1 00:00:17,268 --> 00:00:18,519 [Korris roars] 2 00:00:18,686 --> 00:00:20,604 [Achillia grunts] 3 00:00:21,522 --> 00:00:23,357 [Ashur] The House of Ashur would carve its own path 4 00:00:23,524 --> 00:00:26,235 and fuck into oblivion all who stands in its way. 5 00:00:26,402 --> 00:00:27,528 [both grunt] 6 00:00:27,695 --> 00:00:29,613 You have not earned position in this fuckin' house. 7 00:00:29,739 --> 00:00:31,157 They will never welcome a woman 8 00:00:31,282 --> 00:00:32,116 as one of their own. 9 00:00:32,283 --> 00:00:33,659 [Celadus] She's not absent skill. 10 00:00:33,826 --> 00:00:36,203 [Creticus] And when were you last upon the sands, old man? 11 00:00:36,370 --> 00:00:39,999 [Ashur] Gabinius? He hosts the game of the Ludi Apollinares. 12 00:00:40,166 --> 00:00:43,335 I see a man possessed of serpent-tongued wife. 13 00:00:43,461 --> 00:00:45,212 [Cossutia] Perhaps the House of Opiter 14 00:00:45,337 --> 00:00:47,965 shall present surprising challenge. 15 00:00:48,132 --> 00:00:50,342 [Messia] You worry over him beyond reason. 16 00:00:50,509 --> 00:00:51,677 Yet who worries over you? 17 00:00:51,802 --> 00:00:54,388 [Achillia] Apedemak. God of war and conquest. 18 00:00:54,555 --> 00:00:55,723 [Hilara] Then why work his image? 19 00:00:55,890 --> 00:00:57,475 [Achillia] As a reminder what was lost. 20 00:00:57,641 --> 00:00:58,642 [Tarchon] She took the life of a brother, 21 00:00:58,768 --> 00:01:00,311 yet you let her live. 22 00:01:00,436 --> 00:01:01,520 [Korris] She drew blood. 23 00:01:01,687 --> 00:01:03,773 And any man who lays undesired hand upon her 24 00:01:03,939 --> 00:01:07,318 shall feel my own at fucking throat. 25 00:01:08,194 --> 00:01:10,404 [blades ring, blood splatters] 26 00:01:14,950 --> 00:01:17,244 [dark, eerie music] 27 00:01:18,245 --> 00:01:20,456 [Ashur] You risked life of valued acquisition 28 00:01:20,623 --> 00:01:23,667 by pressing grievance with fucking steel?! 29 00:01:23,834 --> 00:01:25,461 [Korris] And what of the life of Creticus? 30 00:01:25,628 --> 00:01:26,920 Was it not a thing of equal worth? 31 00:01:27,087 --> 00:01:28,339 No one would produce coin 32 00:01:28,464 --> 00:01:30,549 to see shit walking upright upon the sands of the arena. 33 00:01:30,716 --> 00:01:32,426 We do not overflow with men of skill 34 00:01:32,593 --> 00:01:34,887 that the passing of one should be met with indifference. 35 00:01:35,054 --> 00:01:37,389 Does voice sound fuckin' indifferent? 36 00:01:37,515 --> 00:01:40,476 The man stood but crudely formed brick! 37 00:01:40,935 --> 00:01:43,395 Achillia stands as fucking foundation. 38 00:01:43,979 --> 00:01:45,981 Her entrance to the games of the Ludi Apollinares 39 00:01:46,148 --> 00:01:47,608 will secure the ascent of this house 40 00:01:47,775 --> 00:01:49,693 that you're always moaning on about! 41 00:01:49,819 --> 00:01:51,862 You have swayed Gabinius to our cause? 42 00:01:53,322 --> 00:01:54,240 [Ashur sighs] 43 00:01:54,406 --> 00:01:56,575 Prize was within grasp when we broke meal, 44 00:01:57,116 --> 00:01:59,829 until unfortunate turn of humors. 45 00:02:00,663 --> 00:02:02,665 Your words have been known to carry such effect. 46 00:02:02,832 --> 00:02:05,209 [Ashur] He pressed for honesty, you towering fuck, 47 00:02:05,376 --> 00:02:06,710 and, when presented with such, 48 00:02:06,836 --> 00:02:09,797 took offence and commanded me to fall from fuckin' sight. 49 00:02:10,089 --> 00:02:12,383 So...we remain beggars, 50 00:02:12,675 --> 00:02:14,635 knees upon ground, mouth open 51 00:02:14,802 --> 00:02:17,221 to pleasure any cock that rises to favor. 52 00:02:17,388 --> 00:02:19,056 You need concern yourself with the duties 53 00:02:19,223 --> 00:02:21,267 I paid you for in coin, 54 00:02:21,392 --> 00:02:22,601 most pressing of which 55 00:02:22,726 --> 00:02:25,563 seeing Achillia ready to face the Brothers Ferox, 56 00:02:25,728 --> 00:02:28,941 not taking actions absent authority. 57 00:02:29,108 --> 00:02:32,486 I gauged the woman to be wild and untamed, 58 00:02:32,611 --> 00:02:33,988 yet you did not heed warning. 59 00:02:34,113 --> 00:02:35,447 I stand fucking Dominus. 60 00:02:35,573 --> 00:02:37,074 And I fucking Doctore. 61 00:02:37,241 --> 00:02:39,535 Upon the sands, my word is law. 62 00:02:40,202 --> 00:02:42,329 You would place yourself above me? 63 00:02:42,954 --> 00:02:46,041 I place my experience in such matters beyond any man. 64 00:02:46,208 --> 00:02:47,877 Then why does Achillia yet draw breath 65 00:02:48,043 --> 00:02:51,505 if you find her such an affront to delicate sensibilities? 66 00:02:51,839 --> 00:02:53,382 Because she proved herself worthy, 67 00:02:53,757 --> 00:02:55,509 at least of further consideration. 68 00:02:55,676 --> 00:02:56,886 Ah... 69 00:02:58,804 --> 00:03:01,473 You speak of worth and the proving of it. 70 00:03:02,391 --> 00:03:05,144 I will set you upon task to mirror the same. 71 00:03:05,269 --> 00:03:08,564 Hm. And what vaunted purpose moves my hand? 72 00:03:08,731 --> 00:03:10,608 Whatever fucking purpose I require 73 00:03:10,774 --> 00:03:13,777 towards satisfaction of loyalty. 74 00:03:16,488 --> 00:03:19,700 [tense percussive music] 75 00:03:22,786 --> 00:03:25,079 [gladiators grunt, yell] 76 00:03:27,875 --> 00:03:30,252 [Achillia grunts] 77 00:03:30,419 --> 00:03:31,879 [Achillia screams] 78 00:03:32,755 --> 00:03:35,090 [gladiators grunt, yell] 79 00:03:38,010 --> 00:03:39,219 We stand dishonored, 80 00:03:39,720 --> 00:03:42,430 lacking Dominus with fucking cock to reclaim lost glory 81 00:03:42,598 --> 00:03:44,600 from the days of Gannicus and Crixus. 82 00:03:44,767 --> 00:03:46,518 True fuckin' champions. 83 00:03:46,685 --> 00:03:49,021 Far eclipsing the shit Syrian! 84 00:03:49,188 --> 00:03:51,065 [Celadus] Break words more wisely... 85 00:03:52,274 --> 00:03:55,027 or see own questionable manhood parted from body 86 00:03:55,194 --> 00:03:57,655 in unfortunate manner of Creticus. 87 00:03:57,821 --> 00:04:00,449 [Erato] His pet Nubian claims life of a brother 88 00:04:00,616 --> 00:04:04,787 absent consequence, a jest to all who greeted him as friend. 89 00:04:04,954 --> 00:04:06,288 A thing uncontested, 90 00:04:06,455 --> 00:04:09,416 yet I bow to the will of our Dominus, 91 00:04:09,583 --> 00:04:11,669 as all of us must. 92 00:04:13,754 --> 00:04:14,964 For now. 93 00:04:16,048 --> 00:04:17,091 Hmm. 94 00:04:20,803 --> 00:04:23,055 [gladiators grunt] 95 00:04:24,932 --> 00:04:26,558 Erato's words hold truth. 96 00:04:26,725 --> 00:04:28,727 They could hold the world and still prove 97 00:04:28,894 --> 00:04:30,020 of little use. 98 00:04:30,688 --> 00:04:31,480 Does the honor of the house 99 00:04:31,647 --> 00:04:33,649 not stand above all else? 100 00:04:35,818 --> 00:04:36,694 It should. 101 00:04:36,860 --> 00:04:37,820 Then our fucking Dominus has tainted it 102 00:04:37,987 --> 00:04:40,656 by positioning woman towards the arena. 103 00:04:40,781 --> 00:04:43,158 - [gladiators grunt] - [Korris] Attend! 104 00:04:46,829 --> 00:04:48,747 I am set to task beyond these walls. 105 00:04:48,914 --> 00:04:52,876 In my absence, Celadus shall stand Doctore until my return. 106 00:04:55,295 --> 00:04:58,382 [gentle music] 107 00:04:59,883 --> 00:05:00,926 Gratitude. 108 00:05:02,845 --> 00:05:04,304 It is a heavy honor. 109 00:05:05,264 --> 00:05:09,018 The honor is mine to have old friend assume my place. 110 00:05:10,894 --> 00:05:12,771 [gate rattles] 111 00:05:14,356 --> 00:05:15,691 See the men to purpose. 112 00:05:23,157 --> 00:05:24,366 [whip cracks] 113 00:05:24,783 --> 00:05:26,076 Resume training. 114 00:05:27,244 --> 00:05:29,413 Tarchon, Erato, take position 115 00:05:29,580 --> 00:05:31,790 -and fall- -Brace! 116 00:05:31,957 --> 00:05:34,126 [both grunt] 117 00:05:36,170 --> 00:05:39,923 Youthful fury pales against the master of fucking sword. 118 00:05:40,090 --> 00:05:41,800 [both grunt] 119 00:05:41,967 --> 00:05:43,552 Aargh! 