1 00:00:11,320 --> 00:00:16,041 The Loves of Hercules 2 00:02:44,480 --> 00:02:46,664 Forward! 3 00:02:47,480 --> 00:02:50,074 Do not spare anyone! 4 00:02:57,040 --> 00:02:58,587 Help! 5 00:03:01,880 --> 00:03:04,064 Quickly! We must leave! 6 00:03:15,280 --> 00:03:18,363 - Are you Megara? - Yes, I am. 7 00:03:19,000 --> 00:03:23,494 Who are you? If you want our money, our flocks... 8 00:03:23,640 --> 00:03:27,383 They can take everything we have! But spare the lives of these people! 9 00:03:27,600 --> 00:03:31,388 - It's your life that interests us. - Mine'? Why? 10 00:03:31,880 --> 00:03:34,872 You have the misfortune of being the wife of Hercules. 11 00:03:34,880 --> 00:03:38,372 By killing you, I destroy what he loves most in this world. 12 00:03:38,480 --> 00:03:41,369 No! 13 00:03:42,080 --> 00:03:46,665 No! Assassin! Coward! Let me go! Have mercy! 14 00:03:51,080 --> 00:03:53,765 Hercules... will avenge my death... 15 00:03:54,480 --> 00:03:56,823 That is my hope, as well. 16 00:03:57,120 --> 00:04:00,408 But his vengeance will fall on the person I wish to destroy. 17 00:04:48,480 --> 00:04:52,462 - Well? - Your orders have been carried out. 18 00:04:52,480 --> 00:04:54,744 I've executed all your commands. 19 00:04:55,160 --> 00:04:57,253 Well done, Licos! 20 00:04:57,400 --> 00:05:01,734 I would like to be here tomorrow to witness the bitter torment of Hercules! 21 00:05:01,800 --> 00:05:06,373 His pain will be so great he will wish that he had been killed, himself. 22 00:05:06,480 --> 00:05:10,655 Perhaps, but his wish will only follow his revenge. 23 00:05:10,800 --> 00:05:14,279 When he finds out the truth, he will destroy us all. 24 00:05:14,280 --> 00:05:15,963 How would he find out? 25 00:05:16,200 --> 00:05:17,986 He knows all who are his enemies. 26 00:05:18,480 --> 00:05:20,846 And now it's you that he hates the most. 27 00:05:21,040 --> 00:05:24,669 We can not turn back now. 28 00:05:24,680 --> 00:05:25,681 Most certainly. 29 00:05:27,000 --> 00:05:30,959 - But there's still a solution. - What? 30 00:05:31,240 --> 00:05:33,333 Hercules will only be appeased... 31 00:05:33,400 --> 00:05:36,335 if he believes the killer of his wife is dead! 32 00:05:36,960 --> 00:05:38,871 Traitor! 33 00:05:49,000 --> 00:05:54,404 Now that it's done, how will we explain to the populous and Deianira? 34 00:05:54,880 --> 00:05:57,667 The people believe that we came here for just reasons... 35 00:05:58,040 --> 00:06:01,749 And will be proud to know their king fell like a hero in battle. 36 00:06:02,520 --> 00:06:06,513 And Deianira thinks of me as a trusted adviser and devotee of her father... 37 00:06:07,000 --> 00:06:09,184 and will continue trusting me while Hercules... 38 00:06:09,200 --> 00:06:12,488 attempts to sate his thirst for revenge on the entire House of King Eurytus! 39 00:06:14,000 --> 00:06:19,484 Oracle, you who see the truth in the shifting sands, in the moving tides of the sea, 40 00:06:19,920 --> 00:06:22,559 in the flight of birds across the skies, 41 00:06:22,880 --> 00:06:26,077 You, to whom the stars reveal their secrets 42 00:06:26,440 --> 00:06:31,332 And the fates disclose the mysteries we mortals see only in our admonishing dreams, 43 00:06:32,200 --> 00:06:36,591 Tell me, have the gods been placated at last? 44 00:06:36,880 --> 00:06:40,668 If after endless trials I shall have peace? 45 00:06:41,160 --> 00:06:46,177 Hercules, I see the ocean in madness, 46 00:06:47,680 --> 00:06:52,174 I see a raft being dragged along in the wake of a mighty vessel. 47 00:06:52,720 --> 00:06:56,360 This vessel is the divine wrath of the gods you brought upon yourself 48 00:06:56,400 --> 00:06:59,483 by killing the sacred serpent of the Goddess Hera! 49 00:07:02,000 --> 00:07:05,310 Your whole life will be as this raft. 50 00:07:05,480 --> 00:07:09,064 Swept by wind and wave, tossed by the tempest. 51 00:07:10,240 --> 00:07:14,131 What new sufferings have I yet to bear? 52 00:07:16,400 --> 00:07:20,879 The mist returns. All is obscured by a fog of blackness! 53 00:07:20,880 --> 00:07:23,735 Speak! I beg you! 54 00:07:23,880 --> 00:07:26,360 Tell me what will be my fate! 55 00:07:27,120 --> 00:07:32,069 - Hercules! Hercules! - Iolaus! 56 00:07:32,200 --> 00:07:33,986 What happened? 57 00:07:36,080 --> 00:07:40,574 Something... terrible! 58 00:07:45,080 --> 00:07:48,572 - Who hurt you? - We were attacked. 59 00:07:48,600 --> 00:07:52,388 Our camp was burned to ashes! everyone's dead. 60 00:07:52,760 --> 00:07:54,466 Everyone? 61 00:07:55,320 --> 00:07:58,209 Yes, even Megera. 62 00:07:58,240 --> 00:08:02,244 Who was it? Speak! Who was it? 63 00:08:02,720 --> 00:08:05,314 King Eurytus! 64 00:08:14,800 --> 00:08:19,089 We will never know peace again. Blood will demand blood til the end of the world 65 00:08:19,280 --> 00:08:21,771 And our vengeance will, in turn, breed vengeance. 66 00:08:36,200 --> 00:08:41,092 Megara... I should never have left you alone, without my protection. 67 00:08:43,760 --> 00:08:46,354 Forgive me. 68 00:08:51,840 --> 00:08:57,324 Why? Why are the gods again persecuting me with their wrath? 69 00:08:58,680 --> 00:09:01,262 Killing everything that I love. 70 00:09:14,600 --> 00:09:17,888 - What will you do? - I'm going to Ecalia. 71 00:09:18,000 --> 00:09:19,183 What? Alone? 72 00:09:19,280 --> 00:09:21,236 Eurytas has a strong army! 73 00:09:21,280 --> 00:09:23,669 You'll never even get inside the city gates! 74 00:09:24,320 --> 00:09:27,904 No, I do not want war with Ecalia. 75 00:09:29,040 --> 00:09:32,203 Eurytas is my only enemy! 76 00:09:32,280 --> 00:09:34,487 I will give him the opportunity to defend himself. 77 00:09:35,520 --> 00:09:37,636 But if he is possessed of too much cowardice... 78 00:09:38,320 --> 00:09:41,153 I'll ask the people for the trial of Themis. 79 00:09:41,200 --> 00:09:44,988 - I 'll go with you! - No. Stay here. 80 00:09:46,720 --> 00:09:49,348 Take care of Iolaus. 81 00:10:26,480 --> 00:10:28,368 Hercules! 82 00:10:30,160 --> 00:10:34,199 - Hercules is coming! - He's coming to attack us! 83 00:10:34,600 --> 00:10:36,989 Inside the walls! 84 00:10:40,880 --> 00:10:45,055 Hercules has arrived! 85 00:10:49,400 --> 00:10:54,485 He came lo kill us all! Save yourselves! 86 00:10:59,680 --> 00:11:03,264 - Close the gates! - Quickly! 87 00:11:31,080 --> 00:11:35,073 Open the gates! I want to speak to your king! 88 00:11:41,280 --> 00:11:45,580 Do you hear me'? Open the gates! 89 00:13:14,600 --> 00:13:17,489 Fall back, fall back! Quiscly! 90 00:13:18,160 --> 00:13:20,128 Come on! 91 00:14:03,880 --> 00:14:07,668 Hercules has forced the city gates! There's nothing more to do. 92 00:14:09,200 --> 00:14:11,794 If you wish, we are all ready to defend you to the last man! 93 00:14:12,080 --> 00:14:14,412 It would be a useless sacrifice. 94 00:14:14,560 --> 00:14:17,245 Hercules came to Ecalia to kill my father. 95 00:14:17,520 --> 00:14:20,603 I inherited his throne, and also his mistakes. 96 00:14:20,880 --> 00:14:23,713 It my duty to meet Hercules alone. 97 00:14:23,760 --> 00:14:28,595 - And what will you do'? - I told you, priest! 98 00:14:28,800 --> 00:14:32,884 I intend to entrust my life to his clemency. 99 00:14:33,040 --> 00:14:36,510 The people will demand you face the ultimate challenge... 100 00:14:36,800 --> 00:14:42,739 the Trial of Themis, the goddess of Justice. 101 00:14:43,040 --> 00:14:46,783 To save my people I will gladly face the supreme challenge. 102 00:14:46,840 --> 00:14:49,502 I am ready. 103 00:15:45,520 --> 00:15:49,752 - Who are you? - Deianira, daughter of Eurytus. 104 00:15:52,560 --> 00:15:55,950 Where's your father? Why has he sent you? 105 00:15:56,560 --> 00:15:59,233 My father is dead. 106 00:16:01,240 --> 00:16:03,538 - Dead? - Yes. 107 00:16:03,600 --> 00:16:06,967 My father paid with his life for the death of your wife. 108 00:16:07,480 --> 00:16:09,823 I've ordered my people not to fight. 