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( theme music playing )

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( crowd chanting )
Spartacus! Spartacus! Spartacus!

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( crowd continues chanting )

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They roar your name.

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Soon they shall roar
yours as well

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or mourn it,
if your mind is absent the task.

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l'm yet to have word
on my wife and son.

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l will not fight alongside a man
who is not clear to his purpose.

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l am clear.

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My purpose is blood.

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Shield.

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( yelling )

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Oh yes!

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Even chained to an inferior gladiator,
Spartacus prevails.

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One would expect no less
from the champion of Capua.

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See how he ignites
the crowd.

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His presence
at your son's birthday

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will be the talk
of the republic.

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A far cry
from my own 15th year.

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When l put on the toga virilis
and passed into manhood,

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it was a stuffy, formal ceremony
ridden with corpses and hags.

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Batiatus: My father
deemed himself an orator,

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lulled our guests to slumber,
some never to reawaken.

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We would not have it so
for Numerius.

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Calavius: He's been clamoring
for a pair of your finest

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to battle in exhibition
at his celebration.

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Well, we would see him
well satisfied.

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And by extension,
his noble father.

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Though a thought strikes--
if you hold the celebration

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beneath my humble roof,

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then your boy can bear close witness
to all my gladiators.

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Could we, Father? Please?

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And the extra cost
for such generosity?

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A favor between friends.

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Received with much gratitude.

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You're next, Spartacus.

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Come here.

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Are you certain
it won't cause imposition?

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Place it
from your thoughts.

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A boy becomes a man
but once in his life.

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He should be richly indulged
in his interests.

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He never ceases
to tire of the games.

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He's of the same obsessive ilk
as llithyia

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regarding blood and sport.

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Her absence
comes as a surprise.

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Has she returned to Rome,

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absent farewells?

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No.

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She has been feeling unwell.

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Nothing serious, l hope?

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lt will pass, as all things
born of a weak stomach.

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His armor gives pause.

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Then we shall aim higher.

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Pull!

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Oh.

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Oh yeah!

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l've never seen
anything like it.

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( crowd chanting )

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Yeah!

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Man: Open the gates!
Open the gates!

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Get up.

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( men cheering )

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Man: Spartacus.

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Man: Live to fight
another day.

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lt pains me to watch others
claim your laurels.

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Your pain will increase
if you continue to stand beside me.

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Man: Well done, brother.

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Well done.

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- You fought well today.
- The gods favored me

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to count you as ally.

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Their favor extends
beyond the arena.

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Aurelia.

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l feared l would never
hold you again.

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Ashur said he found only blood
when l sent him to you with message.

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- Titus had returned.
- Did he hurt you?

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l will see his heart
from his fucking chest.

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The blood was not mine.

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l cut him, deep and low.

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He will never force himself
on a woman again.

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Afterwards l sought refuge
with my brother's family in the hills.

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The slave girl found me there,

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by Spartacus's direction.

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Thank the gods you're safe.

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Where were they when Titus
first laid hands on me?

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l still carry his child.

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Nothing's changed, Varro.

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The entire world has changed,

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and l along with it.

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The child--

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it springs from your belly,

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a part of you.

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And l would love it as such

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if you would have it so.

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( Licinia laughing )

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Your absence was noticed.

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Absence?

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The games.

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You were supposed to join us.

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l could not face prying eyes.

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One look into mine and they
would have full knowledge--

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Licinia's blood,

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her skull steeped
between my fingers.

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Jupiter's cock,
would you come to grips?

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Licinia's murder
and your part in it

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have been concealed.

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The truth will only unfold

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if yourjaw splits
and your tongue unfurls in song.

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What would you
have me do?

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Appear yourself,

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absent conscience
of deeds unknown.

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The magistrate's celebration
provides a perfect opportunity.

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The venue turns
to my husband as host.

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You won't even have to
move from under this roof,

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my hand ever present
to steady your resolve.

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You will guide me
through this?

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As trusted friend.

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And as such,
l require a favor.

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We would swell
the ranks of celebration

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with these noble citizens,

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ones l'm certain
would accept the invite

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from the daughter
of Senator Albinius.

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Gather yourself.

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See it done.

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( groans )

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l owe you more
than l can ever repay.

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lf you had not sent Mira
to find my wife...

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She has taken you
back then?

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And l will yet be
the man she deserves.

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lf not, l shall remind you
of your shortcomings.

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Oh, it lifts the heart

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to see a man reunited
with his woman.

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Now you'll have someone
to weep for you when you die.

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lf l fall,
it will be in the arena,

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as a gladiator.

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You remember what that is like,
do you not?

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Spartacus, Crixus,

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you are summoned.

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We are to fight each other?

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Numerius has chosen.

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He insisted on drinking in
the spectacle

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of present glories
pitted against the past.

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And his thirst shall be
satisfied, Dominus.

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Keep in mind
this is an exhibition.

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Blood may be spilled,
but only for show.

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Serious punishment will be meted out
to the man who caused them.

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We shall serve you
with honor, Dominus.

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l expect no less.

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Return to quarters.

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Spartacus, remain.

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What make you of Crixus?

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Numerius insisted upon him,
yet with his wounds barely sealed...

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He believes himself ready.

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To a fault.

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The ego bruises deeper
than the flesh.

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He brought this house
great honor not long ago.

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Do not overly embarrass
the man.

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l will give Numerius a show,
nothing more.

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When l put on the toga virilis,
it was in this very room,

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surrounded by my father's
champions.

