man?

>> That we may live another year.

>> Brilliant.

>> Half man, half fish

>> and prosperity.

>> If he drops the fish, it's bad luck.

Go.

>> Something isn't right. What about your

dreams? Sometimes they're

>> dreams,

that's all. Don't mean anything.

More superstitious nons.

>> I don't think so. You might not believe

it, but we are being warned.

>> Sorry,

just nothing seems to be going right at

the moment.

>> What was that?

>> Something ran over my foot.

>> What a nurse.

>> Deodorus.

Rotten eggs.

>> Feels like I'm suffocating.

>> When I saw the animals, I remembered

reading. This is Theodoras of Sicily,

where Fristilla comes from. In a town

called Helles on the Gulf of Corinth,

there was a terrible earthquake.

>> It's a long way off.

>> Before the earthquake struck, to the

puzzlement of the citizens, all sorts of

animals such as rats, snakes, and

weasels left the city in droves,

>> just as today.

>> Then what happened?

5 days later, the entire city was

swallowed by the sea.

>> I know the earth tremors can be alarming

if you're not used to them,

>> but Uncle Gas, so many strange things

have happened since we came.

>> Yes, the fizzy water. The world's drying

up.

>> Dead fish in the sea. Stinky air making

Jonathan ill.

>> Welcome hungry.

>> So, you think that there's going to be

an earthquake?

>> I think it's worse than that, Dr. Morai.

Plenny says there's a volcano at Modina

that spits out fire and stones every

year at the Feast of Vulcan.

>> Modern six days north of here.

>> Yes, but the feast of Vulcan is now. All

the evidence points to one thing.

A volcanic eruption.

>> Flavadier. There is one flaw in your

splendid theory. There is no volcano.

Now, if you're quite finished, I've got

work to be getting on with.

>> But please, Uncle Gas, there's more.

It is a volcano. It is

We're in danger. I know we are. I've had

terrible dreams.

>> It's a sign from the gods.

>> It is a sign. What about Jonathan's

dreams and the man at the harbor?

>> I do believe that dreams can speak to

us.

10 years ago, I dreamt of the fall of

Jerusalem and took my family to safety.

>> There's no besieging armies here. My

dreams could mean anything.

>> I feel there is danger. We should leave.

Miriam, prepare yourself and your

brother.

>> Father, I'm not leaving.

>> Oh, Miriam, what is the matter?

>> I don't want to leave.

>> I don't understand.

>> I'm in love. Father,

I won't go without him.

>> But who is it that you love my daughter?

>> She loves me, Dr. Morai.

>> Uncle Gas.

>> And I love her.

So be it. Gas, you must come with us. We

should all leave at once. I have ignored

the signs for too long. I can't just

leave. My pines are ready. My granary is

full. What about the slaves? What about

I can't let this happen again. Please

come with us before it is too late.

Miriam, tell him. Please.

>> I'm staying with Gia's father.

>> It's just the tremor. Maybe your stories

have upset us all.

>> There is a volcano. Everyone's in

danger.

I'm going to get some help.

>> Jonathan,

you go.

>> Flavia, come back here. Flavia,

>> listen.

>> What?

>> Listen.

>> What was that? Dead bird.

>> There's that smell again. Sulfur fumes.

>> Sulfur.

>> There was a sulfur cloud across the bay

the last time there was a big

earthquake. It killed a flock of sheep.

So

>> if it can kill animals as big as sheep.

>> We should leave at once.

>> Fool.

>> Jonathan. Where did Flavia go?

>> All together.

>> Flavia.

>> Oh no. Flavia, what do you think you're

doing?

>> Please, Uncle Gas, I know you don't

believe me.

>> I do believe you. I do believe you,

>> but you just can't run off.

>> There are thousands of people living

along the bay. We have to try and warn

them.

>> Three children in a boat.

>> Admiral Finny has wars. If I can

convince

>> you want to sail right across the bay.

>> You promised your father you wouldn't

even leave the farm.

>> I promised I wouldn't leave without you.

>> Flavia,

this is crazy. Do you have a better

idea?

>> I don't know how this sound.

>> Lupus does.

>> All right,

I'll go back to the farm.

>> We have to leave now. Jonathan knows the

plan.

>> I stay. I help Muriel. Are you sure?

>> Yes, I am sure.

All

right,

my cast and pollocks. I hope you're

wrong.

>> And we can finish this. Santhus, you see

locking up the house and buildings.

>> The other slaves have run away. The god

Malcolm will swallow us up. of God. Old

story

>> we'll need bread, cheese, ham,

>> olives,

>> wine, skin, and olive oil.

>> Yes. Yes, of course.

>> Will help you.

>> Bread. Wine.

>> Father. Senator Compana spoke of a

yacht. Perhaps we should ask for his

help.

>> Well, it's rather bad news. I'm afraid

the wind's died and my captain tells me

that the current would run as a ground

on the headland, but we have to leave.

I'm sorry.

My son is very ill.

>> Oh, well, I'm sorry, but um you'll have

to wait in the boat house. It's quite

comfortable. Please come, my son.

>> We trust in God.

>> Just as well. I came

Assassin. What? Uncle

>> Penny, there's a volcano. You must come

on once and warn people. They'll listen

to you. If we try and tell them they'll

only think we're mad.

>> Jack, just slow down, young lady. Now,

take a deep breath and start from the

beginning. Please, dear Admiral Lenny, I

need to use your library.

>> There you are.

>> So many strange things have been

happening. When I searched the

authorities, they all pointed to one

thing. The Suvius is a volcano.

>> Ah,

no. Yes. Not possible. My uncle has

listed all the volcanoes in the world,

and Mount Vubvius is not one of them.

>> Where is it?

>> Yes, here. I'm sorry, my Greek isn't

very good. Above these places lies Mount

Vuvius. Um, dwellings all around.

Beautiful farmland. As for the summit,

rocks looking as though they've been

eaten out by fire. So, one could deduce

that in earlier times the district was

on fire and had craters of fire. Is

there any sign that there's fire on

Mount Vubius now?

>> None at all.

Look.

Yeah. Craters of fire.

And then because the fuel gave out, the

fires were quenched.

As I explained to you, my dear,

volcanoes are caused by strong winds

rushing through holes on mountaintops.

There is no hole on Mount Vubis.

Strabo, eh? Not bad at all,

>> Lucas. What is it?

>> What's that?

>> Ah,

you may be on to something. Prepare to

launch my ship immediately.

>> At this rate, we'll be at Pompei in no

time.

>> Don't touch it. Don't touch it. Don't

touch it.

Eat me as

volcanic matter.

Quite right, Flavia Gemini. There's a

volcano. How marvelous.

We'll put in Herculanium. We continue

down the coast to Pompei.

And the Lord went before them in a

pillar of cloud to lead the way.

>> Is it the end of the world?

Not the end of the world, but if we

don't move quickly inside.

>> You too, Jonathan. Father says we must.

The air is thick. It has a taste of

death.

>> Rocks ahead. Rocks ahead. Trump

stop. We can't stop now.

>> No, no, no.

I I I I've surveyed this harbor myself.

>> Have you look at the beach?

>> The wind of the volcano must have raised

the whole seabed.

What power you should get closer?

>> With respect, we can't stay here.

>> No, no, no. Of course, you're absolutely

right.

>> Sound the order for the retreat. We head

for myum. But what about the citizens?

We can't leave them there.

>> I can't risk the Imperial fleet. No,

we'll send a warning to the lighthouse

at Herculanium and then my ship and my

ship alone will go on to stand there.

This ash is going to kill us.

>> I always knew the worst would happen.

>> Flavia wouldn't leave us yet.

>> What could she do? Poor little girl.

Dead already. I wouldn't be surprised.

>> No, there's a ship.

Hello brought Penny to rescue us. I

saved

>> my dear fellow. We have once. The

situation is dangerous.

>> Under the question, my dear friend,

these rows have been hard at him for

hours. They need food, drink, and

shelter. We'll stay here for the night

and then we'll embark everyone tomorrow

morning. Is your bath house still

working? Well, it is

>> better here than it is at Pompe.

Extraordinary phenomenon. When did you

first know that something was wrong?

>> Started when I dropped the fish.

Come along, old friend. Let's get you

under the cover.

>> You're doing very well. Let's get you

under cover in here. Good luck.

Everybody out now. Quickly now.

color.

Get out now. Come on. Quickly, quickly,

quickly.

Lucas, take a torch. We must create a

shelter for the sickest amongst us.

There is a cave a small distance from

here. Go and return.

>> Good idea. Nia,

keep going. Don't stop.

What's that?

>> It's coming to a halt.

Everybody in the water. Not the boat. In

the water.

>> Yes. Everybody in the water. Run all

your lives.

Let's

see the fire on the to

Over

Admiral Pony, it's it's me, Flavia

Gemini. Can you hear me? We're taking

you to safety.

>> Don't speak. Just breathe.

>> For my nephew.

Tell him. Tell him. I'll make sure he

gets them if you can't find him.

>> Ashes,

>> taste,

>> death.

Water.

>> Water.

>> So tired.

Sleep.

It is her fa.

I promise I'll make sure he gets them.

Heat. Heat.

He is in a coma,

a deep sleep.

>> Will he wake?

>> It is in God's hands.

>> Please, whoever you are, Vulcan, Pluto,

Jonathan's God, anyone,

please bring him back to us.

Jonathan, come back to us, please.

There's something strange. Children keep

going missing.

>> Man of great power. He's like a spider.

>> Honored to make your acquaintance.

>> We're here to find out about the missing

children. And the best way to do that is

to split up.

>> I beg you to find my daughter.

>> Have you seen Lubia? I think she's run

away. I'm

>> going to escape.

>> Do you ever see any pirates around?

>> Yes.

Heat. Heat.

I'm Savia J and this is Jonathan Nubia

and Lupus.

>> Isn't that the man who chased you?

>> Who is that monster?

>> And look,

>> what was Penny saying about pirates?

>> I've never been to one before. You'll

love Uncle Gus.

>> It's just a tremor.

>> There is a volcano. Everyone's in

danger.

>> Everybody in the water.

>> He is in a coma.

>> Will he awake?

>> It is in God's house.

Who's that?

Is it Jonathan?

>> No, someone else.

>> Thank gods. His

land of dead.

>> Half the mountain's gone.

Where is everything? Uncle guys's farm.

What about Pompei?

This harbor.

There's nothing. Nothing left. The whole

city

gone. The gods were with us. Sabia.

Tigris, no. Don't go into the cave.

>> Don't let mine be warm.

>> Tigris.

>> Hello.

Who's there?

>> It's all right. They're only puppies.

They won't hurt you.

>> Where's Roffus?

>> Who's Roffus?

>> My brother. He said he got back, but he

never

>> Oh, it's all right.

>> Why were you in the cave? Were you

playing?

>> Men chased us with his head hide in the

cave, and he made them go away.

>> What kind of men?

>> Scary men.

>> What did they look like?

>> Scary faces.

>> It's all right. They've gone now.

Come on.

Grandma

>> Julia, there you are.

>> Julia,

>> did you see Ruthless, my grandson?

>> Sorry.

Herb you asked for

is any change?

>> If anything can help him.

>> Do you think he can hear us? Jonathan,

>> his sleep is like water. Sometimes deep,

sometimes shallow.

I think he's waking.

Don't stop. Your music's calling him.

>> Jonathan, come back to us. Please help

us. Help us.

>> Jonathan, help us.

>> Father.

Father, where am I? Father,

>> Jonathan, he's awake.

>> God be praised. He has brought you back.

Then again,

she missed

Jack

runaway slave.

There's a group of us hiding in the

hills, lost or abandoned by our master's

Indian option. We are going to escape.

We have friends, a ship. I have been

planning this for months. The volcano

was a perfect opportunity.

for

anybody.

Delic.

Admiral Plenny died of inhaling the

sulfatines like you.

>> I'm sorry

you didn't live soon enough.

>> Don't speak like that.

>> We're safe now and you're getting

better. Try and drink some more.

>> Water still tastes bad.

>> Lay cam.

>> How do you know that?

>> No, don't answer.

>> You are getting better.

>> What about the others?

You're still

a

among the sh

>> I think she was worn out. Your father

says people are time because they don't

have the will to go on. He and M have

been looking after so many people.

>> What about your father?

>> He'll be safe across the sea in

Alexandria. I don't suppose he even

knows that anything's happened.

go missing.

>> I'll come in a moment.

There's something strange, Jonathan.

Children keep going missing. They're

malicious.

I don't know.

I dreamt about the children.

I had to help them.

Thank you, my dear. We'll take over now.

>> Greetings, good people.

What brings you out to the beach on this

dark night? Don't tell me. Vulcans

farted.

Or was it you?

Were those kitties sweet with their

little pipes and drums? But now make way

for the professionals.

I introduce to you the pirates of

Pompei,

Sex and Acts.

Excuse

me.

>> Sorry. Excuse me.

>> It's all right. I'm here. It's all

right.

>> I won't lose this.

>> Look, his grandma.

>> I want my daddy.

>> You didn't miss much. Same old story

about clever slaves and stupid rich

people then captured by pirates. Maybe

pirates of Pompei wasn't a very good

idea. Seeing as Bombay's destroyed and

children keep going missing.

>> You don't think that's a message, do

you? Hidden in the play.

>> You mean the pirates could be taking the

children?

>> Of course. We're off the pirates coast

now. We should just stick together. You

go and keep an eye on the children. I'll

fetch the water with Lubia.

>> My last

due time walk.

>> People are starving. There's been no

fresh food since the eruption.

We're so cut off

>> vultures.

Scriers, this is my spring. Here, give

me that.

>> Thank you. You're very kind letting

everyone drink for free.

>> I don't believe in profiting from other

people's misfortune.

>> It's only worth half alone.

>> Young Lupus here was asking me about

missing children. friends are you?

>> Have you seen any?

>> Better watch out.

>> You don't want to be next.

>> No, but we want to help. If you know

who?

>> Kevin.

>> There's a man of great power. Nothing

moves between the Pam without his say

so. He's like a spider with a big web.

Anything wrong? Look there

>> in spiderweb.

>> Now watch yourselves. He's not afraid to

bite.

>> But who is this spider?

>> A very lucky man.

>> And another thing, there's a gang of

runaway slaves on the loose. They've

been stealing chickens from the village.

They'll be desperate.

You know what happens to runaways if

they get caught?

>> What?

crucified.

>> Oh, excuse me. This is my tent.

>> Don't you know who I am? Flavia Gemin,

daughter of Captain Marcus Geminus and

niece Tas Flavius Geminis of Stavia.

>> Stand aside, Lucy's Pras, didn't you

hear who it is?

patron. This is my niece Fabian.

>> Geminina. I know. Honored to make your

acquaintance.

>> This is my patron, Polus Felix. He's a

close friend of the emperor, and he buys

most of my wine. Bought most of my wine.

>> That's why I'm here, my friend. To help

those struck by disaster. The emperor

has charged me to supply all that is

needed.

Your uncle tells me you warned of the

eruption. Are you a seer?

>> No, sir.

We worked it out.

>> Jonathan Ben Morai, son of the doctor I

was talking to you about.

>> Jonathan,

be sure your father knows that the

emperor Kitus thanks him personally

through me. His good work has not gone

unnoticed.

>> Uncle Gas, should we go and find Dr.

Morai? Thank you for

>> Olly is Felix, the emperor's best

friend. A very powerful man.

>> I know Felix means lucky, but

>> I don't know. He seems really nice.

>> Nice on the outside. Everyone except you

thought Vubius was just a mountain.

>> We should follow him.

>> Suppose there might be a way. It

>> could be very dangerous.

>> Over there.

What's the matter?

>> Is he ill?

>> Well, Jonathan almost died from the

sulfur fumes.

>> You kids have had a rough time, haven't

you?

>> I told him he ought to go where the air

is clearer, but he wants to stay and

help his father.

>> Water.

>> You won't help him by being ill. Guys,

Flavius, Geminis, you're doing so much

for others and ask nothing for yourself.

Why don't I take the children back with

me to my villa in Serent? There's plenty

of room. The air is much better.

>> You're very kind, patron,

>> but I promised Flavia's father I'd keep

her with me.

>> You don't trust me?

Who are those men?

>> They might be one way.

There he is. The villa lemona.

I've been so bored.

>> There was a lot to do, darling. All

those poor people who lost everything in

the eruption.

>> I know, I know, but I missed you.

>> This is my daughter, Pulcra. I brought

you some new playmates. Flavia,

Jonathan, Lupus, and their dogs,

>> and Mrs. Nubia.

>> Aren't you gorgeous? I could eat you up.

Pulkra, why don't you take our guests to

the bath house to refresh themselves?

>> Your slave can bring your things.

>> He's not my

>> isn't a slave. He'll come with me.

>> All right, but you can't have Jonathan.

He's mine. We had the bath house

completely redone last year. I chose

everything. You have to see.

>> Always keep your distance. Look for your

opponent's weakness. Check the arm. My

friends, this is Lupus, a young man of

rare courage and quickness. He doesn't

talk, but with us, that's not a

disadvantage.

These are my deputies, and this is my

right-hand man, Crispus. Stick with him.

You'll learn fast.

Oh, this is wonderful. Thank you, I can

hardly believe we're here. It's not too

bad so far.

>> I nearly finished.

>> Spoke too soon.

>> You've gone very painful. Via,

>> are you sunburnt?

>> I just came in to say hurry up. It's

time to eat.

>> What are you doing? You can't let your

slave girl bathe with you.

>> Can't I? But she needs

>> No, no, no. You obviously haven't had a

body slave very long, have you?

>> You are funny. I thought father said you

lived in Rome.

>> Austia, actually.

>> That explains it.

>> Ky, is it nice, Jonathan? Don't be

silly. I can't see anything through all

that steam.

>> Well, not much.

>> I brought you some towels.

>> Stupid. Clumsy. I'll tell barber.

>> She did not do it.

>> What? Uh, did you really design all of

this on your own? Of course, daddy

trusts my judgment. Absolutely.

Be quick. You have to do my hair before

we die. You really must watch that

complexion, Fulvia. You'll be as dark as

a field slaves.

Can I have a towel, please?

>> So, who are they?

>> 12 strong men.

>> Do you think they might be pirates? What

did you do?

>> Yeah, maybe we're wrong about Felix. He

did bring all that help to the camp and

he's my uncle's patron and he

appreciates Lupus and his lunatic taste

for danger.

>> This ill-fitted place and a bad man.

Well, you better stay with the men since

you seem to be his favorite. And we all

know who Jonathan gets. Jonathan, sit by

me. You're mine.

>> My irresistible charms. I brought this

>> sleeping powder.

>> I took it from my father's capsule. It

might be useful.

>> Good thinking. Keep it safe.

>> Nubia, you can listen to the slaves

gossip and I'll just nose around.

>> I think they divide us. Don't be silly.

After everything we've been through, no

spoiled little cat.

>> She's not so bad. You don't like her

laughing at you.

>> That's not fair.

>> Look, we're here to find out about the

missing children, and the best way to do

that is to split up for now. Agreed.

>> There's a gang of runaway slaves being

spotted about a mile from here.

We need to round them up.

>> Just because he's taken a liking to you

doesn't mean I have to put up with you

sneaking about. Keep away from me or

you'll be sorry.

up

in.

>> No guesses at all.

>> Hello, Porkra. What were you goggling

at?

>> What is it?

>> It's a Leona. Daddy's planning a whole

orchard. It's worth ever so much.

>> Where is he now?

>> Seeing boring old clients, I expect.

It's all he does.

>> I thought they were supposed to be

powerful, but must have been.

>> Very powerful. Come on, I'll show you.

>> All these people are here to ask for my

father's help.

There's a senator, a banker. Legionaries

from his army days. They're always

looking for a job.

>> Father's bodyguard, Deucius Brasses.

They say he's killed men with his bare

hands. Come on,

>> patron. For 10 years, I've bought you

the first pressing for my olives.

Now I beg you to find my daughter Maya.

>> I'm glad you came. Rusticus, tell me.

>> Another missing child.

>> My little one, Quintis, saw it all. He

was playing hide-and-seek with his

sister in the old olive grove before

they come.

Two men. She tried to lead them away

from him.

>> I'm sorry, patron. There's no shame in

crying for your family,

>> but Christmas is the best manhunter

there is. He'll soon find your daughter.

>> Did the boys see which way they went?

>> No.

He did say one thing. Sounds a bit odd,

but he's no liar, my boy.

>> Go on.

>> We said the men had these scary faces

like at the theater. Masks.

>> This is Paul's room.

What is here? Shh, I'm not sure.

We might find something about Felix.

>> By all the gods, what are you doing in

there?

>> Come on. How'd you get?

>> Mistress will be angry.

>> Pulkra told you to hide in there. She

makes me when I do something wrong.

>> Please come out.

>> She'll be angry.

>> Leave poker to me. Come on. Uh later.

>> You'll be gone soon and then it'll be

even worse.

>> We'll see about that.

Point your mistress be angry. She

commanded.

>> She She doesn't beat you. No, she is

she's kind to me.

>> Ma, do you ever think to run away?

>> Me run away? No.

Why not?

>> For one thing, I'd be caught. And then I

get three meals a day, a safe place to

sleep. Why would I leave? To be free,

not to wake every day as a slave.

>> Not worth the risk.

>> What do I do with these?

>> Chain them up with the other runaway

slaves.

>> Very well.

>> We'll have to go out again. Two up the

mountain. You two take the coast road.

I'll check the bays and the grotto.

She's about 9 years old. And remember,

this is a client's daughter we're

talking about, not a runaway. So, no

rough stuff. Go on.

Yeah. Go on.

Don't worry, that'll do.

Are you planning to wear that tunic?

I think you should wear yellow like the

other.

>> It looks good on you. Is all you need?

>> Yes, for now.

Thank you for letting us dine with you,

father. It's a great honor.

>> How are you feeling better, Jonathan?

>> Yes, thank you much.

>> And how have our guest spent the day?

Did you stay with Chris?

Oh,

>> we've been wondering since this is the

pirates coast, do you ever see any

pirates around here?

>> Pirates?

Yes.

>> All the time?

They're right behind you

>> on the wolves.

The rain of the wind

is

the

doe.

I don't need you to tell me what to do.

Thank you.

>> Have you seen Nubia? I think she's run

away. That's a good

>> Can your parents pay ransom?

>> We've come to save you.

>> My father would never do anything like

this.

>> I've been expecting you.

>> You are my friend. I trust you.

>> No. Not Beniki. Not now.

Jonathan, come back to us, Please,

there's something strange to children

keep going missing.

>> There's a man of great power. He's like

a spider with a big web. Honored to make

your acquaintance. I've brought you some

new playmates.

>> We're here to find out about the missing

children. And the best way to do that to

split up.

>> Keep away from me.

>> I beg you to find my daughter.

>> Do you ever see any pirates around?

>> Yes.

>> You can't let your slave bathe with you.

>> Do you ever think to run away? Not worth

the risk.

>> We are going to escape. We have the

sheep.

your uncle's wine. My favorite.

A great pity his farm's been lost under

the ash.

>> Is it very bad?

>> A sea of destruction beyond all

imagining.

Your survival seems to be a little short

of a miracle. A miracle of your own

making. Flavia Geminina.

>> In their camp, Flavia and her friends

made money by playing to other poor

people. Did you hear about that, father?

>> A musician, too.

I love music. Will you play?

>> No, I don't.

I um

My slave girl will play for you, Nubia.

Heat.

Heat.

She's very accomplished. A real

musician. What's the tune called?

>> Lubia.

>> Slave song.

Do you

have admin catch?

Felix.

Key

notices.

Oh, you are there. I didn't see you

skullking in the shadows.

>> What do you want?

>> Don't speak to me like that. I want that

thing you were playing. Yes, that. I

want to try it.

>> It is no toy.

>> Are you refusing me?

>> Felix can buy you plenty. I want this

one now.

Give it to me.

Now look what you've done. You selfish

spoiled.

>> He's not I selfish spoiled.

>> How dare you?

>> What's going on, Nubia? What's the

matter?

>> Your flute. What happened?

>> She was insolent. Ask her.

>> You broke it.

>> It's your fault. You spoiled her. You

simply can't let them behave like that.

I I know you mean to be kind.

>> I don't need you to tell me what to do.

Thank you. Here, I expect you can mend

it. I don't need you to attend me

anymore this evening.

>> Idiots. Taking one from the patron's own

clients.

Bring her back as fast as you can.

>> She's bound to talk.

>> I'll make sure she doesn't.

>> Why did I trust you?

>> Actors.

What's her name again?

>> Maya Rustica, daughter of Rusticus. Now

get Rowan. I'll meet you back here at

dawn.

Um,

>> Jonathan,

have you seen Nubia?

>> I thought she was with you.

>> That's just a girl. Bulia,

>> I'm really worried. Nipple's gone, too.

>> Jonathan.

Jonathan,

>> here she is. Whoa,

there we are. Maya, all safe and sound.

Just a silly mistake. Ah, hey,

I've got something very special for you.

If you can keep a secret,

Lubia,

>> I think she's run away.

>> My house slave said he saw a black skin

girl going up the hill at the second

hour.

>> Why?

>> Ask your friend,

>> Pra, but we'll be gone in a few days.

Did you two have a round?

>> No, I don't know. What matters is is

that we find her. I'm going to ask

Felix. Felix the spider.

>> He can use his web to help us. Come on.

He must still be seeing clients.

>> We wish to see Polus Felix.

>> Please, it's very important.

>> A thousand thank yous, patron. I'll

never forget this.

>> Come, Maya.

>> Scary spider. You should talk to her.

Find out.

>> Come in, children. I finished.

Polus Felix, we've come to ask for your

help.

>> What can I do for you?

>> It's Nubia.

I think she's run away.

>> Nubia, your dog?

>> No, Nubia,

my slave girl.

I have men who find runaway slaves

flavor Geminina,

but it sounds as if you're fond of this

girl.

Better they don't find her.

>> Why not?

>> These are difficult times.

The emperor's given orders to crucify

any runaways I find.

>> But you wouldn't. Not Nubia.

If you need a slave,

use one of mine.

>> We have to find her.

>> Are you sure this is the right way?

>> What was that?

>> Pulra,

you Oh, what are you doing?

>> Nothing. Just going for a walk.

>> Going to sneak on us. Is that it? No, I

just wanted to help.

>> Liar, loud mouth, bully.

>> What?

>> Harpy,

>> Morgan.

>> Ow.

Ow. You bite like a girl.

>> I am a girl.

>> Grab her.

>> Four. That's a good hall. And it takes

us over 50. You know what that means?

>> More screaming brats to hide.

>> No, you idiot. A bonus from the patron.

>> How come you always get the easy one?

Stop complaining and counter stasis.

>> Get off.

>> I'm going to the refugee camp. Do you

want to drive?

>> Yeah.

Come on, keep going.

>> Shouldn't we untie their hands?

>> We'll stand or break their necks. We

should be a waste.

>> No funny stuff. I'll give you a helping

hand myself.

Come on. Go.

down the stairs. Down

>> Lubia.

>> Well, looks good. And just in time.

>> Bonus time.

>> The patron's word on it.

>> You're making a huge mistake.

>> And how's that?

>> Don't you know who I am?

Sorry darling, it happens to us actors

all the time.

>> And Paulra, daughter of Polus Felix. You

have heard of him?

>> I am. And this is my slave girl. Tell

them later.

>> Nice try. Really had me going for a

moment there.

>> Now get over there. Go on.

>> We have some business to attend to now.

Don't go away.

>> I'm full of pulp. I'm going to turn my

you naughty man.

>> All of these people are runaways and

they all have a story.

>> Master beat me every day

>> and mistress was worse. always watching,

waiting to find fault and scream.

>> I worked 25 years in the family house,

but what I lost by looks.

>> What about you, Nubia? What is your

story?

>> My story?

>> No story.

>> Then play for us.

>> No flute.

I tell flute story.

First note is father note

la

then mother note laughing and low

to hard

big brother bravest hunter in the clan.

Gasha

my cousin my friend.

Shabbaku and Shabitko, the little

brothers always fighting.

Saya,

baby sister on my mother's back.

You will be free. You can find your

family, Tarako and the rest.

