1
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[screams]

2
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Sundered hand must be removed
before infection sets.

3
00:00:23,983 --> 00:00:26,193
You would see
my champion crippled.

4
00:00:26,360 --> 00:00:27,236
[screams]

5
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Tarchon shall stand as champion

6
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until such day Achillia
returns to form.

7
00:00:31,782 --> 00:00:34,994
[Cornelia] Let us witness
evidence of the divine.

8
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Offering falls short.

9
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She was in error.

10
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Your boasts proved true,
in all regards.

11
00:00:41,208 --> 00:00:42,918
Cornelia, she conspires

12
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to see my only child
bonded to Quintus Thermus.

13
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I would plea... against it.

14
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Are we not friends?

15
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Ah! Gratitude!

16
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[Opiter] Turn from cold,
uncaring arms

17
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in favor... of loving embrace.

18
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My villa and ludus

19
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and all men contained within

20
00:01:01,145 --> 00:01:03,814
in exchange for but one
of yours.

21
00:01:03,981 --> 00:01:05,232
The man takes flight,

22
00:01:05,399 --> 00:01:08,944
his holdings falling
to deserving... hands.

23
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Opiter?

24
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[sinister laughter]

25
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[screams]

26
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[shouting, screaming]

27
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[blades ring]

28
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[rapid percussive music,
vocalizing]

29
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[dark, eerie music]

30
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[sobs]

31
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[brooding music]

32
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Aargh!

33
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[thunder rumbles]

34
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[dramatic music]

35
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No, no, no!

36
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No! [sobs]

37
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Cilicians.

38
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[thunder booms]

39
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We must go, quickly.

40
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Let's go!

41
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[frenetic music]

42
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[groans]

43
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Aargh!

44
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He has barely taken
food in seven days.

45
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Yet appetite for drink threatens
to drain pantry of wine.

46
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Loss of heart's desire
inflicts deepest wound.

47
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Is there nothing
to be done for him?

48
00:03:01,432 --> 00:03:02,558
Time...

49
00:03:02,975 --> 00:03:04,727
stands only remedy.

50
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Then may it swiftly pass.

51
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See wine tempered with water

52
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in hope of dousing
inflamed passions.

53
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And deny entry to villa, lest
he cause unwanted disturbance.

54
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I will see it so.

55
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There is one more thing
I would ask of you.

56
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Opiter's holdings
are to fall to auction.

57
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Do they not spill to you,
as promised?

58
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Agreement was not enshrined
in wax nor parchment

59
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prior to Opiter's passing.

60
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Come.

61
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I would have you gauge coin
towards purchase.

62
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[sobs]

63
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[sobs] Cilician shits!

64
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A fucking blight

65
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upon republic!

66
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Heart shatters at thought
of final moments.

67
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Opiter did not
deserve such fate.

68
00:04:02,242 --> 00:04:03,827
You were right.

69
00:04:04,411 --> 00:04:06,455
- Towards?
- This world

70
00:04:06,956 --> 00:04:08,332
holding nothing

71
00:04:08,499 --> 00:04:09,792
but shadow.

72
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For there to be shadow,
there must also be light.

73
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Realization formed
by words of loving mother.

74
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He was my friend.

75
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[sobs]

76
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Oh, you must compose yourself.

77
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You wail and gnash teeth

78
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as if the man were cut
from your own flesh.

79
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Would that they had taken arm

80
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or fucking leg!

81
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Gladly given

82
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to have him yet among us.

83
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I know the worth
he held towards you

84
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and services provided.

85
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Apologies.

86
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I do not glean...

87
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meaning.

88
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Let it pass from thought,

89
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carrying with it
weight of such grief.

90
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It would hasten climb

91
00:05:02,511 --> 00:05:04,555
from depths of sorrow

92
00:05:04,972 --> 00:05:07,850
to see Opiter
deservedly honored.

93
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In what manner?

94
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Funeral games

95
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presented by this house.

96
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Warmest gesture.

97
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To hold remembrance of him
in the arena

98
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where he once presented
spectacle to all of Capua.

99
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We must fix intent upon
mounting Cilician threat

100
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in advance of
additional lives claimed.

101
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- Father--
- He stood a lanista.

102
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A senator cannot be seen

103
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publicly honoring a man
of such low station.

104
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Your own image

105
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is all that consumes you.

106
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One of us must make attempt.

107
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[wails]

108
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Is there nothing you can do,

109
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striking balance between
limits of title

110
00:05:45,262 --> 00:05:48,724
and compassion towards
wife and mother?

111
00:05:49,558 --> 00:05:52,269
Games are removed from question.

112
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Yet Opiter's holdings

113
00:05:55,230 --> 00:05:56,815
fall to auction,

114
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in absence of family
to claim them.

115
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I could preside over event,

116
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breaking measured words of
praise towards his memory.

117
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Gratitude.

118
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It would lend much comfort.

119
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[speaks Greek]

120
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[chuckles]

121
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It lifts spirits
to see you rise again.

122
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- I'm too stubborn to die.
- Mm.

123
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On that we are in agreement.

124
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The name Achillia falls
from every tongue

125
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in Capua,

126
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clamoring for your
return to the arena.

127
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May the gods marshal patience,
for the wait fucking continues.

128
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But increases anticipation.

129
00:07:02,005 --> 00:07:04,174
Thoughts have
turned towards you,

130
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in days confined to recovery.

131
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I admit, thoughts of you
lend distraction.

132
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A feast for the senses.

133
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[chuckles] I have been called
many things, yet never that.

134
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No, your words broken
towards the arena.

135
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It stood just as
you had described.

136
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There are few things
more intoxicating.

137
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And I would drink my fill.

138
00:07:35,914 --> 00:07:38,125
Yet the champion,

139
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would begin day's training.

140
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Rest.

141
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Attend your recovery.

142
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Tarchon assumes mantle

143
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until such time you
are able to reclaim it.

144
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You stand his better
in every regard.

145
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Why was title not bestowed
upon more worthy name?

146
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Because I no longer
stand a gladiator.

147
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- Dominus strips you of honor?
- Oh, no. He but elevate it...

148
00:08:06,820 --> 00:08:09,239
to position of doctore.

149
00:08:11,074 --> 00:08:12,367
Doctore?

150
00:08:13,535 --> 00:08:14,661
What of Korris?

151
00:08:14,828 --> 00:08:16,205
Departed from this house,

152
00:08:16,371 --> 00:08:19,582
only to return haunted
by phantom of slain lover,

153
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grief twisting
thought and purpose

154
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beyond concerns of ludus.

155
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Much has changed
in brief absence.

156
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Some things have
remained constant.

157
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I have been too long upon back.

158
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Let us to training
for the moment,

159
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in promise of future glories.

160
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Doctore.

161
00:08:54,159 --> 00:08:57,371
[men grunt, swords clash]

162
00:09:04,711 --> 00:09:07,464
[slow, stirring string music]

163
00:09:29,736 --> 00:09:32,030
[wind whistles]

164
00:09:45,460 --> 00:09:49,798
[swords thud rhythmically]

165
00:09:52,759 --> 00:09:56,430
[dramatic music builds]

166
00:10:03,854 --> 00:10:05,689
Achillia!

167
00:10:05,814 --> 00:10:08,108
[all] Achillia!

168
00:10:09,860 --> 00:10:12,112
[music fades]

169
00:10:13,613 --> 00:10:15,115
Dacus!

170
00:10:15,866 --> 00:10:17,034
Swords.

171
00:10:17,200 --> 00:10:19,786
Hen returns,
and with broken wing.

172
00:10:20,662 --> 00:10:23,915
She shall find cock
crowing in her place.

173
00:10:27,461 --> 00:10:29,546
May the gods bless your return.

174
00:10:32,924 --> 00:10:35,802
And stay from fucking path
if they do not.

175
00:10:41,641 --> 00:10:42,934
Achillia.

176
00:10:43,602 --> 00:10:45,228
Pair with Salvius.

177
00:10:46,646 --> 00:10:50,859
I would train with
exalted champion, doctore.

178
00:10:51,777 --> 00:10:53,653
A thing equally desired.

179
00:10:57,741 --> 00:11:00,160
Then fall to fucking position.

180
00:11:13,382 --> 00:11:14,800
Begin!

181
00:11:23,433 --> 00:11:24,893
The Nubian,

182
00:11:25,060 --> 00:11:27,562
has learned much within
her short time at this house.

183
00:11:33,735 --> 00:11:36,738
Lessons I stand eager to impart.