109 00:16:09,920 --> 00:16:14,141 If you want revenge, kill me, but spare my people. They are innocent! 110 00:16:14,400 --> 00:16:16,641 Your people have nothing to fear. 111 00:16:16,760 --> 00:16:20,355 And it will not be against an unarmed woman that I will fulfill my revenge! 112 00:16:20,400 --> 00:16:23,585 Even if you are the daughter of man I hated most in life. 113 00:16:23,960 --> 00:16:28,147 Your generosity condemns me to something perhaps more cruel than death. 114 00:16:28,520 --> 00:16:30,909 - You mean the Trial of Themis? - Yes. 115 00:16:31,400 --> 00:16:34,892 The goddess of justice and retribution must be satisfied. 116 00:16:35,000 --> 00:16:37,787 My people demand it. Just take a look. 117 00:16:38,480 --> 00:16:41,972 My people fear the wrath of the gods more than the anger of men. 118 00:16:42,000 --> 00:16:43,183 Follow me. 119 00:17:46,280 --> 00:17:50,444 I can not be the executioner the queen! This is nonsense! 120 00:17:50,720 --> 00:17:52,187 If you refuse... 121 00:17:52,480 --> 00:17:55,563 a soldier will be chosen by lots to perform the test. 122 00:17:56,600 --> 00:17:58,784 If Deianira is not put to the trial Themis... 123 00:17:59,160 --> 00:18:01,492 the populous would no longer recognize her as their queen. 124 00:18:02,120 --> 00:18:04,907 And she would be responsible for all future calamities... 125 00:18:04,920 --> 00:18:07,332 which befell the people of Ecalia. 126 00:18:21,000 --> 00:18:26,620 My beloved lady, do not do this! It's absurd! You are innocent! 127 00:18:27,400 --> 00:18:32,485 The gods will help me. I must pay so my father's guilt can be expiated. 128 00:18:36,320 --> 00:18:38,868 We are ready. 129 00:18:47,560 --> 00:18:50,759 Are you still willing to face the supreme lest? 130 00:18:50,760 --> 00:18:54,947 Yes I'm sure the Goddess Themis will guide the hand of Hercules. 131 00:19:31,080 --> 00:19:33,457 Her life is in your hands. 132 00:19:34,320 --> 00:19:39,075 It is impossible! Nobody has ever survived this test! 133 00:19:39,520 --> 00:19:42,512 Hercules has overcome challenges much more difficult than this. 134 00:19:42,840 --> 00:19:44,148 Stay quiet. 135 00:19:57,800 --> 00:20:00,479 Do you want another man to take your place? 136 00:20:00,480 --> 00:20:03,472 No! 137 00:20:04,160 --> 00:20:08,347 If the gods are just, I must succeed! 138 00:20:18,200 --> 00:20:20,794 Did you see that'? Hercules cannot possibly miss! 139 00:20:21,000 --> 00:20:24,185 Watch this! He's going to throw the second! 140 00:20:25,000 --> 00:20:27,685 I cannot look! I cannot! 141 00:21:01,800 --> 00:21:04,587 - It's not over yet. - She fainted! 142 00:21:05,680 --> 00:21:08,365 - It's horrible! - Do not be afraid, we are near the end. 143 00:21:08,480 --> 00:21:11,165 In a moment, your mistress will be saved, you'll see! 144 00:21:16,960 --> 00:21:20,748 Zeus, my father! Help me! 145 00:21:36,280 --> 00:21:37,850 How dare you? 146 00:21:46,360 --> 00:21:47,998 It looks like your plan is a failure. 147 00:21:48,520 --> 00:21:50,863 We must gather immediately in the conference room. 148 00:21:52,120 --> 00:21:53,712 Deianira... 149 00:21:55,760 --> 00:21:58,263 oh, my lady! 150 00:22:06,600 --> 00:22:09,592 Now that Hercules has saved the queen from an almost certain death... 151 00:22:09,960 --> 00:22:11,700 our whole perspective has changed. 152 00:22:11,720 --> 00:22:14,587 Hercules has now become a greater threat. 153 00:22:15,000 --> 00:22:17,878 No longer as an enemy, but now as a friend. 154 00:22:17,960 --> 00:22:18,984 What do you mean? 155 00:22:19,000 --> 00:22:21,207 The heroes tend to be loyal and generous when they encounter... 156 00:22:21,240 --> 00:22:24,107 sensitive characters such as our queen. 157 00:22:24,160 --> 00:22:27,835 Her gratitude could move her to much deeper sentiments. 158 00:22:28,000 --> 00:22:31,185 Do you understand the risk? 159 00:22:31,200 --> 00:22:33,816 Deianira must remain faithful to her cousin! 160 00:22:33,840 --> 00:22:36,104 She was promised to Acheloo by her father before the gods. 161 00:22:36,200 --> 00:22:40,204 And it is my sacred duty as High Priest to see to it that this vow is fulfilled. 162 00:22:43,000 --> 00:22:46,584 None of us must interfere for the time being. 163 00:22:49,360 --> 00:22:51,851 Acheloo should be sent for immediately! 164 00:22:51,960 --> 00:22:55,248 As her intended husband, he must be given every chance to defend his rights. 165 00:22:58,200 --> 00:23:00,737 My lady, your new gold-braided gown is ready. 166 00:23:00,760 --> 00:23:02,910 I thought that one would please Hercules. 167 00:23:02,960 --> 00:23:04,962 Oh? Do you know the tastes of Hercules? 168 00:23:05,000 --> 00:23:08,003 I? No. Elea told me! 169 00:23:08,280 --> 00:23:09,872 - Elea? - Yes. 170 00:23:09,880 --> 00:23:12,872 Elea has ways of knowing many things about Hercules. 171 00:23:13,000 --> 00:23:15,319 In fact, she said he has lost his heart. 172 00:23:15,320 --> 00:23:16,924 Enough! Do not talk nonsense! 173 00:23:19,680 --> 00:23:22,240 - Where is Elea? - Outside, in the garden. 174 00:23:22,280 --> 00:23:25,772 She's with Tamato, one of the two squires of Hercules. 175 00:23:26,200 --> 00:23:29,089 The younger, course! 176 00:23:36,600 --> 00:23:40,206 Forgive me, my lady. I was collecting flowers and... 177 00:23:40,440 --> 00:23:43,773 Do not lie, I know where you were. 178 00:23:47,280 --> 00:23:51,569 I see! So you just had to tell. You are a snake! 179 00:23:51,600 --> 00:23:55,092 What harm have I done'? ls it shameful to be in love? 180 00:23:55,360 --> 00:23:58,147 - After all, he is a squire of Hercules... - Quiet! 181 00:23:58,640 --> 00:24:00,278 You may all go now. 182 00:24:03,840 --> 00:24:05,831 Elea, you stay. 183 00:24:06,960 --> 00:24:10,908 Deianira, I have no idea what they may have told you... 184 00:24:11,640 --> 00:24:15,588 but I feel I may really be in love with that man. 185 00:24:17,000 --> 00:24:20,288 I know by the look in your eyes that you speak the truth. 186 00:24:20,560 --> 00:24:22,562 I wish you every happiness. 187 00:24:23,840 --> 00:24:26,570 And you, mistress, have you found yours, as well? 188 00:24:26,880 --> 00:24:30,168 No. You're free and you can give your affection to anyone. 189 00:24:30,720 --> 00:24:33,177 - If I were queen, I... - If you were queen... 190 00:24:33,320 --> 00:24:38,781 your fate would be as mine. You would also be bound to marry out of duty... 191 00:24:39,200 --> 00:24:42,283 Even if in your heart you loved another. 192 00:24:45,080 --> 00:24:46,854 I have matters to attend to. 193 00:24:56,880 --> 00:24:59,713 It is now obvious that Deianira has fallen in love with Hercules. 194 00:24:59,920 --> 00:25:02,673 And I have every reason to believe she will fail to keep her vow. 195 00:25:02,720 --> 00:25:04,631 When Acheloo arrives here he will eliminate... 196 00:25:04,640 --> 00:25:06,744 any connection between Deianira and Hercules, I'm certain. 197 00:25:06,800 --> 00:25:08,051 How can you be certain? 198 00:25:08,360 --> 00:25:11,864 Acheloo is a hot tempered young man, impulsive and passionate. 199 00:25:12,360 --> 00:25:14,316 He will not hesitate to challenge Hercules. 200 00:25:14,360 --> 00:25:17,705 You're not expecting Acheloo to able to kill the son of Zeus, himself? 201 00:25:17,880 --> 00:25:22,738 No. In all likelihood, the one to perish will be Acheloo. 202 00:25:23,280 --> 00:25:24,395 Don't you agree? 203 00:25:24,640 --> 00:25:29,316 Ah. I see. So you are expecting Hercules to kill Acheloo. 204 00:25:29,320 --> 00:25:33,563 I'm not only expecting it but his murder is something I count on! 205 00:25:33,680 --> 00:25:36,559 Deianira will hate the man who kills Acheloo. 