I think they will die

>> and I will look after you.

>> What's the news?

>> Good news. The ship is ready. We sail at

moonrise. You can start getting everyone

on board.

>> We have to do something.

>> But what? We can't swim out of here. And

there's nowhere we can climb up with our

hands tied.

>> I'm so sorry, John. I got you into this.

It's all my fault.

No, it isn't. Cheer up.

>> Cheer up? Is that the best you can do?

>> No. As a matter of fact.

>> Hello everybody. I'm Jonathan and I've

got a question for you. How many pirates

does it take to light an oil lamp?

>> I don't know. Jonathan, how many pirates

does it take to light an oil lamp?

>> Three. One to light it and two to make

ugly faces.

I say, Jonathan, how many patrons does

it take to light an oil lamp?

>> I don't know, Flavia. How many patrons

does it take to light an oil lamp?

>> Only one. But he can't do it without 20

clients kissing his

>> Flavia. And I thought you're a nice

girl. Is there a Roffus here?

>> Boy, are you in trouble, Julia?

>> You know Julia?

>> I want Roffus.

>> Melissa from Pompei.

You're so late. Isn't your hair done

yet?

>> Who are you? Why are you here?

>> We've come to save you.

>> No, really. We have.

>> Exactly. How?

>> We're not sure yet.

>> Polius Felix controls everything around

here.

>> My father would never do anything like

this.

>> You heard them, Pulkra. The patron's

going to pay a bonus for 50 children.

>> No, it can't be.

>> How much do you know about what your

father does?

has changed.

It's always busy now. Ever since mother

left.

>> Your mother left.

>> They divorced last year. She prefers to

be in ruin.

I wanted to stay with father. He was so

lonely.

But he never has time for me anymore.

Last night was so lovely. Like being a

real family again.

>> I'm sorry, Pa. Really? I am. I'm sorry I

hit you and called you names, but Nubia

is my friend.

>> You're lucky.

>> Time to go.

>> Yeah, let's move on. You're all going to

have company.

This is the last one first, Chris.

>> No,

>> she's with me.

>> Isn't that right?

>> You are my friend. I trust you.

Fellow slaves,

I promised you a ship to Alexandria,

and here it is. But ships cost, I'm

afraid, a few decent ransoms, and the

setting price of the children should

cover it.

>> West Christmas is late.

>> Christmas is my father's rightand man.

Thank you, Lucius. Put him down.

>> I've been expecting you.

Jonathan.

Jonathan,

take this

>> hot wine for my comrades.

>> I'll do it.

>> What is truth? Are you Quento or Fuskus?

>> Both. I was quanto, but my master was

good to me. Made me his freed man.

Fuscus.

would be in charge of capturing runaways

for crucifixion.

>> Master is Felix.

>> Yes, but Holius Felix isn't as sharp as

he used to be. Always doing as Rome

tells him. Chrisus and I saw opportunity

in disaster. All these wastes and strays

and no one to know where they've gone.

So, we started a business of our own

sending children. Ah, Christmas at last.

Nice fiscus.

Yours?

>> Pass it around.

>> Let's get on with it. Name?

>> Jonathan Ben Modkai.

>> Can your parents pay ransom?

>> My father owns his house.

>> Good enough. Over there. Next

>> name.

>> Flavia Geminina. Daughter of Flavius

Gemini. Sea captain.

>> Sea captain over there.

>> Name?

>> That one's a slave.

>> Next.

>> Polipra, daughter of Polus Felix.

>> What?

>> Lucrio. You've captured the patron's own

daughter. You fool.

>> How was I supposed to know? They brought

her in.

>> You told us as many children as we

could.

If he hears about this, we're all dead

men.

>> Throw them overboard.

>> No, we can still sell them overseas.

>> You pay.

>> All right, back with the others. Go on.

>> Aren't you going to ransom us?

>> Not anymore. Thanks to her. We need to

get rid of you all.

>> Aren't they supposed to be falling

asleep?

>> What just happened?

>> Oh, this is bad. This is very bad. We

must send something. So we're far away.

We're falling into this. We'll never

find

>> Felix and Spider monster web.

>> Right. Oh no.

>> To me. We throw her overboard here and

now. But Christmas will not hit. Oh,

this is a great pit. We've fallen into

get back.

>> Get them off. I can't breathe.

>> Father's got some funny stuff in his

capsule. Certainly was his sleeping

power.

>> It's all right, leader. You're going to

be all right.

>> Get the snake away from me. The snake

tie him up.

Drink this. Save the children. What's

all in my tree? I'm starving. Is there

anything to eat?

>> I sure. Let's turn it round and head

back for shore.

>> Great. Uh, how do we turn it round?

Behold.

>> No, not Benelicius. Not now.

>> Who?

>> Slave dealer.

>> I knew he was in league with pirates.

>> So, what's the plan?

>> What plan?

>> Breakfast, anyone?

Nubia,

would you have run away?

Door to freedom was open. You would

thought we were friends.

You are kind.

The times later,

I think we're all in the same boat now.

Don't make a sound.

>> Where's Chris?

>> That's me. Uh,

>> sorry.

>> What do you got for me then?

You haven't kept them very well.

Captain Germanist's daughter.

What a nice surprise.

Yeah. All right. I'll take them off your

hands now if you don't mind.

Or even if you do season

>> breakfast,

>> what do I know?

>> Lucius, restrain these men.

>> Daddy.

>> Christmas. What happened?

>> We tried to um save.

>> He's lying. Daddy, he's the ring leader.

>> No.

No, Lupus.

No. No.

Leave him. It's all right. It's all

right.

>> Why did Lucas attack Benelicus?

>> He is hating more than I owe you.

>> We don't really know much about Lucas.

And why did Venicius call you one of his

Nubia?

>> He was calling us all Nubia or girls

from my clan.

>> Your name isn't Nubia.

>> What is it then?

>> Shepet,

daughter of Masin of the Leopard clan.

>> Oh,

is that what I should call you? ship and

weapon

here. Amia,

>> patron, I've heard that if you ask your

slave to recline with you, it means

you're setting them free. Is that true?

>> That is the tradition.

Nubia,

in front of all these witnesses, I

invite you to recline with me.

>> No.

What?

Lubia, don't you want to be free?

Of course, but I have no family, no

place to go.

>> You don't have to leave. You're part of

our family as long as you want to be.

Then

I choose to be free and stay.

Thank you.

>> Nubia, I have something for you to say

sorry and thank you.

>> Thank you, Puker. What will happen to

the children?

>> I'll return them all to their families.

runaway slaves.

>> I will give them their freedom and I

will pay their price to any who have

owners. But my greatest thanks is to all

of you for helping me to remember what

is most precious in life.

>> Silly daddy. As if you'd forget me.

>> Will you play for us? His

song named Blend of

Looking

at the cold

Good thing

we

Come on, you two. The roads are open.

We're going home.

Your mother's alive, isn't she?

>> Yes. I'm going to find her.

>> Jonathan's gone to Rome to find his

mother. We thought she was dead.

>> She is. Your mother is alive. Susanna is

a slave in Titus's golden house.

>> You're going to kill Titus, aren't you?

>> We've got to go after Jonathan.

>> You must not follow him. It will be too

dangerous.

>> Watch out,

Arthur.

Heat. Heat.

Heat. Heat.

Catch of the day.

>> Catch of the day. Newly landed. Just

like you. Take a look. I'm looking for a

doctor, Morai Benezra. I believe he

lives here in Austria.

>> Well, uh, he might do

>> green fountain streets.

>> Keep the fish.

I'm telling you, something bad always

happens on my birthday.

>> Jonathan, in the past month, you

survived a volcano eruption, come out of

a coma, and sunk a ship load of pirates.

Face it. What else could possibly

happen?

>> Go on, open another present.

>> New wax tablet. Great.

Something bad will happen. It always

does. Last year, I stepped on a wasp. My

foot swelled up like a melon. The year

before that,

a jar

pulk is rolling in it, so it probably

cost more than Nubia.

>> Careful, Lupus.

>> You stupid mute.

>> Lupus, wait.

You're rude and ungrateful.

Smile makes me feel so sad. Father, I

think I've smelled it before.

>> Lemon blossom.

It was your mother's favorite perfume.

She wore nothing else.

Father,

>> it's all in the past.

9 years ago.

I don't want to discuss Jerusalem.

>> But I do. You said you'd tell me exactly

what happened to mother when I got

older. How much order do I have to get?

>> Titus

and his troops.

Several thousand of them

were bearing down on the city.

We all knew they were intent on taking

the city at any cost.

Any cost.

Human life is worthless to the Romans.

Unlike the Zealots, I knew we couldn't

defeat Titus.

>> What about mother?

What did she think?

>> She was my wife and I made the decisions

and I decided we had to leave.

>> Why didn't mother come with us?

>> I don't know why.

We had arranged to meet at the north

gate. She was saying goodbye to her

family.

I waited and I waited for you and your

sister.

People were leaving in droves.

All the carts were taken.

Still, she didn't arrive.

It got down to the very last cart, and

we had four seats on it.

>> You left mother behind.

>> No,

I had to choose.

I chose to leave my wife behind so that

I could escape with you and your sister.

And I have to live with what I did,

Jonathan,

just as you do.

I weave all day

and undo what I boil at night.

I wait for him every day.

Mother, is that you?

>> Are you still alive?

Cyclops,

do not be afraid of faith.

You

>> must listen to what I have to say.

>> Listen to me. You must listen to me. I

will tell you about Susanna.

>> No, you are trying to deceive me just as

you did Susanna. Mother, you must listen

to what I have to say.

>> Stop me. I cannot listen to the

poisonous. Please, I must tell you about

Susanna.

>> Me and my

come in.

>> Father, we need to deliver a baby.

There's a man waiting to take us.

>> Please leave my house. You have to hear

me out. No, Simeon. I don't trust a word

you say. Susanna is dead and that's an

end to it.

Who put you up to this Boy,

>> I live here.

>> Jonathan,

I'm sorry. I didn't think anyone was in

the house.

I'm Simeon, your uncle.

>> Father said you died in the siege of

Jerusalem.

>> No,

I was captured and taken as one of the

emperor's slaves.

You've run away.

If you're caught, you'll be crucified.

>> Which is why no one must recognize me.

>> Simeon,

what were you trying to tell my father?

>> Some say long hair is a disgrace to a

man,

but we consider it a mark of bravery and

courage.

>> Mother's alive, isn't she?

I dreamt about her.

She is a liar. I know she is.

>> Yes.

Your mother is in Rome. I'm going to

find her.

>> Why is she in Rome? What's she doing

there?

>> Jonathan, I'm leaving now.

>> Can I come with you?

>> No.

>> Please.

>> Well, I suppose no one will pay me much

attention if they think I'm just a

father traveling with his son.

It will be dangerous.

I'm not afraid.

Jonathan's been kidnapped. Luper saw him

riding away on a horse with a stranger.

That was no stranger.

It was Simeon.

>> You know him.

>> My wife's brother.

>> That's all right then.

>> No, you don't understand.

>> Jonathan left this for you.

>> It's worse than I thought.

He's tricked Jonathan.

I must go after my son.

>> Tricked him? How?

>> What guy? What are you talking about?

What on earth is that?

>> That's the bedrooms, living quarters,

gardens, everything.

>> Private living quarters.

>> Nothing's private when you're harboring

a known Sakarius.

>> What is Sakarius? A Jewish assassin.

During the Jewish revolt, they were

known as the freedom fighters. The

Zealots.

>> My brother-in-law. I haven't seen him

for 9 years. Not since Jerusalem. Why

are you looking for him?

>> He is planning an assassination. Maybe

Sime and try to force Jonathan to be

Sakarius, too.

>> Captain,

>> the beard of a Sakarius. We'll have him

now. A zealot little seeker is no match

for a Roman sword.

>> Take him away.

>> No.

>> Look after Jonathan.

>> Uncle guys, what are you going to do?

But you can't look us in here. It's not

fair. Yeah, maybe not. But it's safe.

And while your father's away, I've got

to look after you.

>> But we've got to go after Jonathan.

>> And do what exactly? Fight knives men

with your bare hands. You are staying

right here.

>> Where are you going?

>> I'm off to see Polus Felix in the vain

hope that he can help Morai.

>> Our friend's in danger and we're locked

in a bedroom.

>> And all you can think about is weaving

string.

>> Nubian tribe secret strength. P mother

to daughter, right?

We've got to get to Rome. What did

Simeon say to Jonathan anyway? It must

have been something really important for

Jonathan to leave in the middle of the

night with someone he's never met

before.

It doesn't make sense.

Maybe he does now.

Please, I lost everything when the

mountain exploded. Please help.

>> Is this where mother lives?

>> No, it's where we're staying tonight.

Why can't we go straight to mother?

>> We will soon. I promise. I have to go

out for a while.

>> Can I come too? I don't much like it

here.

>> No, it's better if you stay here.

>> Just be patient. It won't be long.

Oi, what's where you're throwing at?

Oh.

Oh.

Nubian tribe not needing to dangle

elephants usually.

>> Oh

ow.

I'm dying. I'm dying.

10 minutes.

>> Doctor,

>> flee.

>> That is my cellmate. He is sick and I

fear for his life as I do for my sons.

Any word?

>> Uncle guys is talking with polius Felix.

Doctor, we haven't got long.

>> I need to ask you something.

>> The wax tablet Jonathan left for you.

>> What about it?

>> I I erased it.

>> No, you didn't. Lupus managed to read

some of Jonathan's letter.

>> That was a private correspondence

between myself and my son.

>> We're sorry.

>> Jonathan's gone to Rome to find his

mother. We thought she was dead. She is.

>> Simeon lied to Jonathan to trick him

into going.

>> Susanna was murdered by Titus and his

troops in Jerusalem.

>> What if she wasn't?

>> I've never allowed myself to think

otherwise.

>> Anything else would be too painful.

It would mean

she chose not to leave Jerusalem.

That she chose her beliefs over her

family.

>> What do you mean?

>> That she stayed in Jerusalem with the

freedom fighters, with Simeon and Ysef.

>> Time

Fenelicius,

why are you helping him?

>> I am a doctor. I took an oath. But he

killed Nubia's family and enslaved her.

God knows who else.

>> Lupus,

are you all right?

>> Julius Felix, send him to trial. Then I

get to do the honors.

If he doesn't die first,

if he's found guilty, certain death,

certain horrible death, we start with

the toenails and then we pull everything

else out to match

>> like you

want a job.

>> Favia, you must not follow him. It will

be too dangerous.

Do you know what this is?

It's a key. A key to the Imperial

Palace. The Golden House to be precise.

And this is your key.

>> We're father and son, traveling

musicians. Titus likes his music.

>> Titus?

>> What do you want with the emperor?

>> I need to give him an urgent message.

>> What sort of message?

My mother's not ready in Rome, is she?

You just lied to me so I'd help you.

>> What are you really doing here?

>> You're going to kill Titus, aren't you?

>> Look, I mean Titus no harm, but he is

the only one who can protect your

mother.

>> You're lying. If mother was alive, she

would have found us by now. I mean, it's

been 9 and 1/2 years.

It

>> was just another of my stupid dreams.

>> Your dream was true, Jonathan. Your

mother is alive. I promise you, Susanna

is a slave in Titus' golden house. She's

as good as a prisoner.

>> How do you know all this?

>> It's better you don't know any details.

Too much knowledge can be dangerous.

>> Too little's worse.

>> I've deliberately not told you. More

than you absolutely need to know.

>> Why?

>> Because if they taught you, you've got

nothing to tell them.

>> So, do you trust me?

>> Will you come to the golden house with

me?

I'm not sure if I trust you,

>> but yes,

I will come.

>> Plenty to eat for journey.

>> Don't touch the fruit.

>> Oh, there. Whoa, whoa, whoa.

>> Easy girl. Easy. Easy. We ain't going

nowhere.

>> Traffic these days is terrible.

>> You were lucky I took you. Seems as you

didn't have anything like the full fair.

>> Oh, easy. Barasses podiscus

got beautiful names and they have a

>> not as beautiful as Holder. Mind Holder.

Holder. Hold her. I can hear it in the

wind.

>> Holder's my girlfriend. Squeezable as a

peach. She used to be a raw slave girl.

Classy in the emperor's golden house up

on Palatine Hill.

>> Now she worked in the Alte.

>> You've got somewhere to stay in Rome

then?

>> Yes, I've got it all sorted.

>> But you ain't got no money left.

>> Friends in high places.

If they find this on me, we'll be

hanging off a cross before we can blink.

Good afternoon to you. We're traveling

musicians. We've come to play for the

emperor.

>> That won't be possible, I'm afraid. We

can't let just anybody play.

>> I understand that, but I'm skilled at

the barbbiton, and my son is gifted on

the tambourine.

>> The emperor's brother is having a

banquet tonight. Perform for Domian. And

if he likes you,

then you can play for Titus.

Please enter.

Hope you find your friends.

home is so big. How we find Jonathan

here? Everything will be fine. Got it

all under control.

Come on.

Can you direct us for your Aurelia?

We'll hire a litter

and since you will pay at the other end.

>> Come on over there.

Look, the coliseum.

>> What is those tricks over it?

Scaffolding, I think.

>> Up here.

She is Nubian, too.

>> She died with the lions, maybe, but not

necessarily. If she wins enough fights,

she'll be given a wooden sword. Dad,

>> it's what they give great gladiators

when their fighting days are over and

they're freed from slavery, just like

you are.

>> Lus,

a thousand houses, a thousand doors.

And one of them maybe Jonathan,

>> you are too kind.

Would

you like a mustard?

>> Have you tried the new bar by the

coliseum?

>> Yafa Nagante Simeon

>> Todd

>> Joseph Ben Matias.

>> Not anymore.

>> You may call me Josephus.

Everyone thought you had died in

Jerusalem.

>> I survived like you. I see. Josephus

looking very beautiful.

>> You have the second assassin.

>> Really? He doesn't look big enough.

>> Not the boy.

>> Are you sure?

>> Absolutely. This is Simeon and the

Sicaras.

>> God, hurry.

Find out what he knows about the third

assassin. Get a name. Wait.

No need to bother the emperor. More

wine. Oh, and a big show for Simeon the

Sakarius.

The works. Dip him in tar, then burn him

alive. Well, half alive, then crucify

him. Personally, I think the first

assassin got off lightly. Died in hours.

This one's got to go on for days.

As for the boy, brand him and put him

with the other Jewish slaves.

>> Man,

don't worry. Aunt Cynthia keeps the

house full of staff. At least two cooks.

>> Is Lady Cynthia Kilia in?

>> Who wants her? Flavia Gemini, daughter

of Marcus Flavius Gemini. See, Captain,

her niece.

>> They've gone away to their villa in

Tuscanyany. It won't be back until the

calendars of October. Nobody told me

about this. Come back in 2 weeks.

>> No, wait. Please let us in. We've got

nowhere else to go and we need to find

somewhere to sleep tonight.

>> Well, I'm sorry.

40 Stersy, please. this.

>> How can it be 40? Sister Dersy, that's

twice as much as the fair from last

year.

>> She's right. You'll take no more than

10, says Stersy, or I'll have to mention

it to Senator Cornix.

>> Off you go now, boys.

Up you get, Miss Flavia.

>> Mrs.

>> My name is Cisphus, your aunt secretary.

Do please come in.

Sorry about Bulbas. He's a very good

doorkeeper, but he's got the brains of

an onion.

>> Jonathan came to Rome because he thought

his mother was here. And if she really

is alive and we can find her, then maybe

we can find Jonathan.

>> Well, let's think. A well-off Jewish

family, you say?

>> Yes. Before the destruction of

Jerusalem.

>> Ah, yes. Now all the riches of Judea lie

with the emperor. His suppression of the

Jewish revolt paid for that overblown

bear pit, the coliseum. You know,

>> if the slaves Titus captured were put to

manual work, what happened to the women,

the wives, and the children?

>> Oh, a highborn Jewish woman be snapped

up. Depending on what she looked like,

of course. Cream of the crop went to

Bones, my dear. You mean you've never

heard the story of Titus and Bones.

Brenise is Titus girlfriend. Well,

ex-girlfriend if you believe the rumors.

Absolutely gorgeous to look at,

beautiful Jewish queen, men willing to

die for her, so on and so forth. But

underneath, ruthless and single-minded

as a gladiator. Wouldn't want to be

Titus. Having Baron as an ex.

>> Cisphus, where do her slave women live?

>> The golden house.

>> Thank you. You've helped us solve our

next clue.

>> I have. Good. Now, can I tell you about

Titus and Brenise? It's a real

tearjerker.

>> And I know how to get in.

>> You can't, my dear. It's not a visitor's

attraction. Not yet, anyway.

>> Phyllis the cart driver. His girlfriend,

Holder, used to be a slave there. Come

on.

>> But it's completely out of bounds to the

general public. Come back. It's late.

>> Thanks, Isab.

>> I'm going to die. Jonathan,

>> come on. You left the dagger outside.

Just tell them the truth, Simeon.

>> No one will believe me. Even the man

that fought alongside me will betray me.

Three assassins were hired in Corinth to

come to Rome. I know this because I was

one of them.

>> But you said you meant Titus no harm. I

don't. It wasn't the emperor I was hired

to kill.

>> If not Titus, then who?

>> Simeon. Simeon. Who's the fematic? Who's

he trying to kill?

>> Jonathan's life's in danger.

>> We have to get into the golden house.

Are you mad?

>> Do you know where she about Jonah is?

>> She's my mother.

>> There's a plot to assassinate the

emperor. Stay away from the main

corridors. They'll be swarming with

guard.

>> Could be one of them. The third

assassin.

>> We have to tell Titus that Jonathan's

innocent. This is getting us nowhere.

Mother,

>> watch out.

Mother's alive, isn't she? I dreamt

about her.

>> Yes, I'm going to find her.

>> Jonathan's gone to Rome to find his

mother. We thought she was dead.

>> She is.

>> Your mother is alive. Susanna is a slave

in Titus's golden house.

>> Why are you looking for him?

>> I'm going to kill Titus, aren't you?

>> He is the only one who can protect your

mother.

>> We've got to go after Jonathan.

>> You must not follow him. It'll be too

dangerous.

Find out what he knows about the third

assassin. Three assassins were hired to

come to Rome.

I used to work at the Golden House, but

Beverly's didn't like me.

>> Why?

>> Jealous. Who wouldn't be? Eh, I'm 25.

She's almost 50. She saw Titus looking

at me once and then

I was out there like a bolt out of a

ballister.

>> You are beautiful enough to be an

empress.

>> I just love you, my little tonat.

>> The golden house is Baron's quarters.

>> Yeah, but she's not there anymore. I

just sent her away 6 months ago.

>> Maybe he got tired of her. Who knows?

>> Do you remember a slave woman called

Susanna?

There are dozens of Suzanne as common as

Donkey Dunk. This holder stands out.

>> Why are you so interested in the Golden

House anyway?

>> We're trying to find our friend. We

think he might be making his way there.

>> Well, he won't get in.

>> What do you mean?

>> It's been locked down. The Golden House.

>> Locked down?

>> That means no one can get in or out.

There's a plot to assassinate the

emperor. They caught two. One was

scaling a wall. One got in disguised as

a wandering musician or somebody famous.

>> And they're looking for a third one.

>> Did either of them have a boy with them?

>> The famous one. They got in as a father

and son double act. Jonathan, we have to

tell Titus that Jonathan's innocent.

>> He won't get past the front gate.

>> They have to let us in. We're only

children.

>> Oh, doubt it. They already let one kid

in. Look what happened.

>> Hilda, please. We have to get into the

golden house. Can you help us?

>> Are you mad? Can you do it?

I think so. Yes, there is a way.

>> That's a fine necklace. Nubia, you

weren't wearing that before.

>> It's a gift from a woman gladiator.

She's really famous. She's in training

for the opening of the coliseum. I'll

help you for that.

It

>> is nothing to me.

>> Please. Jonathan's life's in danger.

>> I'll draw you a map.

You must get to the shrine at 9:00.

Titus worships her every morning, but

stay away from the main corridors cuz

they'll be swarming with guards.

He's in here.

>> Here, boy. Bite on this. The pain will

be quite severe.

Mother,

>> Cyclops,

>> do not be afraid.

Oh yeah,

Lupus.

Your time keeping. I'll be Matt. Nubia.

Nubia. Nubia.

>> Slave outfits. Nubia, you're brilliant.

Quick, find two more.

>> I'm Brisper.

>> Jonathan

looks disgusting.

You have bad manners, but you're

handsome.

>> Oh, yeah. Covers in dirt, festering on.

Feel very handsome today.

>> Rat kitten.

Biana was born down here. Like me. I've

never been outside.

Not once.

>> When did he come down here?

>> N and a half years ago. in my mother's

stomach. My father was one of the Roman

legionaries who took Jerusalem by force.

Here I was born and here I'll die.

>> Call me a pessimist.

>> Respar.

Is there a woman down here called

Susanabat Jonah?

She's my mother.

This way.

Left, right, and right again. We should

be at the shrine room. Lucas, what's the

time?

5 8. We've still got time.

Um, make that right, left, and left

again.

>> Excuse me. Do you know Susanna Bakuna?

Where I can find her?

>> Do you know where Susanna Buner is?

What about you?

Can somebody please tell me what's going

on?

>> Follow me. I will take you to your

mother.

This way. No, this Lubia, you're not

telling me what to do anymore.

>> I'm in charge and I say we're going

right.

>> You are in charge and we are going

wrong.

>> Lupus

We have to get to Titus before it's too

late. Hula sent us down a secret

corridor, and according to the map, the

shrine should be at the end of it.

Unfortunately, she didn't say anything

about dead ends.

There must be a way out. Maybe that's

secret, too.

H.

>> The Golden House was designed around the

allseeing glass eye. Lots of underground

tunnels and hidden corridors so that the

Emperor Nero spies could come and go

without being seen.

>> Why would they want to do that?

>> He thought everyone was out to get him.

>> He wasn't wrong.

>> I like them. It's a fast way of getting

around.

>> I hope Titus hasn't got to Jonathan.

Where is he? It should be exactly 9:00.

>> You need to learn to tell the time. You

need to learn how to read maps. What are

we going to do now?

>> What do you think you're doing? Slacking

off. Get to work now. All the latrines

this side of the eye.

Are you new?

>> Uh, yes. We're all new. We were brought

in because um because a lot of the save

children have been ill.

You don't look like you've done a day's

work in your life. Here,

>> strangers in the house

to the dungeons.

We're in the pool now.

>> Get in there.

>> Could be one of them.

>> The third assassin.

>> What's a little squirt going to do?

Bounce up and down on Titus's foot.

>> What happened to the boy that came in

with the second assassin?

>> They all got the same way. Sooner or

later,

>> we have to get out of here. We must find

Titus, wherever he is.

>> This is where I leave you. At the bottom

of these steps is the Cyclops cave.

That's where you must go. Follow Bianca.

She will bring you back.

>> But wait, RP.

Ah, get off you flea bitten furball.

hero really wasn't.

Mother,

mother,

mother.

Mama,

my child.

It's just the wall dust from the loom.

>> You need malow, boils, and milk or a

tincture of ryos.

>> You're as learned as your father.

How is he?

>> Lonely.

We all miss you.

Miriam's engaged to be married.

I have prayed every day that you all

managed to escape Jerusalem.

Mother,

why didn't he come?

As I said goodbye to my parents for the

last time,

my father collapsed.

His heart had stopped. I couldn't leave

him.

He died in my arms.

When I got back to the gate,

you'd gone.

I'm sorry.

Don't cry, mother.

It's not your fault.

>> This is getting us nowhere. We're never

going to find Titus in time.

>> We've got to get out of here. You're in

danger.

>> In danger from who? Don't know any of

the answers.

We can use the tunnels to escape.

Escape? I've already lost you once. I'm

not leaving you behind again.

>> The Cyclops came. I know where we are

now.

Jonathan,

my friends,

>> Susanna,

the ending.

Don't let him get away.

>> Watch out.

We found the emperor.

>> It is Pineus from Pereus.

The third assassin. Simeon was not

lying.

>> We really need to talk to you. Really

important.

>> Find out who they want

>> and prepare a feast in their honor.