184
00:11:37,948 --> 00:11:40,492
[both yell]

185
00:11:41,368 --> 00:11:43,412
Perhaps former champion
requires a moment

186
00:11:43,578 --> 00:11:47,833
- to gather herself, doctore.
- [men laugh]

187
00:11:47,999 --> 00:11:50,168
[tense music]

188
00:11:51,878 --> 00:11:54,172
[both yell]

189
00:11:57,843 --> 00:12:00,470
[Achillia screams in agony]

190
00:12:02,973 --> 00:12:05,225
Yah!

191
00:12:10,313 --> 00:12:12,232
[pants]

192
00:12:24,995 --> 00:12:26,455
You tend to your hand,

193
00:12:26,913 --> 00:12:29,916
and return to training
when you are able.

194
00:12:31,543 --> 00:12:33,086
As you command,

195
00:12:33,712 --> 00:12:35,088
Doctore.

196
00:12:44,139 --> 00:12:46,850
Father, I would break
much-needed words.

197
00:12:48,894 --> 00:12:50,812
[Ashur] And use
of fucking hand?

198
00:12:50,979 --> 00:12:52,606
[Celadus]
But it proves a concern.

199
00:12:53,273 --> 00:12:55,025
Perhaps more days
tended by medicus.

200
00:12:55,192 --> 00:12:57,527
The city clamors to lay eyes
upon the Goddess of Death,

201
00:12:57,694 --> 00:13:00,655
yet their interests shift
as fucking wind!

202
00:13:01,198 --> 00:13:04,910
Days must become hours if we
are to harvest victory's fruit

203
00:13:05,076 --> 00:13:06,244
in advance of fucking rival

204
00:13:06,411 --> 00:13:08,955
presenting imitations
upon the sands.

205
00:13:09,122 --> 00:13:10,373
How fares Korris?

206
00:13:10,957 --> 00:13:13,001
His wisdom towards returning
Achillia to the arena

207
00:13:13,168 --> 00:13:14,336
would be of great benefit.

208
00:13:14,461 --> 00:13:16,713
His thoughts are his own
until shared.

209
00:13:16,838 --> 00:13:18,381
You remain doctore.

210
00:13:18,548 --> 00:13:21,134
Return to your duties and
see Achillia rise once more

211
00:13:21,301 --> 00:13:22,719
to exalted position.

212
00:13:23,720 --> 00:13:26,515
Or all within this house shall
tumble with her towards abyss.

213
00:13:26,640 --> 00:13:30,727
Apologies, Dominus. I would...
I would petition towards favor.

214
00:13:34,105 --> 00:13:36,525
And what does newborn
doctore seek to wrest

215
00:13:36,691 --> 00:13:38,777
from generous fucking master?

216
00:13:38,944 --> 00:13:40,320
For myself, nothing.

217
00:13:40,487 --> 00:13:43,698
Yet son stands champion
in Achillia's absence

218
00:13:43,823 --> 00:13:47,285
and beseeches request
reflective of title.

219
00:13:48,161 --> 00:13:49,371
Break words

220
00:13:49,871 --> 00:13:51,915
and see considerations met.

221
00:13:52,082 --> 00:13:53,583
If coin

222
00:13:53,750 --> 00:13:55,710
presents no...

223
00:13:56,211 --> 00:13:57,671
burden.

224
00:14:03,009 --> 00:14:04,928
How do accounts stand?

225
00:14:05,554 --> 00:14:07,681
Towards villa and ludus,
adequate.

226
00:14:07,806 --> 00:14:10,058
And towards purchase
of Opiter's holdings?

227
00:14:10,642 --> 00:14:13,603
- Purse falls short of ambition.
- [sighs] By what degree?

228
00:14:13,770 --> 00:14:15,730
If we reduce the men
to half rations

229
00:14:15,897 --> 00:14:17,357
-and cease purchasing of wine,
-Mm-hm.

230
00:14:17,524 --> 00:14:20,193
we are able to offer
5000 denarii.

231
00:14:20,819 --> 00:14:21,695
Barely.

232
00:14:24,447 --> 00:14:25,991
Even a house as lowly
as Opiter's

233
00:14:26,157 --> 00:14:31,162
will command many times such
amount for the land alone.

234
00:14:33,790 --> 00:14:36,334
Then I fear holdings
remain beyond grasp,

235
00:14:36,876 --> 00:14:40,005
absent intervention
from the gods themselves.

236
00:14:43,300 --> 00:14:46,219
Perhaps there is one less
close to the heavens

237
00:14:46,970 --> 00:14:49,264
who may be of assistance.

238
00:14:51,224 --> 00:14:52,475
Gratitude.

239
00:14:52,601 --> 00:14:53,685
Domina.

240
00:14:54,436 --> 00:14:55,937
Cornelia.

241
00:14:57,147 --> 00:14:58,898
I would break words.

242
00:14:59,983 --> 00:15:01,318
In private.

243
00:15:02,110 --> 00:15:04,321
- Leave us.
- Domina.

244
00:15:09,451 --> 00:15:11,494
You seem of a fucking mood.

245
00:15:14,122 --> 00:15:15,290
Apologies.

246
00:15:15,457 --> 00:15:18,460
Recent events weigh heavy
upon thoughts.

247
00:15:19,044 --> 00:15:21,963
See worries lifted by
daughters of the field.

248
00:15:22,130 --> 00:15:23,923
The finest opium from Cyprus.

249
00:15:24,090 --> 00:15:25,759
Provided as tribute by Pompey

250
00:15:25,925 --> 00:15:28,094
upon meeting loving husband
in Sinuessa en Valle.

251
00:15:28,261 --> 00:15:29,679
I do not partake.

252
00:15:29,846 --> 00:15:31,097
It addles the senses,

253
00:15:31,222 --> 00:15:34,059
clouding vision with
apparitions of the mind.

254
00:15:34,476 --> 00:15:36,686
More for those of an
appreciative nature, then.

255
00:15:37,312 --> 00:15:38,813
Opiter's holding
to fall to auction

256
00:15:38,980 --> 00:15:40,815
in wake of untimely demise.

257
00:15:40,982 --> 00:15:42,150
Who?

258
00:15:42,275 --> 00:15:43,860
The lanista who shared
the pulvinus with us

259
00:15:44,027 --> 00:15:46,488
at the games of
the Ludi Apollinares.

260
00:15:46,655 --> 00:15:48,198
Oh, yes. A pity.

261
00:15:48,323 --> 00:15:51,451
Yet not unexpected for
a man of his profession.

262
00:15:52,243 --> 00:15:54,245
His passing was severest
blow to my doctore,

263
00:15:54,412 --> 00:15:56,915
who held feelings
towards the man.

264
00:15:57,624 --> 00:15:59,459
And this concerns me how?

265
00:16:00,418 --> 00:16:02,962
Opiter was to leave Capua
for warmer climes of Sicilia

266
00:16:03,129 --> 00:16:04,964
and wished to see Korris
fall by his side.

267
00:16:05,131 --> 00:16:07,801
I agreed to release him
from his duties as doctore

268
00:16:07,967 --> 00:16:10,762
in exchange for Opiter's
holdings within the city.

269
00:16:10,887 --> 00:16:12,555
Unfortunately,
deal was not concluded

270
00:16:12,722 --> 00:16:17,727
in advance of Opiter's death
at the hands of the Cilicians.

271
00:16:18,645 --> 00:16:20,522
Perhaps the same one who
descended upon Cossutia

272
00:16:20,689 --> 00:16:23,441
and noble daughter
in advance of your arrival.

273
00:16:23,608 --> 00:16:27,445
Speak plainly, so we may come
to fucking understanding.

274
00:16:27,612 --> 00:16:28,988
Plainly, then.

275
00:16:29,572 --> 00:16:33,243
Your noble husband orchestrated
attack on Viridia and Cossutia,

276
00:16:33,410 --> 00:16:36,788
disguising his men
as Cilician cutthroats.

277
00:16:36,955 --> 00:16:39,457
And now good Opiter succumbs

278
00:16:39,624 --> 00:16:41,042
to similar fate.

279
00:16:41,167 --> 00:16:43,378
You suspect his hand in this.

280
00:16:44,087 --> 00:16:47,882
Or one more delicate,
in Caesar's absence.

281
00:16:49,968 --> 00:16:53,054
Loss of Opiter is a thing
of no matter.

282
00:16:53,638 --> 00:16:56,808
Yet that of his holding afflicts
more grievous injury.

283
00:16:56,975 --> 00:16:58,768
I will see coffers balanced
towards purchase

284
00:16:58,935 --> 00:17:01,187
of what should have
freely been given.

285
00:17:01,354 --> 00:17:04,107
You seek redress upon
erroneous assumption.

286
00:17:04,858 --> 00:17:06,483
You claim no knowledge
of the deed?

287
00:17:06,651 --> 00:17:08,569
I but bestow veracity
upon the ignorant.

288
00:17:08,737 --> 00:17:09,612
Ha!

