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( theme music playing )

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lt is a heavy thing,

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to see a father
so strong in life unable to rise.

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The weight of it keenly felt.

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Titus was much loved by this city.

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Hold comfort in the knowledge.

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The magistrate himself pays respects?

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lt's a great honor.

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For my father.

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Years l wished
for blistering tongue to cool,

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only to long for it
to scorch ear once more.

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Lucretia: l know you did not
wish him gone in such a manner.

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Nor did l,
despite our many differences.

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And yet the gods have willed it.

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The gods had no fucking hand in this.

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Tullius alone inflicts injury.

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And how shall it be answered?

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Apologies. Unwelcome guest
makes appearance.

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Vettius.

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Temper emotion and greet him
with measured voice.

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lt would serve no purpose
to have confrontation

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here in front of the magistrate.

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Good Batiatus.

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My sympathies
for the passing of your father.

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A titan, standing far above
all who follow.

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You come absent Tullius?

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l thought nothing could keep the man
from observance of such a tragedy.

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Well, he confers with dignitaries
from Antioch.

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- Antioch?
- He's engaged in business there,

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to the further glory of the Republic.

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He sends his regrets
that he could not be present,

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and a reminder

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that a bargain was struck
with your father before he passed

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concerning the sale of Gannicus.

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You dare broach subject
on such a fucking day?

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We have respectfully waited
for eight of them to pass.

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Your period of mourning
comes to conclusion.

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Tomorrow the sun greets a ninth day

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and with it we expect
delivery of Gannicus.

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Turn desire to piss and shit

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and see yourself well satisfied.

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Then Tullius will be forced to withdraw
offer to include your men

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in the opening games
of the new arena.

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And all that follow.

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Titus condemns
our brothers to the mines.

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Now we fucking honor him?

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He was the dominus of this house

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and deserves no less.

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Spoken as a true champion.

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Gannicus: Apologies.

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Batiatus summons the men.

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You will see her ashes
beneath the ground?

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As is her people's custom.

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Gannicus:
l did not know of them.

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There are many things
that l did not pause to ask of her.

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Now l'm but filled with questions.

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Speak of her in quiet moments

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and see them answered.

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Oenomaus...

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she was the rarest of women,

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a flower of beauty and compassion
in a world full of shit.

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l would assume her place, so that her
laugh may once again fill solemn air.

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She would not wish it.

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She loved you.

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As a brother.

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As l loved her.

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Quintus: We stand upon sacred ground,
watered with tears of blood.

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Words l have often heard in my youth--
by my father,

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by his father before him.

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Yet only now
do l truly understand them.

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We've all felt
the bitter sting of loss.

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Yet here we stand.

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We have known the agony of heart
ripped yet beating from sundered chest.

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And yet here we stand.

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The House of Batiatus
is no stranger to misfortune,

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to the cruel whims of the gods

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and base men who would position
themselves as such.

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And yet here we stand!

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This house is built
atop unshakable foundations

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of honor and respect.

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And in no man were
these qualities more evident

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than Titus Lentulus Batiatus.

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l will laud my father's memory

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by seeing the House of Batiatus

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elevated beyond the imaginings
of my ancestors.

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l will need all of you to see it done--

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men of hard purpose and desire.

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Let previous decisions fall aside.

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None of you will be sent to the mines,
regardless of standing!

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( chuckles )

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The sun has set on an era.

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Let us celebrate the name
Titus Lentulus Batiatus

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with drink and the clash of swords
to carry my father to the afterlife!

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Take position!

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Will you fight your man to conclusion
or drop your defense

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and allow for hollow victory,
as you did with me before Titus?

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You are champion now.
Do not broach fucking subject again.

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Quintus:
Spill blood upon the sands, but live

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to one day die with glory
and honor in the arena!

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Begin.

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This is all that remains--

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when the smoke clears
and the embers die...

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the sum total of a man's life.

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This was my father's last act
before his death:

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a bill of sale transferring
your ownership.

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The cause that moved you
to seek audience on the day

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- l watched my father burn?
- Apologies, Dominus.

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l could wait no longer.

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We again find ourselves
in unpleasant position.

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To honor my father's wishes sees you
fall to control of a man most hated,

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to defy them sees this house
forever excluded from the new arena.

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A cock in the ass,
from either direction.

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Speak, and give reason to see
this join my father's ashes.

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l have no words towards such an end.

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l come to see agreement honored.

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You wish to leave this house?

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l wish to see blood.

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See me delivered to Tullius's care

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and l will see his life
for your father's.

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Noble offer.

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Yet l fear your life would be
forfeit in such attempt.

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A small price to pay.

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My father never aimed
a favored word towards you,

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yet you entreat to be the instrument
of his vengeance?

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Or is it another you seek it for?

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You would sacrifice your life
in the memory of hers?

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l would sacrifice a thousand,
if l'd but had them.

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lf you had such
stirrings for Melitta,

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why did you not fight harder
in the contest before my father?

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You could have taken Crixus
and remained here,

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close to your heart's desires.

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The match was lost
before sword was ever raised.

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The same could be said
of your plans against Tullius.

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He is forever surrounded
not only by his own men,

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but by good citizens who would quickly
come to the aid of such a ''noble'' Roman.

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- Then they too shall fall.
- You do not fucking think!

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This grants ownership
to Tullius' lapdog Vettius.

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You'll be sent to the boy's ludus
in fucking Nola.

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A year could pass before you find
yourself close enough to Tullius.

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l would suffer a lifetime
but to have the chance to strike.

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This house would be
the one that suffers!

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A year of the greatest gladiator
in the Republic

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fighting for those shits!?
A year of you needing to win

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each fight against my fucking men

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in the hopes of gaining
an audience with Tullius.

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Will he not wish to see the man
he has fought so hard to gain

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- when so delivered?
- ln chains, absent weapons.

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Then l will use my hands!

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Your desires are well noted.

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l will weigh argument and come
to an answer in the balance.

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Dominus.

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Fetch more wine.

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Vettius's appearance was ill-timed.

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He is a dog,
untrained where not to shit.

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The hand that grips his leash
is of greater concern.

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Has Quintus voiced thought
towards Tullius?

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He has not.

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Yet what would any of us do to see
the death of one so loved avenged?

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The very heart of my concern.

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To take action against Tullius is
to invite mortal consequence.

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He has made repeated attacks against
this house. You'd have us do nothing?

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l would have you live.

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lf the situation with Tullius turns
to further disadvantage,

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know that you may always
seek refuge beneath my roof.

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- As friend.
- Where is the fucking wine?

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- Lucretia: Naevia brings more.
- ( sighs )

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l should take my leave.