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Even then l knew
that one day

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my own titans
would eclipse them all,

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none more so
than Spartacus,

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the bringer of rain.

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Eh? Ha ha!

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You honor me.

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You stand above all others.

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Continue on this path,

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and we will have the world!

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( roars )

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You have been avoiding me.

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l have been tending
my duties.

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Your manner hardens.

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l prefer it soft, as the moment
we shared not so long ago.

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You mistake smile and friendly touch
beyond intent.

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And the key that went missing
from my clasp

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after your friendly touch?

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lt did not by mistake
draw into your palm, did it?

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lt did not.

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And yet you tense
from question.

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Such reaction warrants
fair search.

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My hands service
Domina alone.

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She would not be pleased
to have yours

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laid upon me
without her consent,

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or to learn a guard
has misplaced his key.

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l would not have it so.

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You have a reputation
for your handling of women.

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Seek your loss
among them

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and do not press me again
with accusation.

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You trust llithyia
not to come unhinged

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in front of the magistrate?

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l shall keep
watchful eyes upon her.

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More watchful than the last,
l pray.

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Everything worked
to our advantage.

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llithyia's in our debt,
and through collection

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we gained access
to the most noble of families.

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She attends to the list?

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She will draw all
to the magistrate's celebration,

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so artfully placed
within our walls.

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There must be no cause
for disappointment.

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After the exhibition
between Spartacus and Crixus

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has ignited his son,

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l will broach the magistrate
on the subject of political office.

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And be well received.

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( guffaws )

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To behold Solonius's face
when he sees me

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consort with the highest
echelon of Capua...

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Solonius? And how should he
witness such a thing?

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By invitation.
l desire his eyes upon me

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when l am anointed
by the magistrate.

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l want him to see
that as my fortunes rise,

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his plummet.

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You taunt an injured snake,

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one that may yet turn
and strike.

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Ease your mind.

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The serpent's head will be struck
from its body in due course.

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And Solonius will never
see it coming.

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So you and Crixus battling
as entertainment, eh?

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- Something the boy will never forget.
- lt is only exhibition.

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Dominus gave
strict instructions

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to avoid grievous injury.

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l do not believe
he was listening.

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Your Gaul is restored.

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Lucretia: He is not alone.

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The sun has revived
what the night had withered.

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Due to kindness
of a dear friend.

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And is that kindness
returned?

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The magistrate's celebration

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will swell
with all names provided.

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Gratitude.

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Would that l had words
to multiply it in response.

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Aw fuck.

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My finger.

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( laughing )

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Yet the value of a friend
cannot be expressed

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by the clever grouping
of letters.

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lt is blood and flesh,

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granting life to the world.

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You submit like a fucking girl
begging for a cock to split her open.

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l was bested.
What would you have me do?

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Rise and fight
till your final breath

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or prove the name
brother false.

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Heard of opportunities
in Sicilia.

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Had l been wise, we would have
moved there to escape my debts.

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Yet the advice of my wife
fell short of its mark.

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lt is a distance to travel--

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from a woman's mouth
to a man's ears.

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l shall close the gap

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from this point forward.

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Aurelia tells me Sicilia is an island
blessed by the gods.

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You must visit us there
when you gain freedom.

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l no longer concern myself
with thoughts beyond these walls.

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And nor should you.

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A true champion
dreams only of the arena.

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And what does one dream of
when he's no longer a champion?

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Regaining the title from the thief
who stole it from me.

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He stole nothing.

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lf l am a thief,

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the crime was witnessed
by all of Capua

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and is still celebrated
to this day.

260
00:18:24,895 --> 00:18:26,813
Guard: Spartacus!

261
00:18:28,148 --> 00:18:30,399
You are summoned.

262
00:18:42,913 --> 00:18:46,040
The magistrate will arrive tomorrow,
well in advance of his guests,

263
00:18:46,208 --> 00:18:48,709
to ensure that preparations
are to his standards.

264
00:18:48,877 --> 00:18:50,253
While l reassure him,

265
00:18:50,420 --> 00:18:52,463
l would have you
tend the boy.

266
00:18:52,631 --> 00:18:55,299
lt's imperative
that he is well satisfied,

267
00:18:55,467 --> 00:18:58,761
and by proximity
his noble father.

268
00:18:58,929 --> 00:19:00,972
The name Batiatus
will be honored.

269
00:19:01,140 --> 00:19:03,141
And envied
throughout the republic.

270
00:19:09,606 --> 00:19:11,732
Spartacus:
You move unwisely.

271
00:19:12,818 --> 00:19:14,360
You play?

272
00:19:14,528 --> 00:19:16,112
l've had occasion,

273
00:19:16,280 --> 00:19:18,030
during my time
with the auxiliary.

274
00:19:18,198 --> 00:19:19,949
By all means,

275
00:19:20,117 --> 00:19:21,868
grace us
with your knowledge.

276
00:19:33,630 --> 00:19:37,717
lt appears our champion
has no head for games of strategy.

277
00:19:40,137 --> 00:19:42,805
( chuckles )

278
00:19:42,973 --> 00:19:44,891
Battles may be lost,

279
00:19:45,058 --> 00:19:48,561
and yet the war
concludes in victory.

280
00:19:51,440 --> 00:19:54,358
Ah, treacherous fuck.

281
00:19:54,526 --> 00:19:55,860
( laughs )

282
00:19:56,028 --> 00:19:58,321
Played like a true Roman.

283
00:19:58,488 --> 00:20:00,573
Fall from your chair
and bring us some wine.