120 00:05:44,678 --> 00:05:47,556 Inform me when such a master presents himself... 121 00:05:48,348 --> 00:05:50,683 and I will serve same meal that fills fucking mouth. 122 00:05:50,851 --> 00:05:51,977 [Celadus] Tarchon! 123 00:05:52,102 --> 00:05:54,063 Had you faced an opponent of the slightest worth, 124 00:05:54,229 --> 00:05:57,191 wild attack would have seen you upon the ground of the arena 125 00:05:57,357 --> 00:06:00,694 with addled brain spilled from fucking head. 126 00:06:01,779 --> 00:06:03,280 Retake position 127 00:06:04,198 --> 00:06:06,617 and fall to proper form. 128 00:06:07,034 --> 00:06:09,953 [percussive music] 129 00:06:10,954 --> 00:06:12,372 Doctore. 130 00:06:13,624 --> 00:06:14,666 [roars] 131 00:06:15,876 --> 00:06:17,753 [gladiators shout, grunt] 132 00:06:17,920 --> 00:06:20,172 [both grunt, shout] 133 00:06:25,552 --> 00:06:27,638 [Ashur] She fights as one yet burdened by chains. 134 00:06:28,555 --> 00:06:32,726 Perhaps she is shackled by thing of more crushing weight. 135 00:06:36,814 --> 00:06:38,732 Expand upon thought. 136 00:06:43,070 --> 00:06:45,364 I noted a shadow within eye, 137 00:06:45,697 --> 00:06:46,782 as of lingering specter. 138 00:06:46,949 --> 00:06:48,492 When did you find yourself so close to her 139 00:06:48,659 --> 00:06:49,534 to observe this? 140 00:06:50,284 --> 00:06:52,371 I had occasion to break words when you ventured upon Appian-- 141 00:06:52,538 --> 00:06:55,290 You summoned her into the villa absent my presence? 142 00:06:55,832 --> 00:06:57,459 No, Dominus. I went to the Nubian's cell, 143 00:06:57,626 --> 00:06:58,460 accompanied by guards-- 144 00:06:58,627 --> 00:07:01,338 You are forbidden in the ludus. 145 00:07:01,463 --> 00:07:05,634 It is unsafe for one so soft, even with presence of escort. 146 00:07:05,759 --> 00:07:09,263 I am no mouse, nor shall cower as such. 147 00:07:15,936 --> 00:07:17,604 Apologies, Dominus. 148 00:07:28,824 --> 00:07:31,910 And did you divine the cause of this shadow 149 00:07:32,077 --> 00:07:33,495 you fucking noted? 150 00:07:38,750 --> 00:07:40,419 -No. -No. 151 00:07:41,211 --> 00:07:42,796 [Hilara] Yet... 152 00:07:42,921 --> 00:07:44,131 mood grew ever more somber 153 00:07:44,256 --> 00:07:47,217 when eye fell upon scars marking the back of her hand. 154 00:07:48,093 --> 00:07:49,803 Whatever weights soul may be tethered 155 00:07:49,970 --> 00:07:51,388 to how she came by them. 156 00:07:52,973 --> 00:07:55,267 [suspenseful music] 157 00:07:57,060 --> 00:07:58,770 [Achillia grunts] 158 00:08:03,525 --> 00:08:04,693 [Ashur] Hold. 159 00:08:05,986 --> 00:08:07,863 [Achillia breathes heavily] 160 00:08:08,030 --> 00:08:10,282 [low, tense music] 161 00:08:17,039 --> 00:08:19,124 Return to your labors... 162 00:08:24,338 --> 00:08:26,006 as we fall to our own. 163 00:08:28,508 --> 00:08:29,801 I am to train with you? 164 00:08:30,260 --> 00:08:32,346 I am to gauge first hand your progress. 165 00:08:33,013 --> 00:08:34,264 Yes, Dominus. 166 00:08:34,431 --> 00:08:37,183 Is this the style favored when you drew blood from Doctore? 167 00:08:37,351 --> 00:08:38,143 That of murmillo? 168 00:08:38,309 --> 00:08:39,269 No, Dominus. 169 00:08:39,436 --> 00:08:42,231 Sword and torch, absent weight of fucking shield. 170 00:08:42,397 --> 00:08:44,733 Akin to that of dimachaerus. 171 00:08:45,192 --> 00:08:48,070 [shouts] A style favored by Spartacus himself. 172 00:08:49,947 --> 00:08:51,240 Sword. 173 00:08:55,327 --> 00:08:58,205 Let us divine if you stand his equal in promise. 174 00:09:00,874 --> 00:09:01,875 [shield clatters] 175 00:09:07,089 --> 00:09:09,508 Am I to be punished if I draw blood? 176 00:09:11,760 --> 00:09:15,305 Such a feat will be met with reward. 177 00:09:20,560 --> 00:09:21,436 Begin. 178 00:09:23,063 --> 00:09:25,315 [tense music] 179 00:09:27,109 --> 00:09:28,277 [Ashur yells] 180 00:09:29,069 --> 00:09:30,946 [percussive music] 181 00:09:31,113 --> 00:09:33,323 [crowd chatter] 182 00:09:38,954 --> 00:09:42,499 Offerings to offend eye, and all... [sniffs] 183 00:09:42,665 --> 00:09:44,001 - related senses. - [Horatia chuckles] 184 00:09:44,167 --> 00:09:46,336 Fault lies with Cilician cutthroats 185 00:09:46,503 --> 00:09:49,089 preying upon ships bearing goods of more earnest quality. 186 00:09:49,256 --> 00:09:51,591 -Words well spoken. -[Modesta] An enduring bane 187 00:09:51,717 --> 00:09:53,802 which must be handled with greatest urgency 188 00:09:53,969 --> 00:09:55,304 by those imbued with the power to act. 189 00:09:55,470 --> 00:09:57,306 I can assure you, my husband is maneuvering 190 00:09:57,472 --> 00:09:58,598 toward such an end. 191 00:09:58,765 --> 00:10:00,892 I shall pray to the gods the attempt is not mired 192 00:10:01,059 --> 00:10:04,604 in pompous rhetoric, as often turns within the Senate. 193 00:10:07,941 --> 00:10:11,320 An encumbrance thankfully not suffered by your husband, 194 00:10:11,486 --> 00:10:15,949 who remains well-satisfied in the unrivalled monotony 195 00:10:16,116 --> 00:10:17,617 of tax collection. 196 00:10:20,037 --> 00:10:21,121 [Lafrenia] Horatia! 197 00:10:23,623 --> 00:10:25,459 Clouds form upon horizon. 198 00:10:26,418 --> 00:10:29,629 What unexpected joy to fall upon you. 199 00:10:29,796 --> 00:10:31,381 Mwah. Mwah. 200 00:10:31,506 --> 00:10:32,507 Had I known- 201 00:10:32,632 --> 00:10:34,634 mwah, mwah- you were venturing about, 202 00:10:34,801 --> 00:10:37,846 I would have gladly set aside more urgent concerns... 203 00:10:37,971 --> 00:10:38,847 [kisses] 204 00:10:39,014 --> 00:10:40,557 ...and joined you. 205 00:10:40,724 --> 00:10:42,392 A decision conjured upon the moment. 206 00:10:42,559 --> 00:10:44,853 A thing too slight to mention. 207 00:10:46,104 --> 00:10:50,025 Horatia, I must implore you to break words with Uvidus 208 00:10:50,192 --> 00:10:52,778 to open new grain routes. 209 00:10:53,612 --> 00:10:56,031 We were not so burdened by scarcity under watchful eye 210 00:10:56,198 --> 00:10:58,075 of previous aedile, 211 00:10:58,241 --> 00:11:00,786 a man much deserving of honored position. 212 00:11:00,952 --> 00:11:03,705 My husband sits in esteemed counsel this very moment, 213 00:11:03,872 --> 00:11:06,958 attempting to bring relief to the good citizens of Capua. 214 00:11:07,834 --> 00:11:10,504 My husband was not informed of stated gathering. 215 00:11:10,670 --> 00:11:13,131 Such meetings are confined to men of note. 216 00:11:14,800 --> 00:11:18,637 Gratitude for clarifying such matters of import. 217 00:11:19,554 --> 00:11:22,974 And I would be remiss if I did not inquire 218 00:11:23,100 --> 00:11:25,894 after the welfare of beloved daughter. 219 00:11:26,395 --> 00:11:30,649 Has she yet left villa since her husband's untimely demise 220 00:11:30,816 --> 00:11:33,902 at the hands of Spartacus and his rebel horde? 221 00:11:34,569 --> 00:11:37,447 Viridia shows no inclination to end mourning. 222 00:11:37,906 --> 00:11:40,617 I stand deeply concerned for her well-being. 223 00:11:41,034 --> 00:11:42,494 [Lafrenia] Of course. 224 00:11:43,412 --> 00:11:48,125 I but hope to see grief balmed by that of new-sprung love. 225 00:11:49,543 --> 00:11:51,002 As would we all. 226 00:11:52,129 --> 00:11:55,257 My youngest son, Manilius, 227 00:11:55,424 --> 00:11:59,553 has come of age and seeks wife of proper breeding. Perhaps-- 228 00:11:59,719 --> 00:12:01,638 A name worthy of consideration. 229 00:12:03,014 --> 00:12:07,853 Yet I crave more equitable pairing for deserving child. 230 00:12:10,605 --> 00:12:11,982 The wife of noble Gabinius 231 00:12:12,149 --> 00:12:16,111 -knows best in all regards. -[both chuckle politely] 232 00:12:17,279 --> 00:12:21,324 Please convey thoughts of better days to your poor daughter. 233 00:12:24,619 --> 00:12:27,164 [Horatia] It is a wonder, is it not, to behold a sow 234 00:12:27,330 --> 00:12:29,458 bedecked in silk and jewels? 