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No stay.
l would have your counsel.

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Gannicus presses to honor
terms towards his sale.

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- Then the matter is resolved.
- Fuck resolution.

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The man only desires
close proximity to Tullius

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and the villain's throat
beneath his hands.

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He would kill Tullius for us?
Do you believe it possible?

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You speak of madness!

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Tullius is far too cautious
to ever lower guard,

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especially in the presence of a man
loyal to the House of Batiatus.

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And what would brave Solonius
do in my fucking position?!

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Turn blind eye towards
the murder of his father?

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He would be certain
to strike appropriate target.

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What if Tullius had no hand in this?

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His gift of wine was tainted with death.

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But was it by Tullius's hand?
Or another moved by equal grievance?

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What if Vettius is
the true cause of this?

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The boy's hatred for you
is well known.

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You are right.

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Vengeance would stand a hollow vessel
were it not filled with retribution

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against all who have injured this house,
including young Vettius.

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- You twist my intention.
- He but straightens purpose.

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ls this not what set tragedy in motion?

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Arrogance and impatience?
You're forever reaching beyond grasp,

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and dragging those beside you
as you fall.

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And you have never had
the stomach to do what it takes

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to make a fucking
name in this world!

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Good Solonius, forever bowing
and scraping in the shit of his betters.

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ls it any wonder no woman
would have you?

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Emotion carries us beyond reason.

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Solonius has been as a brother to us.

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lt has been a trying day
in a long succession of many.

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Apologies.

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l have asked much of our friendship,
with little reward.

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Yet l must seek more

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if we are to see injuries
against our house redressed.

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What are your thoughts?

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They yet stand clouded.

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Come. Let us put our minds together
and see them cleared.

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( tapping )

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This mark carries great honor,

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and even greater responsibility.

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Melitta held many years
as my body slave...

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and shall be missed
beyond the measure of words.

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l expect equal loyalty from you now.

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You are always to stand by my side,
never to leave it.

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Or this house,
as Diona chose.

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Oh, l understand why she fled.

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lt was an unfortunate thing to be
so used by men for base entertainment.

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l understand it,
yet cannot forgive.

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Yes, Domina.

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Lucretia: What l can do

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is make promise

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that no one will ever
lay hands upon you for sport.

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Your maidenhood will be
preserved as a precious gift

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and given only to the most worthy,

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as Melitta was given to Oenomaus.

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There.

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We are forever
bound to each other.

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Bring oil and a sharpened blade.

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l would be rid
of this fucking beard.

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Solonius?

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Courage hardened
and hands set to task.

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Then you've come to decision.

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One that not even good Tullius
will see coming.

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Gather my father's ashes
and tell Oenomaus

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to prepare Gannicus
to leave these walls.

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Brother.

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You are too late.

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l have finished the wine.

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Would that l had enough
to sink to the fucking bottom.

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Dominus orders you
prepared for transport.

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l am to be sold then?

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What seizes Batiatus--

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to give you to Tullius
after what he has done?

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The man has lost fucking sense.

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Then question mine as well.

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You wish this?

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l wish to stand before Tullius

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and have his fucking life.

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You would have better chance
flinging yourself from the cliff

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and praying to land upon him.

249
00:17:23,042 --> 00:17:24,917
lt was his fucking wine.

250
00:17:25,085 --> 00:17:26,794
lf she had--

251
00:17:29,298 --> 00:17:31,758
all those who had hand
in her passing must pay,

252
00:17:31,925 --> 00:17:34,093
regardless of cost.

253
00:17:38,390 --> 00:17:41,184
lt was a gift for Titus--

254
00:17:41,351 --> 00:17:43,978
Tullius's wine.

255
00:17:44,146 --> 00:17:47,023
How did it come to pass her lips?
She was no thief.

256
00:17:47,191 --> 00:17:49,567
What answer would matter now?

257
00:17:49,735 --> 00:17:52,195
She is gone and the men
that took her soon to follow.

258
00:17:52,362 --> 00:17:55,948
l would rather you join her now than see
another so close to me fall to Tullius.

259
00:17:56,116 --> 00:17:57,742
The choice is removed from your hands.

260
00:17:57,910 --> 00:18:00,953
- l will break words with Batiatus.
- Oenomaus, this is how it must be.

261
00:18:01,121 --> 00:18:03,289
She would not have wanted this.

262
00:18:05,209 --> 00:18:07,794
When l meet her in the afterlife,

263
00:18:07,961 --> 00:18:13,049
l do not wish to explain why l allowed
a man we both loved to forfeit his life.

264
00:18:14,802 --> 00:18:17,845
l have lost my wife.

265
00:18:20,432 --> 00:18:23,226
l do not want to see
my brother follow.

266
00:18:26,522 --> 00:18:28,106
He deserves no less.

267
00:18:33,821 --> 00:18:34,821
Oenomaus--

268
00:18:34,988 --> 00:18:37,031
Quintus:
The time for words has passed.

269
00:18:38,659 --> 00:18:40,201
- Dominus.
- Prepare the wagon.

270
00:18:40,369 --> 00:18:42,703
We leave at once.

271
00:18:52,047 --> 00:18:54,006
What words were you
about to fucking speak?

272
00:18:54,174 --> 00:18:56,342
- Ones weighted with truth.
- Towards what purpose?

273
00:18:56,510 --> 00:18:57,635
He deserves to know.

274
00:18:57,803 --> 00:18:59,971
This is not about him.

275
00:19:00,139 --> 00:19:02,974
lt is about Gannicus
and his fucking conscience.

276
00:19:03,142 --> 00:19:06,978
Speak it, and see memory
of beloved wife forever tainted.

277
00:19:07,146 --> 00:19:09,480
l cannot keep buried
what l have done.

278
00:19:09,648 --> 00:19:12,150
Then see it remain in shallow grave
but a while longer.

279
00:19:12,317 --> 00:19:16,362
How am l to unearth it
once l have been sold to Tullius?

280
00:19:16,530 --> 00:19:21,325
l do not sell you to fucking Tullius.

281
00:19:21,493 --> 00:19:23,119
( shouts )

282
00:19:26,540 --> 00:19:28,791
Batiatus again spits in my face?

283
00:19:28,959 --> 00:19:30,877
News absent surprise.

284
00:19:31,044 --> 00:19:34,338
A snake by nature favors
maneuvering upon its belly.

285
00:19:34,506 --> 00:19:37,133
l would stand upright
among honorable men.

286
00:19:40,012 --> 00:19:41,637
Where does he take Gannicus?

287
00:19:41,805 --> 00:19:43,931
Batiatus sent me to secure sale

288
00:19:44,099 --> 00:19:46,058
to the Syrian trader Galeagra.