206 00:25:36,560 --> 00:25:41,793 It's she who will have him banished. And our beloved queen will remain alone. 207 00:25:43,360 --> 00:25:46,852 And through her, we can seize Ecalia! 208 00:25:55,560 --> 00:25:58,233 Come, Hercules! See! 209 00:26:02,080 --> 00:26:06,471 Is it not a wonder? This is my favorite place to stroll. 210 00:26:06,680 --> 00:26:09,376 Yes, it's beautiful. Very, very beautiful! 211 00:26:09,600 --> 00:26:13,684 That's funny! I come here everyday, but... 212 00:26:13,800 --> 00:26:15,495 Today everything looks more beautiful. 213 00:26:15,800 --> 00:26:20,180 They say that we feel this way when we're close to someone... 214 00:26:20,200 --> 00:26:22,156 who's heart speaks to our own heart. 215 00:26:22,480 --> 00:26:25,665 We will continue our walk. Come, Hercules. 216 00:26:47,520 --> 00:26:51,365 It's late. We do not want the night to catch us by surprise. 217 00:26:51,560 --> 00:26:54,279 Help! Will no one help me? 218 00:26:54,440 --> 00:26:58,456 Have mercy on me! He was murdered! Slain! 219 00:27:03,600 --> 00:27:05,534 Look! It's the Queen! 220 00:27:06,720 --> 00:27:09,211 - What's happened here? - Alcion! 221 00:27:09,240 --> 00:27:12,937 - He stole my herd of bulls! - And attacked my husband, look! 222 00:27:13,120 --> 00:27:16,635 - Alcion? Who is he'? - A monster. 223 00:27:16,880 --> 00:27:19,952 For one whole year he's pillaged our villages and attacked our people. 224 00:27:20,080 --> 00:27:23,755 And after each raid he hides himself in the most inaccessible places. 225 00:27:24,040 --> 00:27:27,464 Many have tried to hunt him down but no one ever returned. 226 00:27:27,600 --> 00:27:29,989 Yes, it's true! He is like a curse upon us! 227 00:27:30,360 --> 00:27:33,102 Raping our women, stealing our cattle... 228 00:27:33,240 --> 00:27:35,470 and slaying everyone he encounters! 229 00:27:35,480 --> 00:27:39,484 Return to your homes before it gets dark. The monster could return! 230 00:27:45,320 --> 00:27:48,107 Look! The cattle are running away! 231 00:27:48,360 --> 00:27:53,627 - We'll never be able to gel them now! - Seek shelter, it may be the monster again! 232 00:28:19,960 --> 00:28:22,326 Hercules! Hercules! 233 00:29:17,880 --> 00:29:21,464 Do not cry, the danger is over. 234 00:29:27,880 --> 00:29:30,337 How can I thank you? You risked your life for me. 235 00:29:30,480 --> 00:29:33,313 And I would again a thousand times if your life were in danger. 236 00:29:33,600 --> 00:29:36,888 Since I met you I felt you were always mine. I love you, Deianira. 237 00:29:38,000 --> 00:29:41,083 - No... don't talk like that, please! - But, why? 238 00:29:42,480 --> 00:29:46,064 Before finding you, nothing in this world gave peace to my heart. 239 00:29:46,080 --> 00:29:49,015 But you managed to make me forget the pain... 240 00:29:49,400 --> 00:29:50,992 Revenge, hatred... 241 00:29:51,120 --> 00:29:52,974 I love you, Deianira! 242 00:29:55,600 --> 00:29:58,353 Oh, no... 243 00:29:59,400 --> 00:30:00,890 Go away! 244 00:30:04,600 --> 00:30:08,957 Wait. There's something about you I can not understand. 245 00:30:09,640 --> 00:30:11,733 You always run away from me. 246 00:30:12,200 --> 00:30:14,316 As if you were afraid of me. 247 00:30:14,480 --> 00:30:17,961 No, it's not that! Since the first day I wanted to tell you, but... 248 00:30:19,360 --> 00:30:21,078 Deianira! 249 00:30:22,480 --> 00:30:25,643 Deianira, you do not seem very happy to see me. 250 00:30:26,000 --> 00:30:28,286 No... on the contrary! 251 00:30:30,320 --> 00:30:34,438 Some peasants just told me you were attacked by a bull. ls this true? 252 00:30:34,640 --> 00:30:39,327 Yes. I was about to be attacked, and I'd have been killed if it hadn't been for... 253 00:30:42,400 --> 00:30:46,894 I'm Acheloo. I appreciate you saving the life of my future wife. 254 00:30:49,000 --> 00:30:53,187 Wife? So, then, that is why... 255 00:30:54,080 --> 00:30:57,971 I am displeased at your having kept our engagement from your friend. 256 00:30:59,600 --> 00:31:01,818 Well, now you know! 257 00:31:02,680 --> 00:31:05,968 So, you're getting married to this man? 258 00:31:07,000 --> 00:31:11,790 Yes, we must get married. It was the wish of my father. 259 00:31:11,800 --> 00:31:14,394 Your father commited many errors in his life! 260 00:31:14,800 --> 00:31:17,860 Among them, the choice of your husband! 261 00:31:18,320 --> 00:31:22,006 - How dare you insult me? - Acheloo! 262 00:31:34,480 --> 00:31:38,780 Hercules, no! Please do not kill him! 263 00:31:39,040 --> 00:31:40,837 Release me! 264 00:31:42,680 --> 00:31:45,865 - You're in luck! - Acheloo! 265 00:31:56,200 --> 00:31:59,385 I understand. 266 00:31:59,880 --> 00:32:03,270 Deianira, I am leaving Ecalia! 267 00:32:10,000 --> 00:32:13,083 - Tamanto! - Hercules! Come on! 268 00:32:13,360 --> 00:32:14,338 What? 269 00:32:16,480 --> 00:32:20,166 Quick! Saddle the horses immediately, we need to go! 270 00:32:20,280 --> 00:32:23,067 Hercules! Why? 271 00:32:23,200 --> 00:32:25,293 Until this morning, it seemed... 272 00:32:25,480 --> 00:32:27,766 I did not think we would be leaving so soon. 273 00:32:27,880 --> 00:32:31,464 Neither did I. I see that you do not waste time. 274 00:32:31,480 --> 00:32:33,573 Excuse me, Hercules. I'll leave, but... 275 00:32:33,600 --> 00:32:36,990 But you found someone that interests you more than me. 276 00:32:37,000 --> 00:32:39,879 No, no! I'll leave immediately with you! 277 00:32:39,880 --> 00:32:42,963 If you want to stay, I'll not try to stop you. 278 00:32:43,000 --> 00:32:46,083 I'll see you after the wedding. 279 00:33:26,480 --> 00:33:30,564 Oh, Deianira, I cannot bear to see you cry like this! 280 00:33:31,680 --> 00:33:35,468 Yes, you're right, weeping is futility! 281 00:33:36,120 --> 00:33:40,045 It's all useless! Tears are not a Queen's privilege. 282 00:33:40,160 --> 00:33:45,018 I don't understand why you do this. Hercules loves you and you drove him away. 283 00:33:45,200 --> 00:33:48,055 I was promised to Acheloo and I can not go back. 284 00:33:48,760 --> 00:33:51,854 Because of that, it's better if Hercules left Ecalia forever. 285 00:33:51,880 --> 00:33:54,166 Deianira! 286 00:33:54,280 --> 00:33:57,067 Licos sent me! Something terrible has happened! 287 00:33:57,680 --> 00:34:00,365 - What's happened? - Prince Acheloo has been assassinated! 288 00:34:01,840 --> 00:34:03,523 Where? Who did this? 289 00:34:03,560 --> 00:34:06,552 No one knows, my lady. He was found with a dagger in the back! 290 00:34:16,400 --> 00:34:18,686 I recognize it. This dagger belongs to Hercules! 291 00:34:19,720 --> 00:34:22,712 Yes, I, too have seen it. He carries it in his his belt. 292 00:34:23,520 --> 00:34:27,012 - So this is why he fled. - What are they saying? 293 00:34:30,200 --> 00:34:32,077 I can scarcely believe it, either. 294 00:34:32,320 --> 00:34:36,040 But this dagger leaves no doubt as to the murderer. Look carefully at the handle. 295 00:34:36,160 --> 00:34:39,152 Two serpents intertwined, the symbol of the god Mercury. 296 00:34:39,160 --> 00:34:42,470 No one but Hercules possessed a dagger like this. 297 00:34:42,840 --> 00:34:45,161 It can not be! I will not believe it! 298 00:34:45,280 --> 00:34:48,306 Why not? He would have killed Acheloo today in the cabin... 299 00:34:48,360 --> 00:34:49,964 if you had not intervened. 300 00:34:50,760 --> 00:34:54,048 So perhaps Hercules did have some motive to kill Acheloo. 301 00:34:55,200 --> 00:34:58,215 What is it? Do you know the motive? 302 00:35:00,880 --> 00:35:04,316 Yes. Perhaps. 303 00:35:21,400 --> 00:35:25,587 - So what do we do now, Hercules? - For tonight, we'll stay here. 304 00:35:25,760 --> 00:35:27,466 - Tomorrow we will decide. - Very well. 305 00:35:28,440 --> 00:35:30,317 Hercules! 306 00:35:36,880 --> 00:35:38,848 Tamanto, what is it? 307 00:35:39,000 --> 00:35:41,685 Hercules, Acheloo has been murdered! 