235 00:12:30,417 --> 00:12:31,918 -[wood crashing] -[merchant] Shit! Fuck! 236 00:12:32,085 --> 00:12:35,714 The gods curse me! Lend hand if you are able! 237 00:12:36,298 --> 00:12:38,550 [clamour, chatter] 238 00:12:41,303 --> 00:12:42,471 [donkey brays] 239 00:12:42,637 --> 00:12:44,848 You stand the Syrian's man, do you not? 240 00:12:46,975 --> 00:12:47,684 A thing well-known. 241 00:12:47,809 --> 00:12:49,352 Yes, well-known indeed. 242 00:12:49,978 --> 00:12:53,231 -Horatia, the aedile's wife. -Modesta, wife of... 243 00:12:53,940 --> 00:12:55,901 - who does it fucking matter? - [Modesta and Horatia chuckle] 244 00:12:56,067 --> 00:12:58,028 I trust you were not too grievously wounded 245 00:12:58,195 --> 00:13:01,490 by the loss of your man to the Brothers Ferox. 246 00:13:01,656 --> 00:13:02,657 Scarcely thought upon. 247 00:13:02,782 --> 00:13:04,868 Yes, I suppose you must have grown 248 00:13:05,035 --> 00:13:06,411 accustomed with failure, 249 00:13:06,536 --> 00:13:09,456 given the quality of your offerings. 250 00:13:10,665 --> 00:13:13,293 Apologies, but I'm pressed upon urgent business. 251 00:13:15,504 --> 00:13:16,922 For your Dominus? 252 00:13:19,007 --> 00:13:21,635 You mistake me. I am a free man. 253 00:13:21,801 --> 00:13:24,095 Oh, apologies for the error. 254 00:13:24,262 --> 00:13:28,225 It is a truth presenting challenge to recall. 255 00:13:29,100 --> 00:13:32,812 May your day be blessed as richly deserved. 256 00:13:37,025 --> 00:13:40,111 Years have advanced, yet he is still of a form. 257 00:13:40,278 --> 00:13:42,364 [Modesta] I have heard tales of his sword 258 00:13:42,531 --> 00:13:44,908 impaling the most brutish of opponents 259 00:13:45,075 --> 00:13:46,910 in advance of winning freedom. 260 00:13:47,077 --> 00:13:48,453 Mm. Would that his own weapon 261 00:13:48,620 --> 00:13:51,665 -be put to more intimate use. -[both chuckle] 262 00:13:52,207 --> 00:13:53,375 You lower yourselves, 263 00:13:53,542 --> 00:13:56,753 and towards one who favors cock to moister offerings. 264 00:13:57,712 --> 00:14:02,175 Let us to midday meal, and the hope of more elevated discourse. 265 00:14:04,344 --> 00:14:06,596 [muffled shouting] 266 00:14:07,347 --> 00:14:09,641 [grunting, roaring] 267 00:14:10,392 --> 00:14:12,602 [shouting continues] 268 00:14:13,436 --> 00:14:15,647 [thud] 269 00:14:17,440 --> 00:14:19,651 [crowd roars] 270 00:14:22,362 --> 00:14:25,240 [fighter shouts indistinctly] 271 00:14:29,452 --> 00:14:31,955 [crowd exclaims, clamors] 272 00:14:35,125 --> 00:14:37,127 [Fides] Do eyes fucking deceive? 273 00:14:37,294 --> 00:14:39,754 The gods grant favor to cross our paths, brother. 274 00:14:39,921 --> 00:14:44,342 Fides. You wander far astray from your man Proculus. 275 00:14:44,926 --> 00:14:46,094 The fucking cunt parts with coin 276 00:14:46,219 --> 00:14:48,138 as readily as he would arm or cock. 277 00:14:48,638 --> 00:14:50,265 I lay wager in the pits to repay debt owed 278 00:14:50,432 --> 00:14:53,143 to shriveled noble absent reason or mercy. 279 00:14:53,893 --> 00:14:55,061 The old fuck would see me to the mines 280 00:14:55,228 --> 00:14:56,521 if the ledger is not balanced. 281 00:14:56,688 --> 00:14:57,689 I shall leave you to it, then. 282 00:14:57,856 --> 00:15:00,859 Place from fucking mind, brother. [chuckles] 283 00:15:00,984 --> 00:15:03,194 What moves you to fall from such lofty perch? 284 00:15:03,361 --> 00:15:05,113 You never cared for this fucking place, 285 00:15:05,280 --> 00:15:06,823 nor those that haunt its walls. 286 00:15:06,990 --> 00:15:09,618 Years have not dimmed aversion, yet I am set to task 287 00:15:09,743 --> 00:15:11,953 upon vital errand in service of my employer. 288 00:15:12,120 --> 00:15:13,913 For the fucking Syrian? [guffaws] 289 00:15:14,080 --> 00:15:18,460 -[fighter grunts] -[crowd cheers] 290 00:15:18,627 --> 00:15:19,502 Whatever he asks of his better, 291 00:15:19,628 --> 00:15:21,129 Fides will aid in effort. 292 00:15:21,254 --> 00:15:22,756 Gratitude. Yet it is a private matter 293 00:15:22,922 --> 00:15:24,090 ventured upon discretion. 294 00:15:24,215 --> 00:15:25,634 Your lips were ever sealed, 295 00:15:25,800 --> 00:15:28,011 and even now more so you stand as Doctore 296 00:15:28,136 --> 00:15:30,221 in a house blessed by Crassus himself, 297 00:15:30,347 --> 00:15:34,017 while poor Fides toils for scraps from fucking Proculus. 298 00:15:34,184 --> 00:15:35,769 Bridle overreaching desire 299 00:15:35,894 --> 00:15:36,895 and see prospects brighten. 300 00:15:37,062 --> 00:15:39,397 May the gods grant such discipline. 301 00:15:39,564 --> 00:15:42,025 Come, let us share a drink and relive days past 302 00:15:42,150 --> 00:15:43,485 when we stood yet at shoulders. 303 00:15:43,652 --> 00:15:47,864 A dire warning to every shit who dared break unflattering word. 304 00:15:48,406 --> 00:15:50,992 I would welcome such fond memories, and uh, 305 00:15:51,534 --> 00:15:55,205 petition kindness to help ease present burden. 306 00:15:55,622 --> 00:15:58,333 You stand so defiled by misdeeds 307 00:15:58,500 --> 00:16:00,210 you beg absent honor? 308 00:16:00,377 --> 00:16:02,962 Ram cock up the arse of honor. 309 00:16:03,129 --> 00:16:05,382 I need coin, mm, 310 00:16:05,840 --> 00:16:08,551 and you stand well-positioned to provide such. 311 00:16:09,344 --> 00:16:12,222 Misfortune can forge iron in those who bear its heat. 312 00:16:12,889 --> 00:16:16,351 I would not obstruct such vital lesson for one with keen need 313 00:16:16,476 --> 00:16:19,521 to set foot towards more auspicious path. 314 00:16:20,689 --> 00:16:24,192 Perhaps the Syrian or withered noble 315 00:16:24,484 --> 00:16:26,027 might prove more generous 316 00:16:26,486 --> 00:16:29,489 in return for tales of your past misdeeds. 317 00:16:30,782 --> 00:16:31,866 Be well... 318 00:16:32,242 --> 00:16:33,827 and place me far from fucking thought. 319 00:16:33,993 --> 00:16:36,871 -[Fides] Our business is not-- -[grunts] 320 00:16:37,038 --> 00:16:39,958 Avert fuckin' eyes next they light upon me. 321 00:16:42,043 --> 00:16:44,963 -[grunts] -[Fides groans] 322 00:16:45,547 --> 00:16:47,424 [crowd clamors] 323 00:16:47,590 --> 00:16:49,384 [Ashur roars] 324 00:16:51,469 --> 00:16:52,887 Fire burns bright, 325 00:16:54,055 --> 00:16:56,433 as it did in the eyes of the mad Thracian. 326 00:16:57,600 --> 00:16:58,852 [Achillia groans] 327 00:16:59,352 --> 00:17:02,147 He too made attempt upon life of his Dominus. 328 00:17:12,281 --> 00:17:15,201 [Achillia grunts, shrieks] 329 00:17:17,871 --> 00:17:19,455 [Achillia grunts] 330 00:17:23,710 --> 00:17:26,171 [Ashur] Yet his venture proved more successful. 331 00:17:26,796 --> 00:17:28,339 Why do you fail? 332 00:17:29,340 --> 00:17:31,426 Your skill with sword exceeds my own. 333 00:17:31,593 --> 00:17:32,802 [Ashur] By considerable fuckin' margin, 334 00:17:32,969 --> 00:17:36,890 yet insignificant towards question. Why... 335 00:17:38,016 --> 00:17:39,559 do you fail? 336 00:17:42,645 --> 00:17:45,732 [ominous music] 337 00:17:46,608 --> 00:17:49,736 [piercing tone] 338 00:17:49,903 --> 00:17:51,404 [Achillia inhales sharply] 339 00:17:53,656 --> 00:17:55,950 Perhaps wooden man will offer greater opportunity 340 00:17:56,075 --> 00:17:57,368 for reflection. 341 00:17:57,535 --> 00:18:00,121 Work the palus, and turn thoughts inwards 342 00:18:00,288 --> 00:18:03,833 towards more enlightened response. 343 00:18:05,627 --> 00:18:09,214 [percussive music] 344 00:18:12,801 --> 00:18:16,554 [aggressive shouting, clamor] 345 00:18:17,680 --> 00:18:19,933 [woman moans] 346 00:18:21,684 --> 00:18:23,937 [cheering, chatter] 347 00:18:29,567 --> 00:18:30,902 [Opiter scoffs] 348 00:18:31,319 --> 00:18:33,321 Shit struggles against piss. 349 00:18:33,780 --> 00:18:35,114 [fighters grunt] 350 00:18:35,281 --> 00:18:36,991 Make offer towards winner. 351 00:18:38,076 --> 00:18:40,286 No more than three denarii. 