289
00:19:46,226 --> 00:19:49,812
By morning Gannicus will be on a ship
sailing towards points unknown,

290
00:19:49,980 --> 00:19:52,231
forever beyond your reach.

291
00:19:52,399 --> 00:19:56,027
You aided Batiatus in this?

292
00:19:56,195 --> 00:19:58,029
l have known the man for many years.

293
00:19:58,197 --> 00:19:59,947
l was conflicted.

294
00:20:00,115 --> 00:20:01,490
As am l...

295
00:20:03,535 --> 00:20:06,495
on whether to strip flesh
from your fucking face.

296
00:20:06,663 --> 00:20:08,372
Wait! l came to you with this.

297
00:20:08,540 --> 00:20:09,540
After the fact.

298
00:20:09,708 --> 00:20:12,877
There is still time. He meets the Syrian
at the edge of the city.

299
00:20:16,882 --> 00:20:18,382
Gather the men.

300
00:20:20,010 --> 00:20:23,095
l cannot believe even Batiatus so thick

301
00:20:23,263 --> 00:20:25,681
as to imagine concealing such an act.

302
00:20:25,849 --> 00:20:28,601
He will spin the story
of Gannicus escaping--

303
00:20:28,769 --> 00:20:32,355
to perhaps follow his slave girl Diona,
who recently went to foot.

304
00:20:32,522 --> 00:20:35,608
He thinks me the fool,
to accept the tale?

305
00:20:35,776 --> 00:20:39,028
Batiatus knows you will summon him
to meeting to discuss the matter.

306
00:20:39,196 --> 00:20:42,198
He lays plans to see much coin
in your men's hands,

307
00:20:42,366 --> 00:20:46,285
payment in aid against your life
when he stands before you.

308
00:20:46,453 --> 00:20:49,330
( chuckles )
The fucking cock on him.

309
00:20:49,498 --> 00:20:51,707
( laughter )

310
00:20:53,585 --> 00:20:56,712
Batiatus has always thought himself
above those around him--

311
00:20:56,880 --> 00:20:59,507
even closest friend.

312
00:21:01,468 --> 00:21:04,053
l shall prove the notion false

313
00:21:04,221 --> 00:21:08,349
and see fucking son join his father.

314
00:21:25,158 --> 00:21:27,159
Where are they?

315
00:21:27,327 --> 00:21:28,828
l'll search ahead.

316
00:21:28,996 --> 00:21:32,123
Stay where you are. l will not
have you from my fucking side.

317
00:21:32,291 --> 00:21:35,543
lf you had sold me to Tullius,
no one else's life would be at risk.

318
00:21:35,711 --> 00:21:37,962
With great risk comes great reward.

319
00:21:38,130 --> 00:21:39,797
And l would have mine.

320
00:21:41,967 --> 00:21:44,635
The Syrians arrive.

321
00:21:52,102 --> 00:21:55,980
l grow weary
of these games, Batiatus,

322
00:21:56,148 --> 00:21:59,525
and would see them to bitter end.

323
00:21:59,693 --> 00:22:01,652
As would l.

324
00:22:15,751 --> 00:22:18,377
Come.
Let us embrace,

325
00:22:18,545 --> 00:22:20,629
you fucking cunt.

326
00:22:25,093 --> 00:22:27,303
Come on!

327
00:22:57,209 --> 00:22:59,293
Ashur!

328
00:23:00,962 --> 00:23:02,922
Fucking kill him, Barca!

329
00:23:09,346 --> 00:23:11,222
You!

330
00:23:11,390 --> 00:23:14,683
Fuck you, you fucking shit.
You fuck!

331
00:23:28,949 --> 00:23:30,074
Wait, hold!

332
00:23:31,076 --> 00:23:33,244
l said hold.

333
00:23:37,416 --> 00:23:41,043
Such a death would be far too quick.

334
00:23:43,713 --> 00:23:45,881
Bind him.

335
00:23:53,390 --> 00:23:55,933
And you.

336
00:23:58,520 --> 00:24:01,730
You played your part
to fucking perfection!

337
00:24:01,898 --> 00:24:04,316
( laughing )

338
00:24:04,484 --> 00:24:07,903
lt was not difficult. When passion
for vengeance overtakes caution,

339
00:24:08,071 --> 00:24:10,656
even the keenest of minds
is easily deceived.

340
00:24:10,824 --> 00:24:12,491
Modest to the fucking last.

341
00:24:12,659 --> 00:24:15,411
See these bodies put to grass
and get yourself to the medicus.

342
00:24:15,579 --> 00:24:17,121
You're sure to your purpose?

343
00:24:17,289 --> 00:24:19,748
My path has never been clearer.

344
00:24:22,127 --> 00:24:24,170
Good Tullius.

345
00:24:26,506 --> 00:24:28,382
Let us have final words

346
00:24:28,550 --> 00:24:30,843
before you depart this life.

347
00:24:39,936 --> 00:24:42,605
Ah, the lamb finally wakes.

348
00:24:42,772 --> 00:24:45,691
- ( grunting )
- Calm yourself.

349
00:24:45,859 --> 00:24:48,194
l merely wish to break words.

350
00:24:49,946 --> 00:24:52,239
Seek to raise alarm
and find throat slit

351
00:24:52,407 --> 00:24:54,992
well in advance of aid.
We are clear?

352
00:25:00,582 --> 00:25:02,625
You are fucking dead.

353
00:25:02,792 --> 00:25:06,170
Threats absent form
without Tullius to support them.

354
00:25:06,338 --> 00:25:09,006
What have you done to him?

355
00:25:09,174 --> 00:25:11,050
Not me.
l have done nothing.

356
00:25:11,218 --> 00:25:15,095
ln all of this, l have never known
quarrel with good Tullius.

357
00:25:15,263 --> 00:25:18,933
Yet Batiatus...
he is of a contrary nature.

358
00:25:19,100 --> 00:25:22,811
And moves even as we speak
to end his conflict with your man.

359
00:25:22,979 --> 00:25:24,522
Forever.

360
00:25:24,689 --> 00:25:26,732
The opening of the arena is upon us.

361
00:25:26,900 --> 00:25:31,028
Tullius' absence will be noted,
and your part in it quick upon heel.

362
00:25:31,196 --> 00:25:35,491
You are mistaken. No one will suspect
Tullius has left this world--

363
00:25:35,659 --> 00:25:39,119
not when trusted Vettius heralds news
that he has unexpectedly

364
00:25:39,287 --> 00:25:43,165
set sail abroad to tend
to pressing matters in Antioch.

365
00:25:43,333 --> 00:25:46,252
What would move tongue
to voice such fucking lie?