308 00:35:42,440 --> 00:35:44,180 You rode all the way from the city to tell me that? 309 00:35:44,200 --> 00:35:46,327 Yes, because they've set a trap for you! 310 00:35:46,360 --> 00:35:48,385 They found your dagger thrust into his back! 311 00:35:49,640 --> 00:35:51,062 MY dagger? 312 00:35:51,080 --> 00:35:53,310 They all accuse you of having fled. Everyone believes it! 313 00:35:53,480 --> 00:35:55,619 And by now even Deianira is convinced! 314 00:35:55,720 --> 00:35:59,679 Deianira... Iolaus, prepare the horses as quickly as you can! 315 00:36:00,840 --> 00:36:02,114 Hurry! 316 00:36:02,600 --> 00:36:06,787 We have gathered here today in sorrow... 317 00:36:07,080 --> 00:36:11,073 for the blow fate has dealt us and our beloved queen. 318 00:36:11,720 --> 00:36:15,212 This crime should not remain without comeuppance! 319 00:36:15,720 --> 00:36:21,101 Already I can see the shadow of the sword of justice darkening the face of the assassin! 320 00:36:21,400 --> 00:36:27,270 Death. In the space of a few short months we have lost our King... 321 00:36:28,320 --> 00:36:31,426 and he who was to take his place as prince in mysterious circumstances. 322 00:36:31,520 --> 00:36:34,011 Oh, noble and valiant Acheloo... 323 00:36:34,400 --> 00:36:37,528 you have entered into the Realm of the Underworld... 324 00:36:37,640 --> 00:36:40,609 leaving the throne destined for you vacant... 325 00:36:40,840 --> 00:36:44,833 and the queen a widow before marriage. 326 00:36:45,720 --> 00:36:48,609 I swear on your deathbed that our hearts will not be appeased... 327 00:36:49,240 --> 00:36:52,425 Until we have exacted just vengeance! 328 00:38:03,800 --> 00:38:05,085 Licos! 329 00:38:07,400 --> 00:38:09,186 What? Why are not you at the ceremony? 330 00:38:09,240 --> 00:38:10,992 I came back because of Hercules. 331 00:38:11,280 --> 00:38:14,078 He's approaching the palace! What do we do? 332 00:38:14,320 --> 00:38:18,404 Nothing. We will face the situation. 333 00:38:18,600 --> 00:38:21,785 They'll suspect us! It'll be our end. 334 00:38:21,880 --> 00:38:24,007 Hercules will not have mercy! 335 00:38:24,160 --> 00:38:26,845 Better leave town immediately. Hide yourself! 336 00:38:27,200 --> 00:38:29,395 But where? Where? 337 00:38:29,400 --> 00:38:31,891 The river. Beside the Gorge of Nymphs. 338 00:38:32,480 --> 00:38:34,448 No one will find you there. 339 00:38:34,960 --> 00:38:38,145 And what will you do'? You can not leave me! 340 00:38:38,800 --> 00:38:42,258 Do not be afraid, I will follow you. 341 00:38:46,160 --> 00:38:49,869 Your presence here is sacrilege! How dare you commit such an outrage to the dead? 342 00:38:49,880 --> 00:38:52,166 Far be it for me to commit sacrilege! 343 00:38:52,400 --> 00:38:56,166 Acheloo, if you can hear me, I ask your testimony! 344 00:38:58,160 --> 00:39:02,438 I have come here for justification of the charges that you have made against me! 345 00:39:04,560 --> 00:39:07,245 It is not we who accuse you but your own dagger! 346 00:39:08,240 --> 00:39:10,435 It was found embedded in the body of Aqueloo. 347 00:39:10,720 --> 00:39:13,109 How could anyone suspect me of this cowardly act? 348 00:39:13,200 --> 00:39:16,089 I have shown nothing but friendship to the people of Ecalia! 349 00:39:16,360 --> 00:39:18,408 Hercules is right, Deinira. 350 00:39:19,080 --> 00:39:23,824 Our grief should not prevent us from listening to Hercules with an open mind. 351 00:39:24,800 --> 00:39:27,883 We all know him as a fair and righteous man. 352 00:39:28,080 --> 00:39:29,889 Listen to him. 353 00:39:31,280 --> 00:39:34,568 Yes. You are right. 354 00:39:36,480 --> 00:39:39,677 I will hear Hercules. 355 00:39:43,720 --> 00:39:46,052 Speak! 356 00:39:46,200 --> 00:39:49,283 You remember that I used my dagger to kill the charging bull? 357 00:39:49,360 --> 00:39:51,954 Distracted by Acheloo's arrival, I forgot to retrieve it. 358 00:39:52,240 --> 00:39:57,052 True. And if I had not intervened, you would have killed him then! 359 00:39:57,360 --> 00:39:59,294 Yes, but l did not kill him! 360 00:39:59,440 --> 00:40:02,182 At that moment, I thought only to abandon Ecalia. 361 00:40:02,520 --> 00:40:05,387 There was no longer any reason to stay. 362 00:40:05,400 --> 00:40:08,745 Someone obviously used my dagger to make me look guilty! 363 00:40:08,840 --> 00:40:12,025 But there were only two others, Acheloo and Filarete. 364 00:40:12,600 --> 00:40:14,693 Yes, Filarete! 365 00:40:15,280 --> 00:40:19,592 If Filarete an honorable man, he will testify in my favor! 366 00:40:21,560 --> 00:40:25,644 - Where's Filarete? - Bring Filaret immediately! 367 00:40:26,240 --> 00:40:30,677 Filarete is gone. I am responsible for his absence. 368 00:40:31,000 --> 00:40:34,845 - And where did he go'? - To the Gorge of the Nymphs. 369 00:40:35,040 --> 00:40:36,905 With a good horse we could overtake him easily. 370 00:40:37,360 --> 00:40:39,851 I will find him. 371 00:40:40,120 --> 00:40:44,636 I'll bring him here! I will throw him at your feet and he will confess the truth! 372 00:42:35,880 --> 00:42:39,065 Filarete! 373 00:42:54,000 --> 00:42:55,752 Filarete! 374 00:44:26,440 --> 00:44:28,863 Two men crossed the river to the Gorge of the Nymphs... 375 00:44:28,880 --> 00:44:30,757 On their way to the Cave of the Hydra. 376 00:44:30,880 --> 00:44:32,199 Let us go see! 377 00:45:12,760 --> 00:45:15,422 Be careful of the edge. You can see them from here. 378 00:47:09,600 --> 00:47:12,342 The monster is hurt! Come, we must go and help them! 379 00:47:48,040 --> 00:47:50,281 Who are you? 380 00:47:50,320 --> 00:47:53,460 My name is Nemeea. You're in the Land of the Amazons. 381 00:47:53,480 --> 00:47:55,266 Tell me, what is your name? 382 00:47:56,600 --> 00:48:00,593 - I am... Hercules. - Hercules? 383 00:48:42,880 --> 00:48:44,268 Leona! 384 00:48:47,680 --> 00:48:49,898 - Where is Queen Hippolita'? - In the Forest of Death. 385 00:48:50,000 --> 00:48:52,753 Today is the Epiphany of Democrito. 386 00:48:53,200 --> 00:48:56,385 Go. You need to alert her immediately. 387 00:49:14,280 --> 00:49:18,774 Spare me, please! Or kill me! 388 00:49:18,880 --> 00:49:21,963 But do not condemn me to this agony! 389 00:49:24,800 --> 00:49:27,280 Mercy! Mercy! 390 00:49:27,280 --> 00:49:30,602 Did he cry so when he was lying in your arms? 391 00:49:30,800 --> 00:49:35,590 Save me, Hippolita! By our love! Save me! 392 00:49:39,080 --> 00:49:41,765 In a few moments, there will be no more suffering. 393 00:49:42,080 --> 00:49:46,790 Watch him! Watch him! He is almost transformed like all your other lovers! 394 00:50:02,480 --> 00:50:06,166 We found a wounded man. He has killed Hydra! 395 00:50:06,200 --> 00:50:09,556 - Do you know who he is? - Yes. It is Hercules, son of Zeus! 396 00:50:10,000 --> 00:50:13,959 - Son of Zeus? Hurry! - Yes! Hurry! 397 00:51:07,960 --> 00:51:09,905 Are you positive this man is Hercules? 398 00:51:10,160 --> 00:51:14,085 I have no doubt, my queen, since I've seen him battle and defeat the Hydra. 399 00:51:16,200 --> 00:51:20,250 - And he's still alive'? - Yes, but he's lost a lot of blood. 400 00:51:21,040 --> 00:51:23,793 Lacchesi! 401 00:51:24,400 --> 00:51:27,608 You must cure him, do you understand? I do not want him to die. 402 00:51:27,760 --> 00:51:30,079 You know my potions are infallible... 403 00:51:30,080 --> 00:51:34,164 But when I've cured his battle wounds, he will not be thankful. 404 00:51:34,520 --> 00:51:36,704 Not in the way that you want. 405 00:51:36,840 --> 00:51:40,119 You want him saved for an end which is much more atrocious. 406 00:51:40,120 --> 00:51:43,556 No man has ever been allowed lo leave our domain alive! 407 00:51:44,080 --> 00:51:47,470 Not even the son of Zeus can escape that law. 408 00:51:51,040 --> 00:51:53,725 Lacchesi This man intrigues me! 409 00:51:54,520 --> 00:51:57,603 You will do as I say! 410 00:52:25,720 --> 00:52:28,109 Have you thought well on what you're doing? 