Whoever they are.

>> I must go to my court and collect my

possessions.

>> Why can't we go now?

>> My mother's ring, my father's Torah.

They're all I have left of my parents. I

will meet you here in an hour.

after dusk. Wait for me. I will

hurry now.

I just want to see Jonathan. Why do we

have to go to this silly banquet anyway?

>> I don't want to go. Titus is a bad man.

>> That's not true. He's helping those who

lost everything after Vuvius. He doesn't

help those in Jerusalem

>> because they're enemies of Rome.

>> They were Jonathan and his family.

I hope he is still alive.

>> Of course, he's still alive. Why

wouldn't he be?

>> I not trust anybody here. I only feel

better when I see Jonathan for myself.

M. Thanks. I'm not hungry.

Susanna,

I have some news which may please you,

my dear.

>> Oh, yes.

>> Some children have arrived from Austere.

Your son was amongst them,

>> Jonathan.

>> Perhaps

now that he's come to live here, you'll

be happier

>> and finally return my affections.

>> But Jonathan is freeborn, Titus.

I can't bear the thought of my son

growing up here, imprisoned in this

artificial world.

>> Why would you give up the chance of

having him with you? He showed real

courage in coming to Rome. I could favor

him and groom him for great things.

>> No, I'm begging you. My son's home is in

Austia with his father and sister, not

here.

Please let him go.

And let me go too.

Susanna,

because I love you,

I will grant your request. Your son may

return to us to you.

And I shall give Jonathan a signate

ring.

If anyone mistakes him for my slave, he

has only to show the ring.

And you,

my dearest Susette,

you will stay with me.

Everything comes at a price. Hallelujah.

Titus.

>> A

>> we're worried about Jonathan.

>> Don't be.

The whole palace is looking for him.

We'll find him. In the meantime, enjoy

Simeon's music.

>> That's Simeon. He entered Lions to save

sister Bri.

The person who hired him had no idea he

was Susanna's brother or that he was

never going to kill her.

>> And he had to try to warn me in secret.

After all, who'd let a known assassin

into the Golden House?

>> But who hired the assassins?

Unfortunately, it was only after the

third assassin tried to kill Susanna

that we started to believe Simeon's

story and stop torturing.

>> He's blind.

>> He can still play his wonderful music.

Don't feel too sorry for him. Simeon's

killed a lot of people in this time.

>> Not nearly as many as you.

Very good. Very good. More wine for our

honored guests.

Well watered, of course.

over here. He's frozen after death.

>> We not go without Jonathan. Titus said

he's coming.

>> I don't believe him.

>> If Titus said Jonathan's coming, then

Jonathan's coming. Maybe a lot of

things, but I don't think he's a liar.

>> Jonathan.

I've freed the slave women,

those who wish to leave.

>> Mother

Bones has no use for them anymore. She

won't be returning to Rome.

>> Why?

>> I forbidden it.

>> What's she done?

>> She's displeased me.

>> It was Brenise who hired the assassins

to murder Susanna.

>> She's a very jealous woman.

>> He set you free. That's why you didn't

come. I thought you weren't coming like

last time in Jerusalem.

But everything's all right now.

>> Jonathan, listen to me.

>> Soon we'll be back with father and

Miriam. They won't believe it.

>> You mustn't tell them.

>> Tell them what?

>> That I'm still alive. It would break

their hearts.

>> What are you talking about?

>> I'm not coming with you.

This is my home now.

I don't understand.

I don't expect you to.

Please, just always remember that I love

you.

I love you, Jonathan, with all my heart.

But I cannot return to Austia.

Goodbye, my son.

Someone told me this isn't happening.

Titus is setting the woman in the golden

house free. And you've decided to stay.

>> Yes.

>> Yes, she has.

>> Go

now.

coming.

Oh.

Oh,

Something bad always happens my

birthday. Perhaps now you believe me.

>> I am partial to fresh dates. Titus has

been very generous.

>> The children did save his life, guys.

>> Yes, of course. But how can you ever

repay a debt like that?

>> You can't. The reward is in the act

itself. The emperor knows that the gifts

are a a sign of his gratitude. Just like

the signate ring he gave Jonathan.

>> No, he gave me that because I got

branded by accident.

>> Father, may I be excused?

Jonathan's been so quiet since you all

returned.

Did something happened in Rome

that you haven't told me?

It's a suka

mean shelter.

Supposed to remind us of the days when

the Jewish people wandered through the

desert.

>> You're wrong. She doesn't. She chose

Titus over me.

You heard something.

I don't understand. What do you mean?

She doesn't care for him.

She traded her freedom for mine. Is that

what you're saying?

And she does love me.

You're right.

You see and hear things well

and understand things better than most.

Lupus,

I'm sorry I called you what I called

you.

Will you forgive me?

Are we allowed? We bring favorite honey

cake.

>> Come on then.

Heat. Heat.

Heat. Heat.

Heat. Heat.

Let me see. Let me see.

>> No, not ready.

>> It isn't fair. Come on. You've seen

mine.

>> No.

>> I am Venus, goddess of love. Totally

irresistible.

Lubia, you look beautiful.

You be Venus. I'll stick with Manovva

the wise.

Nubia, have you ever been kissed?

>> Not mother kissed. Not mother. You know,

isn't that you?

>> Maybe um dogs.

One, two.

>> How long have you been hiding?

>> We are here since nightfall. You didn't

sleep under my bed, did you?

>> No. Look, there's a loose brick. My

bed's right next to the wall. The hole

leads from my house straight into yours.

>> A secret passage of our own. We can come

and go as we like. We need a signal that

it's safe. Three knocks.

That's good. Lupus,

>> where did you get that?

>> Oh, no. Lupus, I know you lived on the

streets, but

>> have you seen a sponge stick? It's not

here.

>> Sorry, Uncle Gas. Do you need a big

leaf?

>> I'll get one.

>> You've guessed it. One of the many

wonders of the Roman civilization. The

bottom wiper.

Who's that? Probably your father

wondering where you've gone.

>> Who is it, Elma?

>> I'll get you some scraps.

>> You can't come in here, old man.

>> Father.

>> Master, whatever happened.

>> She wrecked.

Oh, lost.

>> The tincture of poppies. It will help

him rest.

his head, please. Flavia, he's very

weak.

Elma,

can you prepare a light broth?

>> My chicken soup will soon see you like

master.

>> They need to be bathed in salt water.

>> I can do it, father. Do you need any

more medicines?

>> Boys, I have another task for you. It is

not pleasant.

It

>> is for the best. I promise you.

Oh,

>> that looks good.

>> I need a drink.

The prisoner having paid bay to the

presiding magistrate and no witnesses

being here present to speak against him

is hereby released.

>> Benicious.

>> Hey,

>> you are free to go.

Captain Geminis,

the sores on your feet are infected.

Soon the flesh will blacken and I will

have to amputate.

>> What is amputate? Cut off. Please, Dr.

Morai, you can't.

>> There is another way.

>> Maggots.

>> I sent the boys to get you. These

creatures will clean your wound. They

eat only the rotten flesh.

Will you trust me?

>> Aia

Benelicius is free. No, it's not true.

Did you see him? Lupus stormed off.

Never seen him so angry. He's very

hating the Venelicius.

You want to earn some money

here? Watch my clothes. I need some

exercise and a massage. I had a bout

today.

All my brother's wealth was washed away

with his ship. Misfortune reigns in my

family like ash from the volcano.

>> Miriam,

I don't want to hold you to your promise

any longer.

>> Don't say that.

Of course, I'm promised to you.

>> I want to do things properly. I want to

provide for you. We don't even have a

place to live.

>> We could live here. My father would be

happy.

>> I couldn't. It wouldn't be right.

>> Lots of people do.

>> I'm not a boy starting out. I'm a

farmer. It's my life as well as my

livelihood.

And I have my pride.

Men,

>> I've paid you already.

>> You want to hire me? You're a bit young

for that, aren't you?

too.

200 stairs here. Get it. I'll have to

leave town after. Leave the country.

100,000 might cover it. Now go on.

Clear off home.

>> Father, what happened?

Two days out of Alexandria

in calm weather,

this

enormous wave comes

rushing towards us.

>> Do you think it was caused by the

volcano?

this

great wall of water

like a a green glass.

I can see the fish in it.

Hanging over the matillaa.

She breaks it, too.

We cling to the wreckage.

I'm mourning. I'm the only one left.

>> Poor father.

>> Caster and Pollocks don't desert me.

Some fishermanmen picked me up.

They're rough,

but they share everything they have.

Every home we come to is damaged.

And so we creep home.

And you

little Al

right by the volcano

when I thought I was sending you to

safety.

>> The authority to enter these premises

way

>> you can't come in here.

>> Pollock are you? What do you think

you're doing?

>> It's to recover debts of Marcus Flavius

Geminis on the bankers culus and Dexter

to the value of 100,000 of Stersie. But

>> it's not due yet. Didn't read to the

bottom of the scroll, did you? This loan

can be called anytime. Still got a nice

place here. She'll fetch a good sign.

>> But you can't send our house. Where

would we live?

>> Anything else of great value? The slave

girl looks

>> No, Nubia is not a slave. She's free. I

have witnesses.

>> Cut this sweet a few days.

>> One of you watch the door. Nothing

leaves the house.

>> Pollocks. Are you guys plenty of

sickness at your service?

>> Plenty?

>> The admiral's nephew.

So sorry to bother you, but um I I'm

putting together an account of his last

days and your family.

>> Look, this really isn't the time.

>> Yes. No, of course. Uh well, perhaps

another day at your convenience.

>> Please, I have your uncle's last notes

upstairs. Would you like them?

>> Yes, please.

>> Nothing leaves the house.

>> They belong to him.

>> This way.

>> Two two fine rugs.

Um, watch the stairs, please. If anyone

comes, warn us. No. The signal. Uh,

>> the notes.

>> Jonathan.

>> No. Watch the stairs. Very, very good.

>> What's up? Actor is here. Exactor. The

debt collector. Nubia, your flute.

Quick. Scooto, out of the way. He's not

Doc's property.

>> A good boy. Scoo. Through to Jonathan's

house.

>> Scoo, get out of the way. Uh,

>> someone's coming.

>> Quick. Quick. Um, Sue, if uh if you

could give me uh his last tablets, then

>> I'm sorry. They're in very bad

condition.

>> Don't think you can hide anything from

me, girl.

>> Manifest prejudice against a debtor is

expressly forbidden by the Senate. Isn't

this a responent bond? Anyway,

>> listen, son. Don't come the smart young

lawyer with me. I've been in this game

since you were suckling.

>> Where's the dog?

>> Dog? What dog?

Run away.

>> Buried in the garden.

>> What a dreadful man.

Sorry.

I thought he was safe at sea.

>> Harbors were wrecked and ships lost all

the way down the coast. Did you hear

about the Aphrodite? Full of gold and

precious goods. They say she was wrecked

just by my seaside house.

>> Can't this treasure be salvaged?

>> Well, naturally, they sent down divers,

but no one was successful.

>> I can dive.

Dive for treasure.

>> Are you sure?

>> Well, more than welcome to stay at my

villa if you want to try.

>> I need to talk to the bank. You need

time to recover your strength.

>> You heard what he said. He's coming back

tomorrow to take everything.

>> We can't just wait here to get crushed

like Matilda under the wave.

>> Your father is very sick. If the bankers

see him like this, do you think they

will be reassured? They're gone for now.

Vultures.

We could ring their necks.

>> Uncle Gas.

Would

you help me?

I'd rather be interested in

Marcus Favius. Charles.

Yes. I heard you were at death's door.

It's um it's a very welcome surprise to

see you so recovered.

Well, I my ship was, but but I'm

>> Dear father, we feared the worst, but as

you can see, my father's very well.

>> We don't know if this is going to work.

>> I was so scared of the exactors, father.

They won't come again, will they?

>> I don't know, Flavia. It's not up to me.

>> If you needed the money, why not let me

know quietly? You must understand with

all the disasters, volcano, bad harvest,

storms, really no option, so many

troubles.

>> Trade Nebian spirit, I'll give you

trouble.

>> Look, seeing as you are so much better

than reported, we could give you a week

to raise the money.

>> A week is not long enough.

>> It is the best that I can do.

>> I'll talk to my patrons.

I'd like that in writing

>> to avoid misunderstandings.

>> What do you think Plymy's villa will be

like?

>> I wonder how much treasure there is.

Enough to pay off all our debts.

>> If Lupus dies, it should be his.

>> Oh, but we'll all be helping, won't we?

You should still get the emperor ship.

>> Yes, but

>> I mean, if I had the money and Lucas

desperately needed it, I'd give it to

him.

>> I'm not the only one who needs money.

>> I don't see anyone else losing their

home.

>> What about your uncle? His whole farm

was destroyed.

>> So, he's part of my family.

>> True to my sister.

>> Before you eat this, you'll catch the

gold.

>> What goat?

>> My grandmother says many failed to throw

up the treasure.

>> Is wrong words. No, good words. It's

silly to fight, but we will get the

treasure, won't we, Lucas?

Welcome to my villa. It's very simple,

but I hope you'll find it pleasant.

>> I'm Miriam, daughter of Morai. I'm here

to care for Marcus Flavius.

>> Ah, splendid guyas.

I thought one of the garden rooms.

They're very cool and quiet.

>> Isn't it beautiful?

Behold,

>> what was that? Dolphins.

>> The dolphins of Lorentium. They're very

well known. They're creatures of good

omen. One of our many blessings.

>> Thank you for inviting us. Can we go

down to the beach straight away?

>> Yes. How exciting.

Please take whatever you need. Um, one

of the fishermen will um, show you where

the wreck lies, just off the corner and

coast. Ask for tricks.

>> I'll show you if you'll ever reach it.

Too deep. That treasure's down there for

good.

Not this deep. You haven't. But us

around here have all tried. Only two got

down to it. One never came up.

>> Why not?

>> They say there's a monster down there.

>> A sea monster.

>> Have you tried?

>> I look crazy. H. Hey, give me a boat

down there. Too dangerous. If it don't

kill you, it messes you up.

>> Lucas, are you sure about this? You're

not diving for pennies in the harbor.

>> How fishermans cannot. How can you?

>> You were a sponge diver. You never told

us that.

>> Your father.

Oh, is that how he died?

I don't believe you.

How about the sponges? Sorry, but there

aren't any around here. Not enough to

die for.

>> Not from here.

Where then?

>> Simmyi. That's near Greece. You're

Greek. It's great. You can help me with

my Greek lessons.

>> Simmyi?

Where have I heard that before?

on a similar occasion.

You idiot.

>> How to know where ship is?

>> Line up the tall pine trees behind the

villa roof and Corant rock with a tower

on the headland.

>> Stop. This is it. Common rock and the

tower.

>> I don't see anything.

>> See the darker shape against the sand.

>> It looks very deep.

>> Don't try to reach the wreck first time.

Start counting.

>> 1 2 3.

>> Slower.

>> Six. Seven. Eight. Nine. Legionaries. 10

legionaries. 11 legionaries.

>> How long can he stay under?

38 legionaries. 39 legionaries.

40 legionaries.

78 legionaries. 79 legionaries. 80

legionaries. He has gone too long.

>> Should never let him go.

>> How long?

>> 89 legionaries. 90 legion.

>> You count for me. If you get to 100 and

I'm still not up. You pull on the rope.

You understand?

>> Legion. A century. One centurion.

>> You hold me belong.

>> I can see him.

>> Is it him? Looks very small.

112.

>> You did it. You reached the wreck.

>> Is this the ship's figurehead?

>> Did you see any treasure?

>> There's a crack in the hole. Can you get

in?

>> Oh, no you don't. We need stones, rope,

net. Do it right or not at all.

>> The figurehead. Who is she?

>> Aphrodite, goddess of love, born of the

deep. You're such workmanship. Greek, of

course. They really are the best

artists, aren't they?

>> Lupus is brilliant at drawing as well as

diving.

>> Can I keep her? As you can see, I have a

a collection of fine objects. Perhaps I

could show them to you.

>> Will you show me too? I love old things.

>> Yes, it would be my pleasure.

>> Jonathan,

>> is that Greek, too?

>> Yes. Hellenistic. It's not really to my

taste, but my uncle liked it.

Our young urinator has a sense of the

dramatic, too.

>> Young what? Oh. Um, some divers take a

pig's bladder full of air to the seabed,

hence the term urinator. So, actually,

Lupus, we should be celebrating your

successful urination.

>> But he didn't reach the treasure. He has

to get right inside the ship first. They

see there's a monster.

>> Oh, sh Cassandra.

To honor the feast of the Medatronia,

I mix old and new wine,

and I'm healed of old and new ills.

Now, we will make music.

Morai's wiglers seem to be doing their

work. Do you want to have a look?

>> Oh, no. Can you feel them?

>> Just a little tickle, that's all.

>> Dolphins. The dolphins are here.

Heat.

Heat.

Heat.

Heat.

Musco strength. for dive today.

This Greek food,

especially urinator food,

salt water not good for you. makes you

throw up.

>> How was the training?

>> Hold breath for 150.

I've

>> got stones and rope and well, wait and

see.

>> Good morning, Frixus. Will you help us

today?

>> Nearly done. Good catch today. And look

at this beauty. Octopus. Delicious.

>> Lupus.

Lupus.

>> Sorry,

I didn't mean to frighten him.

>> He's still

like regarding Face of Medusa.

>> It's only small. In his natural history,

Admiral Pine says there are octopi so

big they can rip a man apart with their

suckers.

This makes it easier to get in and out

of the boat. Like this. See? And here

the stones.

>> How many have you got there?

>> 10. I don't want to sink the boat.

>> Throw two overboard. Six dives, two

spares.

>> Took me ages to find them.

>> More than six dives is dangerous.

What's the signal?

>> But if you go over 150, we'll pull you

up.

>> If he's inside direct, pulling on the

rope could trap him.

>> And what?

>> He knows what he's doing.

You ready?

>> One legionary. Two legionary.

120.

>> Did you find your way in? Did you see

any treasure?

>> He is needing bread.

>> Sorry. It's just so exciting.

One. Two. Legionary. Three.

>> Why does it always have to be legionary?

>> Five. Bossy woman. Six. Bossy woman.

Seven. 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4

Water.

Benilikius treasure.

>> Feels like treasure. All right.

>> Lupus tried to hire a patient of mine to

kill Benchius.

>> Lupus, we don't think we should die.

>> The almonds are back.

>> Dive too much. His blood is boiling.

It's all my fault.

>> We didn't find the treasure. Now we

never will.

>> Super attack.

>> No treasure is worth Neptune's curse.

>> 151.

>> Down too long.

>> Everybody pray.

Father, whatever happened,

>> he's very weak.

>> All my brother's wealth was washed away

with his ship.

>> Benchius, you are free to go.

>> Then Elicius is free. The debt collector

>> here to recover debts of Marcus Flavius

Geminis.

>> Did you hear about the Aphrodite? Full

of gold. She was wrecked just by my

seaside house.

>> I can dive. Dive for treasure.

>> Welcome to my villa. Dolphins. They're

>> creatures of good. That treasure's down

there for good. Too deep. They say

there's a monster down there.

>> He has gone too long.

>> Should never let go.

Heat. Heat.

Lucos.

Lucos, wake up. Wake up, Lucos. Don't

listen to the sirens.

Up to the night,

up to the air,

Lucos. He's

got something.

>> Lucas, you're brilliant.

>> Well, let him breathe.

>> There is treasure.

>> Now you believe.

>> How much?

>> Three and four is full of gold. That

must be worth a fortune. How much you

think one and four holds? Lend me your

tablet.

An old Kyl. Can I have a look?

>> Lupus. What is

>> Behold more blood flaws.

>> Oh, no you don't. Too many dives.

No treasure is worth Neptune's curse.

>> Lupus, you can dive again tomorrow. We

found the treasure. It's not going

anywhere.

>> I've got it. One gold array. It's worth

about 100 certi and a small amphora

holds about 400 already. It's about

40,000 cersi. Times that by three.

>> 120,000. That's more than enough. I can

pay my father's debt. Nobody tell him.

>> Did you find any treasure?

>> Only this.

>> An old pot.

>> Never mind.

When I first went to see, I used to

dream of treasure ships.

But most cargo is boring everyday stuff.

>> This isn't a cooking pot.

>> No, a kylex.

It's probably Greek like the figurehead.

>> I wish I could help.

>> Don't worry, father. Since the dolphins

came, I know everything's going to be

all right.

What's the matter?

>> She's gutting fish and it has no heart.

>> Oh no.

>> What does it mean?

>> It's a bad omen. Very bad. On the day

Julius Caesar was murdered, the

sacrificial lamb had no heart. This one

here.

>> Oh, what kind of fish is it?

>> Lupus.

>> Lupus, we don't think you should die

today.

>> The almonds are bad.

>> Nonsense.

>> Besides, he only needs to make one more

dive.

Lupus uses the big anchor like the

stones to descend which takes these

floats that we borrow from Frickus. He

then hooks this round the amoras and

cuts the cork and the floats bring the

amoras up to the surface.

>> You'll go down very fast. Give you more

time at the bottom. Everyone else keep

clear of the rope. Ready?

88 Legionals, 89 liter race, 90

Legionals.

150 151

>> been down too long.

>> I think I've got a tug.

>> Pull them up.

>> I can't. Not till I'm sure.

>> What should we do now?

It's caught on something.

>> 2110

211.

Swim up to the light.

You escape the monster. You're free.

We're not.

It's all my fault.

I made him die for treasure.

Behold,

>> we're too late.

>> I know what to do. Turn on his back.

What are you doing?

>> Breathing his spirit back into him. Pray

everybody. Pray.

You did it. You saved his life. How did

you do it? I

>> saw my father do it once.

>> Did you lose your spirit?

>> God will refill me.

>> What happened to him?

Leg is bleeding.

>> Poor Lupus must have been terrified.

I'll take you straight to his room. You

get some help.

>> It can't be licious.

>> He's just put out from Austia. He'll go

by.

>> No, he's stopping.

>> He must know we're here.

>> He will not come against the peny.

>> Nobody tell Lupus.

>> Thank you.

You're so kind.

>> Miriam.

>> Miriam, what are you doing?

>> Nothing.

Nothing. I I was just thanking Guas for

his gift.

>> Uncle Gas.

>> My first name is also Guas.

There was nothing improper. I assure

you.

>> He is sleeping now.

My father says that's the best cure.

>> Poor Lupus. Well, we were so close to

finding the treasure.

>> It doesn't matter.

>> How can you say that? Lupus nearly died.

My father's ruined. You and guys can't

get married.

This present of Ply.

They're very pretty. He said I should

have dolphins of my own.

Do you like him?

He's very kind,

very thoughtful. What about Uncle Gas?

We hardly know each other. So much has

happened.

The eruption,

losing the farm,

everything spoiled.

Without farming, you are not loving.

uncle.

It doesn't sound very good, does it?

But the garden, the vineyards, a way of

life that hadn't changed for centuries

made me feel safe. Uncle Gas hasn't

changed. But we can't be together now.

All I see are our differences.

What does your father say?

These are women's worries.

No mothers to help us.

If only

>> come quickly.

>> Then Althia steals the treasure. He

can't. It's ours. He can't just stand

here and watch them. What to do? How did

he know about the treasure anyway?

>> I told him.

>> Father, what's he doing here?

>> Where is Lupus? He's in great danger.

>> Inside sleeping. He had an accident

diving for the treasure.

>> And now Benicus is trying to steal it.

We have to stop him.

>> He's not trying to steal it.

>> He wants to help you.

>> You don't believe that.

>> He hates us.

>> He's done many bad deeds. Most of all to

Lupus, but he wants to make amends.

>> Why did you even talk to him?

>> When I was in prison, I tended the wound

that Lupus gave him.

>> The steeped in evil.

>> I took an oath to treat any man.

>> Do you know what this is?

seeker. An assassin's name

>> belongs to a patient of mine, a

wrestler. He told me that a young boy

tried to hire him. This boy wanted him

to kill Venolicius.

>> Oh, Lupus. But why?

>> Venolicius is Lupus's uncle.

>> He's gone.

>> Lupus.

>> Lupus. Lupus.

>> Lupus, come back. Lupus Lupus.

>> Doesn't feel right coming out by

ourselves. Why not turn back and wait

for the others?

>> They won't know how to dive right. Let's

leave it till tomorrow when you got your

strength back.

>> Where's your master?

First net catches the best fish. 45.

>> Venilicius was a sponge diver on an

island called Simei, but that's how he

lost his eye diving too many times. His

father thought he was finished and sold

him to slave traders, but the boy was

too deformed for them to sell, and so

Venilicius joined the crew instead.

Push.

>> Wait. Float. How will you bring up the

treasure?

Steve Enelicus is trying to steal the

treasure.

>> His name is Bilos and he's trying to

help. I tell you, there is good in

everyone.

>> Doesn't matter what we think. Lupus is

down there. He needs to kill him.

Heat. Heat.

Never leave a diver in trouble, Lucas.

You know that.

>> 191

192 36

136

>> Dear Lord, we pray that your repentance

is in their hearts and directs their

actions.

>> What's Lupus got to be sorry for?

103

204

coming up.

>> Oh, that feels like treasure to me. All

right,

>> he's in trouble.

Come on.

>> Bring him to the villa.

>> What's wrong with him? Was it Lupus?

>> No.

>> Lupus saved him from the octopus.

>> It's Neptune's curse.

He died too much.

>> His blood is boiling.

Not even your father can save.

I wish he's dying.

>> Not this.

Lupus,

your uncle wants to talk to you.

He hasn't got long.

You know that.

You've been very brave

and you have your revenge.

Can you be braver still?

Give it up.

Please

only listen to him.

I know you hate me.

So should.

But I promise you, I never went to kill

your father.

I came home to be revenged on my father.

The old man was dead.

Melissa, your mother,

the only girl I'd ever loved.

She was there with my own brother.

It's still my woman.

My happiness.

I sw

I waited till you and he had gone

diving.

We talked, your mother and I, as

friends.

When we had you return, he embraced me.

Your father must have thought I was

attacking her. He pulled his knife. He

never tried to kill them before.

I saw my brother's blood on my hands

and knew the guns that cursed me.

Pikachu.

Pikachu.

What do we stop?

I want to make amends for what I've

done.

You're my only family. Please,

please

accept it.

Please,

Please.

Forgive me.

I couldn't bless you.

Do you want the body to be buried?

Cremation.

Is that the way on Simmyi?

Do I understand?

He has no power over you anymore, Lupus.

Is your tongue loosened?

>> Poor boy.

>> Not anymore. He inherited everything

from Benicius. He's rich. He's even a

ship owner.

>> The Vesper. He's not going to carry on

that trade, is he?

>> No. I don't know what he'll do.

>> Any news from your uncle?

>> We didn't find the treasure. Now we

never will.

>> Neptune has decided to hoard it for

himself.

>> Apart from this,

>> the Kylex, you cleaned it. Can I show it

to Plenty?

>> It's yours, little owl.

Excuse

me. May I come in?

>> Please. Yes. Oh. Um, forgive the

disorder. I I'm preparing a court case.

Must make a good impression.

First step on the ladder, you know.

>> I wanted to ask your opinion.

>> Great mother Juno.

Where did you get this?

>> From the wreck. I know. Black figure's

very old and it's beautifully painted.

>> It's perfect.

>> I think it's the work of Exc's

very few of his vasees even in

existence.

You

We'll look after it carefully, won't

you?

>> Yes. Thank you.

Please, may I confide in you?

>> Uh, I'd be honored.

>> I didn't tell my father, but Dr. Morai

brought bad news from Austia.

My father's patrons can't help him. If

he doesn't have 100,000 cersi by

tomorrow, the bankers will take

everything.

>> I'm very sorry.

>> But it's not just my father and I. It's

Nubia and Ammer and Cordex. Uncle Gas

and Miriam can't get married.

>> One tree is struck by lightning and the

forest burns.

>> Yes, exactly.

So, I wondered if

>> I might buy your Kylex

and I take it the asking price is

>> 100,000.

I know it's a great deal of money,

>> but it's worth it. And um of course I I

want to help, but well I'd have to raise

the funds and uh

I'm I'm really just making my way.