366
00:25:46,419 --> 00:25:50,047
lt would more easily forms words
to see you and Batiatus

367
00:25:50,215 --> 00:25:51,882
executed for your crimes.

368
00:25:52,050 --> 00:25:54,176
Based upon what evidence?

369
00:25:54,344 --> 00:25:57,388
We were not found knife in hand,
kneeling beside body.

370
00:25:57,556 --> 00:26:01,850
A body which even now Batiatus
conceals beyond reach of human eyes.

371
00:26:02,018 --> 00:26:03,978
No, my concern

372
00:26:04,145 --> 00:26:06,480
rests with your safety.

373
00:26:08,441 --> 00:26:10,943
Attempt to raise
unwarranted suspicion,

374
00:26:11,111 --> 00:26:14,697
and Batiatus would be sure
to take offense.

375
00:26:14,864 --> 00:26:17,575
And without Tullius
to protect you...

376
00:26:20,287 --> 00:26:24,039
Ah. Youth finally matures.

377
00:26:25,709 --> 00:26:27,293
Now we have settled issue,

378
00:26:27,460 --> 00:26:30,754
let us turn to other matters
of a more personal nature.

379
00:26:35,427 --> 00:26:37,344
Lucretia:
All things change.

380
00:26:37,512 --> 00:26:41,098
What we hold close to our hearts
eventually pass from this world.

381
00:26:44,352 --> 00:26:47,271
And what we once
turned from in disgust...

382
00:26:48,982 --> 00:26:50,733
we embrace as necessity.

383
00:26:54,988 --> 00:26:56,488
Raise your eyes.

384
00:26:59,784 --> 00:27:01,744
What do you see?

385
00:27:01,911 --> 00:27:03,662
The domina of the house.

386
00:27:03,830 --> 00:27:05,706
ls that all?

387
00:27:05,874 --> 00:27:08,417
l see a woman

388
00:27:08,585 --> 00:27:10,544
unlike any l have seen before.

389
00:27:11,588 --> 00:27:13,380
Better.

390
00:27:13,548 --> 00:27:16,050
l did not think l had pleased you

391
00:27:16,217 --> 00:27:19,011
when last called to your chambers.

392
00:27:20,930 --> 00:27:23,724
l love my husband beyond all men

393
00:27:23,892 --> 00:27:27,478
and l would do anything for him

394
00:27:27,646 --> 00:27:30,356
and his legacy.

395
00:27:33,693 --> 00:27:37,154
l did not seek pleasure.
l need only your cock.

396
00:27:37,322 --> 00:27:40,991
But speak of this and see it
parted from your body.

397
00:27:48,375 --> 00:27:50,334
Yes, Domina.

398
00:27:51,836 --> 00:27:55,381
Your hair and your beard

399
00:27:55,548 --> 00:27:58,425
give the appearance
of a fucking animal.

400
00:27:58,593 --> 00:28:01,470
l would have you reformed
into the semblance of a man

401
00:28:01,638 --> 00:28:05,265
to make the lie l must tell myself
more convincing.

402
00:28:30,834 --> 00:28:32,876
( gate opens )

403
00:28:39,592 --> 00:28:42,219
( groaning )

404
00:28:44,389 --> 00:28:46,306
A game well played, Batiatus.

405
00:28:46,474 --> 00:28:49,309
Now

406
00:28:49,477 --> 00:28:51,019
let us come to terms.

407
00:28:53,148 --> 00:28:56,358
Your man Gannicus obviously
means a great deal to you,

408
00:28:56,526 --> 00:28:59,319
to press to such extremes.

409
00:28:59,487 --> 00:29:02,948
l will cease my pursuit of him.

410
00:29:03,116 --> 00:29:04,366
Offer more.

411
00:29:04,534 --> 00:29:07,578
l will see your house take prominence
in all upcoming games.

412
00:29:07,746 --> 00:29:09,955
More.

413
00:29:10,123 --> 00:29:12,374
Speak desire and see it attended.

414
00:29:12,542 --> 00:29:14,835
l desire to see you suffer

415
00:29:15,003 --> 00:29:17,463
as l have suffered
at your fucking hands.

416
00:29:17,630 --> 00:29:20,466
Your suffering
has only begun, lanista,

417
00:29:20,633 --> 00:29:23,677
when it is discovered
what you have done to me!

418
00:29:23,845 --> 00:29:26,805
You will not be discovered,
nor missed.

419
00:29:26,973 --> 00:29:29,099
Solonius moves young Vettius

420
00:29:29,267 --> 00:29:32,770
towards offering proper explanation
for your disappearance.

421
00:29:32,937 --> 00:29:34,062
Vettius?

422
00:29:34,230 --> 00:29:36,440
Oh, the city will mourn.

423
00:29:36,608 --> 00:29:39,610
Soon your name will be
spoken of less and less,

424
00:29:39,778 --> 00:29:42,529
until it is lost to history.

425
00:29:42,697 --> 00:29:47,284
Tullius: l should have had your life
at the beginning of this.

426
00:29:47,452 --> 00:29:49,369
The mistake is mine,

427
00:29:49,537 --> 00:29:51,580
having stayed hand

428
00:29:51,748 --> 00:29:53,957
in respect of your father.

429
00:29:54,125 --> 00:29:55,667
Respect?

430
00:30:03,718 --> 00:30:06,887
Pay it to the remains
of the man himself.

431
00:30:07,889 --> 00:30:10,182
Tell him! Tell him

432
00:30:10,350 --> 00:30:13,644
how high you hold him
even as your poisoned wine

433
00:30:13,812 --> 00:30:17,689
robbed him of fucking life!
Tell him. Tell him, you fucking shit!

434
00:30:19,025 --> 00:30:22,694
Why should l strike against your father?

435
00:30:22,862 --> 00:30:25,447
He was an honorable Roman--

436
00:30:26,741 --> 00:30:29,535
a man who knew his place.

437
00:30:29,702 --> 00:30:32,246
As l know yours.

438
00:30:32,413 --> 00:30:36,041
There will be an accounting, Batiatus...

439
00:30:38,127 --> 00:30:41,505
for this and everything that follows.

440
00:30:43,258 --> 00:30:45,592
The gods will see to it someday.

441
00:30:45,760 --> 00:30:48,428
Yes, but not this one.

442
00:30:52,141 --> 00:30:53,392
( screams )

443
00:30:57,230 --> 00:30:59,481
( groaning )

444
00:31:42,191 --> 00:31:43,483
( grunts )

445
00:31:43,651 --> 00:31:46,820
This arena was your life...

446
00:31:46,988 --> 00:31:48,488
add to its foundations.