289
00:17:09,988 --> 00:17:11,740
Your machinations
hold little interest

290
00:17:11,906 --> 00:17:13,950
within sphere of your betters.

291
00:17:14,451 --> 00:17:17,119
Perhaps look towards
one of lower breeding

292
00:17:17,244 --> 00:17:18,997
as cause of current distress.

293
00:17:19,164 --> 00:17:22,040
No one knew of my agreement
with Opiter beyond Korris

294
00:17:22,208 --> 00:17:24,377
and the man himself.

295
00:17:25,962 --> 00:17:28,339
Tongue seizes within mouth.

296
00:17:28,882 --> 00:17:30,675
Thing to be nurtured.

297
00:17:34,721 --> 00:17:38,224
I have broached
accusation absent...

298
00:17:39,434 --> 00:17:41,186
proper consideration.

299
00:17:43,229 --> 00:17:44,981
- Apologies.
- None required.

300
00:17:45,148 --> 00:17:47,859
I so enjoy our little talks.

301
00:17:48,318 --> 00:17:50,528
[chuckles]

302
00:17:55,366 --> 00:17:57,660
[tense music]

303
00:17:59,788 --> 00:18:02,832
You resumed training absent
consideration of counsel.

304
00:18:02,999 --> 00:18:05,168
Did you instruct son
towards victory against me?

305
00:18:05,335 --> 00:18:08,588
He did not require such
to see you so easily dispatched.

306
00:18:08,922 --> 00:18:10,423
You hold such
little faith in me?

307
00:18:10,590 --> 00:18:13,593
I hold more faith in you
than in Jupiter himself.

308
00:18:15,428 --> 00:18:16,513
This.

309
00:18:17,972 --> 00:18:19,557
This is but obstacle

310
00:18:19,974 --> 00:18:21,100
on your path.

311
00:18:22,101 --> 00:18:25,980
You - you will regain position
one fight upon another.

312
00:18:27,565 --> 00:18:28,817
How is obstacle to be surmounted

313
00:18:28,942 --> 00:18:30,401
if I cannot cling
to fucking sword?

314
00:18:30,568 --> 00:18:33,238
Dimachaerus is but
one style among many.

315
00:18:34,072 --> 00:18:36,533
We shall find you a new one,

316
00:18:36,908 --> 00:18:40,578
offering opportunity
in place of disadvantage.

317
00:18:43,373 --> 00:18:45,583
I would know your thoughts
upon my form, Doctore.

318
00:18:45,750 --> 00:18:49,462
Hoplomachus favors
one hand towards weapon,

319
00:18:50,296 --> 00:18:51,798
with small shield
strapped to the other,

320
00:18:51,923 --> 00:18:53,842
absent need for heavy grip.

321
00:18:54,425 --> 00:18:56,761
- The spear?
- Yes.

322
00:18:56,928 --> 00:18:59,264
I would consider
retiarius instead.

323
00:19:00,098 --> 00:19:01,599
Trident and net

324
00:19:01,724 --> 00:19:03,977
require fast grip of both hands.

325
00:19:04,143 --> 00:19:06,104
- Thraex, then.
- Sword and medium shield.

326
00:19:06,229 --> 00:19:07,897
Once again, two hands
with the firmest grip.

327
00:19:08,064 --> 00:19:10,984
Hoplomachus stands only path
to overcome present injury.

328
00:19:11,150 --> 00:19:14,153
- I will not take up spear.
- And what is the reason?

329
00:19:15,905 --> 00:19:17,699
My fucking own.

330
00:19:19,117 --> 00:19:23,663
As is cause why you will never
again grace sands of the arena.

331
00:19:30,503 --> 00:19:32,046
[sniffs]

332
00:19:35,300 --> 00:19:37,719
[both grunt]

333
00:19:38,469 --> 00:19:40,722
[fighters shout]

334
00:19:42,473 --> 00:19:44,893
[spectators laugh]

335
00:19:45,310 --> 00:19:46,644
[Tarchon] Well fought, brother.

336
00:19:51,482 --> 00:19:52,734
[spits]

337
00:19:56,487 --> 00:19:58,740
[tense music]

338
00:20:00,950 --> 00:20:03,870
Return to training,
you fucking cunts!

339
00:20:07,790 --> 00:20:08,750
Hmm.

340
00:20:09,292 --> 00:20:12,211
Your father's position
as doctore appears secure.

341
00:20:14,172 --> 00:20:15,214
Give way!

342
00:20:15,798 --> 00:20:18,301
I would break words
with honored fucking guest.

343
00:20:18,468 --> 00:20:19,761
You are denied entry.

344
00:20:19,886 --> 00:20:22,138
- By whose command?
- Dominus himself.

345
00:20:22,555 --> 00:20:23,640
So be it.

346
00:20:26,601 --> 00:20:28,770
[grunts]

347
00:20:35,860 --> 00:20:37,320
Open the fucking gate!

348
00:20:37,487 --> 00:20:40,281
[grunts] Fuck off!

349
00:20:40,448 --> 00:20:41,783
- Bastard!
- [thud]

350
00:20:42,784 --> 00:20:45,328
- Open the gate, you bastards!
- Korris!

351
00:20:46,079 --> 00:20:49,749
- Come to fucking sense!
- Get off me, you- [grunts]

352
00:20:50,708 --> 00:20:52,418
Get off me, you bastards!

353
00:20:52,543 --> 00:20:54,128
[grunts]

354
00:20:54,295 --> 00:20:56,172
Fucking cunt!

355
00:21:11,479 --> 00:21:14,273
[brooding atmospheric music]

356
00:21:15,566 --> 00:21:17,819
[gate creaks]

357
00:21:21,489 --> 00:21:23,157
[gate clanks]

358
00:21:24,367 --> 00:21:27,078
You deny entry to fucking villa?

359
00:21:27,578 --> 00:21:29,622
A decision well-founded.

360
00:21:30,164 --> 00:21:32,750
You stand not yourself.

361
00:21:34,293 --> 00:21:35,920
[winces]

362
00:21:36,462 --> 00:21:37,672
You...

363
00:21:38,506 --> 00:21:40,591
do not know me, Syrian.

364
00:21:44,512 --> 00:21:48,182
Once more, you treat me
like your fucking slaves!

365
00:21:48,349 --> 00:21:51,352
A temporary measure taken in
consideration for well-being.

366
00:21:51,519 --> 00:21:52,645
I need no such consideration.

367
00:21:52,812 --> 00:21:55,606
It is not yours
that lends pause.

368
00:21:58,443 --> 00:22:00,945
Why did you seek
entry to the villa?

369
00:22:02,947 --> 00:22:05,783
To break words
with Caesar's bitch.

370
00:22:07,076 --> 00:22:09,245
Words alone?

371
00:22:10,413 --> 00:22:12,540
Caesar threatened Opiter,

372
00:22:12,707 --> 00:22:14,667
and now the man lies...

373
00:22:14,834 --> 00:22:15,960
dead,

374
00:22:17,378 --> 00:22:20,882
breath stilled by
the same Cilician phantoms

375
00:22:21,007 --> 00:22:23,926
that assaulted Cossutia
and her fucking daughter

376
00:22:24,093 --> 00:22:27,805
that you hold such
obvious affection towards.

377
00:22:28,514 --> 00:22:30,058
Years etched upon visage

378
00:22:30,224 --> 00:22:33,144
outweighs briefest moment
in Opiter's embrace.

379
00:22:34,062 --> 00:22:35,480
I will not see you
fall from this world

380
00:22:35,646 --> 00:22:36,981
seized by fit

381
00:22:37,148 --> 00:22:38,649
of passion.

382
00:22:41,778 --> 00:22:44,155
What care you if I live or die?

383
00:22:44,739 --> 00:22:46,866
We do not stand as friends.

384
00:22:47,784 --> 00:22:48,659
No,

385
00:22:49,118 --> 00:22:50,244
we do not.

386
00:22:51,162 --> 00:22:54,916
Yet I have come to know the
value of your presence and...

387
00:22:55,541 --> 00:22:57,502
would have you tarry
among the living.

388
00:22:57,668 --> 00:22:59,420
[chuckles]

389
00:22:59,587 --> 00:23:01,923
You season words with flattery.

390
00:23:02,673 --> 00:23:05,510
In hope it might aid
digesting truth.

391
00:23:06,761 --> 00:23:08,054
Well received.

392
00:23:08,554 --> 00:23:10,973
Yet I would take leave
of this place.

393
00:23:13,726 --> 00:23:16,604
- Where would you go?
- Sinuessa en Valle.

394
00:23:16,729 --> 00:23:18,356
If I'm denied words
with Cornelia,

395
00:23:18,523 --> 00:23:20,191
I'd have some
with that bastard, Caesar.