411 00:52:28,400 --> 00:52:31,597 You can not treat Hercules as you would other men. 412 00:52:32,040 --> 00:52:33,803 He is the son of Zeus! 413 00:52:33,920 --> 00:52:37,105 Are you saying the Queen Amazons is not worthy of the son of a god? 414 00:52:37,440 --> 00:52:40,204 Hercules will never surrender to your charms... 415 00:52:40,240 --> 00:52:43,630 because another woman has possession of his heart. 416 00:52:43,760 --> 00:52:47,150 Let him see me. He'll be no different from the others. 417 00:52:47,360 --> 00:52:51,660 No, do not think that, Hippolita. You will not succeed. 418 00:52:52,040 --> 00:52:54,304 If you really want him to love you, you must take the appearance... 419 00:52:54,320 --> 00:52:55,958 of the woman he loves. 420 00:52:56,040 --> 00:52:59,123 - Not show my own face? - There is no other way. 421 00:53:00,040 --> 00:53:03,043 That's the most insulting price any woman could pay for love! 422 00:53:03,080 --> 00:53:06,072 Then give up this idea! 423 00:53:07,000 --> 00:53:08,991 Just cure him, Lacchesi! 424 00:53:09,440 --> 00:53:14,582 L'll make his awakening so sweet he'll believe that he is dreaming. 425 00:53:14,920 --> 00:53:18,606 Hercules has played with your emotions, Deianira. 426 00:53:18,880 --> 00:53:21,155 Everything leads us to believe that Hercules given up... 427 00:53:21,160 --> 00:53:23,196 the attempt to prove his innocence. 428 00:53:24,080 --> 00:53:26,662 But what became of Filarete'? 429 00:53:27,120 --> 00:53:28,894 I do not understand why Hercules was looking for him? 430 00:53:29,040 --> 00:53:30,644 If Filarete were guilty... 431 00:53:30,960 --> 00:53:33,702 Hercules would have gone with him, as we said. 432 00:53:34,080 --> 00:53:37,163 It is obvious that Hercules has played with your emotions. 433 00:53:37,320 --> 00:53:39,639 He knows that if we cannot prove his guilt... 434 00:53:39,640 --> 00:53:41,176 you may continue to love him. 435 00:53:41,520 --> 00:53:45,206 Impossible! I could never love the killer of Acheloo! 436 00:53:45,800 --> 00:53:48,337 That's enough! Do not torment her any longer. 437 00:53:49,160 --> 00:53:51,560 I just wanted Deianira to remember... 438 00:53:52,000 --> 00:53:57,575 there's a duty to be fulfilled by her for the people of Ecalia. 439 00:53:58,760 --> 00:54:01,649 You should have married Acheloo. 440 00:54:02,080 --> 00:54:05,868 Now you need to choose another to sit beside you on the throne. 441 00:54:06,760 --> 00:54:09,979 Deianira knows what her duty is. You can go now. 442 00:54:12,320 --> 00:54:15,505 We will talk about this later. 443 00:54:17,840 --> 00:54:22,982 I am sorry they are making themselves guardians of your conscience. 444 00:54:24,280 --> 00:54:27,670 I would like you to forget all that makes you unhappy. 445 00:54:28,600 --> 00:54:30,283 Thank you, Licos. 446 00:54:31,400 --> 00:54:36,155 Yet, the problem of who you will share the throne with must be faced soon. 447 00:54:36,360 --> 00:54:37,998 You are a woman. 448 00:54:38,200 --> 00:54:42,341 And the weight of government is too heavy for you to bear alone. 449 00:54:43,160 --> 00:54:46,152 Yes, I know. I feel I'm losing strength. 450 00:54:46,880 --> 00:54:48,962 Have you faith in me'? 451 00:54:50,000 --> 00:54:54,494 - I have. - Then put your hand in mine. 452 00:54:56,280 --> 00:54:59,317 I have always been your trusted counselor. 453 00:55:00,240 --> 00:55:02,572 Now let me be your trusted husband. 454 00:55:02,760 --> 00:55:06,173 - You? - Yes. I understand your astonishment. 455 00:55:06,320 --> 00:55:09,278 Forgive my boldness. 456 00:55:10,120 --> 00:55:12,156 I have long loved you in silence... 457 00:55:12,200 --> 00:55:15,397 And I'd have never opened my heart in other circumstances... 458 00:55:15,520 --> 00:55:17,351 because I had no chance. 459 00:55:17,360 --> 00:55:19,203 Now, I just want to help you, and only... 460 00:55:19,280 --> 00:55:23,558 For that reason do I dare speak. 461 00:55:23,920 --> 00:55:27,993 Unless you do not consider me... worthy. 462 00:55:28,800 --> 00:55:32,600 No... I have always held you in great esteem. 463 00:55:32,840 --> 00:55:35,912 There are so few people in whom I can trust. 464 00:55:36,640 --> 00:55:39,814 But give me a little time to reflect. 465 00:55:39,920 --> 00:55:42,616 Now I'd like to be alone, please. 466 00:55:46,720 --> 00:55:49,518 I shall wait for your answer, Deianira. 467 00:56:01,920 --> 00:56:03,205 We need to know at least where he is. 468 00:56:03,240 --> 00:56:05,276 We've had no news Of Hercules for too long. 469 00:56:05,480 --> 00:56:07,789 This is not the first time he has faced danger. 470 00:56:08,080 --> 00:56:09,991 And he always returned. 471 00:56:10,200 --> 00:56:13,249 Yes, but this time perhaps he might need us! 472 00:56:13,440 --> 00:56:16,512 I do not know why, but I feel that something must have happened to him. 473 00:56:16,560 --> 00:56:20,030 - You always think the worst. - The gods do not like Hercules! 474 00:56:20,160 --> 00:56:23,402 They enjoy seeing him face the greatest dangers! 475 00:56:24,200 --> 00:56:28,580 Tamanto, I feel that if you go, you won't be coming back. 476 00:56:28,720 --> 00:56:30,494 This conversation again? 477 00:56:30,880 --> 00:56:32,996 At least promise me you'll be back soon! 478 00:56:33,280 --> 00:56:35,657 Yes, my dear, I promise. 479 00:56:35,920 --> 00:56:39,936 What are you doing? I've never seen a woman so clingy! 480 00:56:40,400 --> 00:56:43,483 - Come on! - Do not worry! 481 00:56:49,320 --> 00:56:51,254 I'll be back soon! 482 00:56:54,760 --> 00:56:57,285 Take this. Drink it. 483 00:56:57,480 --> 00:57:02,144 With this potion, you will assume the likeness of Deianira precisely! 484 00:57:02,440 --> 00:57:07,855 Believe me, Hercules will be mesmerized by you. 485 00:57:08,640 --> 00:57:12,007 All other men have wanted me just as I am. 486 00:57:12,040 --> 00:57:15,282 Yes, but you can not risk being rejected by him! 487 00:57:15,360 --> 00:57:18,511 This is the only way to seduce him! 488 00:57:18,800 --> 00:57:21,519 Hercules loves a woman he can not have. 489 00:57:21,600 --> 00:57:25,024 With this elixir, you'll be able to fulfill his dream. 490 00:57:33,480 --> 00:57:37,985 You'll have the same eyes, the same mouth... 491 00:57:38,320 --> 00:57:41,084 The same body of that woman! 492 00:57:41,720 --> 00:57:45,759 Hercules will be yours for as long as you desire! 493 00:57:46,480 --> 00:57:49,222 I am grateful for your having cured me. 494 00:57:50,800 --> 00:57:53,712 Now I must leave for Ecalia. 495 00:57:59,080 --> 00:58:03,289 But first I would like to be received by Queen Hippolita... 496 00:58:03,760 --> 00:58:06,251 to thank her for her hospitality. 497 00:58:06,440 --> 00:58:09,523 Hippolita desires to see you, as well. 498 00:58:10,040 --> 00:58:13,100 What's the matter? Why do you say it in such a way? 499 00:58:14,480 --> 00:58:18,894 Once you lay eyes on her, you'll abandon all intention of leaving. 500 00:58:19,040 --> 00:58:21,474 I cannot stay. My honor is at stake! 501 00:58:22,000 --> 00:58:26,425 I'm anxious to know what has happened in Ecalia in my absence. 502 00:58:29,040 --> 00:58:30,769 Hercules... 503 00:58:32,160 --> 00:58:34,572 You must be on your guard... 504 00:58:34,760 --> 00:58:37,729 Why this attitude? There is nothing to fear from anyone here. 505 00:58:37,880 --> 00:58:41,646 Hercules! Hippolita desires to see you! 506 00:58:42,800 --> 00:58:46,668 Welcome news. I will tell her that I must leave this very day. 507 00:58:47,400 --> 00:58:50,415 - Be careful! - What of? 508 00:58:51,000 --> 00:58:53,662 A warning. That is all. That is all. 509 00:59:11,400 --> 00:59:15,848 - Look! Hercules goes to Hippolita. - His time has come. 510 00:59:25,000 --> 00:59:28,288 Hippolita, I'm glad you called. I wanted to... 511 00:59:31,760 --> 00:59:34,046 But you... 512 00:59:34,280 --> 00:59:36,862 You are not Hippolita... 