447
00:32:00,376 --> 00:32:02,586
( cheering )

448
00:32:14,390 --> 00:32:16,725
Capua!

449
00:32:22,607 --> 00:32:25,108
Quintus:
Have eyes ever beheld such a sight?

450
00:32:25,276 --> 00:32:27,527
The laurel crown of the Republic.

451
00:32:27,695 --> 00:32:30,656
lts majesty even more evident
when viewed from the pulvinus.

452
00:32:30,823 --> 00:32:33,325
Oh, a great honor
to be invited by Tullius.

453
00:32:33,493 --> 00:32:37,162
One l fear undeserved, yet he is
a difficult man to turn from, huh?

454
00:32:37,330 --> 00:32:40,540
- ( horns playing )
- A fact well known to all present.

455
00:32:40,708 --> 00:32:42,376
l am surprised by his delay.

456
00:32:42,543 --> 00:32:44,670
The opening of the arena has been
the only subject on his tongue.

457
00:32:44,837 --> 00:32:47,172
Now he stands late
to his own celebration.

458
00:32:55,056 --> 00:32:56,890
Apologies.

459
00:32:57,058 --> 00:33:01,061
Tullius regrets
he will be absent altogether.

460
00:33:01,229 --> 00:33:04,064
What could wrest him
from so high a perch?

461
00:33:04,232 --> 00:33:06,525
Pressing concerns
abroad in Antioch.

462
00:33:06,693 --> 00:33:09,778
His departure was unexpected.

463
00:33:09,946 --> 00:33:12,864
Lucretia: The arena
would not exist without Tullius.

464
00:33:13,032 --> 00:33:15,951
We would not be standing here
if it weren't for his actions.

465
00:33:16,119 --> 00:33:18,537
We should halt the celebrations
until his return.

466
00:33:18,705 --> 00:33:20,497
Agreed.
l shall address the crowd.

467
00:33:20,665 --> 00:33:23,834
No, Tullius sends hard instruction
for ceremony to carry without him.

468
00:33:25,378 --> 00:33:27,921
This arena was a gift
to his beloved city.

469
00:33:28,089 --> 00:33:32,300
He would not see misfortune
stand in the way of the giving of it.

470
00:33:32,468 --> 00:33:34,594
Magistrate:
A most gracious offer,

471
00:33:34,762 --> 00:33:36,888
well received. Come.

472
00:33:37,056 --> 00:33:40,392
Haunt Tullius' place by my side,
possessing his spirit for the occasion.

473
00:33:40,560 --> 00:33:42,602
Again l must offer apology.

474
00:33:42,770 --> 00:33:45,689
l make preparations
to follow Tullius to Antioch.

475
00:33:45,857 --> 00:33:48,316
And what of your ventures here?
Your ludus?

476
00:33:48,484 --> 00:33:51,653
l am retiring from the lowly
call of the lanista

477
00:33:51,821 --> 00:33:56,366
in favor of station more
befitting a man of breeding.

478
00:33:56,534 --> 00:33:59,244
What will become of your men?
They fight this very day.

479
00:33:59,412 --> 00:34:02,039
l would not see
your brief labors turn to naught.

480
00:34:02,206 --> 00:34:05,459
Solonius and l can make
fair offer to divide them.

481
00:34:05,626 --> 00:34:07,878
Deeply appreciated,
yet unnecessary.

482
00:34:08,046 --> 00:34:10,964
Solonius and l have already
come to terms.

483
00:34:11,132 --> 00:34:12,591
Terms?

484
00:34:12,759 --> 00:34:16,636
l've transferred deed
to all my gladiators to Solonius,

485
00:34:16,804 --> 00:34:19,931
under whose noble banner
they will fight this day.

486
00:34:20,099 --> 00:34:22,517
Magistrate:
You are indeed blessed, Solonius.

487
00:34:22,685 --> 00:34:26,313
Well, your ludus now stands
above all others in sheer numbers.

488
00:34:26,481 --> 00:34:28,356
May the gods continue to show favor.

489
00:34:28,524 --> 00:34:31,151
- Huh.
- Vettius: l must take my leave.

490
00:34:31,319 --> 00:34:34,988
Give good Solonius all consideration
towards future games.

491
00:34:35,156 --> 00:34:38,825
Tullius and l will have it so.

492
00:34:41,037 --> 00:34:43,705
You are overly generous.
Come. l would see you away.

493
00:34:48,044 --> 00:34:50,003
The boy all but runs from us.

494
00:34:53,966 --> 00:34:57,177
Vettius has always been
little more than Tullius' pet.

495
00:34:57,345 --> 00:35:00,347
ls it any wonder he runs to heel
when leash is jerked?

496
00:35:00,515 --> 00:35:02,474
Batiatus speaks truth.

497
00:35:02,642 --> 00:35:04,810
Let us put absent friends from mind

498
00:35:04,977 --> 00:35:07,437
and turn towards
the glories of the day.

499
00:35:14,612 --> 00:35:16,071
You have done well.

500
00:35:16,239 --> 00:35:18,198
l but dance to the yank of strings.

501
00:35:18,366 --> 00:35:20,158
Avoid them forming a noose,

502
00:35:20,326 --> 00:35:23,245
and never return to Capua
while l draw breath.

503
00:35:23,412 --> 00:35:25,831
l pray for the day it ceases.

504
00:35:28,251 --> 00:35:30,502
We were supposed to divide
Vettius' men among us.

505
00:35:30,670 --> 00:35:32,212
What the fuck are you doing?

506
00:35:32,380 --> 00:35:34,840
What it takes to make
a name in this world--

507
00:35:35,007 --> 00:35:37,884
after years of
''bowing and scraping in shit.''

508
00:35:38,052 --> 00:35:41,388
ls that what this is about? A few words
spoken in anger absent thought?

509
00:35:41,556 --> 00:35:42,931
A few words?

510
00:35:43,099 --> 00:35:45,183
You name me friend and brother,

511
00:35:45,351 --> 00:35:48,311
yet at every turn remind
that l lack this trait or that.

512
00:35:48,479 --> 00:35:51,731
You take information given in aid
and move against Tullius,

513
00:35:51,899 --> 00:35:55,026
absent regard of the difficult
position it places me.

514
00:35:55,194 --> 00:35:56,695
You talk of nothing!

515
00:35:56,863 --> 00:35:59,531
Every tongue that is not your own
is accused of the same.

516
00:35:59,699 --> 00:36:02,159
lt has taken years

517
00:36:02,326 --> 00:36:05,579
and the price of blood, but at last
l see you for what you are--

518
00:36:05,746 --> 00:36:09,457
a man who holds no one
in esteem beyond himself.