396
00:23:20,358 --> 00:23:23,319
Caesar's hand in this
has proven...

397
00:23:28,741 --> 00:23:30,243
uncertain.

398
00:23:35,414 --> 00:23:38,000
What leads to such revelation?

399
00:23:39,085 --> 00:23:41,504
My own reflection towards event.

400
00:23:43,464 --> 00:23:45,424
I am but captive audience.

401
00:23:51,639 --> 00:23:52,765
[exhales]

402
00:23:52,932 --> 00:23:55,476
I was moved towards
boastful humors

403
00:23:55,643 --> 00:23:58,187
upon meeting Proculus
in the street

404
00:23:58,813 --> 00:24:00,398
and let slip

405
00:24:00,523 --> 00:24:03,234
Opiter was to release
his holdings

406
00:24:03,609 --> 00:24:05,236
to the house of Ashur.

407
00:24:06,654 --> 00:24:07,738
You fucking--

408
00:24:07,905 --> 00:24:09,740
It was not intent to see
harm befall him.

409
00:24:09,907 --> 00:24:11,701
Do not feign sympathy

410
00:24:11,826 --> 00:24:13,870
for a man that you slighted

411
00:24:14,036 --> 00:24:15,746
at every turn!

412
00:24:15,913 --> 00:24:17,415
You did not

413
00:24:17,790 --> 00:24:19,375
fucking care for him!

414
00:24:19,542 --> 00:24:22,211
In your welfare
I hold the utmost.

415
00:24:23,045 --> 00:24:25,214
- [chains rattle]
- Unchain me. Hmm?

416
00:24:25,590 --> 00:24:26,924
Hmm?

417
00:24:27,758 --> 00:24:29,969
[growls]

418
00:24:34,599 --> 00:24:38,227
Opiter's holdings
are put to auction.

419
00:24:38,561 --> 00:24:40,062
I would have you fall by my side

420
00:24:40,229 --> 00:24:43,566
and together let us unearth
truth about his untimely fate

421
00:24:43,733 --> 00:24:45,109
and only then,

422
00:24:45,651 --> 00:24:49,947
be spurred towards
mutual purpose.

423
00:24:58,789 --> 00:25:00,666
[sighs]

424
00:25:06,756 --> 00:25:08,257
Your will,

425
00:25:09,342 --> 00:25:11,135
my hands.

426
00:25:13,679 --> 00:25:16,724
[dark, dramatic music]

427
00:25:23,356 --> 00:25:26,901
Have eyes ever beheld
such enticing wonder?

428
00:25:27,068 --> 00:25:28,361
No, Domina.

429
00:25:28,486 --> 00:25:30,154
You are familiar with the
ecstasy that lies within?

430
00:25:30,321 --> 00:25:31,948
I have never been
afforded opportunity

431
00:25:32,114 --> 00:25:33,532
to embrace such pleasures.

432
00:25:33,699 --> 00:25:36,494
Not unsurprising within
the house of the Syrian.

433
00:25:37,245 --> 00:25:39,330
The man does not seek
elevated pleasures,

434
00:25:39,956 --> 00:25:41,290
content as those of his station

435
00:25:41,457 --> 00:25:45,044
to wallow in common pursuits
of wine and fucking.

436
00:25:45,753 --> 00:25:47,672
You are very perceptive, Domina.

437
00:25:48,089 --> 00:25:49,674
Do you believe I require a slave

438
00:25:49,799 --> 00:25:52,551
to impart such wisdom
of observation?

439
00:25:53,761 --> 00:25:57,265
- No, Domina, I only meant-
- Do not look so stricken.

440
00:25:57,431 --> 00:26:01,269
Your presence brightens
otherwise grim surroundings.

441
00:26:02,103 --> 00:26:03,437
I value it.

442
00:26:03,980 --> 00:26:05,815
And the lay of your thoughts-

443
00:26:06,482 --> 00:26:08,067
when so requested.

444
00:26:08,234 --> 00:26:09,610
Gratitude, Domina.

445
00:26:09,777 --> 00:26:12,405
Tell me, how long have you
toiled beneath the Syrian?

446
00:26:12,571 --> 00:26:14,365
Since Crassus granted
him freedom,

447
00:26:14,532 --> 00:26:16,867
blessing him with
villa and ludus.

448
00:26:17,034 --> 00:26:18,494
I fear the richest man
in the republic

449
00:26:18,661 --> 00:26:20,663
overestimates
the worth of his pet.

450
00:26:20,830 --> 00:26:22,373
Sentiment deeply shared.

451
00:26:22,873 --> 00:26:24,583
You do not care for the Syrian?

452
00:26:24,750 --> 00:26:26,168
I serve as commanded.

453
00:26:26,836 --> 00:26:30,089
That is not the question
put to you, is it?

454
00:26:31,382 --> 00:26:32,675
He is a serpent,

455
00:26:33,259 --> 00:26:35,761
venomous of fang
and not to be trusted.

456
00:26:36,220 --> 00:26:38,764
You would speak of your
dominus in such manner?

457
00:26:38,931 --> 00:26:40,850
He stands unworthy of title,

458
00:26:41,851 --> 00:26:45,438
and affections misplaced
by those who serve him.

459
00:26:47,857 --> 00:26:49,483
And what of your domina?

460
00:26:50,026 --> 00:26:51,902
How gauge you her worth?

461
00:26:53,696 --> 00:26:56,032
Beyond measure of words
to describe.

462
00:26:56,157 --> 00:26:58,868
You are a treasure, are you not?

463
00:26:59,910 --> 00:27:01,537
A precious jewel,

464
00:27:01,662 --> 00:27:05,333
exhumed from muck and mire
of unfortunate environ,

465
00:27:05,750 --> 00:27:08,419
to be polished
until made dazzling

466
00:27:08,919 --> 00:27:11,964
to all who gaze
upon such rarity.

467
00:27:12,548 --> 00:27:15,217
It shall be saddest
of days, Domina,

468
00:27:15,968 --> 00:27:17,845
when you depart from Capua.

469
00:27:18,012 --> 00:27:21,807
Perhaps we shall find place
among my possessions

470
00:27:22,558 --> 00:27:24,393
for nearest acquisition.

471
00:27:24,894 --> 00:27:27,146
[sultry choral music]

472
00:27:33,611 --> 00:27:35,071
Apologies.

473
00:27:35,696 --> 00:27:38,074
A word eternally upon lips.

474
00:27:38,240 --> 00:27:41,327
In this moment
one sharply required.

475
00:27:41,619 --> 00:27:43,329
Forever intruded upon.

476
00:27:44,080 --> 00:27:45,539
Prepare bath,

477
00:27:45,664 --> 00:27:49,502
and let us continue conversation
within soothing waters.

478
00:27:50,336 --> 00:27:52,129
Yes, Domina.

479
00:28:06,435 --> 00:28:08,229
Make whatever bleatings
brief in nature,

480
00:28:08,396 --> 00:28:11,148
if such a thing is within
your limited powers.

481
00:28:11,690 --> 00:28:12,900
I approach but to confess

482
00:28:13,067 --> 00:28:14,819
previous accusation
towards Opiter

483
00:28:14,985 --> 00:28:17,029
was perhaps built upon...

484
00:28:18,197 --> 00:28:19,448
unsteady grounds.

485
00:28:19,615 --> 00:28:21,033
- Perhaps?
- A thing I would move beyond,

486
00:28:21,200 --> 00:28:23,911
in consideration of
more pressing concerns.

487
00:28:24,036 --> 00:28:25,913
[chuckles]

488
00:28:26,080 --> 00:28:28,874
You vibrate from
one calamity to another.

489
00:28:29,291 --> 00:28:31,836
It stands a wonder
you yet remain whole.

490
00:28:32,002 --> 00:28:34,547
You light upon reason
of my interruption.

491
00:28:35,047 --> 00:28:37,716
Opiter's holding,
which slipped from grasp.

492
00:28:37,883 --> 00:28:39,051
To be put to auction, yes.

493
00:28:39,218 --> 00:28:40,719
You trod well-worn ground
of conversation.

494
00:28:40,886 --> 00:28:43,305
Entertain but few more steps.

495
00:28:43,764 --> 00:28:46,767
Opportunity presents itself
to secure what was lost.

496
00:28:47,393 --> 00:28:49,103
Yet I...

497
00:28:49,603 --> 00:28:53,524
regrettably stand shy
of coin required.

498
00:28:54,608 --> 00:28:56,485
You seek warm embrace
from the house of Caesar?

499
00:28:56,610 --> 00:28:59,029
The rise of my own
would benefit Crassus.

500
00:28:59,488 --> 00:29:01,740
A man we all admire, I suppose.

501
00:29:01,907 --> 00:29:04,827
Yet what benefit would
such expenditure grant Caesar

502
00:29:04,994 --> 00:29:06,704
and deserving wife?