But

if the case goes well, and I have every

reason to expect it,

>> I'm sure it will. You'll be brilliant.

>> Yes. Well,

>> oh, why not?

>> Live dangerously.

>> Thank you. Thank you,

>> Uncle Gas.

Flavor.

>> Have you seen my brother? I've got some

good news for him.

>> I'll take you to him.

>> I'm trembling.

>> Your heart is like the worship drum.

Yes.

And I feel sick.

I think you are loving him and not far.

mother's necklace you gave to Venelikius

to buy me.

>> Oh, Lupus, thank you.

>> Look, father. Look.

What a day. Your mother's necklace and

the geminous fortune restored.

Lupus's bed hasn't been slept in.

>> Who was still on the beach when I left?

Look.

Emperor

Titus wishes Dr. Ben Ezra to come to

Rome and work in the plague clinic.

>> What is this place?

>> The living hell of the plague is just

the beginning. Rome will be devastated.

>> You will never see your mother again.

>> No. Don't be afraid. My mother's been

poisoned.

>> Is she going to die?

>> Yes.

>> The Ark of the Covenant wolves in the

sacred vices to be cursed.

Heat. Heat.

Not so many patients today, doctor.

The plague is passing. I think we've

seen the worst.

>> Thank the gods.

>> Great Jupiter. Don't be scared. They're

just my relatives. We bring the death

masks out each year during the festival

of the parentalia. Father says it's good

to be reminded that one day we'll all

die. Helps us live each day as though it

were the last. Plague means there's a

good chance of that happening.

>> Yes, but we've all had it and survived

thanks to your father.

>> That's my great-grandfather. He bought

the farm in Savia.

This is my mother. When she laughed, her

curls jiggled.

>> I don't think I've ever heard my mother

laugh.

>> We all miss our mothers.

>> I know that my mother's not dead. just

had to pretend to father and Miriam that

she is. And all this time, I know she's

in Rome living with the emperor. She

didn't have a choice, Jonathan.

>> She should be here.

>> Jonathan

Gas and I are to be married next week.

>> You're leaving home?

>> I was always going to.

I was hoping that you could take over

assisting father with his patience.

>> I faint at the sight of blood and vomit

at the smell of vomit.

>> There's no one else.

>> What's he got on?

>> I have a growing number of Roman

patients. They prefer a smarter

Roman-looking doctor.

>> You look much younger.

I'm making a house call tonight to uh

Helen or really I may be back late.

>> I don't think father's changed his looks

for all his patients.

>> What do you mean?

>> I think he's done it for just one

patient. It's the third time father's

visited Helena Aurelia this week. He's

only 39.

There's nothing to stop him marrying

again.

>> Yes, there is. He's married to mother.

>> She's dead, Jonathan.

>> But he can't marry again.

>> I miss mother, too.

>> It's difficult.

>> It's not difficult. It's impossible.

>> You could try and see it from father's

point of view. He's lonely.

>> Well, I want father to be happy.

>> So do I. Not with her.

>> Well, she's hardly Medusa.

If you're quick, you might catch a look.

What he's doing, I can't let him marry

her. What am I going to do, Lucas?

Oh, it's you.

>> We're going to my mother's tomb. Can you

come out?

>> No, I can't.

>> How's it going?

>> Up and down.

>> Mostly up.

>> Is this the residence of Dr. Benzro?

>> Yes, I'm his son and assistant. I have a

summon from the senator in charge of

health and the instructions of the

emperor Titus himself. The Senate wishes

the doctor to come to Rome and work in

the play clinic. I have a carriage

waiting by the Roman gate. It will be

best if we could leave within the hour.

>> You're going to Rome? You lucky thing.

>> Jonathan, you'll be with sick and dying

people all day and all night.

>> Do you think your father would let you

come and help? There'd be far too many

patients for just one doctor's

assistant. One really bad doctor's

assistant.

>> What?

>> Without Dr. Morai, you would have died,

father. Now he needs us.

>> It's true.

>> We owe Morai a great deal.

>> We can say it to.

We really want to go. Please.

>> But if you say no, I promise to obey

you.

>> Well, I appreciate that for everything.

I too must show my obedience to the

emperor.

So if you can help Rome,

then yes, you may go.

>> Thank you. Thank you, father. It will be

a very good experience. I'm going to be

a doctor's assistant when I grow up.

>> Flavia, it is my responsibility to

decide your future. Please remember

that.

>> I will, father.

>> It's not my fault you raised me like a

boy.

Where exactly are we going? Snake

Island. Temple of Escalapius to be

precise.

>> I've heard of Escalapius. He boasted

that he brought a man back from the

dead.

>> It's extremely dangerous to boast. It's

hubris. What is hubris? Brits? It means

thinking you can do things better than

other people or better than the gods

themselves.

>> I expect Jupiter blasted Escalapius with

one of the thunderbolts.

>> That's exactly what he did. But

Scalapius came back disguised as a snake

and when he swam ashore at Rome, a

horrible plague stopped. I expect the

population just grew resistant to that

particular fever.

>> I agree with Jonathan. I'm sure that

when we return to Austia, you will have

become a most able assistant.

Thank you.

>> How much further?

>> Easy there.

>> Ready?

>> Everybody off. Far as I can go, I'm

afraid.

>> Who are all these people?

>> They're your patients, doctor.

>> Help me.

Father, what is it?

>> It's a living hell.

>> They're hurting all those who can't

afford a doctor over here to die. But

the authorities are making it worse. If

you wanted to find a perfect place to

spread the fever, then this is it.

Is it Titus?

>> Yes. The empress come to ask East

Calapius to stop the plague?

>> What is garland for? I just will wear it

when he's making the sacrifice.

>> Father,

>> I need more heart.

>> Don't worry, there will be an apothecary

here on the island.

>> Epidone.

>> It's 100 times more effective if you

drink it.

>> Really? Hm.

>> What do I need to pay you?

>> Nothing. I see you're wearing the

emperor's ring.

The

>> basket is moving.

>> Ah, yes. Milking time. There is only one

cure for a poisonous snake bite, and

that's the antivenen from the snake

itself.

I'm

>> going to find Titus.

>> I don't think she likes snakes.

I am Flavia Geminina, daughter of

Captain Marcus Geminus, captain of the

Merilla of Delfina.

>> Stand side. Didn't you hear

Flavia? This is a pleasure. Come.

>> Ah, yes. I'm desperately worried about

this fever. It's reached epidemic

proportions. 3,000 of my people have

died already. Every day brings more bad

news and no cure.

But the conditions are terrible. The

sick are crushed together. People

coughing over each other just makes the

fever spread.

>> That is an interesting observation.

Flavia, please sit.

Open up the sacred arches.

There'll be more space there for the

doctors to treat the sick and to keep

the sick isolated. I pray you're right,

Flavia. I'll try anything. All plagues

run their course and stop eventually. In

Austia, the worst is over now.

>> I'm afraid it will end differently here.

>> On the calendar of January, Jupiter

appeared to me in a dream. He said,

"When a Prometheus opens a Pandora's

box, Rome will be devastated."

>> You had a premonition that the fever is

going to destroy Rome. I think Jupiter

was warning me about a man.

A man with the power to

do rumors

>> by opening a Pandora's box.

>> What does that mean?

>> When someone opens a Pandora's box, it

means they set in motion a whole series

of bad events.

You see, Flavio,

what if the plague is just the

beginning?

If you're right, we have to stop this

Prometheus before he does anything else.

>> Oh, I've got everyone working on it.

Astrologers, advisers, the learned men

of the Senate. No one's any closer to

identifying it.

>> Can I try

>> a bigger B?

>> Can I try to solve your dream? My

friends are here, too. They can help.

Please.

>> I'll try anything.

If you're successful, you can expect a

reward. In the meantime, you and your

friends must be my guest at the Golden

House.

>> Flavia, Nubia, that is your room, boys.

This is your room.

>> Jonathan, I hope your quarters are more

comfortable. Mister,

>> your arms healing?

>> Yes, thank you. Well,

I will take my leave of you,

>> Angus. Do you know where my mother is?

>> She is here in the golden house.

>> Would you like to see her now?

>> Very much.

>> Be careful, Jonathan. Remember why we're

here.

>> Pandora

and Pandora's box. Titus gave us this

room deliberately. He expects us to

solve dream and sleep.

That's Jupiter. Titus told me the story.

Jupiter gave the box to Pandora and told

her never ever to open it.

Well, did she? What do you do when

you're told never ever to do something?

Look at you. You've really grown in the

last 6 months.

You need a new tunic. And those sandals

need cleaning.

>> I can look after myself. Don't worry.

>> But I want to worry.

>> But you've done so much for me. I know

you gave away your freedom for mine.

>> Of course.

I love you.

Come on.

So, what are you doing here,

>> Jonathan?

Father's in Rome, too.

>> You brought him to Rome. You promised

you would not tell him I was alive.

>> Get my promise. But things were taken

out of my hands. Now, I want to bring

them to you. Please, can I?

>> No. No, you can't.

>> Do you still love him?

>> Of course I do. Well,

>> then please will you see him? Please,

just once. Jonathan, there isn't a way.

I cannot see your father. It would put

us all in danger.

>> What kind of danger?

>> Titus is very jealous and very powerful.

>> But it's all wrong. You and father

should be together. There is no right

and wrong, just the emperor's will. You

don't understand. Father has met someone

else.

>> That is

welcome news.

>> You don't mean that. You can't.

>> You must go.

Titus will be here soon.

>> I hate him.

>> Mother, don't cry.

That's Josephus the historian. If anyone

knows about Pandora and Prometheus,

it'll be him.

>> Josephus,

can we ask you something?

>> Questions are historian's constant

companion.

>> We're trying to solve the Emperor's

dream, and we need to find out about

Prometheus. Pandora's box.

>> Ah, the box that let out destruction

into the world. You think it was real?

>> I believe it was the Ark of the

Covenant.

>> A boat,

>> a box.

But for the Jews, it was the most sacred

box on earth covered in gold.

>> What's inside it?

>> Many holy relics.

Ten Commandments and a cup of mana from

heaven.

>> But holy relics are good. Not the nasty

things in Pandora's box. That depends on

who you are.

What? According to legend, our enemies

captured the ark from the temple of God

in Jerusalem.

>> What happened to them?

>> They got boils and tumors and died of

the plague.

>> I feel to kill her. I think it's the

fever.

>> Where do you think the ark is now?

Nobody knows.

Some say Baron's brother carried it away

before Titus's soldiers set light to the

temple when he sacked Jerusalem.

But I think the ark was burnt up in that

fire.

People are saying it's because of that

the reign of Titus has become blighted

and that this year is going to be the

worst.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I hope I have

helped you with Pandora's pass.

>> Yes. Yes, you have. Thank you. But what

about Prometheus?

>> It's all that

cricket.

I read dozens of scrolls and I know

everything about Prometheus now. He

stole five from Jupiter to give it to

man. Prometheus thought he knew better

than Jupiter.

>> Yes, Hubris again

>> and he paid for it.

>> Jupiter nailed Prometheus to a mountain.

Got a vulture to peck out his liver.

>> That is really cool.

>> Gets worse because Prometheus is

immortal. Every night his liver grows

back and every day the vulture pecks it

out again. He was tortured forever.

>> But you didn't come to the library.

>> Didn't need to. He's all over our

bedroom wall.

>> It's not exactly restful.

>> Titus is desperate for someone to work

out what his dream means. He's convinced

that Prometheus is going to destroy

Rome.

>> Jonathan, why aren't you listening?

Don't you care?

>> Actually, not much.

I saw my mother.

She's so miserable.

I'm sorry.

>> What about you, Lupus? Did you find

anything?

>> Prometheus showed man how to mix

medicines.

>> That's good work, Lupus. Prometheus was

the first doctor. Maybe that's it. The

new Prometheus is a doctor. Why would a

doctor start a plague? If he'd cure

people of it, he'd become famous and

make lots of money. But if it got out of

control, it could devastate Rome. I

think we should go and talk to some

doctors over at Snake Island.

>> Where are they going?

>> He's over there.

>> Oh, who's here?

>> Who's coming?

>> Queen Bones.

Why' she come back?

>> She was so jealous of my mother, she

hired three assassins to kill her. Maybe

she's come back to try again.

>> Perhaps Titus has decided to marry

Bernice after all. Maybe it's a good

thing she's here.

>> It's never a good thing when Bernice is

around.

This is what she did to me.

Just because I just looked at me.

>> I'm going to follow her. You go to snake

island without me.

That smells nice. Is it Jasmine?

>> You've got a good nose.

>> So have you.

>> I'm sorry. I mean, uh,

>> don't worry. Everyone stares. I don't

mind. My nose is my livelihood. Come in,

>> Flavia Gemini. Cosmos, one of the

emperor's freed men and the best doctor

in Rome.

>> I don't mean to be rude, but isn't that

hubris?

>> It's the truth.

>> For breakfast, you had goats cheese on

bread washed down with well-watered

spiced wine.

>> That's amazing. You're right.

>> You see, I sniff out disease and sense

the cure. You smell healthy to me,

Flavia. I am. But suppose I got the

fever. What do you suggest I do?

>> Nothing.

>> Nothing.

>> I fast my patience.

>> Isn't that dangerous? If someone's very

young or old.

>> My methods are both proven and highly

successful.

>> Well, thank you.

We will see. Someone

My medicine also cures jaundice,

leprosy, gang green, among hundreds of

other ailments.

What's the matter? Cat got your tongue?

Sorry, can't do much about that. But it

can make your teeth nicer though if you

gole with it.

>> Would you like to try?

>> This is particularly fresh.

Best is your own though. First thing in

the morning,

the midstream you're in.

Got to have water.

>> I cannot bear this. I must say, my

colleague,

>> I cannot

>> that I am opposed to bloodletting during

this pestilence.

>> Bloodletting is a proven method. It

helps almost every condition,

>> but not with respect the fever.

I believe that taking blood weakens

those already suffering.

>> But blood causes decay. Blood is bad.

>> Where are you from?

Austia

>> the provinces.

>> I believe blood is good.

>> Our holy book says that the life is in

the blood. When you pour out blood, you

pour out life.

>> Yes. Well, I choose to believe the work

of respected physicians, not the

writings of holy men.

>> Please.

If Diorus is right, then why has the

body cart called at his cell three times

this morning?

>> Titus,

>> why have you come back?

>> Please don't be angry with me.

>> I need to know for certain, and I need

to hear it from you.

>> Is there really no future for us?

>> You know there isn't.

>> But you are the emperor.

>> Only because I have the support of the

Senate and they refuse to let us marry.

Nothing has changed.

Neither have my feelings.

>> Brenise,

we agreed.

>> No. No, we did not.

>> You sent me away.

>> I still love you.

After you left, I made a promise to the

Senate. I said I would dedicate my life

to Rome.

>> Only to Rome.

>> Yes.

>> And Susanna,

>> you obviously still have your palace

spies.

>> I have my loyal servants.

>> No, you have nothing anymore.

>> So, you do love her.

>> You took a great risk in coming here.

>> Just tell me the truth.

The truth

is that I still care about you despite

your absurd jealousy.

You waited many years to become my wife

and you were cruy disappointed.

We both are.

I should have you punished for plotting

to kill Susanna last year, but I won't.

Instead, I'm giving you two choices. You

can leave immediately in your royal

coach, or I can have you escorted out of

Rome under armed guard. The choice is

yours.

>> I will go quietly.

>> Bren,

goodbye.

>> Goodbye, Caesar.

Well, we can rule out Lupus' doctor. The

worst Ignatius will do is make his

patients feel queasy. Who knows? Maybe

it works. Many of my doctor's patients

die. He bleeds the life out of them.

Mine just lets his patients die. He

starves them to death.

Hubris. Lupus is right. For either of

the doctors to be the new Prometheus,

they have to think they know best.

Cosmos thinks he's one step down from

Jupiter. Diolis thinks he's one step up.

I think we should tell Titus.

You won't have to worry about your

mother anymore.

I still don't trust her. She's up to

something.

Who is this slave? Susanna, throw him

out of the palace. You will never see

your mother again.

>> Don't be afraid.

>> My mother's been poisoned. The Ark of

the Covenant to open the secret boxes to

the curse. You've got to do it for

Jonathan.

>> Rome will be destroyed.

>> One. Is she going to die?

>> Two.

Three.

I can't let him marry her. What am I

going to do? Emperor Titus wishes Dr.

Benzra to come to Rome and work in the

plague clinic. In a dream, Jupiter said

Rome will be devastated.

>> We're trying to solve the emperor's

dream. We need to find out about

Prometheus and Pandora's books.

>> I believe it was the Ark of the Coven.

>> Jonathan, I cannot see your father. It

would put us all in danger.

>> Maybe the new Prometheus is a doctor.

>> Onise, she was so jealous of my mother,

she hired three assassins to kill her.

Maybe she's come back to try again.

Heat. Heat.

We think it was either Dolis or Cosmos

who started the plague and is keeping it

going.

>> I must learn more about their methods.

You should talk to doctor. We are

working with

>> the Jew from Austia. I've heard good

reports about him. We're very lucky. He

happened to be in Rome.

>> We bring him to meet you now.

>> I have to go to the Golden House.

>> What did he mean?

>> Morai didn't just happen to be here. He

was invited by the Senate because Titus

told them to. Doesn't make sense.

We need to find Morai.

He's not here. Morai could be buying

more herbs, but he has taken his

doctor's back.

>> That's because Morai is attending a

slave woman at the golden house.

>> I am supposed to make the imperial house

calls.

>> Slave woman

>> in the golden house.

>> Susanna Jonathan. He's taken Morai to

see her.

>> Titus.

Hurry, please. Father,

>> who is this slave? Why can't she be

treated by the palace physicians?

>> She just can't. Come on.

>> Excuse me.

So,

I thought you were dead.

>> Jonathan, you disobeyed me.

>> How do you, mother? You're not safe. I

was scared. I didn't know what to do.

>> What happened in Jerusalem? We were all

going to leave together.

You didn't come.

>> Tell him, mother. Your father. I was

about to leave, but he collapsed. And I

I couldn't leave him. When I finally got

to the gate, you were gone. We didn't

want to leave, but it was the last cart

out of Jerusalem. We had to, didn't we?

Tell her, father. Tell him, mother.

>> It's not your fault, son.

>> My dearest wife,

this is a miracle.

>> No, Morane. It It's a nightmare.

>> Emperor, wait. Emperor,

>> what now?

>> We found more evidence about one of the

doctors.

>> It'll have to wait.

Father, how soon can we go?

>> Susanna.

>> Who's this?

>> Tell me. My husband,

>> Morai Ben Ezra,

>> the Jewish doctor I've heard so much

about.

Now I know why you came to Rome.

>> I was asked here. You wrote to the

Senator for Health personally

recommending me.

>> I didn't write this.

Jonathan,

what a coincidence. My royal sea.

>> Why did you do it?

>> I had to get my mother and father back

together. He was going to marry someone

else.

>> Your mother chose to stay here.

>> No, she didn't. You used me to blackmail

her. You said I could go home to Austia

if she stayed here with you. She hates

being here. She wants to be with us. Not

you. Please let mother come home. She's

not safe here. She's nothing to you.

>> It's not true.

>> I love her.

>> No, you don't. You told Bones you

didn't. You a liar.

>> You will beg for our forgiveness.

>> Throw him out of the palace. Get out.

You will never see your mother again.

>> Don't be afraid. I shall think about

what's going to happen to you.

Finish dressing. You're coming with me.

>> Mama.

>> Susanna. What's wrong?

>> My head

is burning.

I cannot breathe.

>> This has been too much for her.

>> She has the fever.

>> I'm not so sure.

It It came on too suddenly. Please,

may I examine her?

I don't understand it. She has all the

symptoms of a snake bite. But there are

no fang marks anywhere except for this

mark on the nape of her neck.

>> She's been poisoned.

>> It's impossible. I've done everything to

protect her.

>> Can you cure her?

>> Unless poison it is. I don't know which

antidote to use for whatever it is. It's

acting quickly.

>> Is she going to die?

>> Yes.

She only has a few hours.

>> It has to be Brenise. She poisoned

Susanna and we've got to tell Jonathan.

But how do we find him?

>> Jonathan forgotten breathing herbs.

>> He'll need more. And he got these from

the apothecary on Snake Island. Lupus,

will you go there and find him?

>> This is Brena's Uldren.

>> What are we looking for?

>> Anything.

This box is so beautiful.

Coveting gold.

>> Do you remember Josephus saying that

Bren's brother might have stolen the ark

of the covenant from the temple of God?

>> This could be it.

Athus, you scared me.

Is this box the ark?

>> All the slaves believed it.

>> Bren left instructions for no one to

touch it.

Why not?

>> She said to open it

would be to desecrate it.

>> That's what Josephus meant. The ark is

so pure, so holy that it mustn't be

opened.

Come now.

I have to make a garland for Titus,

Laurel, Myrtle,

and Jerusalem Thornne.

>> But why would Brenise leave it here if

it is so precious?

>> Any Jew who has the ark in their house

will be blessed in every way.

I believe Brenes left the ark behind for

us, the Jewish slaves,

her people.

Nupus, what are you doing here?

My mother's been poisoned.

Is she still alive?

>> Brenise, I knew it.

>> How did she do it?

>> Snake. No snake. No snake. I don't

understand you, Lupus.

>> I do. Your mother was poisoned by snake

venom.

>> Can you get me some antivenenom?

>> I can only get you the right one if I

know what sort of venom was used. You

need to find the snake.

>> That's impossible.

>> Or the poisoner.

>> But Baron is gone.

>> Then all you can do is to hurry back to

your mother.

I'm sorry.

But Ponyise had already left and my

mother was poisoned. She must have had

someone to do her dirty work for her.

Someone who has access to everywhere. A

slave of the highest order. Agnathus. Of

course. Come on.

>> I don't get it. Why would Brenise want

to poison Susanna when it's Titus she

should be angry at? Not possible to

poison Titus.

>> Yes. His slaves taste everything.

>> Food not the only way. Skin can absorb

poison.

Maybe clothes.

>> No. Titus only trusts those closest to

him to dress him.

>> Maybe it's possible to get poisoned

under skin

>> with something sharp.

>> Like a hairpin.

>> The mark on Susanna's neck. That's how

she was poisoned.

>> Vince is good. Titus doesn't wear hair

pins.

>> We're ready.

>> The garland. Quick.

>> This is the temple of Jupiter. Titus

will come here for the sacrifice.

Agathus should be with him.

I'll go in and have a look.

>> Where is everyone? It's a curfew. No

one's allowed out while Titus is doing

his sacrifice. Over there.

>> I'll go in. Stay here and keep watch.

Anchathas.

>> My mother's dying. I need to know what

snake the venom came from. She escaped

the assassin's knife only to be killed

by a hair pin. But don't worry, she

won't be lonely.

Titus is next.

>> You don't think Brenise would allow him

to live after he rejected her a second

time, do you?

>> But how?

>> Come, I'll show you.

Titus thought he would please his

lonesome gods by wearing that

>> garland.

>> He destroyed our city and our temple.

Now he will pay the price.

>> No.

Your plan has failed. Agathos,

>> it doesn't matter. He will die anyway.

>> What have you come here to do?

>> To avenge our people, Jonathan. Tonight,

Rome will be destroyed.

>> How?

>> With fire. And the sparks will be

carried by the wind into the forum and

the Palatine Hill, igniting the temples

of their pagan gods and consuming the

palace of the beast.

>> Hundreds of our people will die, too.

You will die.

>> I'm not afraid to die. One life for a

million lives.

>> Go touch it. It's been poisoned. Agatha

poisoned it under Bonus's instructions.

Let them go.

>> It's you.

>> You are the Prometheus.

>> And soon the Emperor's dream will come

true.

Together we can rid the world of a

tyrant who destroyed our city

and enslaved our people.

Soon he will open his coliseum with a

100 days of games.

Where do you think he will get enough

men to fight and die every day for 3

months?

>> The Jewish slaves.

>> Titus does not deserve to live.

>> Have your revenge. Jonathan,

we need more fuel.

The vengeance is the Lord's, not ours.

coming up on the roof.

Stop. You must get away.

Stop. There's nowhere to go.

>> Look,

>> there's no way out.

>> There you have yourself. There he is.

Archers, shoot.

save yourself. Worker,

>> it's Lupus.

>> We must get away while we can.

>> Why is he staying up there? Calm down,

Lupus. He's trying to tell us something.

He needs help.

>> Jonathan. Jonathan's up there.

>> It's too dangerous. I can beat you.

>> May the goats preserve us.

There he is.

He's still breathing. Get him up. Hurry.

Let's go. Come on.

He's awake.

Mother,

she she's still alive.

She's getting worse. She doesn't have

very long left.

When Susanna dies,

he died, too.

The secret of the snake died with

Agafus. We don't know what sort it was

or where Agathus kept it. They've

searched the whole palace from top to

bottom. Maybe

we look in the wrong place for Snake.

Where would no one have thing to look?

What if it is the Ark of Covenant? We

would be cursed. I don't think it is the

Ark. I think it's a box with a snake in

it.

Susanna will die without the antidote.

We've got to do this. We've got to do it

for Jonathan.

And remember, the snake must be alive.

Lupus or Smithus can't make it bite to

release the antidote.

1

2

3

Don't let it out. Shut the door. It's

escaping.

Careful, Lupus.

Watch out.

Now, Lupus, quickly,

Lupus, come on.

Give it to me.

I'm not letting go until we get to

Smithus.

>> Thank the god Susanna's safe.

I'm told the fire is almost out.

>> Agathus was our Prometheus,

but the destruction wasn't as absolute

as my dream for told.

>> I don't think Agathus was the Prometheus

or even Bones.

>> Who then?

>> You.

I think your hubris opened a Pandora's

box when you destroyed Jerusalem and the

temple of God.

The volcano, the blighted harvest, the

plague, and now the fire.

>> All that was my fault.

>> Maybe.

>> You said there would be a reward.

>> I did.

So, what would you like? A a necklace of

the finest diamonds.

H

a whole library of scrolls.

I want you to let Susanna come back to

Austia.

Susanna, my dearest,

when you're recovered,

you may go home with your husband.

>> What are your conditions?

There are no conditions.

You're free.

Mother, what do I do?

Don't worry. I'll be right behind you.

Here she comes.

>> She looks beautiful.

>> Miriam, daughter of Morai,

in front of all these witnesses,

will you marry me?

>> Yes, Gas, I will.

Well done.

>> Thank God you're here to see this.

Susan,

I'm just going to talk to us.

>> Marcus,

this is the happiest day.

>> My brother and your daughter. He's a

lucky man indeed.

>> Thank you for allowing Flavia to come to

Rome.

>> Without her

and her incredible courage,

neither my wife nor my son would be

alive.

I shall never forget what you did.

>> And now I need a new assistant.

And I think Jonathan's talents lie

elsewhere.

>> Nubia,

>> you are naturally gentle and wise. You

have compassion

and understanding,

and I think you'd make an excellent

assistant.

That is if you were interested.

>> Yes.

Can I?

>> Well, Flavia,

>> you are a freed woman, Libbyia. You may

do exactly as you wish. But you will

still live with us, won't you?

>> Thank you, my friends.

Flavia,

>> we haven't talked about Rome yet.

>> You ran into a burning temple.

>> You picked up a poisonous snake with

your bare hands.

>> Like this.

>> It has to come to an end.

You can't run wild anymore.

>> I want to do what's best by you.

>> I'll study hard. I won't get into any

more scrapes.

>> And I have to think about the future.

I can only protect you for a few years

more.

But what then?

>> Father, what are you saying?

I think it's time to think about

marriage.

>> But father, I'm 13.

>> Would only be a betroal at this stage. I

wouldn't expect you to marry for 2 or 3

years. And I think I found you a very

suitable husband.

He's intelligent, well schooled,

handsome,

headstrong, and brave. But you can't

choose who I marry.

>> That's exactly what a good father is

supposed to do.

>> But I want to be like Gas and Miriam,

>> like Morai and Susanna. I want to fall

in love.

>> And I hope that you will find love in

this marriage. I would be very happy if

you did.

Flavia.