352 00:18:45,667 --> 00:18:48,086 Day unexpectedly brightens. 353 00:18:48,711 --> 00:18:51,172 [fighters grunt] 354 00:18:51,297 --> 00:18:53,174 [Opiter] You stand absent wine. 355 00:18:54,342 --> 00:18:57,095 Allow unworthy hands to see offense corrected. 356 00:18:57,470 --> 00:18:58,429 I am for business, 357 00:18:58,555 --> 00:19:00,515 and the swift fucking concluding of it. 358 00:19:01,099 --> 00:19:03,268 We stand the same in that regard. 359 00:19:03,726 --> 00:19:05,937 Recent losses have depleted stable, 360 00:19:06,104 --> 00:19:09,065 forcing me to restock offerings towards arena. 361 00:19:09,232 --> 00:19:10,525 These men would see your ludus 362 00:19:10,692 --> 00:19:12,277 a greater disadvantage. 363 00:19:12,652 --> 00:19:13,903 Was not the mighty Oenomaus 364 00:19:14,028 --> 00:19:15,989 birthed from such darkness? 365 00:19:16,531 --> 00:19:19,617 Was not the Bringer of Rain condemned to hardened purpose 366 00:19:19,784 --> 00:19:20,869 within these very bowels? 367 00:19:21,035 --> 00:19:23,621 Singular fucking men, their reflection unlikely 368 00:19:23,788 --> 00:19:26,040 to be glimpsed among the chattel displayed. 369 00:19:26,708 --> 00:19:28,877 [fighters grunt, roar] 370 00:19:32,505 --> 00:19:35,216 What business compels visit to Stygian depths 371 00:19:35,341 --> 00:19:36,217 if they so offend? 372 00:19:36,384 --> 00:19:38,219 I would break words with Anubis, 373 00:19:38,553 --> 00:19:40,430 former overseer of the pits. 374 00:19:40,597 --> 00:19:43,266 Anubis? Towards what purpose? 375 00:19:43,433 --> 00:19:45,768 Rumor holds that he has a bounty of grain 376 00:19:45,935 --> 00:19:48,438 much in need by the house of my employer. 377 00:19:48,563 --> 00:19:51,441 I fear you have been led astray by errant tongue. 378 00:19:52,191 --> 00:19:53,902 I had dealings with Anubis only this morning 379 00:19:54,068 --> 00:19:57,113 and can assure that grain not among his current holdings. 380 00:19:57,280 --> 00:19:59,657 Well, then I am sent upon a fool's errand. 381 00:19:59,824 --> 00:20:00,992 Only foolish, 382 00:20:01,868 --> 00:20:03,745 if you return to the Syrian empty-handed. 383 00:20:04,412 --> 00:20:07,582 A true friend would see them filled to overflowing. 384 00:20:09,250 --> 00:20:10,084 You hold grain? 385 00:20:10,251 --> 00:20:11,794 -[Opiter] To excess. -At what cost? 386 00:20:11,961 --> 00:20:14,047 Only honored presence, 387 00:20:14,631 --> 00:20:17,300 honeyed by wine and engaging discourse, 388 00:20:17,759 --> 00:20:20,762 far from the noxious scent of unwashed patrons. 389 00:20:22,347 --> 00:20:23,640 Then I am your man. 390 00:20:24,182 --> 00:20:27,143 As I stand yours upon the moment. 391 00:20:28,269 --> 00:20:30,688 [shouting, cheering] 392 00:20:30,813 --> 00:20:33,066 [fighters grunt] 393 00:20:35,526 --> 00:20:36,778 [blood splatters] 394 00:20:39,822 --> 00:20:42,116 [indistinct chatter] 395 00:20:44,160 --> 00:20:45,161 Ah... 396 00:20:46,287 --> 00:20:47,163 Thoughts wander afield, 397 00:20:47,330 --> 00:20:49,499 and loving daughter steals advantage. 398 00:20:49,666 --> 00:20:51,876 Hand moves as it was taught upon loving knee. 399 00:20:52,043 --> 00:20:53,795 -[both chuckle] -I give invitation 400 00:20:53,962 --> 00:20:54,963 for you to join me in the city 401 00:20:55,088 --> 00:20:57,507 to find you playing games with your father. 402 00:20:57,924 --> 00:21:02,053 She prefers training of mind to clucking of hens. 403 00:21:02,220 --> 00:21:04,097 [Gabinius clucks] 404 00:21:04,263 --> 00:21:06,474 More years are yet required to best you. 405 00:21:06,808 --> 00:21:07,809 I concede contest. 406 00:21:07,976 --> 00:21:10,144 You but humor an old man to believe himself 407 00:21:10,311 --> 00:21:11,562 master of strategy. 408 00:21:12,230 --> 00:21:13,606 A thing received with much gratitude. 409 00:21:13,731 --> 00:21:15,400 I but bow to elevated skill. 410 00:21:15,566 --> 00:21:16,985 [Cossutia] It is far too early in the day 411 00:21:17,151 --> 00:21:19,654 to yet be dressed for its end, Viridia. 412 00:21:19,821 --> 00:21:21,447 Fall to baths and proper attire 413 00:21:21,614 --> 00:21:23,992 befitting daughter of noble senator. 414 00:21:28,871 --> 00:21:30,540 He's forever held in highest regard. 415 00:21:30,707 --> 00:21:33,960 Aw. As he eternally holds beloved daughter. 416 00:21:41,134 --> 00:21:43,511 You coddle her in obstruction of needed return 417 00:21:43,678 --> 00:21:44,804 to the world of men. 418 00:21:44,971 --> 00:21:47,765 She recovers herself from loss of cherished husband 419 00:21:47,932 --> 00:21:49,100 at measured gait. 420 00:21:49,267 --> 00:21:51,644 Sharp words to spur action will but harden resistance. 421 00:21:51,811 --> 00:21:54,105 Then aid me in seeing it soften. 422 00:21:54,522 --> 00:21:57,358 Reality of unmarried daughter elicits whispers. 423 00:21:57,525 --> 00:21:59,736 I would not have name sullied by wagging tongues. 424 00:21:59,902 --> 00:22:02,196 [Gabinius scoffs] Such as the ones you wasted hours with 425 00:22:02,363 --> 00:22:03,656 this very day? 426 00:22:03,823 --> 00:22:06,659 I did not deem you concerned by the clucking of fucking hens. 427 00:22:07,493 --> 00:22:10,413 Let ill temper fall to faded memory 428 00:22:10,872 --> 00:22:12,540 and common ground regained. 429 00:22:19,047 --> 00:22:22,508 Much desired, as is the breaking of words 430 00:22:22,675 --> 00:22:26,012 towards the impending games you so generously host. 431 00:22:26,137 --> 00:22:27,013 What of them? 432 00:22:27,180 --> 00:22:28,556 They present much needed opportunity 433 00:22:28,681 --> 00:22:32,101 to reintroduce Viridia after long absence in public eye. 434 00:22:32,518 --> 00:22:34,687 You well know her feelings towards the games 435 00:22:34,812 --> 00:22:36,439 and the gladiators who play them. 436 00:22:36,606 --> 00:22:38,191 Feelings can be molded, 437 00:22:38,941 --> 00:22:41,069 especially if reformed... 438 00:22:41,360 --> 00:22:42,904 by loving hands. 439 00:22:44,113 --> 00:22:47,075 Oh. Countenance did noticeably brighten 440 00:22:47,241 --> 00:22:49,577 when bestowing gratitude upon the Syrian 441 00:22:50,078 --> 00:22:52,080 in aiding the downfall of the rebel Spartacus. 442 00:22:52,205 --> 00:22:53,206 Fucking Syrian. 443 00:22:53,331 --> 00:22:57,210 He stands serpent, grinning with human teeth. 444 00:22:57,627 --> 00:22:59,253 He is a creature not to be trusted. 445 00:22:59,378 --> 00:23:02,507 Trust is as water transforming to vapor or ice 446 00:23:02,632 --> 00:23:03,800 upon varying conditions. 447 00:23:03,966 --> 00:23:05,051 You speak in knotted riddles. 448 00:23:05,218 --> 00:23:06,552 Then let us untangle mystery. 449 00:23:06,719 --> 00:23:09,180 Why do you think I invited him to break meal? 450 00:23:09,305 --> 00:23:10,765 Your machinations elude. 451 00:23:10,932 --> 00:23:13,017 To gauge the man towards usefulness 452 00:23:13,184 --> 00:23:15,103 in rising conflict between Pompey 453 00:23:15,269 --> 00:23:17,105 and the Syrian's patron, Crassus. 454 00:23:17,271 --> 00:23:18,815 And how is such worth measured? 455 00:23:19,565 --> 00:23:21,984 By revealing desire towards presenting motion 456 00:23:22,151 --> 00:23:23,111 in the Senate, 457 00:23:23,945 --> 00:23:26,823 to see Pompey unmoored from the gates of Rome, 458 00:23:26,989 --> 00:23:28,074 in pursuit of the Cilician shits 459 00:23:28,241 --> 00:23:29,867 plaguing the waters of the Republic. 460 00:23:30,034 --> 00:23:33,371 You take the fucking Syrian into confidence? 461 00:23:34,455 --> 00:23:37,750 A false one, unbeknownst to the man himself. 462 00:23:37,875 --> 00:23:38,876 You test him. 463 00:23:39,001 --> 00:23:40,795 If knowledge imparted finds way to Crassus, 464 00:23:40,962 --> 00:23:43,714 then we shall know the Syrian's loyalty holds firm. 465 00:23:44,132 --> 00:23:45,424 And if the cur holds tongue? 