519
00:36:11,127 --> 00:36:12,919
l owe you gratitude.

520
00:36:13,087 --> 00:36:15,213
Without you to show the way,

521
00:36:15,381 --> 00:36:18,383
l would never have raised the nerve
to betray those closest to me.

522
00:36:23,556 --> 00:36:26,266
( cheering continues )

523
00:36:31,814 --> 00:36:33,565
What excuse does Solonius give?

524
00:36:33,733 --> 00:36:36,151
None that merit consideration.

525
00:36:38,446 --> 00:36:39,946
( crowd booing )

526
00:36:40,114 --> 00:36:41,907
Batiatus:
What has the crowd in such a state?

527
00:36:42,074 --> 00:36:45,327
Sextus announces executions
before the games begin.

528
00:37:05,765 --> 00:37:08,183
ls that not one of yours, Batiatus?

529
00:37:08,351 --> 00:37:12,145
The girl on the end.
What was her name?

530
00:37:17,068 --> 00:37:19,402
Diona.

531
00:37:19,570 --> 00:37:21,529
( laughs )

532
00:37:23,241 --> 00:37:26,243
Diona, yes.

533
00:37:26,410 --> 00:37:28,245
Apologies, Batiatus.

534
00:37:28,412 --> 00:37:30,538
The girl was only
rounded up this morning.

535
00:37:30,706 --> 00:37:33,458
lf you wish her removed
to be dealt with personally--

536
00:37:35,294 --> 00:37:38,672
No, let her death stand
as a warning

537
00:37:38,839 --> 00:37:41,258
to all others who would
seek to betray me.

538
00:37:52,353 --> 00:37:55,730
Caburus is your man now,
Solonius.

539
00:37:55,898 --> 00:37:58,275
Rise and see him to purpose.

540
00:37:58,442 --> 00:38:00,110
As you wish.

541
00:39:09,347 --> 00:39:10,847
( gasps )

542
00:39:30,409 --> 00:39:33,995
Pity, to lose one so...

543
00:39:34,163 --> 00:39:35,997
fetching.

544
00:39:36,165 --> 00:39:38,416
Soon you join cunt.

545
00:39:41,045 --> 00:39:43,671
Doctore!

546
00:39:45,174 --> 00:39:48,093
l can fight.
Have word with Dominus.

547
00:39:49,387 --> 00:39:50,303
( grunts )

548
00:39:50,471 --> 00:39:52,305
l already have.

549
00:39:52,473 --> 00:39:54,682
Now aid your brothers
in preparing for the day.

550
00:39:54,850 --> 00:39:57,811
You will fight again
when you are able.

551
00:39:57,978 --> 00:40:00,146
Yes, Doctore.

552
00:40:06,946 --> 00:40:10,949
You will face Tasgetius and Synetos
in the match before the primus.

553
00:40:13,244 --> 00:40:15,120
Our days have been filled.

554
00:40:15,287 --> 00:40:18,957
Show all of Capua why you are
considered such a prize.

555
00:40:19,125 --> 00:40:22,127
Fight, and honor
the House of Batiatus.

556
00:40:22,294 --> 00:40:24,504
There are many things
l would die for--

557
00:40:24,672 --> 00:40:27,882
many things
l deserve to die for--

558
00:40:28,050 --> 00:40:31,594
yet this house
is no longer among them.

559
00:40:31,762 --> 00:40:34,097
Then fight for her.

560
00:40:35,683 --> 00:40:38,726
Every life you take,
the blood you shed,

561
00:40:38,894 --> 00:40:41,521
she will see it
from the afterlife.

562
00:40:46,193 --> 00:40:48,403
Then l shall fill her eyes.

563
00:40:52,366 --> 00:40:53,950
Crixus!

564
00:40:54,118 --> 00:40:55,618
You are first.

565
00:40:55,786 --> 00:40:57,412
Ready.

566
00:41:07,965 --> 00:41:10,175
( horns playing )

567
00:41:12,261 --> 00:41:14,429
The sands have been moistened

568
00:41:14,597 --> 00:41:17,223
with our first offerings of blood.

569
00:41:17,391 --> 00:41:20,894
But more is demanded
on such a day.

570
00:41:21,061 --> 00:41:23,938
- And you shall have it!
- ( cheering )

571
00:41:26,358 --> 00:41:28,985
The Houses of Solonius and Batiatus

572
00:41:29,153 --> 00:41:32,447
will battle each other
in deadly contest.

573
00:41:32,615 --> 00:41:34,824
No mercy shown.

574
00:41:34,992 --> 00:41:37,035
No quarter given.

575
00:41:37,203 --> 00:41:41,998
The victors all to face each
in the primus!

576
00:41:42,166 --> 00:41:44,584
( roaring )

577
00:41:48,339 --> 00:41:51,966
You will school that little shit
in the ways of a true lanista.

578
00:41:52,134 --> 00:41:54,219
A lesson to be remembered.

579
00:41:54,386 --> 00:41:56,679
lt shall be a spectacle

580
00:41:56,847 --> 00:42:00,767
the likes of which the gods themselves
have never witnessed!

581
00:42:00,935 --> 00:42:02,769
Glory to Capua!

582
00:42:02,937 --> 00:42:04,854
Glory to Rome!

583
00:42:05,022 --> 00:42:07,440
( roaring )

584
00:42:12,821 --> 00:42:15,114
( screaming )

585
00:42:29,171 --> 00:42:30,171
Yes!

586
00:42:40,683 --> 00:42:41,933
Nice.

587
00:43:27,980 --> 00:43:29,480
Yes.

588
00:44:17,780 --> 00:44:19,405
Yes!

589
00:44:19,573 --> 00:44:23,326
Once more Gannicus proves himself
a god of the arena!

590
00:44:23,494 --> 00:44:27,288
Ah, were that Tullius here
to witness such a triumph!

591
00:44:28,666 --> 00:44:31,501
Yet l fear the numbers stand
against you in the primus.

592
00:44:31,669 --> 00:44:34,003
Solonius still holds
twice your men.

593
00:44:34,171 --> 00:44:36,381
Eh. Numbers are meaningless.

594
00:44:36,548 --> 00:44:39,300
A lesson good Solonius
is about to discover.

595
00:44:39,468 --> 00:44:40,551
Ha!

596
00:44:45,849 --> 00:44:49,143
( crowd chanting )
We want more, we want more!

597
00:44:52,147 --> 00:44:55,066
Magistrate:
...fast we see approaching night.

598
00:44:55,234 --> 00:44:57,694
You shall stand above all others,

599
00:44:57,861 --> 00:45:01,698
eclipsed only
by the gods themselves...