284
00:20:11,501 --> 00:20:14,128
The Syrian could swindle
the scales from a snake,

285
00:20:14,296 --> 00:20:15,713
but never command
a charge.

286
00:20:15,881 --> 00:20:18,966
Come, let us have
a contest between men.

287
00:20:33,148 --> 00:20:34,857
Oh, your touch
has been missed.

288
00:20:35,025 --> 00:20:39,153
And thoughts of yours
consume me.

289
00:20:39,321 --> 00:20:42,114
Soon you will feel
the hands of a champion

290
00:20:42,282 --> 00:20:44,367


291
00:20:44,534 --> 00:20:47,036
The match with Spartacus
is but exhibition.

292
00:20:47,204 --> 00:20:50,414
l know the crowd as my heart.

293
00:20:50,582 --> 00:20:53,167
They will yearn for blood,

294
00:20:53,335 --> 00:20:56,254
and l shall give it to them.

295
00:20:56,421 --> 00:20:58,381
Dominus forbids injury.

296
00:20:58,548 --> 00:21:01,801
To make attempt
on Spartacus's life is to--

297
00:21:01,969 --> 00:21:03,302
is to risk your own.

298
00:21:03,470 --> 00:21:06,097
This is my life.

299
00:21:06,265 --> 00:21:08,599
lf not champion,

300
00:21:08,767 --> 00:21:10,434
l am nothing.

301
00:21:12,896 --> 00:21:15,022
Then l must be
without my mind

302
00:21:15,190 --> 00:21:17,692
to love only the man.

303
00:21:17,859 --> 00:21:20,403
Yes.

304
00:21:20,570 --> 00:21:22,905
And l relish your madness.

305
00:22:06,825 --> 00:22:09,452
Oh, fuck the heavens.

306
00:22:09,619 --> 00:22:13,122
How can you keep besting a man
so far above your station?

307
00:22:14,875 --> 00:22:17,877
l sprung from my mother
with sword in hand.

308
00:22:18,045 --> 00:22:20,463
The ways of battle
are second nature,

309
00:22:20,630 --> 00:22:23,132
passed down
from father to son.

310
00:22:25,260 --> 00:22:27,303
l regret my own father
never saw

311
00:22:27,471 --> 00:22:30,014
the advantage
of military glory,

312
00:22:30,182 --> 00:22:32,808
never saw the spoils
that could be won,

313
00:22:32,976 --> 00:22:36,103
the patronage, the alliances forged
had he taken up arms.

314
00:22:38,065 --> 00:22:41,942
He aspired to be no further
than what he was--

315
00:22:42,110 --> 00:22:44,528
a simple lanista,

316
00:22:44,696 --> 00:22:46,322
far from Rome.

317
00:22:46,490 --> 00:22:48,699
You and l, however--

318
00:22:48,867 --> 00:22:51,494
we have fashioned wings
to raise us higher

319
00:22:51,661 --> 00:22:53,329
than the muck and mire
of heritage,

320
00:22:53,497 --> 00:22:56,082
higher than our fathers
could ever imagine.

321
00:22:59,002 --> 00:23:01,045
Quintus.

322
00:23:01,213 --> 00:23:03,172
What stirs such a vision
from her dreams?

323
00:23:03,340 --> 00:23:06,634
My husband
not beside me.

324
00:23:06,802 --> 00:23:09,595
Spartacus was helping me
hone my game.

325
00:23:09,763 --> 00:23:12,515
Over a cup of wine?

326
00:23:12,682 --> 00:23:15,351
( chuckles )

327
00:23:17,854 --> 00:23:19,980
Gratitude for the instruction.

328
00:23:24,861 --> 00:23:27,530
Have your senses flown,

329
00:23:27,697 --> 00:23:29,573
to share drink with a slave?

330
00:23:29,741 --> 00:23:32,118
l drink with the champion
of Capua.

331
00:23:32,285 --> 00:23:33,869
Crixus was a champion,

332
00:23:34,037 --> 00:23:36,330
yet no cup was ever raised
with him.

333
00:23:36,498 --> 00:23:38,707
Crixus is a brute.

334
00:23:38,875 --> 00:23:40,751
Spartacus is different.

335
00:23:40,919 --> 00:23:44,630
We owe our good fortune
to the man.

336
00:23:44,798 --> 00:23:47,466
He's beneath you.

337
00:23:47,634 --> 00:23:50,386
And tomorrow we play hosts
to Capua's finest.

338
00:23:50,554 --> 00:23:52,263
Such behavior
would be spat upon.

339
00:23:52,431 --> 00:23:55,808
They spit only
to stroke their own cocks.

340
00:23:55,976 --> 00:23:59,395
Spartacus is the reason
the magistrate graces our house,

341
00:23:59,563 --> 00:24:01,313
along with all the shits
that follow.

342
00:24:01,481 --> 00:24:05,526
They come to see you,

343
00:24:05,694 --> 00:24:08,237
a man ascended
to the heavens.

344
00:24:08,405 --> 00:24:12,408
And Spartacus is merely
the beast that you ride upon.

345
00:24:15,203 --> 00:24:17,746
You and Varro fought
as if brothers.

346
00:24:17,914 --> 00:24:20,374
Your victory
was a glorious sight.

347
00:24:20,542 --> 00:24:22,668
Man: Did you see the key,
huh? Huh?

348
00:24:22,836 --> 00:24:24,420
Don't suppose you know
anything about that?

349
00:24:24,588 --> 00:24:26,088
- Spartacus.
- Still your tongue.