466 00:23:45,591 --> 00:23:49,595 Then he may be of use to more... agreeable master, 467 00:23:50,054 --> 00:23:52,265 and perhaps maneuvered to aid in brokering peace 468 00:23:52,431 --> 00:23:54,684 between Pompey and Crassus, averting civil war. 469 00:23:54,851 --> 00:23:56,853 Truly believe that the Syrian holds sway 470 00:23:57,019 --> 00:23:59,021 over the will of Marcus fucking Crassus? 471 00:23:59,147 --> 00:24:00,398 Even a crude lever 472 00:24:00,565 --> 00:24:03,317 can displace the largest of stones when put to proper use. 473 00:24:03,484 --> 00:24:04,735 The only use for such a man 474 00:24:04,902 --> 00:24:06,571 is to see worms to ravenous meal. 475 00:24:06,737 --> 00:24:09,157 Does he not stand Dominus of his own ludus 476 00:24:09,323 --> 00:24:10,324 once claimed by Batiatus? 477 00:24:10,491 --> 00:24:12,535 Favor granted by Crassus himself. 478 00:24:12,702 --> 00:24:14,036 His fucking house is buttressed 479 00:24:14,203 --> 00:24:15,997 upon back of his Doctore Korris. 480 00:24:16,164 --> 00:24:19,500 Absent him, the Syrian would fall to deserved ruin. 481 00:24:19,667 --> 00:24:21,669 True. As many before, 482 00:24:21,836 --> 00:24:23,963 the Syrian stands upon shoulders of his betters. 483 00:24:24,130 --> 00:24:27,133 And seeks to gain further purchase beyond reason. 484 00:24:27,300 --> 00:24:30,386 [Gabinius sighs] As all of base position dream. 485 00:24:31,137 --> 00:24:33,347 Why do you think they come to those of us higher born, 486 00:24:33,514 --> 00:24:35,391 seeking the borrowing of coin? 487 00:24:35,558 --> 00:24:37,059 The loaning of it a loathsome thing, 488 00:24:37,226 --> 00:24:38,603 and your brother never should have moved you 489 00:24:38,728 --> 00:24:40,021 toward such base venture. 490 00:24:40,188 --> 00:24:42,690 Let us not gather Servius into argument, 491 00:24:42,857 --> 00:24:46,861 nor turn from fact that interest paid on 'base venture' 492 00:24:47,028 --> 00:24:49,322 offsets costs of fineries 493 00:24:49,989 --> 00:24:51,574 you so enjoy. 494 00:24:52,617 --> 00:24:54,327 We stray from point. 495 00:24:57,872 --> 00:25:00,208 I hold suspicion you shall navigate us back round to it. 496 00:25:00,374 --> 00:25:02,752 Do you not glean desire simmering in the eyes 497 00:25:02,919 --> 00:25:05,046 of the Syrian when lighted upon our daughter? 498 00:25:05,213 --> 00:25:08,299 Is it a wonder? She is of a form, 499 00:25:09,133 --> 00:25:10,343 as her mother so stands. 500 00:25:10,509 --> 00:25:12,511 You flatter when you should be rising towards anger. 501 00:25:12,678 --> 00:25:16,599 And you anger when you should descend towards quietude. 502 00:25:17,058 --> 00:25:18,768 Now, attend to Viridia, 503 00:25:18,893 --> 00:25:21,520 and place thoughts of the Syrian from mind. 504 00:25:22,230 --> 00:25:23,856 Words difficult to embrace. He-- 505 00:25:23,981 --> 00:25:26,025 I will hear no more of it! 506 00:25:29,320 --> 00:25:30,780 If he proves of no value, 507 00:25:31,322 --> 00:25:33,532 he shall surely manufacture his own demise. 508 00:25:33,699 --> 00:25:36,953 Draw comfort from such, and let that be an end of it. 509 00:25:47,713 --> 00:25:48,798 [Ashur shouts] 510 00:25:49,882 --> 00:25:52,051 -Leave it! -Yes, Dominus. 511 00:25:53,010 --> 00:25:56,222 Assessment holds true. Achillia yet proves unable 512 00:25:56,389 --> 00:25:58,474 to shatter chains tethering ascension, 513 00:25:58,975 --> 00:26:01,727 and with it, the rise of this fucking house! 514 00:26:03,271 --> 00:26:04,814 [Hilara] The Nubian sours mood, 515 00:26:04,981 --> 00:26:07,566 a thing keenly felt since her arrival. 516 00:26:08,234 --> 00:26:10,361 Untamed oxen break countless yokes 517 00:26:10,778 --> 00:26:13,322 until they learn to walk where strong hand leads. 518 00:26:13,990 --> 00:26:17,034 Am I to be a farmer then, plowing fields of shit? 519 00:26:17,201 --> 00:26:18,035 Apologies, Dominus. 520 00:26:18,202 --> 00:26:19,287 I-I did not mean to speak out of turn. 521 00:26:19,453 --> 00:26:21,330 [Hilara] Achillia presents annoyance 522 00:26:21,497 --> 00:26:23,791 absent benefit of beast of burden. 523 00:26:23,958 --> 00:26:25,793 Perhaps you should reconsider 524 00:26:25,960 --> 00:26:28,754 staking future in imagined abilities. 525 00:26:30,298 --> 00:26:33,551 What words broken led belief I sought your counsel 526 00:26:33,718 --> 00:26:35,428 towards fucking resolution? 527 00:26:35,594 --> 00:26:37,096 [Hilara] I only seek to protect-- 528 00:26:37,263 --> 00:26:39,432 You do not stand fucking wife, 529 00:26:39,598 --> 00:26:40,850 nor I husband 530 00:26:41,017 --> 00:26:43,352 in need of fucking concern! 531 00:26:43,519 --> 00:26:45,771 -[shouts] -[table clatters] 532 00:26:47,648 --> 00:26:48,816 Apologies. 533 00:26:50,318 --> 00:26:51,819 I overstep. 534 00:26:55,239 --> 00:26:57,825 [somber music] 535 00:26:59,660 --> 00:27:01,203 [Ashur exhales] 536 00:27:04,206 --> 00:27:06,042 [men shout in distance] 537 00:27:06,208 --> 00:27:08,377 [Ashur groans] 538 00:27:08,544 --> 00:27:11,464 What fresh shit pours into open mouth? 539 00:27:11,589 --> 00:27:12,882 Fall to fucking position. 540 00:27:13,007 --> 00:27:14,925 -Fuck position! -[Achillia grunts] 541 00:27:15,051 --> 00:27:19,096 I will not work palus beside fucking woman! 542 00:27:19,263 --> 00:27:21,515 A blessing to be so removed from distraction 543 00:27:21,640 --> 00:27:22,892 of lesser presence. 544 00:27:24,935 --> 00:27:28,022 [Erato] Put tongue to proper use... 545 00:27:28,606 --> 00:27:30,608 and lick fucking cock! 546 00:27:30,775 --> 00:27:32,068 Fall to command, you mad fuck! 547 00:27:32,234 --> 00:27:33,152 [Erato screams] 548 00:27:33,277 --> 00:27:35,071 -Dominus watches. -[grunts] 549 00:27:35,196 --> 00:27:37,031 Hold ground, Erato! 550 00:27:38,240 --> 00:27:39,742 Calm your mind. 551 00:27:40,284 --> 00:27:41,827 [both grunt] 552 00:27:41,952 --> 00:27:44,455 Tarchon, Erato! Fall to fucking position! 553 00:27:44,622 --> 00:27:46,040 [Erato screams] 554 00:27:48,209 --> 00:27:50,419 [Erato growls] 555 00:27:52,213 --> 00:27:54,423 [both grunt] 556 00:27:56,175 --> 00:27:58,052 [percussive music] 557 00:27:58,219 --> 00:28:00,429 [both grunt] 558 00:28:02,390 --> 00:28:04,475 [Erato growls, grunts] 559 00:28:14,402 --> 00:28:16,987 Do you know the fucking man who stands before you? 560 00:28:17,113 --> 00:28:18,739 I am Celadus! 561 00:28:19,490 --> 00:28:22,618 I bested Anthus in the fucking arena. 562 00:28:22,785 --> 00:28:24,954 Camulus fell to my 563 00:28:25,121 --> 00:28:26,372 fucking sword! 564 00:28:27,790 --> 00:28:31,794 As did Magnetius, once champion of this fucking house. 565 00:28:32,503 --> 00:28:35,089 Now, you shall heed word and show respect 566 00:28:35,214 --> 00:28:36,715 for this fucking ludus, 567 00:28:36,882 --> 00:28:39,301 or see your blood on the fucking ground! 568 00:28:39,468 --> 00:28:41,095 -[Celadus screams] -[whip cracks] 569 00:28:41,720 --> 00:28:43,180 [Ashur] Embrace warning. 570 00:28:44,432 --> 00:28:48,561 Witness feats accomplished when mind is set to purpose. 571 00:28:48,727 --> 00:28:51,439 Aspire to such... 572 00:28:52,231 --> 00:28:56,360 and one day, you may also recount grand tales... 573 00:28:57,069 --> 00:28:58,571 of faded glory. 574 00:29:06,328 --> 00:29:08,581 [thunder rumbles] 575 00:29:16,964 --> 00:29:19,550 [thunder cracks] 576 00:29:19,717 --> 00:29:20,843 Apologies. 577 00:29:21,760 --> 00:29:24,555 Message has been delivered for Dominus. 578 00:29:25,723 --> 00:29:27,141 Give it here. 579 00:29:36,358 --> 00:29:37,610 Shall I fetch him? 580 00:29:38,611 --> 00:29:39,528 No. 581 00:29:42,072 --> 00:29:43,324 'Tis a matter beneath his attention. 582 00:29:43,491 --> 00:29:46,160 I will deal with it directly in his name. 583 00:29:47,161 --> 00:29:47,995 Domina. 584 00:29:54,335 --> 00:29:57,505 [ominous music] 585 00:30:05,137 --> 00:30:08,933 [Opiter] He views you as a common slave. 586 00:30:09,099 --> 00:30:10,392 I stand a free man, 587 00:30:10,809 --> 00:30:12,686 receiving coin for service rendered. 