I love you

and I only want what's best for you. I

really think that I've made a good

choice for you.

You're my dearest daughter.

>> Go on.

>> Enjoy, son.

Hallelujah.

Hallelujah.

All

right,

heat.

Flavia, where do you put the bags? I'm

away for 2 months, not two years.

There's no harm in a few extra things.

>> It depends on who has to carry.

>> There it is.

Watch the boat.

>> Hey. Hey. You

>> move that old tub and make way for a

proper ship.

>> Why was he so rude?

>> Senator Africanis, very ambitious man.

Citizens of Austia, the men that you are

about to see have been brought here from

Capua by me at great expense to

entertain Dimmission, brother of our

noble emperor.

>> It's a private show, so admire my

gladiators while you can.

>> This is great.

Out of my way.

>> Make way.

>> Do you know that one?

>> We've met.

Don't you want to see the gladiators?

>> I'm about to set sail.

>> I'm trusting you to be woman of the

house while I'm away. So, you'll have to

behave like one. Now, listen. Africanis

is a very dangerous man. There are no

mysteries there, so promise me.

Keep away.

>> I will.

>> Good girl.

That's what

it

What is it?

>> My brother?

>> Your brother?

>> To her? Slave master took him to be a

gladiator.

>> Is he here? Did you see him?

>> We cannot be sure.

>> How can you be so calm about it?

Well, did you get to look at your

precious heroes?

>> Why are you angry?

>> You didn't even wait to see my father

off. Look at you. Sticks for swords.

>> We're only playing.

>> Playing? Nubia's brother's not much

older than you.

>> What's he got to do with that?

>> He's a real gladiator. You're pathetic.

>> He trained at Capio, didn't he?

Don't you want to go to their training

camp? See if you know any.

>> Something I'd rather forget.

>> Will you come with me then?

>> Why do you want to go?

>> Nubia's brother.

>> If he is there, we could tell him.

>> Is that your only reason?

>> Why else would I want to go?

>> Flavia, you want to show her you're not

pathetic?

>> That as well.

I shouldn't have mentioned your brother

the way I did. I promised my father I'd

be a woman while he was away. And I'm

acting like a spoiled child before his

ship's even clear of the harbor.

>> You heard for Marcus.

>> I'm Same for Toakle.

>> Do you think it could be him?

You come to Arena with me?

>> I can't.

I promised my father I'd stay away from

the gladiators.

But I am the woman of the house now. I

can manage on my own. You don't have to

stay with me. If it is your brother,

you have to let him know you're here.

Go.

Watch Your feet. Watch your feet.

>> Good.

I'm watching you. You're not even

trying.

>> It's a shield.

>> It's a shield.

>> No outsiders allowed.

>> Barbatus knows me.

>> What's going on?

>> He says he knows you.

>> Oh, we know one another. What do you

want?

>> I asked him to bring me here.

You take orders from a slave boy?

>> I'm not a slave.

>> No.

>> A miss brand on your arm.

>> What does that mean?

>> Not as much as this.

>> Emperor's ring

>> given to me by Titus himself.

>> We need men quickly.

No.

>> You. You.

Stay there.

>> What happened?

>> He was feeding the tiger.

>> I can see that.

>> He pushed his arm too far into the cage.

>> It's given the beast a taste for blood.

There's no use to me now with his arm

half chewed. And where will I find a

replacement?

>> Anyone can push meat through the bars of

a cage.

>> He couldn't.

>> Besides, it's another gladiator I need

now.

>> Gladiator?

Why did you ask a gladiator to feed a

tiger?

>> He didn't look much like a gladiator to

me, nor do most of this law.

>> You're a sharpeyed boy. He sees what's

obvious. Capu is the best. The boy's

right. These are not gladiators. Why do

you bring them to us, dear?

>> Too many questions.

>> I've got a cure for that. I spent a lot

of time training you and money. All gone

to waste when you chose to be a slave.

>> I chose not to be a gladiator.

>> Well, we're a man short for the coming

contest. You can repay what I spent on

you.

>> And the boy, take him, too.

>> Let him go. You don't need to keep him

here.

>> Oh, but I do. I want that ring he's

wearing.

Give it to me.

>> No.

>> I'll take it in your hand with it.

>> Take him away.

can't force us to fight, can he?

>> Someone will miss us before tomorrow.

>> How will they know we're here?

I can't believe you were a gladiator.

>> There's a demon inside me.

He roared in the arena just like that

tiger.

You still don't believe me. That's good.

It means he's well locked away. Barbatus

would rage at me to try to bring him

out.

>> The demon.

I resisted and he was forced to choose

between killing me or selling me on to

get his money back.

>> Why would you choose to be a slave?

>> Did you fear death?

>> Yes,

but not my own.

It was the killing of other men I came

to dread.

Yo,

>> slave girls in the kitchen, not out

here.

>> Get in. Go on.

Ben CEX.

>> The only face I recognize,

>> but when I'm glad to see,

>> why in the name of the gods have you

come here?

>> I asked him to.

>> A slave boy.

>> I'm not a slave.

>> Most of the men in here are their lives

bought for next to nothing to be thrown

away even more cheaply in the arena.

>> Not mine.

>> Do you know Nubia?

Nubia.

>> That's just his way. He's very proud.

Sometimes too proud. But he is a true

gladiator.

Not like these other wretches.

>> So who are they?

>> Murderers and assassins.

All condemned to die, but taken and

trained to be more effective at what

they do best.

>> Taken by who? Why?

>> You ask too many questions, boy.

>> I do. You should meet Flavia.

>> I'm just warning you that can be

dangerous in here.

>> Then you're in here with us.

>> So, you're already in enough danger.

So, you've taken over from Kadex. You've

come around to my way of thinking and

freed your slave.

>> Not exactly.

He seems to have freed himself.

>> I'm looking for Jonathan.

>> We had a bit of an argument. I haven't

seen him since we were at the harbor.

>> Have you any idea where he is?

>> I do wish you'd tell me before he goes

wandering off.

Do you think Jonathan and Kaex are still

together

with the gladiators?

Maybe. But why aren't they back yet?

No,

we're staying here.

They'll be home soon.

Why is that tiger here?

>> Don't worry, it's not for any of us.

>> But you said we're all in danger.

>> We're gladiators.

Still,

soon the fisherman will be casting his

net for the last time.

>> The fisherman.

>> It's what I'm known as when I fight.

>> Because of the net.

>> I come from a fishing village. If I can

survive this next contest, they promise

me a wooden sword and a purse of gold.

I'll be free to retire to a house with a

plot of land overlooking the sea. One

way or another, Jonathan,

this next fight will be my last.

What's going on? They should both be

back by now.

I can't. I made a promise to my father.

I know you didn't, but you can't go

either.

Not in the dark. It's too dangerous.

A dog.

A wolf. Lupus wolf and wolves hunt at

night.

>> Bonata,

why are you and Tark the only real

gladiators in here?

>> Don't you ever sleep. Why would Babartis

choose slaves to fight those other men?

Especially in front of Dishian.

>> Why don't you ask him?

>> I did. That's why we're in here with

you.

But why? I'd be useless in a fight.

>> I'll make a deal with you. I'll show you

some moves in training tomorrow, but

only if you'll shut up till then.

>> What sort of moves?

>> Starting now.

Who brought you here?

Get up.

One more.

>> You sir, don't listen. Okay, move.

Stop it.

>> Oh no. Look. No. Get that. Get

>> by. This is pitiful.

>> Oh, you're useless.

You should beat some obedience into it.

>> Yes.

>> Look, you peant. I've got gladiators to

feed and you should be on the road to

the arena by now.

>> Yes, sir.

>> I'm going to make a house call and if

this wagon is not moving by the time I

return, I'll hire another one.

>> Morai, Benzra, quickly. I'm a busy man.

I'll take you to him.

>> Yes. Oh, no. No, no, no, no.

Oh, no. No. No. Back. Back. Back. No.

No. No. No. That's right.

>> Feed them first.

>> Uh-huh. What have we here?

Enough.

Let's save this for the arena. Tyrannis,

let the girl go.

If all goes to plan, she'll still be

here for you. Now, release her.

Get out.

Jonathan,

sit down.

Medicus

at the arena. I can't believe you're

asking me to do this. It's good money.

>> You'll only be required to do anything

if one of the better gladiators is

wounded. I treat sick people, not men

who bring about their own injuries by

slashing and hacking at one another in

what you call games.

>> I see.

>> But they don't choose to do it. And you

could ease their suffering. I'll come

with you and help.

>> The girl talks sense.

>> The girl has promised her father that

she will stay home and look after his

house.

>> Now, if you'll excuse me, I have other

things to attend to.

Where is Jonathan?

O, get out of there.

Who are you? Who gave you permission to

be out here? Well, speak up, boy.

You can't.

Right.

I've got a job for you. Let's put one

dumb creature with another. Come on.

Clean the cage.

No, not all of it. Just the empty. Oh,

and uh be careful. Go too close and that

cat will get more than your uh tongue.

That's it, Jonathan.

>> Focus on the opponent. That's it. Keep

him back

in.

>> I did not use the net.

>> No, no, no, no, no.

>> Get your shield up.

>> Like this, Jonathan.

>> Think, think. That's it. Distance. Come

on then.

>> Otherwise, you'll be dead.

>> This is how you use a net,

>> right?

>> Focus on the opponent.

Go for it. You block. Stay focused

concent.

>> And then you in. And then you go in

again. Get the net. Pull him down. And

he's at your mercy.

>> Like that. All right.

>> I'll try to remember.

>> Come on. You don't even try. Come on.

>> Better. Better. That's better.

>> But we'll be no match for them. They're

the ones getting all the training.

>> You

>> I'll give you some training.

>> The rest. Watch and learn.

>> Take it.

Sonus.

Wait for my word.

>> Me against him.

>> No,

>> it is a man against a boy.

>> I will fight him.

>> Your time will come.

>> And sooner than you think.

Gladiators

fight.

This man is beaten.

No longer has the right to bear arms.

Must submit to his fate. Prepare

himself.

Now he must lift his head to receive the

blow.

If he is weak from his wounds, he may

grip the leg of his opponent to steady

himself.

A gladiator must have control of his

body when he comes face to face with

death.

If he fails to do this and begs for his

life, he is a disgrace.

Not only to himself, but to the entire

brotherhood of gladiators. Jugula.

Enough.

Look at me.

Before he learns how to fight, a

gladiator must first learn how to die.

Well done.

>> You have the heart of a gladiator.

>> He will need more than that. Now he

knows what he'll have to do when he

faces me tomorrow.

Everyone must concern.

>> You do the lifting.

Deep breaths.

That was a hard lesson for you. I'm

>> the only one he's bothered to teach us.

Listen to me.

>> Don't know what he's got planned for the

mission.

>> Do your job.

>> But it's not a contest between

well-matched gladiators.

>> He's up to something.

>> They're all in on it with him.

>> In on what?

>> Only part of his plan I'm sure about

is that come tomorrow,

we're all going to die.

What is it? My brother. It's a hero.

Slave master took him to be a gladiator.

>> Is he here? Did you see him?

>> I cannot be sure.

>> You have to let him know you're here.

and the boy. Take him to

>> Let him go. You don't need to keep him

here.

>> Oh, but I do.

>> Get in.

>> What's going on? They should both be

back by now.

>> Now he knows what he'll have to do when

he faces me tomorrow.

>> The girl has promised her father that

she will stay home and look after his

house.

>> If all goes to plan, she'll still be

here for you. Before he learns how to

fight, a gladiator must first learn how

to die.

>> Then you're in here with us, so you're

already in enough danger.

>> He's up to something.

>> Good.

>> We're all going to die.

Hey,

useless.

Clean it up.

Move it.

You

>> round the back.

>> Hey, Dallas in the middle. Come on, get

over there. Stay in one spot.

>> Just wait there.

>> It's too heavy for her. I will help her.

>> No,

you can carry it on your own.

>> Why are you waiting here?

>> Cuz we were told to.

>> But why?

>> Gone to fetch someone. They'll tell us

if we're good enough. For what?

>> To dance in front of Demission, the

emperor's brother.

>> How many girls do they need?

>> They won't want you, Miss Nose, in the

air.

>> What makes you say that?

>> Cuz they've asked for slave girls or

orphans. Look at us and look at you. I

think they'll notice the difference.

We're here for the three meals and the

chance to dress up. Why do you need

this?

I have my reasons.

>> This leaves an orphans.

>> I made sure of that.

>> Very well. They know what they have to

do.

>> Make a circle. Come on. Come on. Come

on. A circle.

Hey.

What if you put me here?

>> Never mind.

>> They'll do for what I want. Have them

scrubbed down and made ready.

What are you doing here?

>> They imprisoned us.

>> They're making us fight tomorrow.

>> You cannot fight. You'll die.

>> You're right.

And you'll be Get out of here while you

can.

>> Hey,

>> I must speak with my brother.

>> So, that is your brother.

>> I asked him if he knew you, but he

wouldn't answer.

He does not know Nubia

ship in.

>> Is it really you?

>> It is.

Why do you not smile to see me?

Little sister, I am glad that you live,

but sad that it is as a slave.

>> I am no longer a slave.

>> Then why do you act like one?

>> To get close to my brother.

>> Don't touch me.

>> We're being watched.

>> J, you want yours?

Flavia,

have you seen your brother?

>> Yes. And Jonathan and Cowex. They make

them fight tomorrow.

>> Jonathan, a gladiator

>> with swords, not sticks.

>> And guess what? I'm going to be dancing.

>> But you cannot dance.

>> And Jonathan can't fight. But no one

seems to mind. And we've both been

chosen to perform in front of Domician

tomorrow. Something's very wrong here.

>> You

no talking.

I've left Morai a message. He'll know

we're here.

>> It's Africanis,

the senator we saw at the harbor.

>> He's come to check on the condition of

his livestock.

>> Why would he buy the lives of condemned

men

>> and then train them so hard?

>> Just to beat opponents like us.

What do you think you're doing, boy?

And who told you to do that?

>> Answer me.

>> He can't. He's a He's a mute.

>> Did I tell you to feed him?

Well, then don't. We want him kept

hungry till his next meal. Take that

away.

>> Should provide an amusing diversion to

set things off.

>> Bit of blood on the sand before the main

event.

>> What a main event?

>> The killing of the emperor's brother.

The boy. Who's he going to tell? and how

he's a dummy.

>> Try to catch your opponent out. Stare at

his head and that's what he thinks

you're going to throw the net. Then you

can wrap it around his legs before he

has a chance to move clear. All right,

>> Lupus.

What are you trying to say?

>> You want to play Caesar?

>> Steps

up steps

hitting someone.

>> Oh, stabbing. Who do you want to stab?

throne.

>> Someone's going to attack the mission

>> to kill the mission. Who?

>> Are you sure?

>> How does he know this?

>> Doesn't matter. Get out of here. Raise

the alarm.

>> These steps are a way up to the

emperor's brother.

>> Thinking of asking dimmission if he'll

swap places with you.

If it all goes to plan.

>> I was joking.

>> No, it's what Babata said to Tyrannis.

>> Do you remember?

>> It's not us. They're training to fight.

It's the mission's guard.

>> They've got to get past them to kill

him.

>> Gotcha.

>> I've had enough of you running around. I

think it's about time we put you on a

lead. Come on, get in.

Okay.

Move.

>> What? This could ruin everything.

>> Why didn't you mention this before?

>> I forgot.

>> Forgot?

>> This has always been my favorite weapon.

Short, sharp, and ideal for the

>> forgot. It's the emperor's sign ring. I

know.

>> I want some contests with these

beauties.

>> So that means the boy that was wearing

it knows Titus and may know dimmission.

>> Obviously.

>> So if he suspects anything, he may warn

dimmission.

>> He'd have to get to him first. And that

won't happen.

>> I put him with the other gutter

sweepings who are going to die in the

arena tomorrow.

>> Excellent.

Excellent.

If we're to stand any chance of warning

the mission, we must delay his attackers

for as long as we can.

>> But you're no match for them.

>> We are if we stand together.

>> No. That would allow them to finish us

off quickly.

We must scatter in different directions.

Then they have to break ranks to come

after us.

>> You've met the mission. He knows you.

You stand the best chance of warning

him.

>> He had me branded as a slave.

>> Why should I risk my life for his?

>> He's the emperor's brother. You owe him

your loyalty.

>> We all owe Rome our loyalty.

>> Besides,

we've been brought here to die. Now we

can die for a reason.

>> I'll do it.

Good lad.

>> I won't I won't run away in the arena.

>> It's a tactic.

>> It is cowardice. I won't do it.

Come on, girls. Hurry up.

Grant us the courage for the fight and

the strength to accept victory or

defeat.

Arena.

Just letting him get you safe.

Miller, it'll save time when he's

looking for you later on.

>> Ah,

this this is Dusus. He's a thief, but

today he's Orpheus, god of music, here

to entertain the emperor's brother.

>> These are your names. I hope you can

sing better that they can dance.

>> What happens if doesn't like your

singing? Just do the best for me, girls.

You're dancing for my life.

>> In that case, I think you might be in

trouble.

>> Oh, come on, ladies.

>> Why is he up there?

>> Good musicians are expensive.

You ready?

Come back to me now. Come back to me. My

love, she stepped up on a serpent. Now

she's lost to me.

The river sticks was my first test, but

soon it's far behind.

No, not you.

>> You really see. You really see him.

>> What's happening?

>> That man's a condemned criminal. I

thought his death would amuse you.

And the girls, slaves and orphans.

>> Stay calm.

>> Let them

move toward the entrance slowly.

>> Not my idea of a fair fight.

Get shut now.

Gay.

There is nothing to fear.

Leave

slowly.

Follow daddy. That's a good boy. Get the

door open. Is that door open? Come on,

boy. Come on. Back to the cage.

>> Was that meant to happen, Africanas?

>> All part of the show, my lord.

>> Really? You looked a bit surprised.

>> Oh, no.

Although, I do have a surprise in store

for you.

>> Let's see it, then.

No visitors allowed.

>> Stand aside.

>> Nobody passes without an invitation.

>> I do not need an invitation. I am medic

to these games.

scatter

>> darker. He's run away.

>> What are you waiting for? Get them.

Get

out.

I can't do it. I can't do it.

>> Got it.

>> I'm all right. I'm all right.

Get to the steps, Jonathan. Ru the

mission.

>> Go.

Jonathan, make his legs now.

God.

>> Dishian,

you know me? I'm Jonathan Ben Morai, son

of Morai Benzra.

>> He is. That is my son.

>> Let him through.

>> There are men down there who plan to

kill you.

Which ones?

>> The Thriians. Only the Thriians. The

others are fighting to save your life.

God.

Stop. Hold. Drop your weapons.

Do you recognize the emperor's ring? Now

escort us to the carriage.

>> He's losing a lot of blood. The

medicines I have with me are not enough.

>> There are no medicines that can save me.

So, you know more than a physician?

>> I know when a wound is fatal. Thank you,

doctor.

>> But I'd like to be left alone with my

comrades. Now,

I said this would be my last contest one

way or another.

But your retirement,

the house overlooking the sea,

>> not in this world.

This was a fight I didn't expect to

survive.

None of us did.

But we stood our ground.

Especially to Hark,

whose tactics were better than mine. You

have a great career in the arena ahead

of you. I have fought alongside better

gladiators,

but none braver.

I believe you have something belonging

to my brother.

Not the greatest games I've ever seen.

But I've decided to take you two to our

new amphitheater in Rome to see how it

should be done.

In fact, I've decided to make you the

main event.

And my tigers are always hungry.

>> I feel for your loss, my son.

But that could have been you.

For either of you, but the jaws of a

wild beast. You come to this place

without telling me and after you'd made

a promise to your father.

>> I don't know what to say.

>> Start by giving thanks. They're alive.

They risked their own lives to save mine

and did Rome a service I won't forget.

What can I give to reward you?

>> There's nothing I want.

>> Then take this back until I can repay

the debt my family owes you.

ring.

>> My brother, his freedom,

>> it is his.

>> Thank you, my lord. But I wish to remain

a gladiator.

>> Is there nothing I can give to show my

thanks?

>> You could free Dus.

>> Dus,

>> the thief who was supposed to be eaten

by the tiger?

>> Consider it done, but only if he

promises never to sing again.

The tiger.

>> Lupus.

>> Lupus.

Tanisha.

Why do you turn your face from me?

Why didn't you let the mission set you

free?

>> Free

to do what?

>> You could have come to live with us

>> as a servant.

>> I don't feel like a servant.

>> You answer to a slave name.

>> I am not a slave.

>> Sometimes

I feel as if I belong. Sometimes

when I am men like Ventor, I feel I

belong.

Always because I don't fetch and carry.

I fight.

This is my home until I retire with my

money and freedom to buy my own land.

>> And if you are killed,

>> then I will die like a man.

Tanisha

Hal Gizy Calbe.

How could we have forgotten Lupus?

Jonathan,

>> I thought you weren't talking to me.

Can't you resist telling me how pathetic

I am?

>> That was someone else.

>> Not you.

>> Give me those.

>> Nobody should be chained.

>> I thought he was a slave.

Nobody.

Why is it so calm with you?

I cannot explain.

>> But I knew in the arena that we were

safe.

>> Where's the mate that was in this?

It's inside the tiger.

>> All of it.

>> No wonder he never attacked. He was too

full. All he'd have wanted was a place

to sleep.

>> So much for your control over this

beast.

>> I was right. We were safe. Only cuz

Lupus fed him.

>> If I'd known that, I would have been

braver. But not as brave as you.

Heat. Heat.

Heat.

Heat.

What's going on,

Decamus? Is that

stupid?

Lupus, where's Flavia and the others?

>> Who's this for? For me, for the

Satinelia.

I love the Satinia. That is when I'm not

alone with nothing to do. You know, I

was chosen as king of the household last

year. I got to boss everyone around and

do whatever I wanted.

I suppose it's not that different to

normal.

>> You did buy this.

>> Lupus

Morai is not interested in the Satania.

All he thinks about is patience and

medicine. At least I thought I'd have

Jonathan for company. My father knew he

wasn't going to be here when I was here.

I mean, what am I supposed to do?

Lupus.

Oh, yes. Flabia and her mysteries. Well,

I'd love to solve a mystery or two, but

you know, I can't see any.

>> There are spirits in the

>> ship.

Help.

>> Get away. It's

a curse.

Cowlex. Kex. Honestly,

>> Cowlex.

>> Cowex.

>> Cowex. Yes, I think he's out uh in the

woods. That's right picking something.

Berries.

>> Sorry. Who are you?

>> Me? Oh, this painting can never quite

get the face. What do you think? The 12

trials.

>> A fresco?

What for? That's ridiculous. We can't

afford a fresco.

>> Talk. You know, there's always talk.

That Captain Geminis, salutations to

him. He didn't honor the gods enough. So

they well they ran him ground Hercules

see beloved of seafarers

>> and this will keep his ships afloat.

>> It'll stop the talk.

>> How are we going to pay for this

>> for a trader? Sometimes it's more

important to look wealthy than well to

be wealthy.

Anyway, if I see Kix

a message

>> they've started without me. Aristo, my

tutor. He's got a thing for music, but I

can't find my tambourine.

>> Well, that sounds a bit

like a tambourine.

>> Excellent.

A flower for the composer.

>> I am undeserving. I cannot write so

well.

>> It says,

>> Nubia, beautiful melody.

>> Sounds like a love song.

>> Maybe when thoughts drift towards love.

Everything sounds like a love song.

>> Who's she? And what's she doing with my

tambourine? Favia, I'm sorry. I

>> How do you know me?

>> Who are you?

>> It's all right. I was just about to

enter.

>> She stole my tambourine. You're quite

right. It was impolite of me. Marcus,

really? I know how she feels.

>> You've got your wretched tambourine. I

suggest you go to your room and have a

look around for any good manners you

might find there. Now,

It's important if you ask me. All the

ghosts of the doomed to the dead are

upon us.

>> Lupus,

>> I don't know. Came in last night. Empty.

No crew, nothing. That's all I know.

Ah, Lupus, maybe we should just leave

the ship. Looper.

May I come in?

>> Does this mean that you're sorry?

>> I'm sorry that we argued.

>> So, you're not sorry that you made a

fool out of me in front of your guests?

>> I think you managed that all by

yourself.

You were asking about Cartilia,

the woman who joined us earlier,

>> the thief.

>> I was hoping that we could talk about

this differently.

Favia,

it's been a while since your mother

died.

>> I miss her, too.

>> I know.

I know.

Cartilia and I, we have a lot in common.

And although nothing is arranged,

>> father, what?

>> No, you can't. I mean,

not not marriage.

You can't. No. Please,

>> Flavia.

A lot of people are saying I'll let you

grow wild. That you are undisiplined.

But from now on, I want to know where

you are at any given moment.

>> You will ask permission before you go

out. You will answer for yourself on

your return. And as for today, I think

you should just stay here and think

about your behavior.

>> And this is her idea, is it? A nice

obedient stepdaughter like Pulkra. All

clean and tidy.

>> Yes, that would not be such a bad idea.

I think Flavia needs to be alone for a

while.

>> Is she coming?

B at senior

nobody frowns cuz a frown's a smile when

you're upside down.

Hello.

I'm armed.

Sort of

stupid. It's a monster.

>> If you value your souls, go home.

>> Go save her, mister.

>> This is a naval ship. Go, go, go.

Come

on.

Nubia,

>> have you seen Nubia?

She's never here when I want her.

>> Yes.

>> This woman. This Cartilia. What's her

name?

>> Cartilia.

>> Cartilia. What? What's her surname?

>> I don't think she said.

>> You never solve anything if you don't

ask questions. For instance, what's

happened to my father? He thinks he's in

love with her.

>> Perhaps he is.

>> You've got a lot to learn. The fresco,

what does it tell you?

That we've got money. Well, that's what

she thinks. She's a liar. A thief and a

liar. We know that much.

Where's Lupus? I want the two of you to

scour Austia for information.

>> And you?

>> Confined to the house. Today, maybe

tomorrow. I don't know. At least until

the Satinelia is over.

Satinelia. It's all a bit nutty. Every

household is allowed to choose a king.

They can do whatever they want.

>> Oh my goodness. My Jupiter. The woods.

Beware the woods.

Mistress. It's terrible. You tell me.

Please. You never go there. To the

woods. Never.

>> Cowex.

>> What did you see?

Well, Mickey's not perfect. He's not

that bad.

>> The stympian bird. There's no such

thing. Cowex,

>> there is.

>> Rest here for a minute.

>> Is he going to vomit?

>> No. No, I don't think so.

>> Should I get some water?

>> That would be excellent. Thank you. Sh.

>> It's all right. You're safe now. I shall

thank your father for sending you. I

hope Jonathan is being as helpful with

Gas and Miriam.

>> What's wrong with him?

>> He seems to be suffering from a morbid

terror.

>> There was talk of monsters.

>> I've seen many things. I have yet to see

a monster.

The sailor.

Where is he?

>> Lupus, he obviously wasn't well. Doesn't

mean that there was a monster on board.

>> But Cloudex in the woods.

>> I don't care what's in the woods. We

solve mysteries. We don't hunt monsters.

>> So, what happened to the crew? That's a

mystery, isn't it?

>> Yes, but I'm chief mystery solver, and

I'm saying that we find out about this

woman who's about to ruin us.

>> What if I don't want to?

>> It doesn't matter what you want. You're

not one of us anyway.

She is your friend. I didn't say she

wasn't. Just said she wasn't one of us.

Once for the heart

and twice

for his life.

Now by this art shall bring thee a wife.

Don't scream.

Not a word.

>> I'm not in the habit of screaming. Who

are you?

>> Let's just say I've come for what's

mine.

>> Look after him.

>> I'm his physician. I insist that you

leave him in my care.

>> What's going on? Who are these people?

>> Hulkra, it's all right. You go back to

your room. You know, people with a nice

home and family should learn when and

when not to insist on things.

Where is he? Where did he go? What did

you see?

>> Are you from the ship?

>> What ship?

>> Come on, let's go.

It's coming along well.

Father,

>> it's time to tease the king.

>> Will you uh get Kadex? He's been saying

for weeks the gods will pick it.

>> I thought the dice chose.