350
00:24:26,256 --> 00:24:28,299
What grievance
has the woman given?

351
00:24:28,467 --> 00:24:31,343
- None which concerns you.
- She is known to me.

352
00:24:31,511 --> 00:24:33,596
This one is known
to every cock in the villa.

353
00:24:33,763 --> 00:24:35,097
Move off.

354
00:24:35,265 --> 00:24:37,099
Tell me her grievance!

355
00:24:37,267 --> 00:24:39,768
l gave you command.

356
00:24:41,980 --> 00:24:43,189
( screaming )

357
00:24:43,356 --> 00:24:46,358
Spartacus!
What is the fucking meaning of this?

358
00:24:46,526 --> 00:24:48,402
Speak.

359
00:24:48,570 --> 00:24:50,779
Your man attacks Mira
without cause.

360
00:24:50,947 --> 00:24:53,616
What reason have you for laying hands
on one of my slaves?

361
00:24:54,910 --> 00:24:56,285
The girl is a thief.

362
00:24:56,453 --> 00:24:58,329
l stole nothing.

363
00:24:58,497 --> 00:25:01,790
What exactly do you believe
she has stolen?

364
00:25:04,878 --> 00:25:06,337
Nothing of worth.

365
00:25:11,760 --> 00:25:13,010
Go.

366
00:25:13,178 --> 00:25:15,888
You overstep.
A month's wages forfeited.

367
00:25:16,056 --> 00:25:17,640
Press further

368
00:25:17,807 --> 00:25:19,558
and coin will be replaced
by blood.

369
00:25:19,726 --> 00:25:20,935
Remove yourself.

370
00:25:21,102 --> 00:25:22,853
Dominus.

371
00:25:25,774 --> 00:25:26,982
Apologies.

372
00:25:27,150 --> 00:25:29,652
Do not fucking speak!

373
00:25:29,819 --> 00:25:32,238
l defend your worth to my wife,
only to turn and find you

374
00:25:32,405 --> 00:25:34,156
shitting in my
fucking house.

375
00:25:34,324 --> 00:25:36,659
lf the toga virilis
were not tomorrow,

376
00:25:36,826 --> 00:25:38,327
l would have you lashed

377
00:25:38,495 --> 00:25:40,329
until the flesh peeled
from your back.

378
00:25:40,497 --> 00:25:42,831
Lay hands on one
of my guards again,

379
00:25:42,999 --> 00:25:45,834
and you will receive
far worse.

380
00:25:48,588 --> 00:25:50,714
Dominus.

381
00:26:00,350 --> 00:26:03,018
You attack a guard,
yet escape punishment?

382
00:26:04,563 --> 00:26:07,064
Being champion
is not without advantage.

383
00:26:07,232 --> 00:26:10,234
l must remember to stay
close to your side.

384
00:26:13,071 --> 00:26:16,031
Perhaps a swath of your good fortune
will rub off on me.

385
00:26:17,784 --> 00:26:21,328
Your efforts would be better focused
protecting your flank.

386
00:26:21,496 --> 00:26:25,124
Oh fuck.

387
00:26:25,292 --> 00:26:27,418
( laughing )

388
00:26:27,586 --> 00:26:30,045
Magistrate Calavius,

389
00:26:30,213 --> 00:26:31,964
the House of Batiatus
welcomes you

390
00:26:32,132 --> 00:26:33,882
on this glorious day--

391
00:26:34,050 --> 00:26:36,468
a young boy enters my doors,
but leaves a man.

392
00:26:36,636 --> 00:26:39,096
Gratitude for your hospitalities.
We are in your debt.

393
00:26:39,264 --> 00:26:40,806
As are we all.

394
00:26:40,974 --> 00:26:43,309
llithyia.

395
00:26:43,476 --> 00:26:45,227
l'd begun to fear
for your health.

396
00:26:45,395 --> 00:26:46,854
A momentary lapse.

397
00:26:47,022 --> 00:26:49,064
l've been tended to
with most compassionate care

398
00:26:49,232 --> 00:26:51,108
within these walls.

399
00:26:51,276 --> 00:26:54,194
- Where are the gladiators?
- Numerius.

400
00:26:54,362 --> 00:26:56,697
He couldn't sleep last night
for excitement.

401
00:26:56,865 --> 00:26:58,490
Batiatus: Who can blame him,
to stand among

402
00:26:58,658 --> 00:27:01,243
the greatest titans of the republic,
his to command?

403
00:27:01,411 --> 00:27:03,245
Mine? Really?

404
00:27:03,413 --> 00:27:05,289
Each of my proud warriors
has been instructed

405
00:27:05,457 --> 00:27:07,750
to regard your orders
as if from my own lips.

406
00:27:07,917 --> 00:27:10,085
Flavius will be filled
with great envy.

407
00:27:10,253 --> 00:27:12,755
As he should,
even more so when he hears

408
00:27:12,922 --> 00:27:15,299
the champion of Capua
himself

409
00:27:15,467 --> 00:27:17,843
- has given you a tour of the ludus.
- Spartacus?

410
00:27:18,011 --> 00:27:20,763
He awaits your presence,
with the permission of your father.

411
00:27:20,930 --> 00:27:24,600
l would have better fortune
reining Apollo's horses.

412
00:27:24,768 --> 00:27:28,604
Guards, escort young Numerius
to the training square.

413
00:27:30,273 --> 00:27:32,608
l've never seen him
in higher spirits.

414
00:27:32,776 --> 00:27:34,777
The House of Batiatus
has such an effect.