588 00:30:12,853 --> 00:30:16,023 And what amount graced palm for removing 589 00:30:16,190 --> 00:30:18,943 decaying vestiges of cherished brothers upon cross? 590 00:30:19,485 --> 00:30:21,028 Did you wrest such knowledge of our labors 591 00:30:21,195 --> 00:30:23,239 -from that shit Proculus? -[Opiter laughs softly] 592 00:30:24,281 --> 00:30:26,951 Men of brute strength may wrest such truths 593 00:30:27,117 --> 00:30:28,452 from unwilling mouths, 594 00:30:29,161 --> 00:30:32,998 yet, lacking such stirring form as yours... 595 00:30:33,832 --> 00:30:35,125 I must rely upon other skills. 596 00:30:35,292 --> 00:30:37,503 I would be privy to which skill one so slight 597 00:30:37,670 --> 00:30:39,255 could muster in aid of such endeavor. 598 00:30:39,421 --> 00:30:42,341 [Opiter] Oh, there are many who have been persuaded 599 00:30:42,508 --> 00:30:45,052 by the lilting tone of my voice, yet... 600 00:30:46,679 --> 00:30:47,972 I favor listening. 601 00:30:49,014 --> 00:30:53,060 Arrogant tongues often reveal secrets that fall to advantage. 602 00:30:54,270 --> 00:30:56,981 There are many paths to victory absent force of arms, 603 00:30:57,398 --> 00:30:59,483 to those with a mind to pursue them. 604 00:31:00,526 --> 00:31:02,278 You exhibit rare insight, 605 00:31:02,778 --> 00:31:04,780 even for storied Doctore. 606 00:31:05,781 --> 00:31:08,325 It stands wounding shame that the Syrian fails 607 00:31:08,492 --> 00:31:11,662 to place respect where it is so lavishly deserved. 608 00:31:12,413 --> 00:31:15,332 Hm. A thing I would never allow beneath my roof. 609 00:31:17,042 --> 00:31:18,127 You broach offer? 610 00:31:18,294 --> 00:31:21,130 [Opiter chuckles] I merely make observation 611 00:31:21,297 --> 00:31:25,009 in advance of... future possibilities. 612 00:31:25,843 --> 00:31:29,263 I fear they are bleak towards house blemished 613 00:31:29,430 --> 00:31:31,765 by constant defeat in the games. 614 00:31:32,850 --> 00:31:34,143 It's true. 615 00:31:34,602 --> 00:31:35,978 Losses mount. 616 00:31:36,645 --> 00:31:38,689 Yet, unlike the Syrian, 617 00:31:38,856 --> 00:31:40,858 my house holds position 618 00:31:41,400 --> 00:31:42,401 in the arena. 619 00:31:43,277 --> 00:31:47,031 Imagine heights achieved if drunken excuse training my men 620 00:31:47,197 --> 00:31:49,366 were to be eclipsed by a more... 621 00:31:50,159 --> 00:31:51,952 radiant sun. 622 00:31:52,369 --> 00:31:54,538 You place blame for failure outward 623 00:31:54,913 --> 00:31:55,956 towards your Doctore? 624 00:31:56,123 --> 00:31:58,417 I place it where it is firmly deserved. 625 00:31:58,584 --> 00:32:01,629 Present Doctore has the mind of clotted earth. 626 00:32:02,463 --> 00:32:05,674 Men grounded by dull wit seldom grasp the heavens. 627 00:32:05,799 --> 00:32:07,593 And only a fool leaps from a cliff 628 00:32:07,760 --> 00:32:10,721 expecting wings to sprout as if by miracle. 629 00:32:11,263 --> 00:32:14,642 And how might a hawk ever know he possesses such 630 00:32:14,767 --> 00:32:17,561 when confined to restrictive cage? 631 00:32:19,855 --> 00:32:22,941 How high could such a bird soar? 632 00:32:23,692 --> 00:32:25,778 Far above the walls of a ludus, 633 00:32:27,488 --> 00:32:31,909 borne aloft by the turbulent winds of opportunity. 634 00:32:34,662 --> 00:32:37,498 You are not what expectation conjured. 635 00:32:38,415 --> 00:32:42,086 Well, I stand honored in the exceeding of it. 636 00:32:46,382 --> 00:32:49,301 -[thunder cracks] -[men grunt] 637 00:32:54,515 --> 00:32:56,308 [Achillia grunts] 638 00:33:01,063 --> 00:33:02,314 [Ashur] Achillia! 639 00:33:06,568 --> 00:33:07,861 Fall to position. 640 00:33:08,445 --> 00:33:09,863 Let us divine if sober reflection 641 00:33:10,030 --> 00:33:11,615 birthed desired result. 642 00:33:11,782 --> 00:33:13,158 [Achillia] Dominus. 643 00:33:13,659 --> 00:33:14,326 [Ashur] Begin. 644 00:33:14,493 --> 00:33:15,994 [Achillia yells] 645 00:33:18,997 --> 00:33:21,667 Dominus' words were ill-spoken against you. 646 00:33:22,251 --> 00:33:24,002 Yet he broached no lies. 647 00:33:25,379 --> 00:33:28,173 Even hard truth may be honeyed with gentle tone. 648 00:33:28,549 --> 00:33:30,092 Such was deserved. 649 00:33:31,385 --> 00:33:33,178 I do not stand wife... 650 00:33:34,763 --> 00:33:36,515 nor should assume such position. 651 00:33:37,474 --> 00:33:41,729 Nor should I see you so aggrieved by love withheld. 652 00:33:44,898 --> 00:33:47,025 Presence warms heart beyond words. 653 00:33:47,609 --> 00:33:49,862 [wind howls] 654 00:33:52,156 --> 00:33:56,660 I would warm more than heart... if so allowed. 655 00:34:01,832 --> 00:34:03,959 Sentiment is well received. 656 00:34:05,002 --> 00:34:06,879 I have long desired to hear those words 657 00:34:07,004 --> 00:34:08,630 fall from ripened lips. 658 00:34:12,426 --> 00:34:15,721 [Hilara sighs] Messia, I hold you dearest friend. 659 00:34:18,014 --> 00:34:18,724 Friend? 660 00:34:18,891 --> 00:34:20,391 There is no more truer word 661 00:34:20,516 --> 00:34:22,518 for those who care for each other. 662 00:34:29,275 --> 00:34:30,819 Then let us stand as such 663 00:34:31,402 --> 00:34:34,281 and condemn errant musings to forgotten memory. 664 00:34:35,741 --> 00:34:37,576 [thunder rumbles] 665 00:34:37,701 --> 00:34:39,911 [somber music] 666 00:34:42,664 --> 00:34:44,875 [Achillia screams] 667 00:34:45,918 --> 00:34:48,253 Perhaps the gods will bless us this day 668 00:34:48,837 --> 00:34:51,422 -and they will kill each other. -[laughter] 669 00:34:51,799 --> 00:34:54,510 [Ashur grunts] 670 00:34:54,676 --> 00:34:56,929 [Achillia grunts, shouts] 671 00:34:57,094 --> 00:34:57,930 [Ashur] Good. 672 00:34:58,096 --> 00:34:59,932 Use nimble body of a woman to advantage 673 00:35:00,098 --> 00:35:01,642 against more lumbering opponent. 674 00:35:01,809 --> 00:35:03,977 [Achillia grunts] 675 00:35:05,771 --> 00:35:08,148 [both grunt] 676 00:35:08,273 --> 00:35:10,400 Yet do not fall to overconfidence. 677 00:35:11,443 --> 00:35:12,986 [Achillia shouts] 678 00:35:13,153 --> 00:35:14,154 [Achillia grunts] 679 00:35:14,321 --> 00:35:18,200 A mistake you may never rise from in the arena. 680 00:35:20,786 --> 00:35:22,955 [Achillia screams] 681 00:35:24,748 --> 00:35:26,542 [Achillia grunts] 682 00:35:26,708 --> 00:35:28,043 [Ashur grunts] 683 00:35:28,210 --> 00:35:30,295 [Achillia whimpers] 684 00:35:31,672 --> 00:35:33,882 [foreboding music] 685 00:35:35,634 --> 00:35:37,886 [both scream] 686 00:35:41,557 --> 00:35:43,684 -[Achillia pants] -I ask again, 687 00:35:43,851 --> 00:35:45,936 why do you fail? 688 00:35:51,692 --> 00:35:53,944 [Achillia pants] 689 00:35:57,698 --> 00:35:59,992 [Achillia screams] 690 00:36:01,785 --> 00:36:03,579 [both grunt] 691 00:36:04,037 --> 00:36:04,705 Fail. 692 00:36:04,872 --> 00:36:06,915 [Ashur grunts] 693 00:36:10,669 --> 00:36:12,921 [Achillia screams] 694 00:36:15,716 --> 00:36:17,593 [Achillia exclaims] 695 00:36:17,759 --> 00:36:19,219 [Ashur grunts] 696 00:36:20,178 --> 00:36:20,804 Fail! 697 00:36:20,929 --> 00:36:23,473 [Achillia screams] 698 00:36:24,433 --> 00:36:25,684 [Ashur grunts] 699 00:36:26,935 --> 00:36:29,187 [both grunt] 700 00:36:30,772 --> 00:36:34,610 [Ashur roars, blood splatters] 701 00:36:35,819 --> 00:36:40,824 [eerie music] 702 00:36:45,954 --> 00:36:47,497 [thud] 703 00:36:48,290 --> 00:36:49,458 Why... 704 00:36:49,750 --> 00:36:51,460 do you... 705 00:36:51,627 --> 00:36:53,503 fail? 706 00:36:55,756 --> 00:36:58,008 [Achillia pants] 707 00:36:59,384 --> 00:37:01,094 [coughs] 708 00:37:03,305 --> 00:37:05,474 Because I stand unworthy! 709 00:37:05,641 --> 00:37:07,517 My duty forsaken! 710 00:37:07,643 --> 00:37:09,019 And the memory 711 00:37:09,186 --> 00:37:11,063 shackles fucking mind! 712 00:37:14,858 --> 00:37:17,069 [somber music] 713 00:37:27,746 --> 00:37:29,748 The weight you carry, 714 00:37:30,415 --> 00:37:32,918 memories from the land you hail from, 715 00:37:33,710 --> 00:37:36,713 of love, family, triumph and tragedy. 