>> We roll the dice. The gods choose the

numbers.

>> Is that a gift

>> for the Saturnia feast? Cartilia's

special recipe.

>> Mushrooms. Mushrooms.

You hate

>> delicious. Absolutely delicious. Well,

you better not keep the gods waiting.

That's Juno. Bad news. She was Jupiter's

wife. Poisoned his mind. Hated his

children. Especially Hercules.

The trials. Any challenge we have to

face, the trials can help us if we

understand them.

Hunting

>> some rabbits for lunch.

>> These are particularly fierce rabbits.

>> Can never be too careful.

>> Aristo, is he joining us?

>> Sadly not. He's gone hunting.

Nia, have you seen my dice?

Nia?

No, I

>> had it there a moment ago. At least I

thought I had

every night I've prayed. This time they

will appoint me.

>> Lupus has dice. Thank you, Lupus.

>> So, Cartilia, is it?

>> Yes.

>> You're new to Austia?

>> I moved from

from Rome quite recently

>> with your family.

>> All I need now are your numbers.

>> Cadex, a number, please.

Eight. It has to be between 1 and six.

>> You do have family.

>> Everyone has family.

>> One. One. It is. Yubia.

>> I have no desire to be king. Then you'll

make a good one.

>> Um, I don't know. Three.

>> Three. It is. Pra.

>> She's not a member of the household.

Clavia, she is a guest.

>> If you don't mind, four.

>> Flavia.

>> Six.

>> I'll take five. And that leaves

>> me. She's not family.

>> Sorry. Please choose number

>> if you insist. Thank you. Flavia.

>> Two.

>> Saturn.

God of harvest and grain.

Bringer of food, drink, and merrynt.

Choose your king.

>> Yes.

>> All year on my knees, gifts, offerings.

I trust that you shall rule well.

>> Most graciously, my first command.

Cowex, you shall have the day off.

>> No, mistress. I'd rather stay here. Keep

busy. I command it. So, Pulkra, now that

you're a member of the household, you

can prepare supper. Meanwhile, I fancy

little warts.

>> Flavia,

>> the king never has to account for

himself, father. Not unless you want to

bring us all bad luck.

>> I do should be glad when Batinia is

over. And we're not content with some

madness about a ghost ship. Now there's

a panic over monsters in the woods.

Aristo, where has he gone to hunt?

>> In the woods, maybe. Uh, I shouldn't

worry. It's just Traveler's Tales. They

saw some, I don't know, a huge

something. They were probably drunk.

Keep your eyes open,

lad. What's going on?

Decimus.

>> Hey, Deamus.

>> He was just here, right? He was here a

minute ago. Let's go. This is not safe.

>> How did you know it was going to land on

six?

A shaved dice. Lupus, you're a genius.

All right, we have to find out anything

we can about this witch. Cartilia

Nusa,

you mean the old woman who hands around

the hydra fountain?

>> Yes, I do. A good hydra.

>> You're right. She knows everybody's

secrets.

>> Let's find Nubia. She's gone to the

woods in case Aristo gets eaten by

monsters.

>> Monsters?

>> It is a mystery.

>> The only mysterious thing about monsters

is that people still believe they exist.

Now, if you want to be a serious mystery

solver, you must do as I say. The Hydra

Fountain,

>> Diana,

the Huntress.

Now, she's someone to be reckoned with.

Look at this back.

>> Sort of nasty eyes, thin lips, horribly

skinny.

>> I think you mean Cartilia Popriccola.

That's her married name. Anyway, she

lives with her mother, Vibia.

>> Did Did you say married name?

>> Behind the old bakers, there's a horse's

head on the door.

I'll never take money for information.

Aristo.

Aristo.

Aristo.

Please. No.

Aristo.

>> The horse. Wasn't Pixus painting the

horse from the trials and the hydra

fountain led us here?

>> Is that what he meant? All the clues are

there. I don't know. What other clues

were there?

>> Diana. And there's the lion.

>> All right, we'll just ask around.

There's bound to be some gossip. Where's

Lupus?

>> Lupus?

Lupus? No, you can't just do that, baby.

Get him down.

>> Lupus,

can I help you?

I'm Vivia Predentia. This is my house.

Do you want something?

>> We brought you a gift.

>> Oh, from an admirer.

Mine

>> Cartilia. Oh,

my daughter.

Well, I'm not sure if I've got anything

ready, but uh you better come in. Come

in. I'll see what I can find.

You worship Diana?

>> It's a family tradition.

>> Oh. Um, I'm sorry about the furniture.

It hasn't arrived yet. But these are

just some old things, you know.

>> So, Cartilia's not here.

>> Well, she'll be back soon. You can wait

if you'd like.

>> No, it's all right.

Her husband

perhaps he's in.

No, no, he's dead. He um died at sea

some time ago.

There won't be a moment.

>> Sure he did. She killed him. And now

they're poor again. They need more

money. Father's money.

>> Killed him. How?

She's a witch.

Sorceress.

It's a love potion. Blooper stone

with a little something from the lady.

Strand of hair. Sweat from the baths.

Whoever drinks this falls hopelessly in

love with her.

>> Father,

>> father, where's father?

>> He's inside with,

>> you know, I'm not sure I want to solve

any more mysteries.

It's the Satinelia. Marcus, you have to

dance.

>> Father, don't.

>> She put love potion on them and then

she'll kill you like she killed her last

husband. She's a witch. I went to her

house.

>> I don't want to hear this.

>> Believe me, father. You're not the first

and you won't be the last.

>> That's enough. They're right. You don't

know how to behave. Well, next month

we're going to Rome, and you will meet

some suitors, and you will choose one.

It's time you grew up. Now, go to your

room.

Did you hear me?

What were you doing creeping up on me? I

could have shot you.

>> You're alive.

I saw a man. He was dead. It's not safe

here. In these woods, there is a

monster.

>> Nbie, uh, don't be silly. There's no

All right, we better go. Come on,

Nubia. Come

this way.

It's the Saturn.

Marcus, you have to dance.

>> Who's she?

>> Any challenge we have to face, the

trials can help us.

>> A flower for the composer.

>> I am undeserving. Come

>> the sailor. Where is he?

>> In these woods, there is a monster.

>> I'm armed.

sort of

heat.

No.

If you would kill, I am him, not him.

Take me instead.

>> Why did you do that?

He could have been killed.

>> I don't know.

>> Let's go.

>> Marry me to who? Some fat old senator.

>> Oh,

no. Of course not. Flavia, it's time to

grow up.

All this mystery solving. Maybe I

shouldn't have gone to her house. She

had all kinds of potions and beetles and

frogs.

>> She likes cooking. I think you're

confused.

>> What about her last husband?

>> He died at sea. After all, it nearly

happened to me.

And she mourned him as I mourned your

mother. In fact,

I think that helped us understand each

other.

You will grow to like her. At least try.

In the meantime, Saturnelia or not,

you're confined to the house. I'm sorry,

but other fathers would have punished

you harder.

>> We need proof, Lupus. We need it now or

it'll be too late.

It might sting a bit.

>> They'll heal soon enough.

>> I think not every pain heals.

>> You just rest.

>> My father's been eating mushrooms for

weeks now. He doesn't even like

mushrooms.

They're from Cartilia.

>> Then there truly must be love.

Nubia, don't you see?

>> Fabia, please may I be alone.

Try Lucer again. I want to know the

truth about Cartelia's husband or

husbands. How many were there and how

did they die?

What if she didn't kill anyone?

>> She's a witch. That's what they do.

>> Ah, salutations. Allseeing wise women of

Austia.

>> Oh, never mind all that.

>> What do you want?

>> There's a woman. I think she's called

Cartilia Popcola.

>> I sent you to her house.

>> Husband.

>> We think he might have been poisoned.

Well, I don't. Flavia does.

>> The boar.

>> Hello.

>> The boar. The boar.

>> What boar?

>> I have spoken.

>> Right. Well, thank you very much.

>> Aren't you forgetting something?

>> I thought you didn't take money for

information.

>> I don't.

>> But inspiration costs.

>> Well, that's a fat lot of use.

All right, so Hercules fought a boar.

It's all in the fresco. Wonderful. It's

still a fat lot of beast.

>> Pooper's supposed to be looking for a

four.

What is that smell?

Gladiators.

Beast fighters for the games in Rome.

Lupus.

Lupus. I think we should

>> I brought you something to eat.

Are you angry with me,

Olivia? In the woods, I saw an animal.

An animal I know from home. A lion.

like in the fresco.

>> I think it might be a clue.

>> My father is losing his mind to a

scheming wit, and I really need your

help.

>> We've got some news for you.

>> Very artistic.

>> It's the ship.

>> I can see that. But I told you I'm not

interested in it.

>> Laska told us to look for a boar like in

the fresco. It was painted on the side

of a boat. It turns out it was

transporting animals for the games in

Rome. The crew abandoned ship.

>> Why?

>> The animals got out. That's what they

said.

>> Who spoke to them?

>> You could say that.

>> Who are you? Thieves.

>> I happen to be the daughter of Polus

Field.

>> I trust that rings a bell. What are you

doing snooping around here?

>> According to my father, there are

pirates in these waters. And he asked me

to keep an eye out.

>> Well, I'm glad you're his kid, not mine.

Now, get lost, both of you.

>> Seems you're going hunting.

>> I said get lost.

>> Monsters by any chance.

>> Hey, Proculus.

Aristocracy this one. So, drown her

gently.

>> Captain,

seems your documents are in order.

Captain who?

>> Hopus.

But that is quite a common name.

>> Not that common.

>> Cartilia.

She's here in Austia. My ex-wife.

What happened? She got tired of Roman

senators.

>> What are you doing?

>> I think he's testing. You're supposed to

be dead.

>> Do I look dead?

>> Poisonous little witch. I tell you what,

I feel sorry for whoever it is she's got

her beady eyes on now.

>> My poor father.

>> It's too terrible.

>> We have to tell him.

>> He won't believe us. Even if he saw him

with his own

eyes.

Listen,

I haven't traeded him round every arena

from here to Path here only to lose him

now. This is what I've been waiting for.

The emperor himself wants to see what

he's got. So, all we've got to do is

find him before he

finds us.

I don't want him hurt.

>> Yes, really. That's not bad at all.

Listen, I've been having a go at this

holding the world up on his head, but a

bit tricky trying to get the expression

right now.

Lupus, stop messing around with that.

Did you deliver the letters?

>> Both of them.

>> He's here. He just arrived.

>> Captain this way in the garden.

>> A gentleman about some business.

>> You business?

Always happy to talk business.

>> How may I help?

me.

>> You asked me to come and see you.

>> Father,

may I introduce Captain Culus Poploolis?

Captain Poploolis, this is Captain

Marcus Geminis, my father.

>> Poploolis, is that a problem?

>> I think it might be. Marcus, you wanted

to see me?

>> You

>> hang on.

You poor fool. Marcus, what's he doing

here?

>> Who's he? I'm her dead husband.

>> I thought you should know.

>> Oh, so this is your doing, is it?

>> Well, maybe the witch is just right for

you. She's always up to no good. A bit

like your little brat here.

>> Don't talk about my daughter like that.

>> Or your betro.

Oh, if you were thinking of inviting me

to the wedding, I'm I'm busy that day.

>> Just leave me alone for a while,

>> father.

>> Please.

I thought he'd be pleased. Then perhaps

you don't understand love. That's not

love. It's bewitchment. The hydra, the

board, Diana, the fresco. It's all

there, isn't it? The trials of Hercules.

Cowc saw the bird and I saw the lion in

the woods. Maybe I need to see him for

myself. We know what Cartilia is, but we

don't know how to stop her.

>> But your father says you are not to

leave the house.

>> I'm doing this for my father.

>> It's too dangerous.

>> One day, if I live or die doing this, he

will faint me.

>> Flavia.

>> Cartilia. Perhaps it's just the

Satinelia. I mean, everything's a little

mad. It isn't the Satinelia.

It's you. You and your lies.

Just what we need. Bait

>> Flavia.

You're not a lion. Maybe the legend's

wrong. Maybe it's Hercules and the

rabbit. I can smell it, Flavia. We must

go now.

>> No. No. Not till I found out what it can

tell us.

Flavia. Flavia.

Oh no. Please,

could somebody help us?

>> Now, quick.

Come on.

>> Have you come to cause more pain? only

to share mine.

>> Captain Geminus, I have an apology to

make.

>> You have the monster. Now help us.

>> Monster? That's just a pussycat.

That's the monster.

>> Tarus the cret and bull. The famous

beast fighter.

>> Where is he? Set him free.

>> He's going to Rome. Unless you've got

other ideas. Come on, Tus. What are you

going to do here? We've got all the

animals now. Please, could somebody help

us?

>> Come on.

>> I'll get him, Captain.

>> Not here. Let him come for his friends.

We'll get him then when there's more of

us.

Please, you must help us.

Please,

>> please do not harm her.

>> Where is her home?

>> Show me

>> the lion. He was your friend.

And you have lost him.

>> I have lost many friends.

>> She fell as she ran. Elian did not

enter.

>> Carex, can you take her to a room,

please?

>> Morai is on his way.

>> Thank you, Nubia. Sir, could you tell me

who you are? A man who is far from home.

>> Well, I am grateful beyond measure.

There is a sadness in her that I cannot

fathom. She is gravely ill.

The cretton bull

>> the beast fighter.

>> And I do the best gates in the business.

Hades, realm of the dead.

>> Flavia.

And what lies beyond these gates?

>> What we most dread

Is it a wedding?

Whose

>> yours?

Time to grow up.

No,

no,

mother.

I'm so afraid.

>> There is no cause of being alone.

>> Why should you be alone? Cuz

I've lost my father and my friends.

I was so terrible to them.

To all of them. They trusted me.

Shh. If they are your friends, how can

you ever lose them?

And your father's love, how can it ever

change?

>> I forgot.

I forgot that he loves me. And I forgot

they were my friends.

My

She will not die. Dr. Morai is very

good. I've seen him.

>> Please save.

You saved my daughter. Whatever I can do

for you, I will do it.

I came here on a slave ship,

chained,

but I broke free. I freed the animals,

and the crewmen were afraid and leapt

from the ship.

We were too close to shore.

I am not a man who knows ships.

I seek my liberty,

that is all. And where are you from?

I was caught near a town known as

Vasera.

Though we have our own names for these

places.

I fought for my life ever since. But now

we surely two return.

Freedom and home.

The dreams of a slave.

Olivia,

>> Dr. Morai said you'd be feeling better

today.

>> What is she doing here?

>> Father. Father, she lied to you.

>> Yes, I did. And I'm sorry.

Flavia,

my husband divorced me when I was very

young. He said I was uh too strong

willed.

I never married again.

So these have been lonely years, years I

wouldn't wish on anyone, especially not

my own daughter.

But when she saw your father and fell in

love, she asked me to do the

introductions. It was foolish of me, but

I lied.

I said Calus was dead.

>> So did she.

>> What else could she say? Leia, I'm

sorry. I didn't know what to do.

>> And you?

You believe her?

>> Throughout your fever, Cartilia stayed

with you day and night tirelessly.

I

>> thought you were my mother. I said

things.

Things that were only for her. Flavia,

you told your friends you thought the

fresco would help us find out the truth.

You found the lion. He led you to

Towers. And now

I think you should listen to him.

>> I am called to the cretan bull. I am a

champion beast fighter, though the honor

gives me no joy.

Calus public her husband was as cruel a

master as ever there was to man and

animals

but this woman

tried to ease our pain with kindness

and when she failed

she left him.

She is the most honorable woman I have

ever met.

Flavia,

when people are in love, I know it's

going to sound a bit odd, but sometimes

they don't always tell the truth.

>> Even I lied a little.

>> I really don't like mushrooms.

>> You didn't eat them.

>> But there was love potion on them,

wasn't there?

>> I'm sorry. I We We use it for other

people. It pays our way.

>> What did you do with them?

>> I gave them to Arista.

The uh ship is ready.

We bought him a passage home. Everyone,

let's go.

>> They go to dance. It's the end of the

Saturn Alien.

>> And the madness leaves us.

>> They say if we let the dance take us, we

return to our senses.

Release him.

>> He's not chained. He will be not what I

breathe. That's your choice.

>> I've killed so many in my day. One

more's not going to make much

difference.

You put the chains on. I let her go.

>> No.

All right, boys.

>> That's enough.

It's all right.

Come on.

>> An ostrich.

>> That must be Carrick's symphian birth.

Calricus, you're under arrest.

>> The animals shall go free

as they were meant to be.

>> Come on.

>> May the gods go with you.

>> That was the money for the painter.

>> Do you think we'll mind an unfinished

fresco?

>> Whatever will people say?

>> They can say what they like.

Will you join us?

>> Yes, when I visit.

>> You're almost as good at solving

mysteries as me.

>> That's That's quite a compliment.

I think not every pain heals.

They say if we let the dance take us, we

return to our senses.

>> She lied to you.

I'm her dead husband.

>> And does the love remain?

>> Has gone?

>> And you, Nubia,

has it gone?

Then it is love indeed. Perhaps

>> perhaps we should wait

>> before going any further.

>> Little love, little madness.

>> Thank you.

Master Misty, come. There's something

wonderful.

>> Ket, what is it?

>> Come on, you have to see this.

>> Lupus, you finished it.

>> I think you found your calling.

>> Don't they all seem rather familiar?

Where am I?

Lupus. Wow.

I don't carry the world on my shoulders.

Well, I am a mystery solver.

>> You certainly are.

Heat. Heat.

Porcus,

Porcus,

Porus, I know it was you. I saw you.

I've got your medicine.

>> Come home.

>> You just wait.

>> Where have you been? It's time for

lunch.

>> Lupus, would you care to join us?

>> I see.

Pius, you really ought to rest a bit.

>> I shall come down and see you tomorrow.

In the meantime, my regards to your

mother.

>> Lucky you. No, mom.

Lucas,

what

what's happened?

Kidnap

>> slavers in Austria. No loops. They don't

do that.

>> Come on.

You

My child, Porcus.

Oh, Jupiter Man, he's Captain Geminis.

You have to help him.

>> Kidnappers, Captain, his children gone

from all over.

>> Well, they're not in the harbor. I know

every ship that's there.

>> My child, please help me. He's gone.

>> Maybe the marina. I'll go and see you.

Get help. Caddict, arm yourself. I'll

check northwards.

They'd left even before we got to the

shore. They'd be miles away by now.

>> We could try, part no one sells faster

than you. They took 12 children. What

about Porchius?

He's sick. He needs medicine.

>> It's just too dangerous.

>> We're merchants, not magistrates.

>> So, what are the magistrates doing?

>> Half of them take money from slavers. I

fear that there's some truth in that.

>> Look, I've got passages for my run

tomorrow. Flavia, we still have to live.

>> And Porchius, how long does he live?

>> Well, doesn't that matter?

>> The sun

like a like a disc

flaming orb of of

flame.

Ty.

>> How can Pork Keys travel? He needs

medicine. You know what they do if child

can't make the journey?

>> Throw them from the ship.

>> You see this?

>> Another one.

Okay. Easy, easy, easy.

>> Captain Jonas.

>> Yes.

>> I'm preparing a series of ods to the

sea. Therefore, need to be undisturbed

at all times.

>> Think that can be right. Good.

got a new one. That's great.

>> It is very nice, Lucas. But

>> what's that you're saying? You dreamt of

an owl last night.

>> And I dreamt of a bear.

>> That's a warning from the gods.

>> That's just the worst for seafarers.

>> Let's go. Come on.

>> Come on. Come on, follow me. Hurry.

>> Quick. Hurry. Hurry.

>> Everybody ready?

>> Hey, I hired you for the month.

>> I suppose this means we can chase the

slavers now.

>> How are they crew?

>> It's all right, Captain. I never cared

much for omens.

>> Thanks, Iris. Till my shower.

We can help.

>> Party. You taught me everything. I can

tie knot.

>> Even if you were Jason himself, I've got

one passenger and I'm not sailing at a

loss.

>> Going south.

>> Absolutely.

>> You may call me BTO.

>> Thank you.

>> You're still short of crewmen.

You uh you looking for crew cuz I've

done all the seas. I'm your man.

>> Well, you have food.

>> No, these are my friends. I'm Zozimus.

>> All right, you're hired.

>> Do not fear, my elderly mother. With

your blessing in my heart, I will be

perfectly safe. That should help.

Tyrus, if we do see a slave ship, we let

the authorities know immediately.

>> Yes, Captain.

>> And I'll keep watch here in Austia. You

know how they come back sometimes to

catch the children they've missed.

So,

I thought I'd say goodbye now, just in

case.

>> Right. First thing you can do is get

those bags on board. Then you're

scrubbing the decks.

>> I captain

Jupiter,

>> please. No harm to this man.

>> I'm fine. Fine, thanks.

>> Cyrus, I thought you'd check them.

>> They look safe to me.

sliced.

>> There's a traitor on board.

It was on this ship that I was brought

to Australia.

How long have you been with Placers?

>> I was a gift to him when he was 9 years

old.

>> I am Nubia. And that is Lupus.

>> Come.

>> He too was a slave. He cannot speak.

>> Where is he from?

>> Uh from Simei in the south.

He says he cannot speak, but he can

hear.

>> Um, I'm sorry.

>> Is your family still there?

>> His mother, perhaps?

>> Well, don't you want to see her? I think

you're so quite close to Simeon.

>> He fears she may be dead.

>> But it's better to know for sure, isn't

it?

Then there is no hope.

>> The the turquoise sea. Jupiter.

Uh the the Azure wave.

>> Are you really a poet?

What are you doing?

Vto is a magistrate,

but he carries a knife. What for?

Peeling potatoes or cutting rope?

Keep watch

everywhere.

Father should have a rule about pets on

board. BTO isn't what he seems. I

scratched this here when this was the

slave ship of Esper.

On the voyage from Africa, the son of my

homeland, we must save the children.

A list of names. Flavia. Hurry.

The number of children stolen.

Austia 12. Neapolis 20. Syracuse 18.

>> I took you for brats, not thieves.

Do you know what happens to thieves at

sea?

>> My father is the captain.

>> And I am the law. As I gather you've

worked out for yourself.

>> You can't stop him, Lubia.

I have been hunting these kidnappers for

3 years and for 3 years I've been

confounded by spies. I will not now be

stopped by children.

>> Why should we believe you?

>> Don't Don't believe anyone.

>> Who's Magnus?

>> I don't know. Nobody knows.

>> He's a giant. They call him king of

slavers.

His emblem

Where did you put it?

>> I don't know. I

>> It cost me three lives to get it.

>> I haven't seen it.

>> Then you're not the first to go through

my things.

Find the emblem.

You found the spy.

This is Adesius.

>> A blood offering.

>> No, he's going home with a message. See,

for my mother. It's all right. I'm used

to being laughed at, but mother wants to

know I'm safe.

Right.

Fly safely, Homewood, my friend.

Where's home?

Poris just north of Austia.

Ah, no. Um, he's flying south until he

gets his bearings and then

No, he won't get lost. Not that one.

Just like humans, however far they

travel, there's always something calls

them home.

I don't believe he's the poet.

He's far too stupid.

You think he's the spy?

Why didn't you read to us, Floppy? Come

on.

>> Sorry. That's what we call you,

blackers. Floppy.

>> Nobody calls me that. You understand?

>> What are we eating? Oh, that. No, that

looks good.

>> Well, anyway,

I think a se poem is an excellent idea.

I tried to write one myself once. First

left of the expo, eh?

>> Well, it's not a sea poem exactly.

>> What is it exactly?

>> It's about my fellow Mariners.

With curls as sharp as wits

and eyes like brooding coals, the boy of

mysterious thought turned his heart to

home.

His mute friend says more than words.

His Africa queen carries the stars in

her soul. To voyage among these is to

voyage truly,

as Jason and Odicius

once sought their prizes and their

loves.

So these children,

though their loves be not yet known,

seek

You forgot my daughter. Well, I can

write only what I'm about to write.

>> No, no, Jonathan, don't struggle like

that.

>> There are 16 different ways of getting

out of that headlock.

And another five. No, no need to me.

Here, check my neck. Come on, try your

best. I won't hurt you that much.

Yeah, there you go.

Right.

See, you've applied a variant there,

which is which is excellent, but I can't

I can't breathe.

Jonathan,

please.

very strong arms.

>> Yeah.

>> Well, Sim must have certainly got a

thing for maps. He is a sailor.

Feathers, of course.

Straw for his bed. Big softy.

Blavia.

>> Cyrus.

He's the spy.

>> I didn't trust him.

>> So, we're betrayed.

Cyrus,

I trusted you. How could you?

>> I swear, Captain. Captain, I swear to

the barrels. I can't believe you cut

them loose.

>> I know there's a spy. It's obvious, but

it's not me.

>> What about this?

>> I don't know. Somebody put it there.

>> Put it where?

>> That's enough. No more excuses.

Fire,

fire, fire, fire.

Fire.

Hey, quickly. Quickly.

>> Come on. Quickly.

>> Take this. Hurry. Please.

>> Come on.

>> More water. Come on.

>> Quickly. Hurry up. Hurry.

>> Let me help.

>> How could I have started this? Fires

happen. You're a traitor.

>> Have we reached it yet?

>> Come on.

I think we've won it.

>> Good.

>> Right, we've lost our supplies, so we're

going to have to put it to Simmy in the

morning.

>> If Cyrus didn't start it, who did

>> Simmy?

Is that not home for you?

It's not far away.

>> Over the headland.

>> Thank you.

>> Here you go,

>> Lupus.

One of the fisherman says your

grandmother still lives across the

headland.

>> Well, you should go and see her. See if

you can find out what happened.

kidnappers?

>> No, I doubt we'll catch up with them

now.

>> Can you remember her, Lupus?

>> Sometimes I think I hear my mother's

songs. If she lives, she would sing to

you.

Excuse me, sir. Where did this come

from?

>> This was made in roads.

Lupus.

Oh, dear boy.

Your mother

When you disappeared, Lupas, she was

heartbroken. She went to roads to the

temple of Apollo.

She said

she would offer her life or yours,

hoping that you still lived.

She would do anything for you, even

sacrifice herself to Apollo.

Is your mother dead?

I don't know.

I cannot say.

It doesn't mean that she's dead.

I know sometimes Apollo demands that,

but

sometimes not.

>> What was that?

Might be your mom.

>> Well, she want to know about the fire

and the spy. Lots of exciting news.

Maybe I can write a note for my father.

>> You'd have to write it pretty small.

>> That's not a problem.

>> The fire was started with straw. Have

you told her that?

>> What? What do you mean was started?

>> You collect straw.

>> I like to be comfy.

>> There was a pigeon's feather in Vto's

trunk. Where did that come from?

>> Well, feathers do get everywhere, but

they have other uses, like helping birds

to fly.

>> Fly where? South.

>> He was only going south until he got his

bearings. Maybe you should read the note

to us. Osmeth,

>> what is this? You've got your spy.

>> I took the drawing from BT for my own

reasons.

But you work for Magnus.

>> Yeah. And if you don't mind, I will take

the skiff and pay him a little visit.

Fire failed. We'll try again.

>> Magnus will come for me. Don't you

worry.

Come

>> Porcus.

Lucas, we will find them all. I promise

you.

>> Where is Magnus?

>> Oh, you want him. You look for him.

Might be very pleasant to all those

islands. You'll be hunting him for

months.

>> I shall see that your name is enshrined

in the annals of infamy.

>> With what? Your poetry. The annals of a

joke.

Magnus served you well. I know you

despise him. Your freeborn slave. You

like that well enough.

>> My father would never buy a freeborn.

>> Well, your father bought cheap. I was in

the party that snaps young Zetes. His

father's a patrician like you.

>> Roads.

Magnus. He's in roads.

>> You're dreaming?

>> No. I saw his emblem on a carpet in

Sydney. They said it came from roads.

>> All right. Very clever. But you'll never

get there.

>> He can't stop us.

>> Oh, yes, he can.

You see, Magnus even has the gods in the

palm of his hands.

Make sure you hold out. All right.

It's just come from nowhere.

All

right, take me. You got to get the main

sails out.

Come on.

Get it

quickly.

If we think, you think.

>> By the god, Cyrus, hurry.