415
00:27:34,944 --> 00:27:37,821
Have you ever witnessed
a view from their balcony?

416
00:27:37,989 --> 00:27:40,240
lt simply overwhelms
the senses.

417
00:27:40,408 --> 00:27:44,244
Come, let us gaze upon
Capua's perfection.

418
00:27:44,412 --> 00:27:46,205
And give the men
a private moment

419
00:27:46,373 --> 00:27:49,291
to discuss how ravishing
their women are.

420
00:27:53,463 --> 00:27:55,130
llithyia resides with you?

421
00:27:55,298 --> 00:27:57,966
For the moment,
a valued friend.

422
00:27:58,134 --> 00:28:00,719
With connection to the senate
in both husband and father--

423
00:28:00,887 --> 00:28:02,096
value indeed.

424
00:28:02,263 --> 00:28:04,807
One must choose one's company
with exceeding care.

425
00:28:04,974 --> 00:28:07,267
Or else be dragged down
by them.

426
00:28:07,435 --> 00:28:09,937
Preparations are
in order?

427
00:28:10,105 --> 00:28:12,731
Set as if the boy was my own.
Ease all concern.

428
00:28:12,899 --> 00:28:14,692
This night
will be etched

429
00:28:14,859 --> 00:28:17,194
in the memories
of all in attendance.

430
00:28:19,781 --> 00:28:21,907
What is it like
having the life of another

431
00:28:22,075 --> 00:28:23,492
resting in your hands?

432
00:28:23,660 --> 00:28:27,454
My sword may deliver
the final blow,

433
00:28:27,622 --> 00:28:29,498
but a gladiator's fate
is for the crowd

434
00:28:29,666 --> 00:28:32,126
and the editor
to decide.

435
00:28:36,423 --> 00:28:38,507
You have no wall
over by the cliff.

436
00:28:38,675 --> 00:28:42,219
The very reason l find it best
not to train there.

437
00:28:42,387 --> 00:28:44,430
Has anyone
ever fallen below?

438
00:28:44,597 --> 00:28:46,557
l've witnessed but one.

439
00:28:46,725 --> 00:28:48,475
Come.

440
00:28:48,643 --> 00:28:51,145
lt's been a long time
since last we trained.

441
00:28:51,312 --> 00:28:53,731
Let us see
what you remember.

442
00:29:07,287 --> 00:29:10,873
The magistrate's son
graces our sands,

443
00:29:11,040 --> 00:29:13,333
and this is
what greets him?

444
00:29:15,670 --> 00:29:19,256
Would that l had an opponent
worthy of his interest.

445
00:29:22,260 --> 00:29:24,553
l would spar with you.

446
00:29:24,721 --> 00:29:27,181
l meant a real gladiator.

447
00:29:37,066 --> 00:29:38,817
Crixus shows
impeccable form.

448
00:29:38,985 --> 00:29:40,569
Hmm.

449
00:29:40,737 --> 00:29:43,739
l shall prove otherwise
at your ceremony tonight.

450
00:29:43,907 --> 00:29:46,867
Anyone else
dare challenge?

451
00:29:51,080 --> 00:29:52,748
Our fight
is not yet finished.

452
00:29:52,916 --> 00:29:55,083
Stand down, pup,

453
00:29:55,251 --> 00:29:57,294
before your shriveling cock
wets the sand.

454
00:30:07,013 --> 00:30:09,890
The man is beaten.

455
00:30:10,058 --> 00:30:11,767
ln body, perhaps.

456
00:30:13,770 --> 00:30:18,148
A confrontation
is often not won by force,

457
00:30:18,316 --> 00:30:20,150
but by will.

458
00:30:49,722 --> 00:30:52,474
Stay down,
you ignorant shit.

459
00:31:03,111 --> 00:31:05,696
Enough!

460
00:31:30,680 --> 00:31:33,348
The man is soundly defeated,
yet treated as victor.

461
00:31:34,934 --> 00:31:36,935
A sign of respect

462
00:31:37,103 --> 00:31:38,687
for his courage.

463
00:31:38,855 --> 00:31:41,106
Doctore:
See him to the medicus.

464
00:31:48,573 --> 00:31:50,616
ls every day like this?

465
00:31:50,783 --> 00:31:52,367
( laughs )

466
00:32:00,460 --> 00:32:03,170
l was unaware you possessed
such a skilled hand at latrunculi.

467
00:32:03,338 --> 00:32:06,173
Well, l consider myself
a student of military strategy.

468
00:32:06,341 --> 00:32:09,760
To win one must maneuver
to catch one's opponent unawares.

469
00:32:09,928 --> 00:32:12,054
As it is in war,

470
00:32:12,221 --> 00:32:15,557
so it is in politics.

471
00:32:15,725 --> 00:32:18,810
Another subject
of my interest.

472
00:32:18,978 --> 00:32:21,647
- Perhaps--
- Numerius: Father!

473
00:32:21,814 --> 00:32:24,024
Spartacus gave me his sword
so l could practice.

474
00:32:24,192 --> 00:32:25,817
Numerius, you are filthy.

475
00:32:25,985 --> 00:32:27,903
Calavius: l fear he will form a crust
if not sent to water.

476
00:32:28,071 --> 00:32:30,906
No, we shall see him well prepared
before the guests arrive.

477
00:32:31,074 --> 00:32:33,533
Naevia, escort Numerius
to the baths.

478
00:32:33,701 --> 00:32:35,452
Yes, Domina.