716 00:37:36,880 --> 00:37:40,801 It is of no interest for the eyes upon you in the arena. 717 00:37:41,843 --> 00:37:42,636 The past, 718 00:37:42,803 --> 00:37:45,222 stands not who we are. 719 00:37:46,181 --> 00:37:49,434 The present is what holds meaning. 720 00:37:51,520 --> 00:37:53,981 The promise of tomorrow. 721 00:37:54,898 --> 00:37:57,109 [thunder rumbles] 722 00:38:11,873 --> 00:38:13,333 Resume training. 723 00:38:15,377 --> 00:38:16,545 And seize fate, 724 00:38:16,962 --> 00:38:19,381 as champion of this fucking house. 725 00:38:19,548 --> 00:38:22,092 [thunder rumbles] 726 00:38:33,895 --> 00:38:36,773 [thunder rolls] 727 00:38:36,898 --> 00:38:39,818 [percussive music] 728 00:38:56,418 --> 00:38:59,046 How gauge you my form against Achillia? 729 00:38:59,171 --> 00:39:00,714 You stood as colossus, Dominus. 730 00:39:00,839 --> 00:39:02,507 Question was not posed to you. 731 00:39:02,674 --> 00:39:04,801 [Hilara] Yet words are plucked from my thoughts. 732 00:39:05,969 --> 00:39:07,679 You stood as described, 733 00:39:08,597 --> 00:39:11,600 unequalled by man, nor undeserving woman. 734 00:39:12,684 --> 00:39:16,063 I will not have reply from slave to Dominus... 735 00:39:20,692 --> 00:39:22,110 but from Hilara 736 00:39:22,569 --> 00:39:23,779 to Ashur. 737 00:39:29,493 --> 00:39:31,703 [thunder rumbles] 738 00:39:34,915 --> 00:39:36,666 I hold deep regret... 739 00:39:38,710 --> 00:39:41,838 that eyes never witnessed you upon sands of the arena. 740 00:39:46,218 --> 00:39:48,178 Had they been upon me... 741 00:39:50,889 --> 00:39:52,933 I would have risen to champion. 742 00:39:55,393 --> 00:39:57,479 [Hilara whispers] You forever stand as such 743 00:39:59,523 --> 00:40:01,608 to those who hold you to heart. 744 00:40:02,984 --> 00:40:06,071 [soft music playing] 745 00:40:07,989 --> 00:40:11,827 [thunder crashes] 746 00:40:23,296 --> 00:40:26,800 I would fall to bath to erase day's labor. 747 00:40:26,967 --> 00:40:28,844 I would have you as you are, 748 00:40:30,011 --> 00:40:31,805 a god among men. 749 00:40:31,972 --> 00:40:34,266 [both breathe heavily] 750 00:40:40,021 --> 00:40:42,232 [Hilara moans] 751 00:40:48,989 --> 00:40:51,283 [tense music playing] 752 00:40:57,038 --> 00:40:59,249 [thunder rolls] 753 00:41:30,030 --> 00:41:32,240 [all breathe heavily] 754 00:41:33,074 --> 00:41:35,327 [Hilara moans] 755 00:41:36,077 --> 00:41:37,579 [Hilara] Fetch wine. 756 00:41:38,538 --> 00:41:40,373 Wait to be summoned. 757 00:41:41,041 --> 00:41:43,251 [Hilara moans] 758 00:41:56,014 --> 00:41:58,266 [percussive music] 759 00:42:04,439 --> 00:42:06,441 You find offered distraction lacking? 760 00:42:06,608 --> 00:42:09,319 Passion fails to rise towards early contest. 761 00:42:09,486 --> 00:42:12,656 Blood stirs with unveiling of the primus. 762 00:42:12,822 --> 00:42:13,615 [Opiter] Hm. 763 00:42:14,032 --> 00:42:17,160 Then let us not delay anticipated arrival. 764 00:42:22,040 --> 00:42:24,292 [both breathe heavily] 765 00:42:35,845 --> 00:42:37,222 [Korris] You present such diversion 766 00:42:37,389 --> 00:42:40,809 -to all who call upon you? -[Opiter chuckles softly] 767 00:42:40,934 --> 00:42:45,230 Such titillation pleases the elite of both Capua and Rome, 768 00:42:45,814 --> 00:42:47,774 knowledge embraced by the previous Dominus 769 00:42:47,941 --> 00:42:49,442 of the Syrian's own house. 770 00:42:51,194 --> 00:42:53,405 I am yet astounded 771 00:42:53,530 --> 00:42:55,865 that women of position lower themselves 772 00:42:56,032 --> 00:42:57,784 to such base entertainment. 773 00:42:58,410 --> 00:43:00,662 [Opiter] Their appetites far exceed those 774 00:43:00,829 --> 00:43:02,122 -of languid husbands. -[man moans] 775 00:43:02,289 --> 00:43:04,958 You would marvel at those who have crossed threshold 776 00:43:05,125 --> 00:43:06,293 in such pursuits. 777 00:43:06,835 --> 00:43:09,296 Surely none of esteem within city walls. 778 00:43:09,838 --> 00:43:12,173 No less than the wife of the aedile himself. 779 00:43:12,340 --> 00:43:15,010 -Horatia? -[Opiter chuckles] 780 00:43:17,053 --> 00:43:18,596 And what of her friends? 781 00:43:19,055 --> 00:43:21,016 Modesta? No. 782 00:43:21,182 --> 00:43:24,853 I fear she lacks courage to propel desire. 783 00:43:24,978 --> 00:43:27,314 But the honored wife of good Gabinius, however, 784 00:43:27,480 --> 00:43:29,941 stands opposite in all regards. 785 00:43:30,066 --> 00:43:31,609 [Korris whispers] Cossutia? 786 00:43:32,652 --> 00:43:33,611 [Opiter chuckles] 787 00:43:33,778 --> 00:43:35,530 The woman's disposition cuts sharper 788 00:43:35,697 --> 00:43:37,198 than well-honed blade. 789 00:43:38,408 --> 00:43:41,953 How did you fall to such prickly acquaintance? 790 00:43:42,787 --> 00:43:46,249 As with... many women of a certain age, 791 00:43:46,416 --> 00:43:48,877 she craves days forever lost 792 00:43:49,002 --> 00:43:52,172 and attention faded by passing years. 793 00:43:53,340 --> 00:43:56,760 Praise and gentle words dull even the sharpest edge. 794 00:43:56,926 --> 00:43:59,137 The Syrian possesses no such insight 795 00:43:59,304 --> 00:44:01,056 that would sway nobles to his cause. 796 00:44:01,222 --> 00:44:04,601 [Opiter chuckles] He does lack a certain art of tongue, 797 00:44:05,727 --> 00:44:08,688 causing those of position to shun his presence. 798 00:44:09,397 --> 00:44:10,565 A thing of no concern 799 00:44:10,732 --> 00:44:14,194 if you labored beneath a more appreciative lanista. 800 00:44:20,075 --> 00:44:22,035 I have lingered beyond reason. 801 00:44:22,744 --> 00:44:24,120 You spoke of grain. 802 00:44:24,746 --> 00:44:26,915 I shall see you well satisfied 803 00:44:27,540 --> 00:44:31,086 to be delivered upon break of day when storm has passed. 804 00:44:33,421 --> 00:44:34,714 Gratitude. 805 00:44:36,466 --> 00:44:38,176 I should fall from presence... 806 00:44:39,219 --> 00:44:42,389 while- while I still remain upright. 807 00:44:43,848 --> 00:44:46,893 What wonders could be presented in the hopes of basking 808 00:44:47,060 --> 00:44:50,980 in such glorious light on a more permanent basis? 809 00:44:53,817 --> 00:44:56,486 -Evidence. -Towards? 810 00:44:57,153 --> 00:44:58,947 I would see my men in deserved position 811 00:44:59,114 --> 00:45:02,492 in the impending games of the Ludi Apollinares. 812 00:45:04,994 --> 00:45:06,621 You wish me to secure purchase 813 00:45:06,746 --> 00:45:08,498 for the house where you stand dishonored 814 00:45:08,665 --> 00:45:11,960 while elevating the Syrian at my own expense? 815 00:45:12,127 --> 00:45:14,921 I trained those men, not the fucking Syrian. 816 00:45:15,672 --> 00:45:17,632 They stand but reflection of my worth. 817 00:45:17,799 --> 00:45:21,136 Victory in the arena swells esteem and conveys advantage 818 00:45:21,302 --> 00:45:24,681 towards next who would embrace me as Doctore. 819 00:45:25,223 --> 00:45:29,269 And if gentle breeze lights upon receptive ear 820 00:45:29,436 --> 00:45:31,104 in service of desire? 821 00:45:36,609 --> 00:45:40,113 Then perhaps we shall share wine and words once more. 822 00:45:52,000 --> 00:45:54,919 [people shout indistinctly] 823 00:46:05,930 --> 00:46:07,891 [dog barks] 824 00:46:16,399 --> 00:46:17,817 [grunts] 825 00:46:18,401 --> 00:46:19,861 Apologies. 826 00:46:23,364 --> 00:46:25,617 [tense music] 827 00:46:27,035 --> 00:46:28,328 Coin or blood? 828 00:46:29,954 --> 00:46:32,582 [man laughs menacingly] 829 00:46:33,082 --> 00:46:33,833 Blood, then. 830 00:46:34,000 --> 00:46:35,168 [man grunts] 831 00:46:35,293 --> 00:46:37,545 [Korris grunts] 832 00:46:41,132 --> 00:46:43,134 -[metallic squelch] -Fuck ya, bastard! 