503
00:29:07,830 --> 00:29:10,291
Continued effort towards
desire of matrimony

504
00:29:10,458 --> 00:29:13,335
between Viridia and
your husband's man,

505
00:29:13,502 --> 00:29:15,337
Quintus Thermus.

506
00:29:15,463 --> 00:29:17,006
You judge goal within grasp?

507
00:29:17,173 --> 00:29:18,924
Gabinius appeared...

508
00:29:19,091 --> 00:29:21,010
moved by my counsel

509
00:29:21,260 --> 00:29:22,761
towards the matter.

510
00:29:23,929 --> 00:29:26,765
Surely Caesar will incline
towards generosity,

511
00:29:26,932 --> 00:29:28,809
given such favorable news.

512
00:29:29,310 --> 00:29:31,228
What gauge you worth
of Opiter's holdings?

513
00:29:31,687 --> 00:29:34,732
25,000 denarii-
a balance that may ebb or rise

514
00:29:34,899 --> 00:29:36,567
with egos of challengers
towards goal.

515
00:29:36,734 --> 00:29:38,110
That stands all?

516
00:29:39,111 --> 00:29:40,779
A sum hardly to be noticed.

517
00:29:41,155 --> 00:29:42,531
Ah.

518
00:29:42,656 --> 00:29:45,367
Let us take wine in celebration
of common purpose.

519
00:29:49,622 --> 00:29:50,998
[chuckles]

520
00:29:51,415 --> 00:29:52,833
Gratitude.

521
00:29:53,000 --> 00:29:56,545
Although I fear word falls
short of adequate expression.

522
00:29:57,046 --> 00:29:59,048
Yet gratefully accepted.

523
00:30:04,220 --> 00:30:06,931
To future promising mutual gain.

524
00:30:12,269 --> 00:30:14,313
[laughs]

525
00:30:15,147 --> 00:30:16,357
[laughs]

526
00:30:16,524 --> 00:30:17,733
Mood takes hold.

527
00:30:17,900 --> 00:30:20,694
Its grip to strengthen
in coming moments.

528
00:30:24,073 --> 00:30:26,408
[tense music]

529
00:30:29,161 --> 00:30:30,746
You tainted fucking wine?

530
00:30:30,871 --> 00:30:35,084
The Syrian accepts one gift,
yet refuses another?

531
00:30:43,300 --> 00:30:44,677
[clears throat]

532
00:30:51,100 --> 00:30:54,270
[ethereal choral music]

533
00:30:54,436 --> 00:30:56,397
Ohh...

534
00:31:04,154 --> 00:31:06,407
[chuckles]

535
00:31:08,784 --> 00:31:10,703
[laughs]

536
00:31:17,126 --> 00:31:19,378
[sighs]

537
00:31:29,388 --> 00:31:30,764
Dominus?

538
00:31:34,643 --> 00:31:36,478
[sighs]

539
00:31:37,229 --> 00:31:38,606
A vision,

540
00:31:39,023 --> 00:31:42,484
descended from
unworthy heaven.

541
00:31:44,778 --> 00:31:45,821
Come.

542
00:31:57,708 --> 00:31:58,626
You honor me.

543
00:31:58,792 --> 00:32:00,961
I am the one who stands so,

544
00:32:01,086 --> 00:32:03,380
in such glorious,

545
00:32:04,923 --> 00:32:06,967
unexpected presence.

546
00:32:09,928 --> 00:32:11,472
- Dominus.
- No.

547
00:32:12,056 --> 00:32:13,766
I would have my name

548
00:32:14,183 --> 00:32:15,601
upon your lips.

549
00:32:15,768 --> 00:32:16,977
Speak it.

550
00:32:17,686 --> 00:32:19,063
[whispers] Ashur.

551
00:32:19,647 --> 00:32:21,023
Again.

552
00:32:21,690 --> 00:32:23,067
Ashur.

553
00:32:32,201 --> 00:32:34,078
Shall we fall to bedchambers?

554
00:32:34,411 --> 00:32:37,039
So long a wait an eternity.

555
00:32:37,456 --> 00:32:39,291
I must have you now,

556
00:32:39,458 --> 00:32:41,126
upon this moment.

557
00:32:42,086 --> 00:32:44,588
[sultry percussive music]

558
00:32:56,225 --> 00:32:58,519
[ethereal choral music]

559
00:33:13,325 --> 00:33:15,577
[both moan]

560
00:33:33,303 --> 00:33:35,514
[grunts]

561
00:33:40,269 --> 00:33:45,065
I would have you look at me
and know that my heart is yours.

562
00:34:09,172 --> 00:34:11,300
[Gabinius] Citizens of Capua,

563
00:34:11,842 --> 00:34:14,887
we gather this day
upon solemn occasion.

564
00:34:15,637 --> 00:34:19,016
The Cilician scourge that has
so plagued beloved republic

565
00:34:19,183 --> 00:34:22,643
has yet again cleaved
close to the bone.

566
00:34:23,061 --> 00:34:24,313
Good Opiter,

567
00:34:25,022 --> 00:34:29,485
cherished by many among you
for his offerings in the arena,

568
00:34:30,402 --> 00:34:33,614
has fallen from this life
by their barbaric hands.

569
00:34:33,781 --> 00:34:37,701
Yet we must marshal fortitude
towards coming days.

570
00:34:37,868 --> 00:34:42,206
Absent family to lay claim
to property and holdings,

571
00:34:42,748 --> 00:34:47,835
all that Opiter possessed within
Capua is presented for auction.

572
00:34:48,754 --> 00:34:50,755
Tradition dictates coin
from such

573
00:34:50,922 --> 00:34:53,967
be administered by aedile
as he would see fit.

574
00:34:54,551 --> 00:34:56,136
However, in these

575
00:34:56,303 --> 00:34:57,679
extraordinary days,

576
00:34:57,805 --> 00:35:01,725
extraordinary measures
must be appropriated.

577
00:35:01,892 --> 00:35:03,060
Beyond a...

578
00:35:03,185 --> 00:35:04,770
cursory fee,

579
00:35:05,896 --> 00:35:08,982
all coin shall be reallocated

580
00:35:09,650 --> 00:35:11,026
to strengthen defense

581
00:35:11,151 --> 00:35:14,822
against mounting threat
of Cilician incursion.

582
00:35:14,988 --> 00:35:17,699
[all cheer]

583
00:35:23,664 --> 00:35:25,499
Gratitude!

584
00:35:28,085 --> 00:35:29,628
You fall to drink as well?

585
00:35:29,795 --> 00:35:31,880
Would that only wine
had parted lips.

586
00:35:32,047 --> 00:35:33,507
Twenty three gladiators,

587
00:35:33,632 --> 00:35:34,675
one doctore,

588
00:35:34,842 --> 00:35:37,469
one medicus of foreign tongue,

589
00:35:37,636 --> 00:35:39,304
fourteen house slaves,

590
00:35:39,471 --> 00:35:42,683
one villa, one ludus,
and all contained within,

591
00:35:42,808 --> 00:35:46,061
inclusive of furnishings,
statuary of minor origin,

592
00:35:46,228 --> 00:35:48,564
jewelry and adornments
befitting a citizen...

593
00:35:48,730 --> 00:35:50,440
The jackal appears.

594
00:35:51,358 --> 00:35:53,527
Remove hand from fucking sword!

595
00:35:53,694 --> 00:35:56,738
This stands neither time nor
place for bloodied conflict.

596
00:35:57,197 --> 00:36:00,242
Nor can we move against him,
absent proof of deed.

597
00:36:00,409 --> 00:36:01,660
[Uvidius] Ten stallions

598
00:36:01,827 --> 00:36:03,453
of moderate and
pleasing countenance,

599
00:36:03,620 --> 00:36:07,291
as well as four ponies believed
to be of Galician origin.

600
00:36:08,792 --> 00:36:10,043
Ashur.

601
00:36:12,212 --> 00:36:13,213
Ah.

602
00:36:13,380 --> 00:36:15,340
You have been in my thoughts.

603
00:36:16,425 --> 00:36:18,677
As you have in mine.

604
00:36:20,095 --> 00:36:21,388
How fares Achillia?

605
00:36:21,555 --> 00:36:22,890
She clawed way from darkness

606
00:36:23,056 --> 00:36:25,142
and makes progress
towards return to arena.

607
00:36:25,267 --> 00:36:27,185
Oh, heart soars at such news.

608
00:36:27,936 --> 00:36:30,439
Secured by the power
of your prayers.

609
00:36:31,398 --> 00:36:33,233
My own accompanying them.

610
00:36:34,526 --> 00:36:38,280
- You made offering to the gods?
- Upon your urging.