600
00:45:01,865 --> 00:45:04,784
So at last we meet upon the sand.

601
00:45:04,952 --> 00:45:07,245
Two among many.

602
00:45:07,413 --> 00:45:09,330
l give no shit about other men.

603
00:45:09,498 --> 00:45:11,833
l shall prove myself against you
in proper contest.

604
00:45:12,000 --> 00:45:14,502
We face Solonius's men,
not each other.

605
00:45:14,670 --> 00:45:16,713
Crixus:
Only until they have fallen.

606
00:45:16,880 --> 00:45:19,674
Then we shall stand alone,
absent thought of brotherhood.

607
00:45:19,842 --> 00:45:22,427
Attend.

608
00:45:22,594 --> 00:45:24,345
The dominus would have words.

609
00:45:29,518 --> 00:45:31,811
Everything we have dreamed of,

610
00:45:31,979 --> 00:45:34,480
suffered and died for,

611
00:45:34,648 --> 00:45:38,818
the worth of it all turns
upon this single moment.

612
00:45:38,986 --> 00:45:42,530
You face the House of Solonius
and his ill-gotten men.

613
00:45:42,698 --> 00:45:45,366
You stand outnumbered.

614
00:45:45,534 --> 00:45:50,079
But not outmatched.
Only one man will claim victory this day

615
00:45:50,247 --> 00:45:52,874
and earn the title
the Champion of Capua.

616
00:45:53,041 --> 00:45:57,837
And by the gods that man will be
from the fucking House of Batiatus!

617
00:46:23,197 --> 00:46:25,198
( stomping )

618
00:46:36,293 --> 00:46:39,295
Gladiators, form!

619
00:47:12,120 --> 00:47:13,871
( horns sound )

620
00:47:30,597 --> 00:47:33,266
- ( Gannicus laughs )
- ( Crixus roars )

621
00:47:56,164 --> 00:47:59,041
Many have fought this day.

622
00:47:59,209 --> 00:48:01,252
Many have died,

623
00:48:01,420 --> 00:48:03,546
their blood staining the sands.

624
00:48:03,714 --> 00:48:08,551
Yet this arena towers
above all others in the Republic.

625
00:48:08,719 --> 00:48:11,345
lt is a vast beast,

626
00:48:11,513 --> 00:48:13,973
- and it yet hungers!
- ( cheering )

627
00:48:16,018 --> 00:48:18,519
Two great houses face each other.

628
00:48:18,687 --> 00:48:22,732
Yet every man must ultimately
stand for himself

629
00:48:22,900 --> 00:48:25,443
and himself alone.

630
00:48:37,623 --> 00:48:40,583
- What are they doing?
- lt matters not.

631
00:48:44,796 --> 00:48:47,632
Magistrate:
Fire burns within their breasts.

632
00:48:47,799 --> 00:48:51,802
And it is fire that shall bind them
in final contest!

633
00:49:06,652 --> 00:49:08,444
Fall to the sands beyond the flames

634
00:49:08,612 --> 00:49:11,447
and find yourself removed
from the primus.

635
00:49:11,615 --> 00:49:13,783
Fall within them

636
00:49:13,951 --> 00:49:16,786
and be removed from this world.

637
00:49:16,954 --> 00:49:19,372
Take position.

638
00:49:41,144 --> 00:49:44,563
Do not die before we meet.

639
00:49:47,734 --> 00:49:51,821
Magistrate: Split heaven
with the sound of your fury!

640
00:49:53,657 --> 00:49:54,991
( growls )

641
00:49:59,121 --> 00:50:00,287
Begin!

642
00:50:38,702 --> 00:50:40,578
- First blood to Solonius!
- Yes.

643
00:50:55,677 --> 00:50:56,886
Yes.

644
00:51:41,890 --> 00:51:43,974
- Yes!
- ( roars )

645
00:52:02,953 --> 00:52:04,120
Yes!

646
00:52:04,287 --> 00:52:07,414
lt is a pity you did not land
more men in the primus, Solonius.

647
00:52:07,582 --> 00:52:10,126
l fear you may be
eliminated prematurely.

648
00:52:21,012 --> 00:52:23,097
Dagan, you crazy fuck!

649
00:52:27,060 --> 00:52:29,311
Batiatus's men
think so little of his house

650
00:52:29,479 --> 00:52:31,689
they seek to kill each other?

651
00:52:59,134 --> 00:53:01,969
Who stands cunt now?

652
00:53:21,239 --> 00:53:24,074
( shrieking )

653
00:53:47,641 --> 00:53:49,892
Capua!

654
00:53:51,353 --> 00:53:53,187
- Fuck!
- ( chuckles )

655
00:54:20,006 --> 00:54:21,882
Let us press advantage, brother!

656
00:54:22,050 --> 00:54:24,260
Kill Gannicus,

657
00:54:24,427 --> 00:54:27,221
and decide who is
champion between us, huh?

658
00:54:35,355 --> 00:54:38,440
Your men again set upon each other
before common foe is defeated.

659
00:54:38,608 --> 00:54:41,318
To be expected when animals
are not properly trained.

660
00:54:43,530 --> 00:54:45,739
- Gannicus is mine.
- ( screams )

661
00:55:19,858 --> 00:55:21,608
lt appears odds have shifted.

662
00:55:44,090 --> 00:55:45,799
The odds return to balance.

663
00:56:44,818 --> 00:56:46,068
( roars )

664
00:56:48,488 --> 00:56:49,863
Yes yes.

665
00:57:50,633 --> 00:57:53,177
( crowd cheering )

666
00:57:55,513 --> 00:57:58,140
Yes!

667
00:58:11,154 --> 00:58:13,530
( roars )

668
00:58:17,368 --> 00:58:22,122
Yes! The House of Batiatus
stands fucking triumphant!

669
00:58:23,208 --> 00:58:25,167
Whoa! Apologies.

670
00:58:25,335 --> 00:58:28,545
None required.
A most impressive showing.

671
00:58:28,713 --> 00:58:30,422
l do but honor this city

672
00:58:30,590 --> 00:58:32,925
and my champion
continues to do the same.

673
00:58:33,092 --> 00:58:36,094
l have mind towards your man
for my own games.

674
00:58:36,262 --> 00:58:39,640
As do l. Listen to how
he ignites the crowd.

675
00:58:43,061 --> 00:58:46,021
Gannicus! Gannicus!
Gannicus!

676
00:58:46,189 --> 00:58:49,816
( roars )

677
00:58:49,984 --> 00:58:52,027
Gannicus!
Gannicus! Gannicus!