513 00:59:36,880 --> 00:59:40,566 By this name I am known in my kingdom and beyond. 514 00:59:41,720 --> 00:59:43,449 Is this really true? 515 00:59:46,120 --> 00:59:47,906 Hippolita? 516 00:59:48,640 --> 00:59:52,428 In the flesh, as true as you are Hercules. 517 00:59:52,600 --> 00:59:55,683 The powerful, fearless destroyer of Hydra. 518 00:59:57,120 --> 00:59:59,805 I hope you do not still suffer from your wounds. 519 01:00:01,360 --> 01:00:04,443 There's a strange light in your eyes, Hercules. 520 01:00:04,720 --> 01:00:09,953 What surprises you so that you cannot even thank me? 521 01:00:10,640 --> 01:00:13,723 I will do so when I'm sure that I'm not dreaming. 522 01:00:14,360 --> 01:00:17,272 - Incredible! - What's incredible? 523 01:00:17,880 --> 01:00:20,428 Explain yourself, Hercules! 524 01:00:23,680 --> 01:00:27,764 The same voice, the same eyes... 525 01:00:29,280 --> 01:00:32,272 - The same figure! - No, you're not dreaming. 526 01:00:32,800 --> 01:00:35,655 Do not go. Accept my hospitality! 527 01:00:37,480 --> 01:00:39,334 Impossible... 528 01:00:40,960 --> 01:00:43,224 Impossible... incredible! 529 01:00:43,880 --> 01:00:48,624 Incredible, impossible! What is impossible? 530 01:00:48,880 --> 01:00:51,371 You keep repeating these useless words... 531 01:00:52,480 --> 01:00:55,415 And saying none that I want to hear. 532 01:00:55,600 --> 01:00:58,160 Or did you imagine that I'd be more beautiful? 533 01:00:59,280 --> 01:01:02,078 Ahh. So it seems. 534 01:01:03,280 --> 01:01:06,488 You judge that my beauty doesn't equal my fame, confess. 535 01:01:07,000 --> 01:01:08,194 You're disappointed. 536 01:01:08,400 --> 01:01:12,962 No, I swear, that's not it! But I feel like I'm going mad! 537 01:01:13,640 --> 01:01:16,074 Like I am in a dream. 538 01:01:17,120 --> 01:01:20,806 And now that you are close to me... 539 01:01:21,880 --> 01:01:24,872 Alive... in the flesh... 540 01:01:25,400 --> 01:01:29,393 Whoever you maybe, Hippolita or Deianira... 541 01:01:30,480 --> 01:01:32,926 You are the woman I want! 542 01:01:45,600 --> 01:01:47,739 Gaze at me! 543 01:01:49,640 --> 01:01:51,346 Caress me! 544 01:01:52,640 --> 01:01:54,221 Kiss me! 545 01:01:54,800 --> 01:01:56,939 My lips are yours! 546 01:01:57,480 --> 01:02:00,244 lam all yours! 547 01:02:36,680 --> 01:02:39,968 Look! It's Filarete 's chariot! Hercules has to be here! 548 01:02:40,280 --> 01:02:42,669 You're right, they should be here! 549 01:02:52,080 --> 01:02:54,196 Iolaus come here! 550 01:03:17,040 --> 01:03:18,029 It's dead! 551 01:03:18,480 --> 01:03:20,937 Only Hercules could kill a monster like this. 552 01:03:21,480 --> 01:03:23,869 Look what I found! This cloak belongs to Hercules! 553 01:03:23,920 --> 01:03:26,502 If he were alive, he would not leave it here! 554 01:03:27,040 --> 01:03:30,123 Maybe he's hurt. Come, we must find him! 555 01:03:42,280 --> 01:03:45,966 Iolaus! This belongs to Filarete? What could have happened? 556 01:03:46,280 --> 01:03:50,057 I just realized something! We must be in the realm of the Amazons! 557 01:03:50,200 --> 01:03:51,879 No man who enters here is ever seen again! 558 01:03:51,880 --> 01:03:52,585 What should we do? 559 01:03:52,680 --> 01:03:56,593 We must return to Ecalia! We need to inform Deianira! Come on! 560 01:03:57,880 --> 01:03:59,632 It's useless trying to pretend! 561 01:03:59,680 --> 01:04:03,275 I know well that many in Ecalia are conspiring against us! 562 01:04:03,400 --> 01:04:05,789 But I know what will tame them! The whip! 563 01:04:07,480 --> 01:04:09,664 Enough! 564 01:04:10,880 --> 01:04:13,019 Tell me the name of your cohorts and you will be freed! 565 01:04:13,240 --> 01:04:15,276 No! I will not speak! 566 01:04:15,480 --> 01:04:17,744 Those whom you call conspirators... 567 01:04:17,760 --> 01:04:21,469 are honest people who have suffered from your abuse and your injustice! 568 01:04:21,680 --> 01:04:25,286 We only want to be governed by our true and lawful Queen! 569 01:04:25,440 --> 01:04:27,351 Why not let me appeal to her for justice? 570 01:04:27,560 --> 01:04:30,950 I'm in command of Ecalia! Continue! 571 01:04:32,440 --> 01:04:35,876 If he does not speak, you know what must be done. 572 01:04:51,400 --> 01:04:55,382 - So, will you speak or not? - No! 573 01:04:55,600 --> 01:04:58,592 Kill me if you will, but I'll never talk! 574 01:04:59,680 --> 01:05:01,830 Take this man away! 575 01:05:05,160 --> 01:05:07,367 Where are you going to take me? 576 01:05:07,400 --> 01:05:10,119 What are you going to do to me? 577 01:05:14,520 --> 01:05:17,353 For the last time: will you give us this information we want'? 578 01:05:17,400 --> 01:05:18,992 No!! 579 01:05:25,440 --> 01:05:29,069 This reign of torture and murder must cease if you wish to stay in power. 580 01:05:29,080 --> 01:05:31,071 When I finally succeed in marrying Deianira... 581 01:05:31,280 --> 01:05:34,772 You'll see that no one will dare oppose my authority. 582 01:05:35,720 --> 01:05:40,282 However, it seems that the queen's not very willing to marry you. 583 01:05:40,600 --> 01:05:44,479 She will accept. I can be quite persuasive. 584 01:05:44,480 --> 01:05:47,165 Don't you think the best way would be to win her heart? 585 01:05:47,400 --> 01:05:50,483 Her sentiments have ceased to interest me. 586 01:05:51,120 --> 01:05:53,543 It's her throne that I want! 587 01:05:53,840 --> 01:05:56,786 Be careful, Licos! You've already killed her father. 588 01:05:56,920 --> 01:05:59,650 And you arranged the murder of Acheloo, Filarete, Hercules. 589 01:05:59,920 --> 01:06:04,311 - Where will this thirst for blood take you? - I've just told you! To the throne! 590 01:06:04,880 --> 01:06:07,769 Deianira's almost convinced of the guilt of Hercules. 591 01:06:07,880 --> 01:06:10,030 Soon she'll come to me in desperation. 592 01:06:10,080 --> 01:06:12,583 I was outside the door! I heard everything! 593 01:06:12,840 --> 01:06:15,679 But, do you realize the seriousness of your accusation? 594 01:06:15,680 --> 01:06:19,810 It's true, I swear! Licos is the killer of Acheloo and your own father! 595 01:06:21,480 --> 01:06:23,869 If this is true, I will avenge them! 596 01:06:24,000 --> 01:06:26,594 But you can't do it alone. I beg you, let us go find Hercules! 597 01:06:26,680 --> 01:06:29,968 Your life is in danger! When Licos finds out you know all... 598 01:06:30,080 --> 01:06:32,662 Are you forgetting I am still Queen of Ecalia? 599 01:06:32,680 --> 01:06:36,673 Deianira! Licos want to see you. 600 01:06:37,400 --> 01:06:40,995 Forgive me, Deianira. I must speak to you alone. 601 01:06:45,280 --> 01:06:47,145 You may go. 602 01:06:54,120 --> 01:06:55,462 Please forgive my insistence! 603 01:06:55,600 --> 01:06:59,843 Your persistence is the fruit of your great love for me, is it not? 604 01:07:00,080 --> 01:07:02,890 It seems you are looking into my heart. 605 01:07:03,480 --> 01:07:06,881 You think the time has come for us to marry. 606 01:07:07,000 --> 01:07:09,685 Yes. That is my desire. 607 01:07:10,680 --> 01:07:14,582 Of course! As that's part of your plan. 608 01:07:14,960 --> 01:07:17,281 What do you mean? What plan? 609 01:07:17,680 --> 01:07:22,196 - The plan that cost the life of my father! - Everyone knows your father died in battle! 610 01:07:22,480 --> 01:07:25,313 You traitor! I know that you killed him! 611 01:07:25,400 --> 01:07:27,482 And that it was you who killed Acheloo! 612 01:07:27,920 --> 01:07:29,968 What are you saying? 613 01:07:30,440 --> 01:07:34,228 The truth! You've gotten rid of all those who would prevent you... 614 01:07:34,480 --> 01:07:37,870 from gaining power, and now if you could marry me... 615 01:07:37,880 --> 01:07:40,371 your victory would be complete! 