611
00:36:38,822 --> 00:36:40,574
And they have heard you.

612
00:36:42,451 --> 00:36:45,120
- You wander astray.
- Apologies.

613
00:36:47,706 --> 00:36:49,166
I would have you
close by my side,

614
00:36:49,333 --> 00:36:52,878
lest you fall to less savory
elements within crowd.

615
00:36:55,339 --> 00:36:56,715
[sighs heavily]

616
00:36:56,840 --> 00:36:59,593
Turn thoughts towards
possession more attainable.

617
00:37:00,302 --> 00:37:03,388
[Uvidius] He has been torn
from breast far too soon.

618
00:37:04,014 --> 00:37:06,350
It's unseemly to associate
with a man in public,

619
00:37:06,475 --> 00:37:09,311
especially one with
such meager esteem.

620
00:37:09,436 --> 00:37:11,605
I merely broached subject
of his champion.

621
00:37:12,230 --> 00:37:14,524
A woman in the arena-
an affront to the gods.

622
00:37:14,650 --> 00:37:16,401
I find her
a welcome provocation.

623
00:37:16,526 --> 00:37:19,363
Bidding commences
at 10,000 denarii.

624
00:37:19,529 --> 00:37:23,116
Who would light intent
of first offering?

625
00:37:23,700 --> 00:37:25,202
10,000 denarii.

626
00:37:25,327 --> 00:37:27,955
Good Proculus ignites the flame.

627
00:37:29,081 --> 00:37:30,123
Eleven.

628
00:37:30,290 --> 00:37:32,376
[Uvidius]
11,000 from the Syrian!

629
00:37:33,585 --> 00:37:35,504
Glorious mother
and radiant daughter

630
00:37:35,671 --> 00:37:37,297
of the house of Gabinius.

631
00:37:37,464 --> 00:37:38,799
[Bidder] 12,000!

632
00:37:40,467 --> 00:37:42,886
I did not expect to find
such delightful company

633
00:37:43,053 --> 00:37:44,721
in midst of base proceedings.

634
00:37:44,888 --> 00:37:46,765
15,000 denarii.

635
00:37:46,890 --> 00:37:48,266
Sixteen.

636
00:37:48,433 --> 00:37:50,769
Opiter was much loved
by the city

637
00:37:51,103 --> 00:37:52,521
and held

638
00:37:52,688 --> 00:37:55,065
personally as trusted friend.

639
00:37:55,315 --> 00:37:56,692
Deepest sympathies.

640
00:37:56,858 --> 00:37:58,276
I but knew him for an instant,

641
00:37:58,443 --> 00:38:00,070
yet he left
indelible impression.

642
00:38:01,238 --> 00:38:02,656
Apologies.

643
00:38:02,823 --> 00:38:04,908
I would break privileged words
with loving mother.

644
00:38:05,325 --> 00:38:07,077
See her to her father.

645
00:38:07,577 --> 00:38:09,204
[Uvidus]
Who shall offer counter?

646
00:38:09,371 --> 00:38:11,289
[Proculus] 19,000.

647
00:38:12,457 --> 00:38:15,377
- 20.
- [crowd mutter approvingly]

648
00:38:15,544 --> 00:38:16,670
21,000.

649
00:38:16,795 --> 00:38:18,797
Men battle for dominance
beyond arena.

650
00:38:18,964 --> 00:38:21,258
They clash over
insignificant meal.

651
00:38:21,800 --> 00:38:24,344
Let us see bellies sated
towards hunt for larger prey.

652
00:38:24,511 --> 00:38:26,847
Word reaches ear your
husband favors union

653
00:38:26,972 --> 00:38:29,891
towards Quintus Thermus
and beloved daughter.

654
00:38:30,058 --> 00:38:33,687
I fear such has been
received in error.

655
00:38:34,271 --> 00:38:37,357
Thoughts towards matter
soured considerably

656
00:38:37,524 --> 00:38:39,860
in wake of the Syrian's visit.

657
00:38:40,360 --> 00:38:41,570
Really?

658
00:38:43,572 --> 00:38:44,531
How unfortunate.

659
00:38:44,656 --> 00:38:47,325
21,500.

660
00:38:47,826 --> 00:38:49,244
Twenty two.

661
00:38:51,079 --> 00:38:53,290
23,000 denarii.

662
00:38:53,457 --> 00:38:57,252
- 27,000 denarii.
- [crowd cheer, applaud]

663
00:38:58,962 --> 00:39:01,339
27,000 denarii

664
00:39:01,506 --> 00:39:02,883
from the Syrian!

665
00:39:03,050 --> 00:39:05,302
How counters
the house of Proculus?

666
00:39:07,304 --> 00:39:09,431
Cost floats beyond reason.

667
00:39:09,598 --> 00:39:11,933
[crowd laugh]

668
00:39:12,100 --> 00:39:13,477
To the victor the spoils.

669
00:39:13,643 --> 00:39:16,229
Opiter's holdings
fall to the Syrian.

670
00:39:16,605 --> 00:39:18,899
[cheering, applause]

671
00:39:24,404 --> 00:39:26,782
[Man in crowd]
Glory to the house of Ashur!

672
00:39:27,699 --> 00:39:29,659
Let us arrange payment.

673
00:39:29,826 --> 00:39:32,871
The house of Caesar shall
stand for me in such regard.

674
00:39:32,996 --> 00:39:34,748
I fear you are mistaken.

675
00:39:35,832 --> 00:39:37,626
The house of Caesar
does not involve itself

676
00:39:37,751 --> 00:39:39,461
in the affairs of lesser men.

677
00:39:39,628 --> 00:39:41,880
[crowd mutters]

678
00:39:43,381 --> 00:39:47,469
Are you able to produce
sum required, Syrian?

679
00:39:47,594 --> 00:39:49,888
[ominous music]

680
00:39:53,809 --> 00:39:55,727
Apologies, Senator.

681
00:39:58,105 --> 00:39:59,940
It appears I am not.

682
00:40:01,650 --> 00:40:03,485
[Proculus chuckles]

683
00:40:03,610 --> 00:40:05,529
[Man in crowd] Fucking shit!

684
00:40:05,695 --> 00:40:07,531
[crowd laughs]

685
00:40:07,697 --> 00:40:09,241
Promises unkept,

686
00:40:09,741 --> 00:40:10,951
prove vexing,

687
00:40:11,493 --> 00:40:12,494
do they not?

688
00:40:12,828 --> 00:40:15,163
If there stand no other bids,

689
00:40:17,666 --> 00:40:20,460
Opiter's holdings fall
to the house of Proculus.

690
00:40:20,627 --> 00:40:22,921
[cheering, applause]

691
00:40:29,886 --> 00:40:33,932
Gods grant favor to those
deemed fucking worthy!

692
00:40:40,313 --> 00:40:41,690
Satyrus!

693
00:40:42,274 --> 00:40:44,317
What seizes fucking mind?

694
00:40:44,484 --> 00:40:47,112
He wears Opiter's pendant
on his fucking belt.

695
00:40:47,279 --> 00:40:49,739
We cannot move upon him now,
you simple fuck.

696
00:40:49,865 --> 00:40:51,783
Let us give pause
and consider path.

697
00:40:51,950 --> 00:40:55,579
The house of the Syrian succumbs
to public disagreement.

698
00:40:55,745 --> 00:40:58,248
A blessing dearest friend
Opiter's holdings

699
00:40:58,373 --> 00:41:02,294
did not forth to such
ill-mannered hands.

700
00:41:02,711 --> 00:41:03,962
A blessing, indeed.

701
00:41:04,129 --> 00:41:05,714
[Man in crowd]
The Syrian shits on his memory!

702
00:41:05,839 --> 00:41:07,841
[sighs heavily] Counsel holding
cock in fucking hand?

703
00:41:07,966 --> 00:41:10,177
I but suggest a moment of
reflection towards course

704
00:41:10,302 --> 00:41:12,721
that sees our enemies
to fucking grass,

705
00:41:12,846 --> 00:41:14,931
with us not among them!

706
00:41:22,689 --> 00:41:23,607
[crowd mutters]

707
00:41:23,773 --> 00:41:25,483
[chuckles]

708
00:41:25,650 --> 00:41:26,776
Gather husband and daughter.

709
00:41:26,943 --> 00:41:28,195
I would return to villa

710
00:41:28,361 --> 00:41:30,488
in advance of further
unpleasantness.

711
00:41:32,949 --> 00:41:34,743
I would have words, Cossutia.

712
00:41:35,160 --> 00:41:36,536
Break them with noble husband.

713
00:41:36,703 --> 00:41:38,205
Perhaps they will bend him
towards your will,

714
00:41:38,371 --> 00:41:40,582
as they did in denial of
suitable match for my daughter.