479
00:32:39,290 --> 00:32:41,875
Just through here.

480
00:32:42,043 --> 00:32:44,962
There is yet
much the boy in him.

481
00:32:45,129 --> 00:32:47,339
For but a moment longer.

482
00:32:47,507 --> 00:32:50,759
Tonight Numerius
becomes a man.

483
00:33:02,438 --> 00:33:03,647
Clean?

484
00:33:05,316 --> 00:33:06,942
Or do you yet require
a hard scrubbing?

485
00:33:07,110 --> 00:33:09,611
No, l am--

486
00:33:09,779 --> 00:33:10,988
l am--

487
00:33:11,155 --> 00:33:12,656
( laughs )

488
00:33:12,824 --> 00:33:15,117
Yes, you are.

489
00:33:16,202 --> 00:33:18,912
Nothing more sensual
than a warm bath...

490
00:33:21,624 --> 00:33:25,669
mm, the water
caressing your skin.

491
00:33:27,755 --> 00:33:30,841
Your eyes seem
rather fixed.

492
00:33:31,009 --> 00:33:32,467
Apologies.

493
00:33:32,635 --> 00:33:34,011
None required.

494
00:33:34,178 --> 00:33:36,972
This is your night,
Numerius,

495
00:33:37,140 --> 00:33:40,726
one that occurs but once
in a man's lifetime.

496
00:33:40,893 --> 00:33:42,728
l am filled
with much excitement.

497
00:33:42,895 --> 00:33:44,479
Of course you are.

498
00:33:44,647 --> 00:33:48,025
Your life unfolds
before you--

499
00:33:48,192 --> 00:33:51,653
many glories,
many honors,

500
00:33:51,821 --> 00:33:54,948
many pleasures.

501
00:33:55,116 --> 00:33:57,701
The choices
you make tonight

502
00:33:57,869 --> 00:33:59,661
will ripple through time,

503
00:33:59,829 --> 00:34:03,165
altering fates and destinies.

504
00:34:03,332 --> 00:34:06,501
So much rests
in your hands.

505
00:34:07,545 --> 00:34:10,172
And l would see them
properly filled.

506
00:35:00,681 --> 00:35:02,974
Woman: Mm, very nice.

507
00:35:03,142 --> 00:35:06,603
Then you jump up
and stab him down like that.

508
00:35:08,439 --> 00:35:10,315
A fine celebration, Batiatus.

509
00:35:10,483 --> 00:35:12,609
l've never seen the boy
so happy.

510
00:35:12,777 --> 00:35:15,487
Let us call him a boy
no longer.

511
00:35:15,655 --> 00:35:17,948
Does he not
appear to you a man?

512
00:35:21,494 --> 00:35:24,287
He does seem to stand taller,
does he not?

513
00:35:24,455 --> 00:35:26,248
By quite some measure.

514
00:35:26,415 --> 00:35:28,542
Soon he will rival the stature
of his honored father.

515
00:35:28,709 --> 00:35:30,752
lt gives great pride
to know

516
00:35:30,920 --> 00:35:33,213
l have such an heir
to carry the name Calavius.

517
00:35:33,381 --> 00:35:36,258
Every house
should be so blessed.

518
00:35:36,425 --> 00:35:39,219
l believe your son will do
extraordinary things.

519
00:35:39,387 --> 00:35:42,764
l for one cannot wait
to see them.

520
00:35:53,734 --> 00:35:57,237
lt appears the wife of the legatus
yet harbors a grudge.

521
00:35:57,405 --> 00:36:00,949
She is a cat absent claws.

522
00:36:01,117 --> 00:36:03,618
Varro: Yet fangs remain.

523
00:36:06,622 --> 00:36:08,248
Gratitude for last night.

524
00:36:08,416 --> 00:36:11,042
The man overstepped.

525
00:36:12,295 --> 00:36:13,962
l merely made correction.

526
00:36:14,130 --> 00:36:16,256
Still,

527
00:36:16,424 --> 00:36:18,300
the heart swells
at such kindness.

528
00:36:18,467 --> 00:36:20,302
Then see it deflate.

529
00:36:20,469 --> 00:36:23,013
l would have done the same
for any woman.

530
00:36:24,015 --> 00:36:26,641
You are an ass.

531
00:36:26,809 --> 00:36:29,978
( Varro snickering )

532
00:36:30,146 --> 00:36:32,981
The champion of Capua,
always making friends.

533
00:36:33,149 --> 00:36:35,150
l need but one.

534
00:36:35,318 --> 00:36:38,653
Fortunate, since it appears
one is all you have.

535
00:36:46,204 --> 00:36:48,330
Her husband
is mad with worry.

536
00:36:48,497 --> 00:36:50,457
Licinia has
completely vanished.

537
00:36:50,625 --> 00:36:53,835
She slipped away in the night
absent slaves and not seen since.

538
00:36:54,003 --> 00:36:56,963
A proper woman should never
travel without escort.

539
00:36:57,131 --> 00:36:58,840
Her cousin good Crassus
has offered

540
00:36:59,008 --> 00:37:01,009
substantial reward
for her discovery,

541
00:37:01,177 --> 00:37:03,553
larger still towards punishment
if harm's been done.

542
00:37:03,721 --> 00:37:07,140
But who would wish such a thing
upon a relation of Crassus?

543
00:37:07,308 --> 00:37:08,725
Why, that would be
madness.

544
00:37:08,893 --> 00:37:12,979
lt is revelation what we are capable of
when pushed to brink.