616 01:07:40,400 --> 01:07:43,972 This is absurd! How could such thoughts enter your head'? 617 01:07:44,000 --> 01:07:47,970 Because you said it yourself a moment ago to the high priest. 618 01:07:48,680 --> 01:07:52,184 - So you were listening? - You don't even bother denying it! 619 01:07:52,560 --> 01:07:55,051 You will pay for your treason, Licos! 620 01:08:04,680 --> 01:08:06,966 Guards, put this man under arrest! 621 01:08:09,720 --> 01:08:12,359 Did you not hear my orders? 622 01:08:14,440 --> 01:08:17,364 From now on, the guards will obey only me. 623 01:08:17,400 --> 01:08:19,868 Government is not a woman's domain. 624 01:08:20,080 --> 01:08:23,163 - I have tried to convince you of that. - But I am the queen! 625 01:08:23,360 --> 01:08:26,727 And queen you shall remain if you'll be my wife. 626 01:08:26,920 --> 01:08:29,992 Better to die than to be your wife! 627 01:08:30,280 --> 01:08:31,781 This is a foolish move. 628 01:08:32,480 --> 01:08:35,472 You compel me to act against my wishes. 629 01:08:36,040 --> 01:08:39,976 - What are you going to do? - You will be taken to the dungeons. 630 01:08:40,720 --> 01:08:45,271 And there you will remain until common sense regains control of your mind. 631 01:08:49,480 --> 01:08:51,243 Take her away! 632 01:09:04,760 --> 01:09:07,877 Go, Elea! Take my advice and leave Ecalia before it's too late! 633 01:09:08,480 --> 01:09:11,267 Oh, but it pains me to abandon my queen in her time of need! 634 01:09:11,320 --> 01:09:13,276 You can do more good if you're free and far away! 635 01:09:13,360 --> 01:09:15,703 If you remain here, Licos will have you arrested, as well! 636 01:09:15,800 --> 01:09:17,006 But where could I possibly go? 637 01:09:17,200 --> 01:09:20,886 Take a horse and look for exiles in the forest of Tendaro! 638 01:09:21,000 --> 01:09:23,184 There you'll find refuge and people to help! 639 01:09:23,280 --> 01:09:25,373 - And Deianira'? - I'll look after her. 640 01:09:25,400 --> 01:09:26,594 I am above suspicion. 641 01:09:26,640 --> 01:09:30,315 - There's not a moment to waste! - Now, hurry! Hurry! 642 01:09:40,400 --> 01:09:42,231 Elea! 643 01:09:48,840 --> 01:09:50,842 Elea, where are you going? 644 01:09:51,160 --> 01:09:54,311 Finally I found you! Luckily I managed to stop you in time! 645 01:09:54,480 --> 01:09:57,472 - You can no longer return to Ecalia! - Why? What's happened? 646 01:09:57,680 --> 01:09:59,693 Licos has had Deianira thrown in the dungeon! 647 01:09:59,920 --> 01:10:02,161 - I was forced to flee for my life! - But why? 648 01:10:02,280 --> 01:10:04,271 I'm in danger because I discovered that Licos... 649 01:10:04,360 --> 01:10:06,442 ls the killer Of Acheloo and King Eurytus! 650 01:10:06,600 --> 01:10:08,511 - What's that? - Quickly, we must flee from here! 651 01:10:08,600 --> 01:10:10,784 If Licos overtakes us, he'll kill us all! 652 01:10:10,880 --> 01:10:12,233 Come with us! 653 01:10:32,280 --> 01:10:34,965 Do you think the Queen will spare Hercules? 654 01:10:35,160 --> 01:10:39,347 No chance. Hercules will suffer the same fate as the others. 655 01:10:39,800 --> 01:10:42,633 Tell me, has Hippolita already determined the day of his death? 656 01:10:42,920 --> 01:10:45,286 It will not be long. 657 01:11:02,160 --> 01:11:03,821 Ne you “EVEN? 658 01:11:05,920 --> 01:11:07,262 Yes. 659 01:11:09,120 --> 01:11:12,795 I feel that you have changed my destiny. 660 01:11:14,560 --> 01:11:17,757 My whole life has completely transformed... 661 01:11:18,760 --> 01:11:21,081 since I've met you. 662 01:11:28,080 --> 01:11:32,267 It seems the gods have smiled on me... 663 01:11:34,040 --> 01:11:35,632 At last. 664 01:11:36,880 --> 01:11:40,873 Happiness knows no time. It seems eternal... 665 01:11:42,120 --> 01:11:45,123 Even if it only lasts a moment. 666 01:12:09,880 --> 01:12:12,280 - What are you doing here? - I beg of you, speak softly! 667 01:12:12,800 --> 01:12:15,223 If Hippolita should discover us here she would have me killed. 668 01:12:15,440 --> 01:12:20,161 - What are you saying? - What I have to tell you will be hard to hear. 669 01:12:20,360 --> 01:12:23,454 Until now, you have believed everything Hippolita has wished to tell you. 670 01:12:23,640 --> 01:12:27,986 Through sorcery, she's taken possession of your heart, made you forget the woman you loved. 671 01:12:28,160 --> 01:12:32,779 She made me forget the sadness of the past and gave me back the joy of living. 672 01:12:33,280 --> 01:12:36,556 My fate was completely changed since I've been here. 673 01:12:37,320 --> 01:12:42,132 Yet, if you knew the fate in store for you, you'd detest her with all your heart. 674 01:12:42,240 --> 01:12:43,343 What do you mean? 675 01:12:43,560 --> 01:12:47,485 I will be the first and only Amazon lo ever reveal the secret of her people. 676 01:12:47,680 --> 01:12:50,672 But I can not remain silent while you go to that horrible end! 677 01:12:50,680 --> 01:12:51,954 I must save you! 678 01:12:52,160 --> 01:12:55,129 But I don't understand. Have you gone mad? 679 01:12:55,760 --> 01:12:59,014 Yes, perhaps it is madness to betray my queen. 680 01:12:59,480 --> 01:13:02,415 But I do this only to keep you alive. 681 01:13:02,760 --> 01:13:04,500 I will prove it! 682 01:13:05,600 --> 01:13:08,763 Follow Me. Then you will understand. 683 01:13:25,120 --> 01:13:28,453 Do you mean that these lifeless trunks were once living men? 684 01:13:28,480 --> 01:13:32,598 Yes, and more horrible still, they continue to live! 685 01:13:34,000 --> 01:13:37,948 Look! I break a twig and you see that blood flows! 686 01:13:38,960 --> 01:13:40,621 Listen and tremble! 687 01:13:40,840 --> 01:13:44,321 - And Hippolita was going to do this to me? - Yes. 688 01:13:45,200 --> 01:13:48,192 This fate awaits all who have loved her... 689 01:13:48,200 --> 01:13:51,590 Once she grows tired of being loved by them. 690 01:13:51,680 --> 01:13:54,467 How could I have been so blind... 691 01:13:55,720 --> 01:13:58,450 And become so easily a victim of her spell? 692 01:13:59,600 --> 01:14:01,670 But now, enough! I must leave for Ecalia immediately! 693 01:14:02,200 --> 01:14:04,885 Yes! Leave this place before it's too late! 694 01:14:05,080 --> 01:14:07,469 I will guide you to the edge of the forest. 695 01:14:11,920 --> 01:14:14,753 There, you will find your horse. 696 01:14:18,920 --> 01:14:22,117 Nemeea! Nemeea! 697 01:14:22,800 --> 01:14:25,621 - I can not let him escape. - Hippolita! 698 01:14:25,720 --> 01:14:27,472 Have no fear. She cannot harm me now. 699 01:14:27,600 --> 01:14:32,196 - Farewell! - Quickly! You're almost out of danger. 700 01:14:32,280 --> 01:14:35,363 - I've been betrayed! - What will you do? 701 01:14:35,400 --> 01:14:39,018 Hippolita, wait! You can not run among those trees! 702 01:14:40,080 --> 01:14:42,662 Nemeea. Nemeea! 703 01:14:42,680 --> 01:14:45,865 Wait, Hippolita! 704 01:14:56,440 --> 01:14:57,634 No! 705 01:14:59,280 --> 01:15:00,599 Help! 706 01:15:02,560 --> 01:15:04,551 Now you will die! 707 01:15:06,680 --> 01:15:09,763 - Hippolita! - Help! 708 01:15:09,880 --> 01:15:11,836 You must die! 709 01:15:16,000 --> 01:15:20,391 I warned you. This is the punishment of Zeus! 710 01:15:21,880 --> 01:15:23,620 ' Help! ' Die! 711 01:15:24,600 --> 01:15:25,828 Die! 712 01:16:34,560 --> 01:16:37,677 Stop! Why are you running away? 713 01:16:38,200 --> 01:16:40,987 - Where are you going? Why don't you answer me? - He can't speak. 714 01:16:41,080 --> 01:16:44,959 - They have torn out his tongue. - Do you want to suffer the same fate? 715 01:16:45,080 --> 01:16:48,368 Isn't your husband's suffering enough for you? Keep walking. 716 01:16:56,120 --> 01:16:57,576 Hey, you. 717 01:16:58,280 --> 01:17:01,750 Why are you running away from Ecalia'? What's happened? 