715
00:41:40,749 --> 00:41:43,335
He appears unreceptive
towards my presence.

716
00:41:43,460 --> 00:41:45,045
Spurred by overreach
of your purse

717
00:41:45,212 --> 00:41:47,422
and your man's unbalanced
display, one would imagine.

718
00:41:47,589 --> 00:41:49,466
Korris was but moved
by passions shared,

719
00:41:49,633 --> 00:41:52,385
towards untimely passing
of Opiter.

720
00:41:53,011 --> 00:41:54,888
I did not know there stood
a bond between them.

721
00:41:55,055 --> 00:41:58,808
One that promised to lead
them far from Capua and fate...

722
00:41:59,351 --> 00:42:00,894
Opiter feared.

723
00:42:02,145 --> 00:42:03,897
He feared Cilician assault.

724
00:42:04,022 --> 00:42:05,148
No.

725
00:42:05,815 --> 00:42:07,901
Nor do I believe
he fell by their hands.

726
00:42:08,235 --> 00:42:09,569
Whose, then?

727
00:42:11,112 --> 00:42:14,032
One I would enlist aid
in holding

728
00:42:14,324 --> 00:42:16,701
to deserved account.

729
00:42:16,868 --> 00:42:19,079
[dramatic music]

730
00:42:26,795 --> 00:42:29,047
[grunts angrily]

731
00:42:32,509 --> 00:42:33,760
Aargh!

732
00:42:34,844 --> 00:42:37,555
[groans]

733
00:42:37,722 --> 00:42:41,434
The Nubian believes herself
deserving of highest mantle,

734
00:42:41,601 --> 00:42:42,769
yet...

735
00:42:43,728 --> 00:42:44,771
cannot best

736
00:42:44,896 --> 00:42:46,690
idle log.

737
00:42:46,856 --> 00:42:49,109
[men laugh]

738
00:42:55,073 --> 00:42:56,491
Doctore.

739
00:42:57,826 --> 00:43:00,495
I would take up fucking spear.

740
00:43:02,956 --> 00:43:07,669
Dacus! Spear and small shield,
towards style of hoplomachus.

741
00:43:07,794 --> 00:43:09,170
Yes, Doctore.

742
00:43:16,177 --> 00:43:18,054
Decision wisely made.

743
00:43:19,389 --> 00:43:20,932
We shall see.

744
00:43:28,773 --> 00:43:31,693
[suspenseful music builds]

745
00:43:31,860 --> 00:43:34,112
[screams echo]

746
00:43:46,958 --> 00:43:48,710
Tarchon, take position.

747
00:43:56,801 --> 00:43:59,137
I now stand champion, Nubian.

748
00:44:00,930 --> 00:44:04,351
- And you but a fading memory.
- [whip cracks]

749
00:44:04,893 --> 00:44:06,227
[Celadus] Begin!

750
00:44:08,897 --> 00:44:11,691
[tense music]

751
00:44:11,858 --> 00:44:14,152
- [grunts]
- Yah!

752
00:44:15,862 --> 00:44:18,907
[dramatic percussive music]

753
00:44:19,074 --> 00:44:21,242
Yah!

754
00:44:23,036 --> 00:44:25,163
[grunts]

755
00:44:29,876 --> 00:44:32,128
[both grunt]

756
00:44:35,924 --> 00:44:37,801
Yah!

757
00:44:40,845 --> 00:44:43,139
[intense choral music]

758
00:44:43,890 --> 00:44:46,184
[Tarchon growls]

759
00:44:52,023 --> 00:44:53,775
[grunts]

760
00:44:55,151 --> 00:44:58,571
Perhaps idle log stands
more formidable opponent.

761
00:44:58,988 --> 00:45:01,282
[gladiators chuckle]

762
00:45:05,036 --> 00:45:07,247
[yells furiously]

763
00:45:20,885 --> 00:45:23,179
[intense music builds]

764
00:45:24,848 --> 00:45:26,224
Yah!

765
00:45:32,814 --> 00:45:33,648
[yells]

766
00:45:33,815 --> 00:45:35,108
Tarchon!

767
00:45:35,275 --> 00:45:37,902
Contest is ended!
You stand victor!

768
00:45:39,362 --> 00:45:40,405
[spits]

769
00:45:40,989 --> 00:45:43,324
[gentle music]

770
00:45:46,619 --> 00:45:48,955
- Was there ever doubt?
- Tarchon.

771
00:45:49,581 --> 00:45:50,999
Well fought.

772
00:45:53,001 --> 00:45:54,461
You fall from training.

773
00:45:57,088 --> 00:45:59,174
See yourself to deserved reward.

774
00:46:03,261 --> 00:46:05,221
Gratitude, Doctore.

775
00:46:15,064 --> 00:46:16,316
One fight.

776
00:46:19,652 --> 00:46:20,862
One fight.

777
00:46:22,071 --> 00:46:24,407
[dramatic music]

778
00:46:24,574 --> 00:46:28,286
How did sufficient coin grace
palm to see me to the ludus?

779
00:46:28,870 --> 00:46:31,706
With title of champion
comes many rewards.

780
00:46:32,499 --> 00:46:33,791
Champion?

781
00:46:37,170 --> 00:46:39,672
No one is more deserving
of the mantle.

782
00:46:40,423 --> 00:46:42,800
Well, my father may hold
differing opinion.

783
00:46:43,259 --> 00:46:44,302
Hmm.

784
00:46:44,802 --> 00:46:46,429
You are not a boy.

785
00:46:47,055 --> 00:46:49,307
[sultry music]

786
00:46:52,018 --> 00:46:54,437
Nor should you be
treated as such.

787
00:46:57,941 --> 00:47:00,235
You stood as a god
upon the sands.

788
00:47:00,944 --> 00:47:02,612
And my Elysium...

789
00:47:04,364 --> 00:47:06,741
is nestled but paces away.

790
00:47:20,338 --> 00:47:22,340
What fucking hand
laid marks upon you?

791
00:47:24,467 --> 00:47:25,510
The fat one,

792
00:47:26,177 --> 00:47:28,263
short of humor
and shorter of cock.

793
00:47:28,429 --> 00:47:32,475
Unintended laugh escaped lips
when he unsheathed tiny weapon.

794
00:47:34,310 --> 00:47:35,979
I will have his fucking life.

795
00:47:36,312 --> 00:47:37,438
He's a Roman

796
00:47:38,356 --> 00:47:41,693
and we but slaves, to be used
towards ends not our own.

797
00:47:47,407 --> 00:47:49,242
He favors the games,
does he not?

798
00:47:49,409 --> 00:47:51,035
And I by his side.

799
00:47:52,120 --> 00:47:54,998
Petition for seat towards
very front next I fight.

800
00:47:56,791 --> 00:47:59,544
And I will give him spectacle
not soon forgotten.

801
00:48:00,253 --> 00:48:01,879
What is of your planning?

802
00:48:03,673 --> 00:48:06,175
Let us fall into discussion
after.

803
00:48:07,552 --> 00:48:09,304
Tending to rising...

804
00:48:10,388 --> 00:48:11,806
necessity.

805
00:48:15,184 --> 00:48:16,853
I will gain my freedom

806
00:48:17,562 --> 00:48:19,188
in the arena upon a day

807
00:48:21,816 --> 00:48:26,654
and purchase yours from coin
won in blood and battle.

808
00:48:42,003 --> 00:48:43,921
I must attend
recent acquisition.

809
00:48:44,088 --> 00:48:46,924
What is so pressing words
desired cannot be delayed?

810
00:48:47,091 --> 00:48:49,385
Your life and the forfeit of it.

811
00:48:54,766 --> 00:48:56,809
The Syrian claims proof
it is your hand

812
00:48:56,976 --> 00:48:59,520
that struck Opiter down,
not the Cilicians.

813
00:49:00,063 --> 00:49:02,565
-He moves against you presently.
-Hm.

814
00:49:03,149 --> 00:49:05,818
How did you come by
such absurd notion?

815
00:49:05,985 --> 00:49:06,944
He approached,

816
00:49:07,570 --> 00:49:10,698
in attempt to gain aid in
swaying husband and aedile

817
00:49:10,865 --> 00:49:13,117
towards your hand in the deed.

818
00:49:14,077 --> 00:49:17,288
You and Opiter
stood inseparable.

819
00:49:17,955 --> 00:49:21,209
Even if fanciful
accusation proved true,

820
00:49:21,668 --> 00:49:23,503
why reveal the Syrian's plan?

821
00:49:23,670 --> 00:49:25,797
My love for Opiter,

822
00:49:25,963 --> 00:49:28,299
is eclipsed by hatred
for the Syrian.

823
00:49:28,466 --> 00:49:31,594
A loathsome creature, eyes
slithering across my daughter.