I can't get it down or we'll go under.

It's stuck.

We're going down.

>> It stuck.

Oh god. No. No. You're too heavy. You'll

pull us over. No.

Captain, I've got to try again. We're

dead anyway. Get an axe. Get an axe.

Take the axe to the man.

Get the axe.

Take it. Pause. I can't reach. Pause it.

Take it.

B.

Hold

on to my

David. No,

>> it's our only hope.

Help.

Help.

Help me.

>> Kidnapped. We must save them. Their

children. And Porius. How long does he

live? Who's Magnus?

>> I don't know.

>> He's a giant. They call him king of

slavers.

>> Potter.

>> Is your muffet dead?

>> I don't know.

>> I was in the party that snatched young

Zetes.

Demon. Demon. No.

Heat.

Heat.

Look,

>> father. It's an omen.

By whom or by what I know not, but he is

blessed indeed.

That was a wonderful thing, Lupus.

Your mother,

it was her gods who protected you on the

mast, wasn't it?

Alive or dead, she loves you.

>> Poetry,

the vain frightlings of an idol fool.

Will you free him now?

>> How can I do that?

>> Too useful, is he?

>> He was never a slave.

>> Zetis, if you would call me anything

now,

I wish you'd have called me friend.

>> It may take a little getting used to.

>> Once a slave, always a slave.

And when Magnus gets older, you he'll

cut your hands off.

>> He won't get me. And he won't get the

other children.

>> Oh, yes, he will. And those he doesn't

use, he'll sell or have killed.

>> It's all right, Captain. Nothing too

serious.

>> What about the sail? It's useless.

>> There's an old one in the hold.

>> Land. Hey.

Hey, it's land.

>> Not just land, though.

This road,

an island of wonders,

>> giants,

>> statues. They built them to honor the

gods.

>> And is one of these colossus?

>> I'm afraid that one fell over. Sometimes

the gods are hard to please.

>> Perhaps they'll help us find Magnus.

>> This road is a sad place.

>> Right. Ela, they are just tourists, so

please stay in the harbor.

>> I'll buy you a souvenir.

>> That could bring us good luck. I'll take

care of repairs and I'll see you at

night.

>> Hopefully.

>> So, what now? We look for carpets.

>> And what do we do? We split up and look

around.

>> That's what tourists do, isn't it? Come

on, Jonathan.

>> Thank you.

Believe it or not, I am extremely

wealthy and I was hoping to buy some

carpets, especially any made by this

weaver.

>> Nothing.

They're from the Temple of Apollo. They

won't talk to you, to anyone.

Flavia, Flavia,

Flavia.

We're going to get

>> here.

Let her go. Let her go.

Who are you?

>> What do you want?

>> My name is Mandusa.

>> Stand up.

>> My stick.

>> You're lame.

>> She's blind.

>> What do you seek

>> at the moment? We're looking for

carpets. I have heard.

>> But what do you think?

>> She just said we're looking.

>> We're looking for Magnus.

>> That is not a name to be spoken.

>> It's a name for your nightmares.

>> Do you know where he is?

>> Listen for the streets of the copper.

>> You mean look for the streets. Sh.

>> She means listen.

Please help me.

>> Why are so many blind

>> from working at the loom?

>> When they can't see anymore, they're

thrown out.

>> Porchius,

>> he'll be in the factory. I'm sure he

will.

>> If he made the journey.

>> Magnus, we know where to find him. His

emblem is here.

It's all right. We'll get help.

>> Lus.

Lupus.

>> Stop. Calm down.

Come on, move.

You

keep working.

You keep working.

Come on. Back to work.

Move.

Move.

Be quiet. Keep working.

Come on. Move.

>> Lupus saw the children

>> walking on the looms. He didn't see

pork. Some of them might be sold

already.

They'll be on a ship somewhere.

>> Well, if they're still in roads, we can

stop them.

>> Not yet.

>> Why?

>> It'll be my word as a magistrate that

imprisons them.

>> And you'd get the credit. Is that it,

Junior Magistrate?

>> For all your mystery solving, young

Gemini, you fail yet to see what drives

men, even to the good. We need proof,

>> right? So, how do we get you into the

factory?

Your ship was wrecked and you found some

children on a beach

>> and now you would sell them.

>> All right,

but he won't buy what he can't see.

Where would I get children from?

>> This way

is here. Lupus,

what is it that you seek?

Answer me.

What has filled you with sorrow?

Your mother,

she rests here. Alive or dead, I cannot

say. But there is one who can.

must be done.

>> I'll ask for some ridiculous amount. Uh

30,000. He'll think I'm an idiot and

throw me out. But if he offers anything,

I've got him.

Got a business proposition for you.

A giant. It's true.

>> Well, and and you are.

>> What have you got to say?

>> Just some bloats and washed up on the

shore. Our ship was wrecked. I thought I

was the only survivor. Then I found

these

creatures half drowned.

>> Damaged?

>> No, not at all. Good condition.

is new, I'd say.

>> And what makes you think I would be

interested?

>> Well, you are. You're not.

>> Magnus is a carpet maker. If you want a

carpet, you've come to the right place.

If not, go elsewhere.

>> Ah, all right. I will offer a price, but

I never negotiate. Take it or leave it.

>> As you wish.

>> 50,000.

Well, that's uh

>> generous

>> indeed, but

I was thinking perhaps more like 80,000.

>> Oh, 80.

I pay 80 and they are mine. To do with

that, I please.

>> Uh, I suppose, sir.

As I said, I never negotiate.

Leave my house. And if ever I see you

again, you are a dead man.

>> Make sure they are followed.

>> Flakus, take this to the governor. You

can organize men to capture Magnus. I'll

go to the magistrates.

>> Right.

>> What about the slave ship and all those

kidnapped children?

>> Of course. Sirrus and I will look for

the ship. Flavia, I have never known

such a girl.

>> Well, perhaps once. And I married her.

Now, please get on the ship and wait for

us to return.

>> I don't like to see them unguarded.

Marcus

Flexus, I don't believe.

Excuse me. Sorry, Captain Jim. I forget

my place.

>> Your place is with me, Sudan.

>> I thought you'd train.

>> Yeah, so did I.

>> Battle Sexus here was a member of my

crew on the last ship. We went under.

So,

what brings you to Ro?

>> The tide as ever and a search for work.

>> I'm looking for a crewman.

>> Oh, if you promise to stay afloat this

time.

>> We're looking for a man called Magnus,

>> the slaver.

>> We think he's loading a ship with

children from Austia, Neapolis, and

Syracuse. Oh,

>> there's a vessel in the mouth at a

southern harbor.

Sexus, as ever, I'm indebted.

>> And as ever, I won't forget it.

>> Flavia, Geminina,

>> Sexus.

>> Hi.

>> Yes, I'm supposed to be dead. I'm a

ghost.

>> And uh who is this? A traitor.

>> One of Magnus' men, eh?

>> Well, well, you know what I do to

traitors?

>> No, Sexus. We should wait until the

magistrates arrive.

>> I never wait for magistrates.

>> No, no, please, Magnus will reward you

for saving me.

>> I know.

>> Come on, chain them up.

>> One thing I learned since your father

left me to the fishes is never let

sentiment get in the way of business.

>> Chain them up. Magnus is all powerful.

>> Don't worry. Your father won't miss you.

He'll be dead.

And you know how there aren't any

children on that ship. Only Magnus' men

and are waiting for him.

>> I think she's sick. No, it's a big sea.

Plenty of room for another Gemini.

>> What about the other children? What have

you done to them?

>> Welcome to the Vesper, king of slave

ships.

>> No, this is my father's ship.

>> Bring them in. Maybe. What is it? Shift

yourselves. It's going to get crowded.

>> Pius.

Porcus, is that you?

>> Nia

and Jonathan. Flavia,

>> we've come to save you.

>> Well, thanks.

>> Get a move on. Quiet.

>> Thank you, Menus.

This is the voiceless boy I've been

hearing about. Don't blame her.

She's just one of my many possessions

along with you.

Your mother's dead. Sorry to break the

news, but she died well. Gave her life

to the gods. For you, child of the

storm. You are special. Now I'm offering

you a life. You will be my son and heir.

I'll teach you everything.

Think about it. What else have you got?

No home,

no mother. You can't hurt me.

Careful. Careful.

Put me down.

Thank you.

That's right.

That's my bodyguard. So, what do you

say? It's yes or

I'll have to kill you.

Oh, all right.

Us

kill him.

Stop him.

A

>> versus you idiots.

Changed your mind?

I didn't think so.

Careful.

Is this how I should die of the plague?

She has it.

Look at her.

Lupus, come here. Now, let's discuss

what I can do for you.

You wouldn't let me die.

Medusa, give me a hand. Come on.

I left your hands, didn't I?

Juicer,

>> I know the signs. I lost friends to

plague in a ship like this. And the ship

lost crew.

You should throw overboard.

>> What's your master going to say to a

ship full of dead children

>> and the others? There are more sick.

Throw them too quickly before it

spreads.

>> Hey, what are you doing?

>> What's going on?

>> She has the plague.

>> She has tricks, that's all. Nice try,

Leia Gemini.

>> Kill them. If they're free, kill them.

Do you hear me? All of them.

Is that clear?

>> Yes, Captain.

>> None of them will leave this ship alive.

>> Take them all.

>> Slave ship was empty.

I thought I told you to keep out of

trouble.

>> Pork is my friend. I think you might be

going home.

>> Okay.

>> Looking for someone, Cyrus?

>> Me? No. No. I just thought a vain hope.

Sometimes one has them. Uncle,

I'm sorry. I thought the voice

and

is it you,

my child? I've looked for for so long.

My mother, father.

>> Waiting.

Waiting.

Lupus,

your mother has no grave.

But she's not in this world.

She has given her life to the gods as a

sacrifice.

Yes. Yes. She is alive as I am alive.

But you cannot see her.

Lupus, if you would trust me,

then you may dream of her.

Drink

To the child's eyes the moon is wise.

For it's in him that wisd

is my vow.

But you

you have a family again.

Friends who love you.

But never never think that I have left

you.

Wherever you travel,

I am with you.

Goodbye.

>> I'm going home. Goodbye. Goodbye.

>> Can take a while to find all their

families.

>> Yes.

>> But a joyful task from my heart.

>> I'll be staying on a little.

>> There's much to discover in Rose,

>> right?

>> Well, I suppose I'll miss you a bit. for

a new poem.

>> I will tell her. I will tell her. No

problem.

>> It's beautiful.

>> Well,

it had to be

>> right over here. Very

good. Great job.

Hey, what's that for?

Bye now.

>> Hope see you soon.

>> Hope to see you soon.

>> Have a good night.

>> What's daddy gave you?

>> Nothing. It's just a little

>> No, he wrote you a poem. Let me see. Let

me see.

>> Everyone to work. We're going home.

Heat.

Heat.

Heat. Heat.

buddy

to me over here.

You've been in the middle for ages.

>> You're not trying.

>> I am trying.

>> This is getting boring. Lupus, join in.

>> Lupus can't play. He's too small to

catch the ball.

>> Lupus isn't too small. You throw it too

high.

>> Me.

>> Very flattering.

>> Yeah. See,

can we get on with the game now, Nubia,

or are you going to gaze at that all

evening?

>> A messenger for you, Aristo.

>> You did that on purpose.

What does it say?

>> I'm going down to the harbor.

>> What was all that about? It

>> must have been something serious. Aristo

looked scared to death.

>> Where do you go? I want to know what's

going on.

>> That is business of Aristo.

She's right. It's his business.

>> It's a mystery.

>> I knew you'd change your mind.

Captain Geminis, I need to travel with

you to Corinth

>> tomorrow.

>> No, it's not possible, Ra. I'm sorry.

Flavy needs you here.

>> There's someone in Corinth who needs my

attention more.

>> Who?

>> It's a family matter.

>> You're Flavia's tutor.

>> No, you have to take me or I get another

ship.

>> You're Flavia's tutor and you'll honor

your contract.

>> And if I don't,

>> don't challenge me. And don't threaten

me. You employ me. I'm not your slave.

Okay.

Heat.

I never seen Aristo angry before. Shows

he's not perfect.

>> Don't say he is. You look at him as

though he is.

That's

part

Aristo's room.

Father

Cow, go after him.

Part

did you catch him?

>> Master

Captain,

>> why did he do this?

>> I'll call up the vigils.

We'll bring Aristo back.

>> Fetch Dr. Morai. Go now. Captain Geminis

is still alive.

These wounds have to be closed up. If he

loses any more blood, he'll die. First,

we need to bathe them. A bowl of vinegar

and a sponge. Run to my room. Fetch my

cap. Sir, now wash your hands quickly.

Arista, Greek, light hair, this tall,

good-looking.

And you saw what happened?

>> Not me, but his daughter did.

>> Is she reliable?

>> Are you going to do your job or do I

have to track him down myself

>> today?

>> You come in with us.

>> Why?

>> He tried to kill my master.

>> Place your hands on either side of the

wound. Press the edges together and hold

them while I sew. His

life hangs in the balance.

Now that Miriam has left me, it is you I

need.

That's good. Now, steady.

Keep fighting, my friend.

Potter.

>> It's me, Flavia, your little owl.

>> Matula,

is that you?

>> He doesn't know who I am.

He's calling to my mother.

>> He's still here with us.

How is he?

>> Uh, the bleeding is under control,

but he has taken a blow to the head.

Seems to be developing a fever.

>> So, is he still in danger?

>> I'm afraid so.

Will he live?

>> I've done all I can for the moment.

>> Will he live?

>> Just tell me. Yes.

>> He didn't know me.

>> He does.

He will. When he recovers,

he will need you.

>> But he might not recover. And there's

nothing I can do to help him.

>> What news?

Well, there's no sign of your Greek here

in Austia, but we have sightings of him

heading for the road to Rome.

>> So, why aren't you following him?

>> He's outside our boundaries now.

>> Boundaries? What boundaries? He tried to

murder my father.

>> Well, once a man goes outside the walls

of Austria, he's no longer our concern.

>> You can't just give up.

>> Let them go. Their only concern now is

getting to their beds.

>> The master's nothing to them.

You are sad.

Marcus was fighting for his life.

You know,

does Flavia hate me?

She hates Aristo.

This is why she goes with Cowex to hunt

him.

>> Kex,

>> he's a different man.

His eyes burn.

>> The demon.

>> Demon

>> told me once of a demon inside him

that came out in the arena and took

control of him.

>> It has him again.

Flavia, too.

I really fear for her.

Don't worry. My father won't let her go

with Kodax.

>> He cannot stop Flavia.

>> I will go with her on this journey.

>> But my father needs you to stay and help

him with Marcus.

>> Not me. You.

>> Me?

You saw me last night.

I'm hopeless.

>> You can do it.

Anyway,

my father won't want me.

Ask him

part.

It's me, Flavia.

You will live.

I know you will.

But

I can't bear to do nothing.

Cow is going after Aristo.

And I'm going with him.

Don't worry. I won't be gone for long.

And

you have to wait for me. Please.

Please be here when I get back.

We will travel on the road.

Arista will not go this way.

You follow him on foot

through trees and rivers.

Arista would not attack Marcus.

I do not believe it.

Do you?

But do not let him see you.

Leave us signs so we can follow you by.

I cannot allow you to do this.

>> But I'm no use here until my father can

recognize me again.

>> I can't let you go after a murderer with

only a door slave to protect you.

>> Cowex was a gladiator once. He won

fights in the arena. Besides, my father

has not been murdered. He is still

alive.

What did you do?

A pig's missing.

>> It's goodbye to civilization from now

on. We're in the land of goats, robbers,

and ratinfested lodging houses till we

reach Rome. Don't be frightened. You got

me and Flora to protect you.

>> Flora

>> under the seat.

You call it Flora?

>> Reminds me of an old girlfriend. She had

a very sharp tongue.

>> A slave is allowed to carry a sword in

Rome.

>> Not legally. It'd be suicide not to

carry one out here.

>> Maybe I'll get a chance to use Flora

before we get to Rome.

Awesome.

Why are you bothering me with this?

>> It's Greek. You understand Greek?

>> It's not a medical document, so it has

nothing that can help us save the life

of our friend Marcus Geminus.

And that is the only thing that should

concern us at this moment.

Put

God speak.

yeah.

I'm sorry about the scroll.

I just thought it might tell us

something about why Marcus was attacked.

Jonathan,

when you came and asked to take Nubia's

place,

you know what was in my mind?

>> Me failing you when you were trying to

save Marcus.

>> It wasn't failure. Some people can do

these things and some can't. I believe

you can.

>> I will. I promise.

>> Good.

Let others worry about why Marcus was

attacked. Our job is to make him well.

And if you don't stay strong this time,

we will fail.

>> Is this the way you greet travelers?

>> It is when they steal one of my pigs. If

you think these ladies look like pig

thieves, then you know better than swine

yourselves.

>> Sorry, we've had strangers twice already

today.

Aristo. He would not steal a pig. He

tried to murder my father.

Yeah.

Yeah. Yeah. Get out. Come on.

Yeah,

>> I think he's getting worse.

>> The fever is starting to run out of

control.

>> Can you stop it?

>> There is a potion I can mix,

>> but I don't have the ingredients.

>> I need you to fetch them.

I have a note for my father,

Morai Bennett.

It's uh

a court case in Corinth. A man

attacked cap captain

>> Marcus Geminis.

>> How is my captain?

>> Fine. Fine.

>> Anything else?

>> Uh

flogging.

>> So they must have punished his attacker.

Two more names. Dion and Aristo.

>> Aristo. What does it say about him?

>> My school master gave up on me. My

reading is very poor.

Aren't you going to give him any?

>> It is not yet time.

>> Later, then.

>> Never, I hope. When a fever threatens to

take a man's life, this is the only

thing I know which might hold it at bay.

might

>> it can also hasten death.

>> So I use it only when there is no other

alternative.

>> Watch over. Leave him with us as the

head of our family and keep us on the

path of the man who did this terrible

thing to him.

>> How long is this going to take? Caster

and Pock are family goods. She asked for

the help to find Aristo.

>> Please help us find him. O Caster Pock,

we'd find him a lot sooner if we got out

of here and got on with it.

What are you doing? You can't desecrate

the shrine. Lupus,

his wristband.

You're right. It is. He knew I'd stop at

this trying to pray. He left it here to

let us know we're on the right track.

>> If we ever get going again,

>> you were attacked in Corinth,

but Cirrus couldn't tell me who did it.

Was it Aristo?

His name is in the scroll.

Did Orisa attack you last night because

you had him flogged for what he did to

you in Greece?

But that doesn't make sense.

If Arista was your attacker, you would

never have employed him as a cheater for

Flavia.

>> A child is seriously ill and needs me.

>> You're going out?

I have no choice.

>> But what if the fever gets worse?

>> Watch him closely. Only if you think

he's near to death, give him the potion.

>> But it might kill him.

>> Or it might save his life.

I will be back soon.

And I'm trusting you to have the courage

to make that decision.

Claud,

>> we were going off the road.

>> I only closed my eyes for a moment.

>> You were asleep.

>> I was up all night tramping the streets

of Austia.

>> He must sleep. And while he does, Aristo

is getting further and further away from

us. Aristo must sleep, too. So, this is

our chance to catch up with him.

>> You rest. I'll drive.

>> You need strength in your hands to guide

a team of horses.

>> I've driven horses.

>> Well, keep to the road and wake me up in

a few hours.

>> No.

Get

out of my way.

>> No, please. Please don't.

Please hold on. At least till my father

gets back.

What are you thinking?

I'm thinking how talented Lucas is. It's

a good likeness. He's more than a

likeness. When I look at his face, I can

just see the evil in it. It's in your

mind, not in the picture.

>> You're wrong. You just have to look hard

enough. Look.

>> Codeex. CEX. Wake up.

>> What is it? Why are we going back?

We have to jump. We have to jump.

>> No. No. It's too fast.

>> No. We have to jump.

>> Break.

>> Give it to me.

>> Oh, please.

>> Captain, jump down.

>> The phone will kill you. Sit down.

>> I can't do it.

Sorry.

Heat.

Captain Geminis, I need to travel with

you to Cory. No,

>> it's not possible. Aristo, I'm sorry.

>> You have to take me or I'll get another

ship.

>> Don't challenge me.

>> And don't threaten me. You employ me.

I'm not your slave.

>> I never seen Aristo angry before. Shows

he's not perfect.

>> Don't say he is. You look at him as

though he is.

>> Arthur, fetch Dr. Morai. Captain Geminus

is still alive.

>> Aristo Greek light hair. Good looking.

>> These wounds have to be closed up. If he

loses any more blood, he'll die.

>> Was it Aristo? His name is in the

scroll. What does it say?

>> Please be here when I get back.

>> I cannot allow you to do this.

>> My father has not been murdered. He is

still alive.

>> Think he's getting worse.

>> When a fever threatens to take a man's

life, this is the only thing I know

which might hold it at bay.

>> Might break. Give it to me.

Heat. Heat.

Woo!

Cast.

What took you so long?

>> They kept running away

>> and you couldn't catch them. They're

just flea bitten car eggs, not chariot

horses.

You mend it.

>> It'll hold.

It's been cut.

>> Cut when?

>> That's what I've been trying to work

out.

>> Caster and Pollocks. The roadside

shrine. No, we weren't away from the

Karoo long enough.

>> That seemed long enough to me.

>> Aristo. I knew praying to Cast and

Pollocks would help us find him. If it

was Aristo, who else could it have been?

>> Whoever it was found us. We didn't find

him.

And he very nearly killed us.

>> Get out of my

down.

>> Knife

already there.

Nubia, why won't you face up to the

evidence of what happened?

>> It is you who won't look at the

evidence.

>> How can you say that? What won't I look

at?

>> Arista was a kind man, not violent. But

we saw him yelling at my father at the

harbor.

>> Yelling, not attacking. Not then. No.

But later at the house.

>> No reason.

>> The argument. That was his reason.

>> It's not enough.

>> And Marcus was in Aristo's room

>> with Aristo kneeling over him. I know.

We saw it.

>> But we did not see the attack.

>> If he isn't guilty, why did he run away?

And what difference does it make what

room they were in?

Because if Aristo wants to kill Marcus,

he goes to Marcus' room.

The master has Morai to look after you.

There is no better doctor.

>> And you prayed to Caster and Pollyps.

>> But what if it's not enough?

>> Let's find an in where we can rest.

Get it.

>> Must

>> please. Why still

brother must be stumped.

>> I will. I'll warn him. Marker.

What is that smell?

>> This

mattress has lumps in it like rocks. The

floor would be more comfortable.

>> You sleep in a door?

>> Yes.

I need to be where I can stop anyone

getting at you two.

Got you.

What's wrong?

>> A spider just dropped on my face.

>> That woke you?

>> You don't think I was asleep, do you? On

this mattress.

>> I can't sleep. I hear rats.

>> You'd have to be deaf not to. There must

be dozens of them.

And then there's our hero over there

snoring like a pig.

I'm so glad he's here to protect us.

I can't stop thinking about part.

That's the real reason I can't sleep.

>> I also

>> Do you think he'll live?

>> Morai said

>> no.

Do you think he will?

>> I don't know.

>> You could have said yes.

>> You are my friend. I tell you what I

feel, not what you want to hear. No,

you'd never do that, would you? Always

defending Aristo. Always putting your

own feelings first.

>> That's not true.

>> Aristo,

>> I've got something for you.

That's twice he's tried to kill us. He

carried no weapon.

>> So why did he run away again? Cowlex had

swords.

>> Quick as he can. He can't be far ahead.

And he's on foot. Shouldn't take us long

to ride him down.

Ah,

>> stop.

Look,

it is Lupus.

>> What is it? A house?

>> Can we get going? We've wasted enough

time as it is.

>> A shrine.

Look.

here.

Water,

a bridge.

He's telling us it's a sacred place,

a grotto,

the grove of Diana at Rissa. It must be.

You know this place? I've read about it.

People believe that if they bathe there,

they'll be cleansed of their sins.

>> What people?

>> Criminals.

Aristo.

That's where he's going to wash away his

crime. Come on.

Not a risto.

She's right.

>> Who could it be?

>> I don't know. But here's Aristo.

Stay here

and don't move.

You left something of yours in Austia.

And this

Arisa,

stay back.

You won't escape me a third time.

>> Why did you do that?

>> To stop you from killing him.

Are you all right?

Thank you. He tried to kill my father. I

thank Cast and Pollocks that he failed.

>> Your father's alive.

I wish him well.

Cowex, no. You don't understand. I've no

wish to listen to your lies and

pleading.

>> You must listen to me.

>> One more word and you'll be wearing a

gag.

Why has that man done this? to give him

time to escape.

>> I told you to be silent.

>> Escape from what?

>> He's the one that attacked Marcus.

>> You would say that

Keep trying, Cowex.

>> All right, then. Tell me why a complete

stranger came to our house to attack my

father.

>> He didn't.

>> Oh, so I imagined it all.

>> He made a mistake in the dark. He'd come

to kill someone else.

>> Who?

>> He was in Aristo's room.

>> I know that.

you.

>> Why would he want to kill you?

>> Three years ago in Corinth,

some men tried to rob Marcus.

>> It's my money.

>> Get him. Get I came to his aid.

>> They ran, but I knew one of them.

>> It was Dion.

>> Yeah.

>> Dion. You knew him

>> very well.

>> Nice friends you have. Did you report

him to the authorities?

>> Not at first. I sought him out and told

him to leave Corinth.

>> You gave this Dion a chance to escape.

>> The penalty for his crime was

crucifixion.

>> So thanks to you, he got away.

>> No,

he just cursed me and

went into hiding until he was captured.

>> So why wasn't he executed?

>> Cuz your father and I pleaded on his

behalf.

He was flogged and sent to work in the

mines for 10 years. But you said it

happened 3 years ago.

>> He escaped.

That was the message that was brought to

me at your house. That was why I wanted

to sail back to Corinth.

>> But why? What's it got to do with you?

>> I wanted to stop him coming to Austia

for revenge. I didn't know he was

already here.

>> Revenge?

You saved his life.

>> I caused him to be whipped and sent to

the mines.

>> So did.

Why does he only hate you?

because I'm his twin brother.

Does this mean that you believe me?

>> Yes. But why didn't you tell us what was

happening?

>> I meant to when I came to the inn.

>> But you ran away.

>> Kadex didn't seem in the mood to talk.

>> I wasn't.

I gave this to Dion. It's a lucky charm.

He always wore it.

>> A present from the man he despised.

>> Not then. I was his hero. His twin. Only

an hour older, but always the leader.

Better at my studies, more popular,

>> more vain.

>> I'm afraid so. Our parents had eyes only

for me. And I did nothing to stop it.

The earth it seal us in.

>> We are trapped.

>> Yes.

>> Parter,

he can identify Dion. And I told Dion he

was still alive. He's gone back to

finish what he started.

>> He won't risk going to your house again.

>> But what if he does?

>> Lupus, he found you. Yes,

>> he did.

>> He knows about Dion.

>> Everything I sent him to find you.

>> So there is a chance.

It's so hot.

There's no air

>> and there's no water left.

Arista,

>> why are you good and on bad?

>> It's not like that.

>> But it is.

>> You say that, but for a while you

thought I tried to murder Marcus.

>> No.

>> She never doubted you.

>> Never. Why?

I know you cannot do such a thing.

>> What makes you so certain

>> because of what I feel?

You

maybe

see what I still can.

Are you frightened?

>> I am prepared for my journey.

We will go together.

>> Your gods are not mine.

We may travel separate paths.

>> Yes.

>> I've come to see Captain Marcus Geminis.

Are

>> you from the Undertakers?

>> Undertaker?

>> Marcus Geminus died in the night.

dead.

>> Did he say anything before he died?

>> He did, but none of it made sense. He

was raving with fever.

>> I'm sorry for your loss.

I want you to come with me.

We will leave this place as friends.

Listen.

Oh,

>> you again. You must want to get to Karin

really badly.

Got a new captain for the voyage. What's

the problem?

>> Even he can't make the winds blow.

>> And when they do,

>> make sure you're near and ready to

board. We won't wait for you.

>> Was that you?

>> Are they fresh?

Come on up.