718 01:17:01,960 --> 01:17:05,669 The city is a hell for us now that the blood-thirsty Licos commands. 719 01:17:05,720 --> 01:17:07,483 - Licos? - Yes, he! 720 01:17:07,640 --> 01:17:11,758 - And the queen... is she still alive? - No one has seen her. 721 01:17:12,080 --> 01:17:15,277 Her handmaiden, Elea, may have news of her. 722 01:17:15,720 --> 01:17:20,396 - And where can I find her? - She has taken refuge in the Forest of Tindaro. 723 01:17:20,480 --> 01:17:23,722 Elea was the last person who saw the Queen alive. 724 01:17:33,080 --> 01:17:37,676 It was Licos who assassinated the king! He killed Acheloo and blamed you! 725 01:17:37,960 --> 01:17:41,544 And now he's locked Deianira in the dungeon to compel her to marry him! 726 01:17:41,680 --> 01:17:46,162 We sought you everywhere! We found your cloak in hydra's cave... 727 01:17:46,200 --> 01:17:48,043 Yes, and we were afraid you were dead! 728 01:17:48,080 --> 01:17:50,457 There is no time to lose! We must ride to Ecalia! 729 01:17:50,480 --> 01:17:52,425 We must save the Queen! 730 01:17:55,360 --> 01:18:00,070 Tamanto, if we return we won't have a chance! This is madness! 731 01:18:00,080 --> 01:18:02,355 What do you mean madness? We must have courage. 732 01:18:06,560 --> 01:18:09,927 Listen to them! We are all returning together. 733 01:18:09,960 --> 01:18:11,609 And that includes you! 734 01:18:13,840 --> 01:18:15,888 You'll see, someone will come to free you. 735 01:18:16,000 --> 01:18:22,644 Do not deceive me. Don't give me false hope. I feel too weak to resist much longer. 736 01:18:23,400 --> 01:18:26,483 No, Deianira, you must not despair! 737 01:18:27,160 --> 01:18:31,358 Last night I dreamed that Hercules had returned to Ecalia to free you! 738 01:18:31,480 --> 01:18:35,064 Assassin! Assassin! 739 01:18:35,600 --> 01:18:37,192 Coward! 740 01:18:37,280 --> 01:18:38,668 I curse you! 741 01:18:38,800 --> 01:18:41,166 Usurper! 742 01:18:41,200 --> 01:18:45,193 - The day will come for vengeance! - You will be punished! 743 01:18:45,680 --> 01:18:48,262 A curse upon you! 744 01:18:48,280 --> 01:18:51,329 The gods will strike you down! 745 01:18:51,720 --> 01:18:52,857 Oh, no, it's Licos! 746 01:18:53,400 --> 01:18:59,441 - What does he want now? - Courage! You must try to outwit him! 747 01:19:09,160 --> 01:19:12,379 You see, I have not forgotten you. 748 01:19:14,560 --> 01:19:16,846 This is no place for you. 749 01:19:17,080 --> 01:19:22,905 Again, the choice: Either remain here or return to the throne. 750 01:19:23,680 --> 01:19:25,466 At my side me, course. 751 01:19:25,600 --> 01:19:27,784 I would rather die! Get out! 752 01:19:28,080 --> 01:19:29,832 Do not be stubborn. 753 01:19:30,680 --> 01:19:36,391 I'm offering you your freedom and the same happiness and serenity as before! 754 01:19:36,520 --> 01:19:39,239 Do not touch me, you disgust me! 755 01:19:42,200 --> 01:19:44,668 You will regret this! 756 01:19:53,560 --> 01:19:56,996 Licos! Hercules is alive! 757 01:19:58,120 --> 01:20:00,554 He's assembled an army and is marching on Ecalia. 758 01:20:00,880 --> 01:20:03,678 Hercules? It's not possible! 759 01:20:03,760 --> 01:20:08,436 He has gathered all the exiles around him, all blind with their hatred for you! 760 01:20:08,600 --> 01:20:11,273 They will be exterminated before they even reach the walls of Eclia! 761 01:20:11,280 --> 01:20:12,247 Go give the order! 762 01:20:12,560 --> 01:20:15,245 The gods have heard my prayer. This is your end, Licos! 763 01:20:15,480 --> 01:20:20,270 Do not be under illusions! Nobody, not even Hercules, can save you! 764 01:20:20,400 --> 01:20:22,846 Even if I should have to kill you with my own hands! 765 01:20:23,280 --> 01:20:26,022 I told you that Hercules was alive! 766 01:21:18,400 --> 01:21:20,197 Sound the alarm! 767 01:21:24,080 --> 01:21:27,959 Hurry, everyone! The gates must be closed! 768 01:21:29,160 --> 01:21:31,151 Hercules is coming! 769 01:22:07,440 --> 01:22:11,058 - Rioting has broken out in the streets, sir. - The populous is all for Hercules! 770 01:22:11,080 --> 01:22:16,780 So much the worse for them! If they make it to the palace, exterminate them all! 771 01:22:18,560 --> 01:22:21,927 Stand ready at your posts! Prepare for battle! 772 01:22:22,360 --> 01:22:25,022 Hercules will never even reach the gates. 773 01:22:25,160 --> 01:22:27,651 His men will be decimated. 774 01:22:32,520 --> 01:22:34,579 When people find that Hercules is near... 775 01:22:34,600 --> 01:22:38,388 they may decide to join him. 776 01:22:38,920 --> 01:22:41,457 Our soldiers are stronger than that rabble. 777 01:22:41,480 --> 01:22:45,996 Many soldiers have thrown away their weapons and will not fight against their brothers. 778 01:22:46,280 --> 01:22:48,479 Execute a few as an example. 779 01:22:48,480 --> 01:22:51,722 - The others will still not obey. - They'll obey me or die! 780 01:22:51,880 --> 01:22:54,075 It's the only way to control the uprising. 781 01:22:54,160 --> 01:22:57,345 The city of Ecalia must be defended against Hercules at any cost. 782 01:22:57,520 --> 01:22:58,214 Very well. 783 01:23:38,600 --> 01:23:41,387 We come to save the Queen! 784 01:23:41,880 --> 01:23:44,667 To the palace! To the palace! 785 01:24:05,160 --> 01:24:07,685 Attention! Hercules has entered the city! 786 01:24:09,400 --> 01:24:13,200 Hercules is coming! Stand your ground, men. 787 01:25:07,280 --> 01:25:11,592 Hercules has broken through our defenses. He is already in the city! 788 01:25:11,880 --> 01:25:13,279 It's impossible to stop him! 789 01:25:13,560 --> 01:25:16,745 You must resist. Redouble your efforts! 790 01:25:18,440 --> 01:25:20,192 I know how to stop Hercules! 791 01:25:23,400 --> 01:25:25,891 Lock all the doors! 792 01:26:12,040 --> 01:26:13,985 Follow me to the dungeon! 793 01:26:27,680 --> 01:26:29,819 - Release me, you coward! - No! You're coming with me! 794 01:26:29,840 --> 01:26:33,742 - You'll never get away! - Then you will die with me! 795 01:26:33,840 --> 01:26:36,547 - Release me! No! No! - Deianira! 796 01:26:37,520 --> 01:26:39,021 Help me! 797 01:26:39,880 --> 01:26:41,893 Release her, swine! 798 01:26:42,280 --> 01:26:43,713 Get away from me! 799 01:26:46,120 --> 01:26:50,011 Go the other way! Hercules is coming with his men! 800 01:26:53,280 --> 01:26:55,771 No! Let me go! 801 01:27:01,840 --> 01:27:03,239 Deianira? 802 01:27:12,200 --> 01:27:13,622 Deianira! 803 01:27:42,720 --> 01:27:44,779 Where is Deianira? Where's Licos? 804 01:27:44,800 --> 01:27:47,382 - I do not know, I swear! - Speak out! 805 01:27:47,480 --> 01:27:50,369 - Where did they go? - I don't know! I don't know! 806 01:27:51,000 --> 01:27:53,286 For the last time... Speak! 807 01:27:53,480 --> 01:27:56,859 - He fled with Deianira. - Where did they go? 808 01:27:56,920 --> 01:27:59,423 Out that passage, to the river! 809 01:27:59,600 --> 01:28:02,592 Free the prisoners! 810 01:28:19,600 --> 01:28:21,852 Come with me, we must free the prisoners! 811 01:28:26,040 --> 01:28:29,953 We're too late! What happened to Deianira? 812 01:28:30,080 --> 01:28:32,503 Do not despair, Hercules will find her! 813 01:29:00,600 --> 01:29:02,591 Coward! You coward! 814 01:29:38,840 --> 01:29:42,559 Where are you taking me'? You know you can't escape from Hercules! 815 01:29:42,560 --> 01:29:44,642 We will see! 816 01:29:44,760 --> 01:29:46,478 No! No! 817 01:30:01,040 --> 01:30:05,022 Help! Help! Hercules! Let me go! 818 01:30:05,040 --> 01:30:07,782 - Help me, Hercules! - Keep quiet! 819 01:32:11,880 --> 01:32:13,074 Deianira! 820 01:33:06,120 --> 01:33:07,963 Come, hurry! 821 01:33:15,920 --> 01:33:18,662 Help! Help! 822 01:33:19,040 --> 01:33:20,564 Hercules! 823 01:33:32,040 --> 01:33:36,830 Oh, thank the gods, you saved me. Please take me out of here! 824 01:35:02,280 --> 01:35:08,765 THE END