678
00:58:52,195 --> 00:58:56,156
Would they not forever remember
this day and the men responsible for it

679
00:58:56,324 --> 00:58:58,450
if Gannicus were granted freedom?

680
00:58:59,661 --> 00:59:01,411
Freedom?

681
00:59:01,579 --> 00:59:03,997
l would have granted the same
in deference to the crowd

682
00:59:04,165 --> 00:59:06,750
- had my man survived.
- An excellent suggestion.

683
00:59:06,918 --> 00:59:09,628
You can always train another gladiator.

684
00:59:09,796 --> 00:59:14,091
Yet to conclude the opening
ceremonies with such a blessing...

685
00:59:14,259 --> 00:59:17,469
As l said, l but honor this city.

686
00:59:27,272 --> 00:59:30,816
( laughs )

687
00:59:30,984 --> 00:59:34,236
Gannicus has proven himself
to the city of Capua.

688
00:59:35,488 --> 00:59:37,781
Let him be rewarded...

689
00:59:37,949 --> 00:59:39,783
with freedom.

690
00:59:39,951 --> 00:59:41,827
( crowd cheering )

691
00:59:47,125 --> 00:59:50,502
Gannicus! Gannicus!
Gannicus!

692
00:59:50,670 --> 00:59:53,630
Gannicus!
Gannicus! Gannicus!

693
00:59:53,798 --> 00:59:56,883
Gannicus! Gannicus!
Gannicus!

694
00:59:57,051 --> 01:00:00,304
Gannicus!
Gannicus! Gannicus!

695
01:00:00,471 --> 01:00:02,848
Gannicus! Gannicus!
Gannicus!

696
01:00:03,016 --> 01:00:06,184
Gannicus!
Gannicus! Gannicus!

697
01:00:06,352 --> 01:00:09,396
Gannicus! Gannicus!
Gannicus!

698
01:00:09,564 --> 01:00:12,399
Gannicus!
Gannicus! Gannicus!

699
01:00:12,567 --> 01:00:15,861
Gannicus! Gannicus!
( cheering )

700
01:00:18,156 --> 01:00:21,158
Lucretia: After all we have suffered,
Gannicus is still lost to us.

701
01:00:21,326 --> 01:00:23,410
l offered the man coin,

702
01:00:23,578 --> 01:00:26,955
freedom to come and go as he pleases,
if he would yet fight for our house.

703
01:00:28,875 --> 01:00:31,668
Memories haunt the man

704
01:00:31,836 --> 01:00:33,920
and drive him from our walls.

705
01:00:35,757 --> 01:00:38,675
Crixus afforded himself
well in the games.

706
01:00:38,843 --> 01:00:41,720
Let us turn our hope towards him,

707
01:00:41,888 --> 01:00:44,973
that he may bring us honor

708
01:00:45,141 --> 01:00:47,392
and good fortune.

709
01:00:51,272 --> 01:00:52,814
Yes.

710
01:00:52,982 --> 01:00:55,525
Let us place our stock in the Gaul

711
01:00:55,693 --> 01:00:58,362
and see what ends he may service.

712
01:00:58,529 --> 01:01:00,614
l'm real proud of you, brother.

713
01:01:03,493 --> 01:01:06,244
l shall join you one day,

714
01:01:06,412 --> 01:01:08,580
you mad fuck.

715
01:01:08,748 --> 01:01:10,290
Of that there is no doubt.

716
01:01:24,013 --> 01:01:26,431
We have not yet had proper contest.

717
01:01:26,599 --> 01:01:30,143
Win your own freedom
and seek me out.

718
01:01:36,734 --> 01:01:38,985
Crixus.

719
01:01:40,655 --> 01:01:43,740
l was given this when l became
champion of this house.

720
01:01:51,165 --> 01:01:53,542
Wear it with more honor than l have.

721
01:01:59,507 --> 01:02:01,550
( winces )

722
01:02:24,449 --> 01:02:26,742
You have earned the rudis--

723
01:02:26,909 --> 01:02:30,120
proof you no longer stand a slave.

724
01:02:38,921 --> 01:02:41,381
A lifetime of blood.

725
01:02:41,549 --> 01:02:43,216
And victory.

726
01:02:43,384 --> 01:02:46,803
lt lifts troubled heart to see
my brother gain his freedom.

727
01:02:46,971 --> 01:02:49,431
Melitta would have been proud.

728
01:02:54,979 --> 01:02:56,688
Oenomaus--

729
01:03:04,280 --> 01:03:06,323
she loved you

730
01:03:06,491 --> 01:03:08,867
above all others.

731
01:03:12,580 --> 01:03:14,456
The thought shall keep me warm

732
01:03:14,624 --> 01:03:16,625
till l join her in the afterlife.

733
01:03:16,793 --> 01:03:19,503
And l shall meet you both there.

734
01:04:27,238 --> 01:04:29,406
Quintus: Doctore.

735
01:04:30,575 --> 01:04:32,158
Begin the day's training.

736
01:04:42,712 --> 01:04:44,754
Oenomaus:
First position!

737
01:04:53,347 --> 01:04:56,182
l would not hear the name Gannicus
spoken within these walls.

738
01:04:56,350 --> 01:04:59,227
Or that of Tullius
or his cock-eating apprentice.

739
01:04:59,395 --> 01:05:02,647
Such things are of the past.

740
01:05:04,775 --> 01:05:07,736
Let us look towards a brighter future.

741
01:05:07,904 --> 01:05:11,031
My eyes are firmly fixed.

742
01:05:16,746 --> 01:05:19,873
We will see this house elevated...

743
01:05:20,041 --> 01:05:25,170
beyond my father, beyond Solonius,
beyond the fucking gods themselves.

744
01:05:25,338 --> 01:05:28,715
We will leave our mark
upon this city.

745
01:05:28,883 --> 01:05:31,301
And one day

746
01:05:31,469 --> 01:05:34,930
we will see proper reward
for all we have done.

747
01:05:38,225 --> 01:05:41,061
Spartacus: l have done this thing
because it is just.

748
01:05:42,271 --> 01:05:44,856
Blood demands blood.

749
01:05:45,024 --> 01:05:47,817
We have lived and lost

750
01:05:47,985 --> 01:05:51,321
at the whims of our masters
for too long.

751
01:05:51,489 --> 01:05:54,407
l would not have it so.

752
01:05:56,494 --> 01:06:00,205
Your lives are your own.
Forge your own path...

753
01:06:00,373 --> 01:06:02,791
orjoin with us

754
01:06:02,959 --> 01:06:06,711
and together we shall see
Rome tremble!

755
01:06:06,879 --> 01:06:08,922
( cheering, shouting )

756
01:06:14,387 --> 01:06:16,930
( theme music playing )