824
00:49:31,761 --> 00:49:33,346
I would see him...

825
00:49:34,013 --> 00:49:36,474
to quick and unfortunate end.

826
00:49:38,184 --> 00:49:39,060
Hmm.

827
00:49:39,227 --> 00:49:41,771
In that we stand in agreement.

828
00:49:45,024 --> 00:49:49,195
But how best to rid ourselves
of such annoyance?

829
00:49:51,155 --> 00:49:52,865
I will send counterfeit message

830
00:49:53,825 --> 00:49:57,453
confirming meeting with
esteemed husband and aedile

831
00:49:58,121 --> 00:50:00,957
in place far removed from view,

832
00:50:01,874 --> 00:50:03,751
under condition he move alone,

833
00:50:03,918 --> 00:50:07,505
due to delicate nature
of the accusation.

834
00:50:08,047 --> 00:50:10,508
-Hm.
-The rest...

835
00:50:11,050 --> 00:50:12,719
falls to your...

836
00:50:12,885 --> 00:50:14,095
discretion.

837
00:50:14,512 --> 00:50:15,513
Gratitude.

838
00:50:16,180 --> 00:50:19,142
I shall see the matter
properly attended.

839
00:50:22,270 --> 00:50:24,564
[suspenseful music]

840
00:50:28,901 --> 00:50:30,319
[whispering]
Gabinius?

841
00:50:30,737 --> 00:50:32,280
Aedile?

842
00:50:41,289 --> 00:50:43,541
[whistling]

843
00:50:47,295 --> 00:50:49,505
Someone has lost his way.

844
00:50:51,632 --> 00:50:53,551
We will help him find it.

845
00:50:54,302 --> 00:50:55,928
[laughter]

846
00:50:56,095 --> 00:50:58,639
Thought he could turn
Cossutia to his cause.

847
00:50:58,806 --> 00:51:00,683
Thought we wouldn't know.

848
00:51:01,976 --> 00:51:04,187
Thought he could fuck us.

849
00:51:04,896 --> 00:51:08,149
You are the one who
stands fucked, Syrian!

850
00:51:08,316 --> 00:51:11,194
[ominous music]

851
00:51:11,360 --> 00:51:13,571
[gladiators laugh]

852
00:51:14,906 --> 00:51:17,408
Your dominus once swore if
he were to move against me,

853
00:51:17,533 --> 00:51:20,661
it would be his hand
grasping blade.

854
00:51:20,828 --> 00:51:22,997
He attends to Opiter's holdings.

855
00:51:23,122 --> 00:51:28,211
Yet I shall report your screams
in exquisite detail!

856
00:51:28,336 --> 00:51:29,212
[chortles]

857
00:51:29,378 --> 00:51:31,631
[gladiators laugh]

858
00:51:41,390 --> 00:51:43,643
[laughs]

859
00:51:45,436 --> 00:51:46,896
Aargh!

860
00:51:47,063 --> 00:51:48,940
It shall not be
the cries of Ashur

861
00:51:49,106 --> 00:51:51,484
that fill the air this night.

862
00:51:51,651 --> 00:51:53,653
[ominous music]

863
00:51:56,614 --> 00:51:58,241
That fucking cunt!

864
00:51:58,407 --> 00:52:01,410
Never place trust in
a woman of a certain age.

865
00:52:08,626 --> 00:52:11,003
Come, let us embrace.

866
00:52:11,504 --> 00:52:12,755
[Korris]
Hold!

867
00:52:15,883 --> 00:52:18,594
I alone would repay
debt of blood.

868
00:52:26,352 --> 00:52:27,603
That appears unwise.

869
00:52:27,770 --> 00:52:30,773
Intercede and find us at
cross purpose once more.

870
00:52:30,898 --> 00:52:35,444
I should not stand surprised,
yet here we fucking are.

871
00:52:36,863 --> 00:52:38,698
No one leaves arena.

872
00:52:40,449 --> 00:52:42,743
[suspenseful music]

873
00:52:43,536 --> 00:52:45,705
[grunts]

874
00:52:54,839 --> 00:52:57,341
That does not belong to you.

875
00:53:00,052 --> 00:53:02,138
[Satyrus chuckles]

876
00:53:03,639 --> 00:53:06,058
Come, then, and retrieve it!

877
00:53:07,393 --> 00:53:10,396
[fighters grunt, swords clash]

878
00:53:10,521 --> 00:53:12,398
[screams]

879
00:53:12,565 --> 00:53:14,692
Yah!

880
00:53:15,401 --> 00:53:17,737
[dramatic action music]

881
00:53:20,573 --> 00:53:22,950
- Yah!
- [gurgles]

882
00:53:25,036 --> 00:53:26,746
[yells]

883
00:53:27,496 --> 00:53:29,332
[weapons clash]

884
00:53:29,457 --> 00:53:31,709
[Korris groans]

885
00:53:34,545 --> 00:53:36,756
[all yell]

886
00:53:39,383 --> 00:53:41,552
- [Korris groans]
- Dominus.

887
00:53:42,011 --> 00:53:42,929
Yah!

888
00:53:43,054 --> 00:53:44,305
Ugh!

889
00:53:45,765 --> 00:53:47,808
Yah!

890
00:53:49,435 --> 00:53:51,812
- [splat!]
- [screams]

891
00:53:52,563 --> 00:53:54,815
Musicus!

892
00:53:55,566 --> 00:53:57,360
[groans]

893
00:53:57,526 --> 00:53:59,779
[blood trickles]

894
00:54:00,571 --> 00:54:02,448
Aargh!

895
00:54:02,615 --> 00:54:04,825
[screams]

896
00:54:08,579 --> 00:54:10,790
[screams]

897
00:54:12,541 --> 00:54:13,417
[splat]

898
00:54:13,584 --> 00:54:15,044
No!

899
00:54:15,544 --> 00:54:16,420
[laughs]

900
00:54:16,587 --> 00:54:18,005
No!

901
00:54:18,381 --> 00:54:19,590
Aargh!

902
00:54:20,132 --> 00:54:21,759
You stand alone,

903
00:54:22,218 --> 00:54:23,678
little man.

904
00:54:27,556 --> 00:54:29,141
As Opiter did

905
00:54:29,684 --> 00:54:32,228
when you claimed
his fucking life.

906
00:54:32,395 --> 00:54:33,729
I but did as commanded

907
00:54:33,896 --> 00:54:35,523
by my dominus!

908
00:54:36,273 --> 00:54:38,776
Then I would see message
delivered to him.

909
00:54:40,528 --> 00:54:42,822
[both yell]

910
00:54:44,532 --> 00:54:46,826
[Satyrus groans]

911
00:54:48,619 --> 00:54:51,539
Yah!

912
00:54:53,582 --> 00:54:55,793
[pants]

913
00:54:58,546 --> 00:55:01,549
[whimpers]

914
00:55:01,716 --> 00:55:04,176
Carry a message to your master.

915
00:55:08,597 --> 00:55:09,724
[groans]

916
00:55:09,849 --> 00:55:13,561
The house of Ashur
shall see his fall...

917
00:55:14,603 --> 00:55:15,771
[whimpers]

918
00:55:15,938 --> 00:55:18,482
...upon the sands of the arena.

919
00:55:26,699 --> 00:55:28,909
[groans]

920
00:55:30,661 --> 00:55:32,455
Aargh!

921
00:55:41,088 --> 00:55:42,965
I would not have let him live.

922
00:55:43,507 --> 00:55:46,260
- And I am not you.
- And I thank the gods...

923
00:55:46,761 --> 00:55:48,262
for it.

924
00:55:51,098 --> 00:55:53,976
See bodies beneath ground.
Quickly!

925
00:55:56,353 --> 00:55:57,438
Ashur.

926
00:55:58,022 --> 00:55:59,732
I would reclaim title,

927
00:56:00,524 --> 00:56:02,485
and resume my labors.

928
00:56:05,571 --> 00:56:07,907
[dramatic choral music]

929
00:56:09,283 --> 00:56:11,243
You honor this house.

930
00:56:13,746 --> 00:56:15,456
Doctore.

931
00:56:18,626 --> 00:56:22,171
[dramatic music deepens]

932
00:56:23,547 --> 00:56:28,385
[percussive, foreboding music]

933
00:56:39,522 --> 00:56:43,067
[foreboding music
continues, builds]

934
00:56:49,615 --> 00:56:51,992
[music becomes ominous]

935
00:57:01,377 --> 00:57:03,921
[music continues]

936
00:57:06,632 --> 00:57:09,176
[music becomes intriguing]

937
00:57:19,520 --> 00:57:23,065
[music becomes dramatic,
percussive]

938
00:57:31,657 --> 00:57:33,993
[music intensifies]