Put it down or KEX will kill you. What

do you care? You had me flogged and sent

to the mines. I saved your life and I'm

trying to do it again. And why would you

do that when I came here to kill you?

Because you're my brother.

But I'm done with you now.

The choice is yours.

Olivia,

my little owl.

It's good to see you.

Flavia, tell Aristo he has to stay.

>> Stay where?

>> Here in Austia. He says he's going back

to Corinth

>> forever. Why?

>> Because of the trouble I've brought to

your house.

>> No, that was not your fault. You mustn't

leave.

>> That's what we said. We all told him we

want him to stay. All of you.

>> All of us.

>> Even my master, Captain Geminis.

>> All of us.

>> Well, then I'll stay.

Thank you.

>> Happy now?

>> Thank you.

>> What's that for? the potion that cured

Parthur and for fooling Dion into

thinking that he was already dead when

he came here to kill him. You saved

Captain Geminus twice.

>> I did what I could.

>> So now you're not only gladiator but

Doctor and Ector.

Heat.

Heat.

Heat.

Heat.

I know that someone close to me is dead.

I walk towards them trying to see who it

is.

But before I can see, a voice in my head

says, "Won't you come?

Before I can say goodbye, he lifts me

into the sky." And there I know.

Uh,

>> slaves do not have the honor. Divas

freed me before he died. It was

witnessed.

>> Name the witness to this ceremony nobody

knows about.

>> I can't remember. Ah,

>> how convenient. Hepsibar can't remember

being freed.

>> Not a slave.

>> I was freed only as

>> Everything Das had is mine. Only I can

free you now. And I would only do that

if we were to marry. Never.

Farewell divas.

Oh, look. My old dolly. You must keep

her for baby.

>> I like her. She looks like how I feel. A

complete mess, but still happy.

>> Miriam, come inside and rest.

>> Please, father. I'm fine. Why won't you

let me examine you? While Gas is away,

I'm responsible.

>> You don't need to be. I've got a friend

coming to look after me.

>> Who is this friend? Not a doctor,

obviously.

>> He's a midwife and a good one. We knew

them in Jerusalem.

>> Little Hepsiba who used to pull your

hair.

>> She's just a child, Miriam.

>> You would choose her over your own

father.

>> I met her a month ago in the market.

It's a sign. She's been sent to look

after me.

>> Miam.

>> I must see Miriam.

>> Hepsa.

>> How's the hunting going?

>> Leavia, get behind me.

Flavia.

girl is a pain and

>> got enough holes in me. Thanks very

much.

>> Whilst your father's away in Sicy,

Mistress Flavia, you're not supposed to

leave my protection.

>> Some bodyguard you are.

>> Why are you letting her wander around

the forest anyway?

>> Hello. Hey, I'm here. You know, I came

to fetch you.

>> Stick to Flavia like glue, Master

Geminis.

>> Be quiet, Cowex. Miriam's got a mystery

for us.

>> It's hardly life or death, is it? Our

mysteries are always life or death.

>> Jonathan. Jonathan. Wait. Why are you

being like this?

>> I had one of my dreams.

>> A prophecy.

A good one.

If Hepsburg can't find this witness to

her freedom, she becomes Nonius's slave.

>> He's one I'd like a Cyclops and twice as

mean.

>> I was a slave until Flavia freed me.

>> And you know how I felt when Divas gave

me my life back.

We find this witness.

We must.

>> Can you remember his name, Heb?

>> No.

He was um some kind of official. He had

a mark shaped like a butterfly here

above his eyebrow.

>> Yes. Like that. And

>> so Hepsa calls her witness to court to

prove she's free.

>> He can't call anyone to court. Not while

she's still considered to be a slave. We

need a Roman citizen. But with Uncle

Guys and Partway in Sicily, Aristo, he

can help.

Aristo's Greek, we need a Roman and one

with good knowledge of the law.

I can fix that. Let's go to the forum.

We can find the witness and a Roman

citizen.

Coming. Jonathan.

Jonathan.

Help me up, idiot boy.

>> You're like an ant that swallowed a

grape.

>> Who are we looking for?

>> A fine, upstanding Roman citizen of

impeccable character.

>> Don't hold your breath. I've never met

one.

>> If he's in Austria, he'll be here.

>> Who?

Never seen him in my life. Sorry.

>> It's Pabilo theurian.

>> Are you sure?

>> Of course I'm sure. I'm the town cry

around here.

>> I think she guessed that. Praco,

>> I know everyone.

See that bird mark over his brow?

>> Papilio means butterfly.

The entrill for my sacred chickens never

lie. There'll be a murder in Austria

before the month is now.

>> Fear not, for I can save you all from

this terrible prophecy. Only if I sust

you trapped in rascal for you big head.

>> Look, if I see you flogging your charms

around here again, I prophesy

My boot on your backside. Oh, big.

>> How about a sacred pullet?

>> Can you trade discount?

>> Poor Blitius. No one likes a soggy

fortune teller.

I'd give you a coin or two, but I'm

having a little uh gosh crisis at

present.

>> Have you had any luck with your Roman

citizen?

>> He wrote to say he'd visit. He must be

delayed in Rome.

>> Order the vigils to bring Hepsibar back.

She's my property. Gratus, the court

vigilers have other duties. Nonius, as

soon as they return, I will give them

their orders.

>> That Jewish slave girl's mine.

>> I have spoken.

>> We can't wait. We have to find a Roman

citizen to bring Pilio to court before

Hepsib is arrested.

Olus Probus Fidius, fortune teller,

sacred poultry dealer and narrator. Odd

jobs and horoscopes are specialty.

Roman citizen. Of course, Roman citizen.

You dumb boy.

How unfortunate.

I could uh I could cure that for a small

fee.

No,

>> the court will start soon. Be sure on

time.

>> See?

>> Uh, the universal language of money.

Lead on,

>> puppy. Please don't call me that Flavia

Gemini.

>> I knew you were an Austria. I've been

looking all over for you. Too late now.

Too late for the summons. But Flackis is

an aator as well as a poet. He can speak

perhaps in court.

>> Lupus found a Roman citizen to issue the

summons. And Nubia found a name of the

witness, Papilio.

>> And what did you do?

>> I found you.

>> Very wise.

My first case and my shortest.

With witness testimony, the hearing will

be a formality.

Your slave girl will be free by this

time tomorrow.

>> I wish he hadn't said that. It tempts

fate. Did Jonathan tell you about his

dream? He saw a funeral, a body.

He thought it was his. Sometimes a

vision is not always about the person

who dreams it.

The body in his dream could be Heba,

could be me.

It could be any of us.

>> It'll be your coming of age soon.

>> Yeah. Can't wait.

>> Don't be in such a hurry.

>> I'm not a child anymore. I've already

fought in the arena.

>> It takes more than a sword to make you a

man.

What's wrong?

>> I'm worried about your sister.

>> We'll look after

>> if she lets us.

That's probably some of the money that

Miriam gave to her to act as midwife.

Who are they?

>> I think I saw them at D's funeral. They

must be slaves. I suppose she can spend

the money how she likes.

>> Miriam trusts her.

>> Isn't that enough for you?

>> Summons one. Nonius summons two. Pilio

first.

I thought I'd lost my best friend

forever when we fled Jerusalem. I can't

lose you again.

>> Not now.

>> I'll keep my promise. Your babies will

live. I swear.

>> We've been going around the temples

where the legionaries go. An old

centurion told us that Vapilio first

became friends with divas when they were

training for the legion. He must have

been there at the same time as you,

Hepsa.

>> When the city fell, we went to the

temple, but the Romans had already

started to burn it. I saw a fat

legionary running away carrying the

treasures from the tabernacle.

>> It was Das, wasn't it?

>> That's how Das became so rich. He stole

the temple treasures.

My mother and I were sold.

Divas recognized us in the slave market

and bought us.

>> Why?

>> He thought he owed the Jewish people his

fortune. He was ashamed of his wealth

and how he'd got it by selling our

treasures. Nonius reminded him of it

every day.

>> Nonas?

>> How did he know?

>> We weren't the only ones to witness

D.A.'s looting. Nonius blackmailed him

for years. Eventually, D.A.S. agreed to

leave him everything in his will

>> and then dropped down dead. convenient.

>> The rumor amongst the slaves was that he

was smothered in his sleep.

>> Now, are you sure you issued the summons

to Pilia?

>> I'll give you my word. If he doesn't

turn up, there'll be one less nervous

chicken around here.

>> Citizens of Austia, the court will sit

shortly.

Come and change your money with me.

>> Greetings.

>> Greetings.

>> A copy of the summons.

>> Nelius Papilia of the Garden Apartments

at the Marina Gate.

>> Why isn't he here?

>> Excuse me, Gratus. I have to go to the

latrines.

>> No, thank you for sharing, Nessus. I

will alert the Senate.

>> Come and change your money with me.

>> Years of good reputation.

>> The Hydro brand is near here. I'll get

us some water.

>> Don't be love.

>> Follow her.

>> I don't want her disappearing now.

>> Best mates. Come and change. I'll leave.

>> Would you like me to sacrifice this

nervous chicken to ensure with a

verdict? Only Future Cersei.

>> No, thank you.

>> Kadox, let's go and search the square in

the Basilica for Pilio.

>> I will try his apartment.

>> I'll come with you.

>> I really do appreciate you staying.

I just didn't want to be alone. Not with

Hepsar away.

>> She has to be there.

It's her freedom.

>> I know, but I'm afraid. Jonathan,

>> you're not the first to have a baby.

Miriam

to be fine.

>> I hope so. I'm having twins. Jonathan

is sure of it.

>> Twins like guys. Have you told father?

>> No. You mustn't tell him. It's my wish

that you should keep him away from me

during this birth. He can't know. I mean

it.

>> But why? It might be dangerous. I can

see that you like Hepsuba. I want you to

trust her. She's delivered twins before.

I need her.

>> Swear you'll protect her whatever

happens.

>> I swear.

I just don't like keeping things from

father.

>> A man has to make many difficult

decisions in his life. Little brother.

>> According to father, I'm not a man.

>> According to father, I'm still his

little girl.

He can't admit that we've grown up.

>> I think he's forced to admit you have,

Lumpy.

>> You try the first floor. I'm knocking

the doors down here.

We couldn't find him anywhere.

>> I'm a busy man. I cannot wait all day.

>> Where's Nonius now?

>> There he is.

He looks sweaty.

>> You look a bit nervous, Master Flackers.

Quite sure about that. Sir chicken.

>> Yes, quite sure.

>> Take it all in your stride as my old

retentilian would say.

>> You studied with Quintilian for 5 years.

Such a fineator. The best. I uh have his

collected works. What did you study?

>> What else?

>> All of his ortorial skills. My boy

Quinteline was particularly impressed by

my gestures.

>> Not those kind of gestures, Lucas.

I lost the back streets.

Pilio,

I didn't tell

find the other six

by Hercules.

Get the vigilies.

Hurry.

>> A clumsy blow,

but it did the job.

Hepsiba's only witness.

>> What's going on,

>> Papillia? He's been murdered.

>> I found him.

>> No,

>> his left hand.

>> There's no greater insult than to point

with your left hand.

>> It was her.

>> She killed Pilio.

>> That makes no sense. Why would this girl

want to kill the one person who could

prove she was free? Perhaps because he

was the only person that could prove

that she wasn't free.

>> Except DZ, of course.

>> By Hercules, she could have killed him,

too.

I thought his death was suspicious.

>> Brutus, arrest that girl.

>> Why?

>> I'm sorry, Flackers. She was absent for

a time and is therefore a suspect.

Monius has accused her.

>> You know, a slave has no rights. My only

proof is gone.

>> You were not slave.

>> Oh, Miriam, I'm sorry.

>> What did I tell you? Huh? Said there was

going to be a murder in Austria. My

feathered friends never lie. Listen,

it.

>> There's going to be a real trial now.

You're going to need all of Quintilian's

tips and tricks. Why don't you engage me

as a tutor? I'm very cheap.

>> Yeah, I've noticed.

I suppose even a bad student for

Quintilian would be a help.

>> Yes. Yes. Let's go.

>> How could this happen?

>> Because Divas freed Heps in secret with

only one witness.

>> Papilia was killed with a short dagger.

A guardius taken from his own wall.

>> That's a legionary's weapon.

>> It was a killing stroke, but the blow

wasn't wielded with any great strength.

A woman could have done it. What are you

saying,

>> Miriam? What do we know about Hepsiba?

Really? We haven't seen her since you

were both children in Jerusalem. A lot

can happen to a slave in that time.

>> You don't trust her.

>> So, I will do what I can.

I'll take her some some food and a

cloak. And I will see what bail they're

asking for her. The rest is up to

Flackus.

>> You swore you would help her.

>> It is too dangerous. Now, someone is

prepared to kill.

>> I'm not afraid.

These people are my friends.

It's good to have friends,

but this is business.

There's enough money here to buy a

townhouse.

It's yours if you can help me win this

case.

Now,

>> what can you tell me about these cursed

children?

>> Well, we could start with how Flavia

Gemini acquired her little friend,

Nubia.

>> And then he said, "Find the other six by

Hercules."

>> The other six. Six what?

>> That's what we must find out.

It's the Vigilles. They want to arrest

Nubia. I've sent Cowex around the front

to delay them.

>> Why? She's already told the magistrate

what she saw.

>> Noni has told them she's a slave.

>> But I freed Nubia.

>> Did Marcus pay the slave tax and

register the act at the forum?

>> I don't know.

>> Flavia, don't you know what they will do

to her?

>> What?

>> A Roman citizen just died at your feet.

If they want you to give evidence, they

have to torture you to make sure you're

telling the truth. It's the law for all

slaves.

Where's the girl?

>> Nubia did not kill Papilio.

>> Now, that thought hadn't occurred to me,

but who knows what will tumble out under

torture.

>> Where is she?

>> How should I know? She's not a slave.

She goes where she pleases. She was

freed. Just like your friend Hebar.

Slaves must be tortured to prove they

are not lying. What can I do? It's the

law.

>> You're hiding a fugitive.

>> We're hiding no one.

>> Choose

troublemakers.

Ever since we burnt Jerusalem, they've

spread around the empire like rats from

a sinking ship.

But then I'm an expert rat catcher. Hey

lads.

She won't get far.

You're tricked by a slave. Stand still.

Get a change on power.

Two slave girls together. You'll have

lots to talk about

for a short while anyway.

The gods are laughing at us now. How

they say I was not freed either.

>> They will torture you for your

testimony.

>> I know.

>> If I confess to killing Papilia, they

won't have to. There won't be a trial.

>> Did you kill him?

>> Are you a slave?

>> No.

>> Then you stay free and you tell the

truth. And when they come, I will go

willingly.

>> I can't let you do this.

>> Miriam needs you. No one needs me.

That's not true.

>> Body in your dream, Jonathan.

It could be anyone.

If I die, prophecy will be fulfilled.

The rest of you will be safe.

Pepsi Bar can't remember being freed.

>> You're not a slave. I

>> had one of my dreams.

>> I know that someone close to me is dead.

>> I'm having twins, Jonathan.

Find the other six.

>> It was her. She killed Pilion.

>> If I die, prophecy will be fulfilled.

The rest of you will be safe.

It's all my fault. I thought all I had

to do to free Nubia was to ask her to

recline next to me. Can't I just pay the

slave tax?

>> You're still a child. Your father owns

you and therefore everything you own,

including slaves.

>> Then only Marcus can free her. and he

and Gas are still in Sicily. They said

they weren't to be expected back until

tomorrow. But that's too late for Nubia.

She'll be tortured. I can't believe

Marcus wouldn't have paid the slave tax.

>> When you free a slave, you register at

the forum. They give you a sealed

tablet, a kind of receipt.

>> Greetings.

Greetings.

>> Greetings.

>> Now then, Master Flackers, time for your

first lesson in law.

Where would he keep something so

important?

>> Yes.

Here.

>> Miriam, you shouldn't have come. She

made me bring her.

>> I went to the banking store and put our

house up as a pledge.

>> It's all I could raise.

>> But gas will

>> we'll understand. It's her bail.

>> We'll get the money back after the trap.

Unless Hexibar runs away before it

>> got Nubia.

>> Well, she has an appointment.

Jonathan,

>> do you want to get yourself killed?

>> No. Jonathan,

it will be me. It's better this way.

>> Wait,

this girl is free.

That's the receipt.

I knew it wasn't you and Jonathan's

dream.

>> Pilio was in the Sixth Legion. Do you

think he said find the other six,

meaning we could find the answer with

his old army comrades?

>> I don't think so.

>> All this flailing about, surely we

should be studying points of law or

rhetoric. You can't stand up in a Roman

court without knowing the gestures. So

let me demonstrate again. The gesture

expressing wonder and amazement

must always be accompanied by a widening

of the orbs. Thus

good. Good

more.

And then of course there's the classic

gesture for silence.

Uh,

I suggest you use that before your first

speech tomorrow.

>> Look, are you absolutely sure about

this?

>> The accusing stare.

>> Very clever. Lupus Flackers, wait.

>> It's only your first case, Lacers.

You're allowed to be nervous.

>> Flavia, I'm terrified.

He was life depends on me, and there's

so little time.

I'm a poet, not a lawyer.

>> I have faith in you, poet or lawyer.

And the girl of gold does followed

blindly.

Trust and belief complete.

>> A poetry won't help us. Tomorrow the

opposing lawyer will make mince meat to

me.

>> You don't know that. Nonius has probably

hired some cheap wind back.

>> Can't change your money.

>> It's Barto. BT, what are you doing here?

>> Oh, and you're a magistrate now.

Congratulations.

>> Look who it is.

>> Well, well, well, if it isn't a

vaporatus.

>> I thought your name was Fidius.

>> Not after he worked as my vineyard

foreman. I sacked him when a whole

year's vintage simply evaporated.

>> Vineyard foreman? Thought you studied

law with Quintilian?

>> Quintilian of Rome? This old wines sack

hasn't left Austin in his whole life.

>> Uh, nice to see you again, M.

Um, well, don't tend to be chickens.

>> Lupus, wait.

Lus,

>> I hear you're conducting your first case

today, Flackers.

>> Good luck.

>> He doesn't need luck. It doesn't matter

about Fidius. We will save Hepsa.

I want you to know Flavio Geminina,

>> this is just business.

>> Marcus Altorius B will speak for the

prosecution.

>> This girl, Hepsa Bat David of Jerusalem,

was sold to Divas last year.

>> Why is BTO on their side?

>> Nonius is a rich man now. He soon

>> Toad

>> set her sights on becoming the wife of

Divas.

Last week

raised voices were heard coming from his

bed chamber.

One of his freed men saw Hepsiba run out

screaming, "I hate you."

She had asked Divas to set her free and

marry her, but he rejected her.

>> She didn't tell us that. Two days later,

she smothered him in his sleep.

>> She made up a story about being freed so

that she could leave the estate and run

away with her childhood friend Miriam

Bat Morai.

When my client Nonius

asked for proof, she eventually called

Pilio as a witness. But imagine

he is murdered before he can appear.

What unfortunate luck this girl has.

I will prove to you and to this young

poet who defends her that this girl is

not only a slave but a treacherous

moneygrabbing murderer who deserves

crucifixion.

>> Time.

He timed that speech perfectly.

There you are.

>> Look, I always wanted to be a narrator.

I read Quintilian, even if I never met

him.

I'm so sorry, Lucas.

I won't bother you again, little friend.

Kaas Valerius

Fus to speak for the defense.

Esteemed judges,

I am but a young man, a student of

oratory.

I cannot compare myself with these

prestigious personages.

>> The gesture of humility. How

old-fashioned. I can't look.

>> All is for sale.

Freshly picked from Porto.

>> Can you tell me how to get to the

divases there?

>> No news date. Now towards Laurandom.

>> When I when I say she is innocent,

do I imply that I I I know something my

esteemed opponent does not?

>> Obviously.

>> Not at all. It is not

that he does not know.

It is that that I know

>> more.

What is he blathering about?

>> For I I will on the contrary

point out what needs to be pointed out

and say what needs time.

>> Poor flackers.

You mean Paul?

>> The Delfina.

>> Father and Uncle Ger back.

>> Go and take someone with you.

>> My waters have broken.

>> It's too soon.

>> It's her time. Father G is back.

>> You go. Jonathan, speak to him. As her

husband, he can insist that I take

charge of the birth.

>> No.

>> No.

>> My place is with my family. You said it

yourself.

>> Sorry, little brother.

>> Somebody distract him with my handfuls

of

>> Heepsar. What BTO said today about you

and DZ,

>> it's true.

He said that the gods had brought us

together again and that we should marry.

>> I screamed that I hated him and I ran

out of the room. The next day, he

summoned me again and said that he would

give me time to see that he was sincere.

Then he set me free with Pilio as

witness. He did it secretly so that

Nanius would not know. The next day he

was dead.

>> But you do realize

this gives you motive to kill him.

>> The winds died.

They'll be back. I think the gods want

gas to miss this birth.

>> Lupus, what are you doing?

>> Lupus,

>> it's too far. He'll never make it.

>> They're still in the wrong position.

Your father will

>> No, remember your promise. My babies

must live.

>> And your husband

Oh, gas. Why aren't you here?

>> What happened between you and your

father, Jonathan?

>> He's angry with me. I can't talk about

it. Not now.

>> We'll talk about something else then.

Our only clue is Pilio's last words.

Find the other six. We have to work out

what he meant if we're to save Hepsiba's

life.

>> Dz was in the Legion and so was Pilia.

Small army patrols are usually six men.

>> Nonius must have been a legionary, too.

An army connection. But where does that

get us?

>> You're thinking about your dream again,

aren't you?

Nubia said

if she died,

the prophecy would be fulfilled

and we'd all be safe. I hope the body in

my dream is me.

Can't bear for it to be anyone else.

>> I trust your dreams, Jonathan. But

what's going to happen is already

written by the gods. Maybe I couldn't

change it. None of us can.

>> I can't stand it anymore. I'm going up.

No, father.

>> Why are they here?

>> Jonathan.

I'm sorry.

She doesn't want you.

I hope you're not squeamish.

>> No, not anymore.

>> I need another pair of hands.

>> Thank you, Jonathan.

But if you faint, I'll never stop

teasing you.

>> I could handle that.

Brother,

it's Lupus.

>> Vivian,

it's too soon.

>> Guys, I'll untie this gift. You have to

get home.

>> I know what you must think of me. A

selfish fat drunk who cares for no one

but himself.

>> Exactly. Which is why you should listen

to what I have to say. Because I didn't

do this for me. I I did this for Lupus

and his friends.

>> I just sneaked over to the Divas estate

and talked to a couple of the household

slaves. They said that none of us knew

all along that Hebar was free. He

overheard the whole ceremony.

Oh, TR.

Why are these swimming here? Why is

Miriam not feeding them?

Miriam.

I see a funeral party.

I know that someone close to me is dead.

I walk towards them trying to see who it

is.

I see a body on a beer.

But before I can see the face, a voice

in my head says,

"Won't you come?"

His voice sounds like the rushing waters

of a river. When it floods in winter,

before I can say goodbye,

it lifts me into the sky.

Then I know

Miriam left this note for gas.

She had the same dream as Jonathan, but

she knew what it meant.

Part of growing up is having to make

difficult decisions.

Miriam made a choice.

Give him time.

>> The prophecy came true, didn't it? It

was Miriam's death that Jonathan dreamt

of, not Hubus.

>> They will crucify her.

>> We can't let it happen, Lubia. We've

never failed to solve a mystery before.

If

>> I hadn't stayed to witness that will,

we'd have been back a day earlier. No

one knows what the gods have planned.

>> Gas and the other six, they received a

small bequest.

>> What are the six?

>> Every time a will is reddrafted, it must

be witnessed by seven Roman citizens.

>> Find the other six.

By herilio's

last words,

>> find the other six.

>> When Pilio said find the other six, he

was talking about the other six

witnesses to a will.

>> Of course,

>> a new will. One that no doubt did not do

Nius any favors.

>> Flavor general, you've done it. You've

given me a chance.

>> Um, where do people keep wills? Most

people lodged them in a temple, but

there are 10 temples in Austia.

>> Then we don't have much time.

>> Hepsa, the Jews,

native of the rebellious city of

Jerusalem, sits accused of murdering Das

and his friend Papilio.

Do you know what both her victims had in

common?

Can you guess? Both Divas and Pilio took

part in the destruction of her city,

Jerusalem.

Now both are dead.

>> The court will recess.

Placus.

>> Avery and I thought there was an army

connection,

>> but Nonius was never in the Legion.

>> He never said he was.

>> Couldn't have been. They wouldn't have

accepted him.

This is a right-handed blade.

Three temples, seven to go.

>> Trying to find the right temple in a

city this size is like a labor of

Hercules.

>> Hercules

temple.

Hercules Victor.

>> Pilio said by Hercules.

>> We thought he was swearing.

He was talking about the temple of

Hercules.

>> You overheard Hepsar being free, didn't

you?

Knowing that a master often sets a slave

girl free before he marries her. And

thinking you would be disinherited, you

panicked

and smothered divas that very night.

But there was a problem.

the witness to her freedom.

You had no idea who he was until Price

shouted his name out loud in the forum.

You slipped away to find Papilio, who

gave you some bad news.

Divas not only freed Hepsa, but he made

a new will,

one that disinherited you.

You threatened Bilio for the names of

the other six witnesses, but he refused,

so you stabbed him.

Then you diverted everyone's attention

by accusing a Jewish slave girl.

>> Sorry. Shh.

>> And you didn't count on her friends.

>> Rubbish.

>> There is no new will.

>> Oh, yes there is.

Why didn't you tell me?

I might have saved her.

>> You loved her too much.

She knew you wouldn't be able to choose

her babies over her.

>> Your coming of age came much too soon.

Thank you. Can you say that?

>> For the wrong that I did her people and

for the deep affection I hold for her, I

leave my entire estate to my freed

woman, Arttoria Hepsa. Freed woman. Did

you hear that?

Finally to Nonius Keller I leave my

finest rope

with which he may hang himself.

Silence. Altoria Hepsa.

You are established a freed woman, but

you are not cleared of murder.

>> Exactly. There's no way you can prove I

killed anyone.

>> I believe this can.

Aristo,

>> this is blank.

>> There's nothing on his tablet that

proves I murdered anyone.

>> No,

the fact that you caught it with your

left hand does.

Papilio was killed by a left-handed man.

A single blow to the heart with this

gladius.

Look how easy that is for a Dexter, a

right-handed man.

Now, see how hard it is for a sinister,

a left-handed man.

Was a very clumsy blow.

>> Why?

Because the gladius is always designed

for a right-handed soldier.

Seems that Nius here is a sinister man

in every sense of the word.

>> Divas was a looter.

He would have been executed if it wasn't

for me. And then he tried to cheat me

out of my share. It wasn't murder. It

was justice for Pillio. He just got in

the way.

>> Lucius Nius Keller.

You have just confessed to murder.

But unless a Roman citizen summons you

to court,

I have no power to hold you.

Does any citizen here summon an Nonius?

>> I'm not

no chickens.

>> Name me.

>> Oh. Uh,

>> Robus Fides.

Masterly performance in the end.

>> Well done, Sacker.

>> Well, a good lawyer needs evidence.

>> When he's not kissing unmarried girls,

that is.

>> I'm so sorry, Marcus Geminis. I don't

know what I was thinking.

>> I do.

>> So, you've been busy while I was away,

little

>> I suppose I'm to be scolded again.

>> No, not this time. You stood up for

justice. Your mother would have been

proud of you.

>> So am I.

>> I'm glad he is safe. She meant so much

to Miriam. The twins will be safe now.

>> Set it free in the name of Fortuna to

give them good luck.

>> Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me

tensers.

I I I don't know to what I owe this

unexpected validiction, but uh I taught

Master Flackus everything he knows.

>> It's for your bravery, of course, after

summoning Nonius the murderer to court.

>> Well done, Lucas. What a brave and noble

friend he turned out to be.

>> Brave bravery

murderer.

I wonder what we'll grow up to be like.

>> We might not even be together.

>> Well, we can't know. That's the mystery.

The biggest mystery.

>> Ready? Fortuna, bring the children. Good

luck.