545
00:37:13,147 --> 00:37:14,356
Or pulled.

546
00:37:16,400 --> 00:37:19,861
Well, there can only be one cause
to slip out in the night

547
00:37:20,029 --> 00:37:21,905
absent slaves or husbands.

548
00:37:22,073 --> 00:37:23,865
Oh.

549
00:37:24,033 --> 00:37:26,409
She is married
to a fat little man

550
00:37:26,577 --> 00:37:28,536
who sprouts hair
as if beast.

551
00:37:28,704 --> 00:37:30,580
( women laughing )

552
00:37:30,748 --> 00:37:32,540
Who could blame her,

553
00:37:32,708 --> 00:37:35,543
flown to the arms of another,
as Helen to Paris?

554
00:37:37,922 --> 00:37:40,423
Solonius: l fear Rome must be
absent her beauty,

555
00:37:40,591 --> 00:37:42,801
for tonight
the jewels of the republic

556
00:37:42,969 --> 00:37:46,012
stand glittering before me
in Capua.

557
00:37:46,180 --> 00:37:49,683
Good Solonius,
you decided to attend.

558
00:37:49,850 --> 00:37:51,977
Who could resist
such divine company?

559
00:37:52,144 --> 00:37:54,020
Batiatus:
Do my eyes deceive?

560
00:37:54,188 --> 00:37:56,773
Solonius, come from
the shadow to the light,

561
00:37:56,941 --> 00:37:58,733
embrace me as brother.

562
00:37:58,901 --> 00:38:01,444
Would that blood
were our bond.

563
00:38:01,612 --> 00:38:03,780
l almost did not
recognize you,

564
00:38:03,948 --> 00:38:05,573
so gaunt of cheek.

565
00:38:05,741 --> 00:38:08,410
- Are you quite well?
- My health has never been better.

566
00:38:08,577 --> 00:38:11,413
Sadly the same can't be said
for your fortunes in the arena, huh?

567
00:38:11,580 --> 00:38:13,999
Have you had opportunity
to greet the magistrate?

568
00:38:14,166 --> 00:38:16,584
He was deep in conference
with the consularis when l arrived.

569
00:38:16,752 --> 00:38:18,628
As the evening wears,
l am certain

570
00:38:18,796 --> 00:38:21,089
he will find time
for the less significant guests.

571
00:38:21,257 --> 00:38:23,883
Gratitude for the invitation.

572
00:38:24,051 --> 00:38:26,261
l hope soon to return
the favor.

573
00:38:28,097 --> 00:38:30,265
Did you see the look
upon his face?

574
00:38:30,433 --> 00:38:33,685
He has the rictus of a man dying
a slice at a time.

575
00:38:33,853 --> 00:38:37,147
Lucretia: l would have the fatal cut
in a single stroke.

576
00:38:37,315 --> 00:38:39,566
Oh, l prefer as many strokes
as possible,

577
00:38:39,734 --> 00:38:42,152
to maximize the pleasure.

578
00:38:52,330 --> 00:38:55,957
l was unaware you had taste
for such exotic treats.

579
00:38:58,002 --> 00:39:00,462
We cannot be
seen together.

580
00:39:00,629 --> 00:39:04,382
l find it curious that Batiatus
would extend me invitation.

581
00:39:04,550 --> 00:39:07,260
What is he planning?

582
00:39:08,304 --> 00:39:11,639
To humiliate you
before the magistrate.

583
00:39:11,807 --> 00:39:14,351
Your master swims
in deep waters.

584
00:39:14,518 --> 00:39:18,104
Someday soon he shall disappear
beneath the waves.

585
00:39:20,316 --> 00:39:23,485
Come, gather,
esteemed guests

586
00:39:23,652 --> 00:39:28,198
and those of a more
questionable repute.

587
00:39:28,366 --> 00:39:30,742
Tonight the House of Batiatus
is humbled

588
00:39:30,910 --> 00:39:33,870
to help celebrate
a most glorious occasion.

589
00:39:34,038 --> 00:39:35,872
The son
of Magistrate Calavius

590
00:39:36,040 --> 00:39:39,459
casts off the robes of a boy

591
00:39:39,627 --> 00:39:42,337
and becomes
a proper Roman man.

592
00:39:47,551 --> 00:39:50,512
Yet before he dons
the toga virilis,

593
00:39:50,679 --> 00:39:53,014
let us honor him

594
00:39:53,182 --> 00:39:56,184
with sport and blood,

595
00:39:56,352 --> 00:39:59,521
a contest between the present
and the past.

596
00:39:59,688 --> 00:40:03,900
Spartacus, champion of Capua,

597
00:40:04,068 --> 00:40:06,486
step forward.

598
00:40:10,199 --> 00:40:12,200
Crixus, former champion, step--

599
00:40:12,368 --> 00:40:14,327
Wait.

600
00:40:14,495 --> 00:40:17,372
l fear Crixus has seen
his best day passed.

601
00:40:19,125 --> 00:40:22,210
l would have Varro
fight in his place.

602
00:40:28,384 --> 00:40:30,885
You are the editor,
young master,

603
00:40:31,053 --> 00:40:33,096
your will our hands.

604
00:40:34,932 --> 00:40:36,266
Varro, step forward.

605
00:40:36,434 --> 00:40:38,852
( applause )

606
00:40:42,398 --> 00:40:44,399
Did you have hand
in my elevation?

607
00:40:44,567 --> 00:40:46,985
The boy's change
comes a surprise.

608
00:40:50,739 --> 00:40:53,450
lt seems the gods
favor us both now.

609
00:40:54,702 --> 00:40:56,411
Honor the boy.

610
00:40:56,579 --> 00:40:58,288
Honor the ludus.

611
00:41:01,292 --> 00:41:03,877
Numerius insults Crixus
in our own house.

612
00:41:04,044 --> 00:41:05,462
Let it pass.

613
00:41:05,629 --> 00:41:09,048
The magistrate's happiness
is our only concern.

614
00:41:09,216 --> 00:41:10,800
Come, Numerius.

615
00:41:10,968 --> 00:41:13,303
These men, these titans of the arena
await your command.

616
00:41:13,471 --> 00:41:15,763
Let us give them a show.

617
00:41:17,308 --> 00:41:18,933
Begin.

618
00:42:18,327 --> 00:42:21,329
( crowd exclaims, laughter )

619
00:42:24,333 --> 00:42:26,000
My fucking flank.

620
00:42:26,168 --> 00:42:27,752
Protect it,

621
00:42:27,920 --> 00:42:30,838
and next time it may be you
who stands victorious.

622
00:42:34,843 --> 00:42:37,637
Batiatus: Spartacus--
still the champion of Capua.

623
00:42:37,805 --> 00:42:40,223
And Varro--
a formidable opponent,

624
00:42:40,391 --> 00:42:42,850
one to watch closely
in the arena.

625
00:42:43,018 --> 00:42:44,227
Come, Numerius,

626
00:42:44,395 --> 00:42:47,397
pass judgment
on our fallen warrior.

627
00:42:52,570 --> 00:42:55,196
( crowd exclaims )

628
00:43:09,169 --> 00:43:12,380
Apologies, Magistrate, it was agreed
this was an exhibition only,

629
00:43:12,548 --> 00:43:14,173
not a fight to the death.

630
00:43:14,341 --> 00:43:16,217
There must be blood.

631
00:43:16,385 --> 00:43:18,428
Father.

632
00:43:18,596 --> 00:43:21,306
Numerius has made
his decision.

633
00:43:22,766 --> 00:43:25,393
l will reimburse you
the cost of the man.

634
00:43:35,654 --> 00:43:37,572
Proceed.

635
00:43:48,876 --> 00:43:51,544
Do we have a problem,
Batiatus?

636
00:44:01,096 --> 00:44:03,348
l said proceed.

637
00:44:20,282 --> 00:44:21,949
Varro: Don't.

638
00:44:26,622 --> 00:44:29,123
Don't.

639
00:44:29,291 --> 00:44:31,459
They will kill us both.

640
00:44:33,671 --> 00:44:36,130
There is no choice.

641
00:44:37,174 --> 00:44:39,300
There is always a choice.

642
00:44:42,805 --> 00:44:45,556
Not this time.

643
00:44:49,061 --> 00:44:51,729
Spartacus.

644
00:45:08,997 --> 00:45:11,165
Live

645
00:45:11,333 --> 00:45:13,167
and see my family
provided for.

646
00:45:15,003 --> 00:45:16,921
And know

647
00:45:17,089 --> 00:45:19,132
l would have done the same.

648
00:46:06,138 --> 00:46:08,931
( applause )

649
00:46:35,626 --> 00:46:39,712
l am forever indebted
to your hospitality, Batiatus.

650
00:46:39,880 --> 00:46:42,632
Think nothing of it.
A favor for a dear friend.

651
00:46:42,800 --> 00:46:44,675
He calls for blood
without hesitation.

652
00:46:44,843 --> 00:46:47,887
Such boldness will one day
lead him to the senate.

653
00:46:49,598 --> 00:46:51,265
The noblest of ambitions.

654
00:46:51,433 --> 00:46:54,477
l myself have designs
towards political office.

655
00:46:54,645 --> 00:46:55,895
ls that so?

656
00:46:56,063 --> 00:46:58,272
Well, not the senate, not so soon,
but something local.

657
00:46:58,440 --> 00:47:00,817
l would speak to you of support,
perhaps tomorrow.

658
00:47:00,984 --> 00:47:02,443
l leave for the coast
on business.

659
00:47:02,611 --> 00:47:04,946
Well, when you return then.

660
00:47:06,490 --> 00:47:09,867
Politics is too dull
for a man of your persuasion.

661
00:47:10,035 --> 00:47:12,787
You would ache for the sights
and sounds of the arena.

662
00:47:12,955 --> 00:47:16,958
A sacrifice l would gladly make
in the service to Rome.

663
00:47:19,211 --> 00:47:21,796
Batiatus, you are
a fine lanista,

664
00:47:21,964 --> 00:47:24,298
perhaps the finest
in all the republic,

665
00:47:24,466 --> 00:47:28,094
but politics--
it requires a different sort.

666
00:47:28,262 --> 00:47:32,139
Solonius: Citizens of status,
with the proper heritage.

667
00:47:32,307 --> 00:47:34,350
Calavius: Just so.

668
00:47:34,518 --> 00:47:36,686
Relish what you know best.

669
00:47:36,854 --> 00:47:39,814
Leave politics to the men
with breeding for it.

670
00:47:39,982 --> 00:47:41,816
Come, good Solonius.

671
00:47:41,984 --> 00:47:44,569
We have not had occasion
to speak this evening.

672
00:47:47,656 --> 00:47:50,116
The magistrate's response?

673
00:47:51,159 --> 00:47:53,244
To be answered in blood.

674
00:49:55,367 --> 00:49:57,702
( theme music playing )