833 00:46:43,301 --> 00:46:46,012 [all grunt, scream] 834 00:46:46,179 --> 00:46:49,224 -[metallic squelching] -[man groaning] 835 00:46:49,390 --> 00:46:52,101 [man screams] 836 00:46:52,268 --> 00:46:55,230 -[Korris grunts] -[metallic squelch] 837 00:46:55,396 --> 00:46:57,273 [Korris roars, growls] 838 00:46:57,398 --> 00:46:59,651 [metallic squelch] 839 00:47:00,443 --> 00:47:02,654 [both grunt] 840 00:47:03,404 --> 00:47:04,280 [man grunts] 841 00:47:04,447 --> 00:47:06,157 [all grunt] 842 00:47:06,282 --> 00:47:08,368 -[man screams] -[blood splatters] 843 00:47:08,493 --> 00:47:09,911 [man grunts] 844 00:47:10,078 --> 00:47:13,122 [Korris grunts aggressively] 845 00:47:13,998 --> 00:47:16,209 [both grunt] 846 00:47:16,376 --> 00:47:17,335 [chain rattles] 847 00:47:17,502 --> 00:47:19,128 -[squelching] -[Korris roars] 848 00:47:19,254 --> 00:47:22,173 -[man screams] -[wood clatters] 849 00:47:22,340 --> 00:47:24,592 [man pants, grunts] 850 00:47:28,388 --> 00:47:29,222 [both grunt] 851 00:47:29,389 --> 00:47:31,057 [man grunts] 852 00:47:31,224 --> 00:47:34,060 - [blade swishes] - [man screams] 853 00:47:34,227 --> 00:47:37,272 - [Korris screams] - [metallic squelching] 854 00:47:37,438 --> 00:47:40,149 [man growls] 855 00:47:40,275 --> 00:47:43,278 -[man screams, howls] -[squelching] 856 00:47:43,444 --> 00:47:45,655 [Korris roars] 857 00:47:47,574 --> 00:47:49,659 [Fides] How's your fucking honor now? 858 00:47:49,826 --> 00:47:51,035 [screams] 859 00:47:51,160 --> 00:47:53,496 [Korris] Fides, you fucking cunt! 860 00:47:53,621 --> 00:47:55,999 [Fides screams] Spare life! I beg you! 861 00:47:56,165 --> 00:47:57,625 I'm not in a forgiving mood. 862 00:47:57,792 --> 00:47:59,544 Wrath falls upon mistaken form! 863 00:47:59,711 --> 00:48:01,879 It is not my hand that moves against you! 864 00:48:02,046 --> 00:48:04,090 Who set you to fuckin' task, eh? 865 00:48:04,257 --> 00:48:06,259 [Fides groans] 866 00:48:06,426 --> 00:48:08,261 [man screams] 867 00:48:08,428 --> 00:48:10,388 [Korris pants] 868 00:48:10,555 --> 00:48:12,015 -Fides! -[man whimpers] 869 00:48:20,940 --> 00:48:23,735 [squelches] 870 00:48:24,277 --> 00:48:27,113 [Korris screams] 871 00:48:27,280 --> 00:48:28,656 [Korris grunts] 872 00:48:29,532 --> 00:48:31,784 [thunder rumbles] 873 00:48:37,415 --> 00:48:40,293 [Achillia mutters fervently] 874 00:48:40,418 --> 00:48:42,670 [sobs softly] 875 00:48:49,469 --> 00:48:51,012 [thunder cracks] 876 00:48:51,179 --> 00:48:52,388 [screaming] 877 00:48:53,765 --> 00:48:55,808 The past stands not who I am. 878 00:48:55,975 --> 00:48:58,811 [screams] 879 00:48:58,978 --> 00:49:02,440 The past stands not who I am. 880 00:49:02,565 --> 00:49:04,317 [screams] 881 00:49:04,484 --> 00:49:06,653 The past stands not who I am. 882 00:49:06,819 --> 00:49:08,446 [gasps] 883 00:49:08,613 --> 00:49:10,323 [screams] 884 00:49:10,490 --> 00:49:13,493 [rapid percussive music builds] 885 00:49:15,578 --> 00:49:17,914 [screams] 886 00:49:18,081 --> 00:49:19,874 -[guard] Achillia. -[gate clangs] 887 00:49:20,041 --> 00:49:21,167 You are summoned. 888 00:49:25,505 --> 00:49:27,757 [thunder crashes] 889 00:49:33,137 --> 00:49:35,264 [Ashur] There are those among you, I am told, 890 00:49:35,390 --> 00:49:37,725 who take issue with latest acquisition 891 00:49:38,476 --> 00:49:42,105 and hold she does not stand among the brotherhood. 892 00:49:43,064 --> 00:49:46,567 Let us put such concerns to fucking grass. 893 00:49:47,402 --> 00:49:48,695 [Tarchon] Dominus. 894 00:49:49,696 --> 00:49:52,615 Apologies, but she has not yet been tested upon bridge, 895 00:49:52,782 --> 00:49:54,325 as each of us has. 896 00:49:59,664 --> 00:50:02,542 Have you ever drawn blood from your Doctore? 897 00:50:03,459 --> 00:50:04,335 Hmm? 898 00:50:04,502 --> 00:50:07,714 Have any of you fucking cunts? 899 00:50:09,882 --> 00:50:11,008 Speak now 900 00:50:11,175 --> 00:50:12,927 and dispel ignorance. 901 00:50:15,179 --> 00:50:18,391 Achillia need prove herself worthy of the mark to but one 902 00:50:18,558 --> 00:50:20,268 in this house, and I... 903 00:50:20,977 --> 00:50:23,646 stand well fucking satisfied. 904 00:50:26,941 --> 00:50:28,359 Kneel. 905 00:50:34,657 --> 00:50:36,909 [metal hisses] 906 00:50:38,369 --> 00:50:40,329 Set mind towards glorious fuckin' purpose 907 00:50:40,496 --> 00:50:42,957 in honor of the House of Ashur... 908 00:50:43,666 --> 00:50:46,377 and receive sacramentum gladiatorum. 909 00:50:47,920 --> 00:50:49,297 Echo my words. 910 00:50:50,089 --> 00:50:54,427 I commit my flesh, my mind, my will to the glory of this ludus 911 00:50:54,594 --> 00:50:57,430 and the commands of my Dominus. 912 00:50:57,847 --> 00:51:01,893 I commit my flesh, my mind, my will... 913 00:51:02,518 --> 00:51:04,896 to the glory of this ludus... 914 00:51:05,938 --> 00:51:07,356 and the commands of my Dominus. 915 00:51:07,523 --> 00:51:10,318 I swear to be burned, chained, beaten 916 00:51:10,485 --> 00:51:14,655 or die by the sword in the pursuit of honor in the arena. 917 00:51:16,115 --> 00:51:19,494 I swear to be burned, chained, 918 00:51:19,660 --> 00:51:20,828 beaten, 919 00:51:21,871 --> 00:51:23,915 or die by the sword... 920 00:51:24,957 --> 00:51:28,503 in the pursuit of honor in the arena. 921 00:51:30,630 --> 00:51:32,465 Oath has been spoken. 922 00:51:34,300 --> 00:51:35,551 [brand hisses] 923 00:51:35,718 --> 00:51:37,929 [Achillia grunts] 924 00:51:49,690 --> 00:51:51,901 She now stands among the brotherhood. 925 00:51:52,276 --> 00:51:55,530 Let this hold end of fucking disagreement. 926 00:51:55,696 --> 00:51:57,907 [gate rattles] 927 00:51:58,741 --> 00:52:00,117 Doctore! 928 00:52:03,246 --> 00:52:06,040 That shit Proculus moves against us? 929 00:52:06,624 --> 00:52:08,167 The villain Fides is known to be his man 930 00:52:08,334 --> 00:52:10,169 upon necessity and occasion. 931 00:52:10,336 --> 00:52:12,463 And you ripped confession out of him? 932 00:52:12,630 --> 00:52:15,716 No, he slipped from grasp- [grunts] 933 00:52:15,883 --> 00:52:18,302 [Ashur] Attend with more considerate touch 934 00:52:18,886 --> 00:52:21,430 or see wound afflicted upon own flesh! 935 00:52:23,391 --> 00:52:24,517 I yet live, 936 00:52:24,684 --> 00:52:26,978 and all that follows I hold to be a fucking blessing. 937 00:52:27,395 --> 00:52:29,480 [Ashur] Lifts heart to hear it so. 938 00:52:32,316 --> 00:52:33,401 What of your task? 939 00:52:33,568 --> 00:52:35,820 Were you able to secure what I've asked of you? 940 00:52:36,320 --> 00:52:38,030 I broke words and wine with Opiter 941 00:52:38,197 --> 00:52:40,783 and gained his confidence as instructed. 942 00:52:40,950 --> 00:52:42,994 And he suspected nothing of your chance encounter 943 00:52:43,160 --> 00:52:44,412 at the pits he often frequents? 944 00:52:44,579 --> 00:52:46,330 He believes I was sent upon errand 945 00:52:46,455 --> 00:52:48,708 to secure grain from Anubis. 946 00:52:50,585 --> 00:52:52,461 And how did you leave the man? 947 00:52:53,212 --> 00:52:56,549 Swelled with hope of me becoming his Doctore, 948 00:52:57,049 --> 00:52:59,385 if he moves Cossutia towards our inclusion 949 00:52:59,552 --> 00:53:00,761 in her husband's games. 950 00:53:01,429 --> 00:53:03,764 You prove yourself beyond measure. 951 00:53:04,473 --> 00:53:07,393 Rest and see health restored. 952 00:53:10,730 --> 00:53:12,523 And what of Proculus? 953 00:53:16,235 --> 00:53:19,280 [Ashur] We shall repay blood with fucking blood 954 00:53:20,031 --> 00:53:22,950 upon time and place of our choosing. 955 00:53:24,827 --> 00:53:27,038 [thunder rumbles] 956 00:53:28,748 --> 00:53:31,000 [Fides grunts, pants] 957 00:53:37,506 --> 00:53:40,051 I am in need of a fucking medicus. 958 00:53:40,217 --> 00:53:41,636 [groans, pants] 959 00:53:41,761 --> 00:53:44,013 [ominous music] 960 00:53:45,431 --> 00:53:46,891 It is done? 961 00:53:47,934 --> 00:53:48,851 Korris yet lives, 962 00:53:48,976 --> 00:53:51,270 though grievously fucking injured. 963 00:53:51,771 --> 00:53:54,941 See debt owed to your husband stricken from ledger 964 00:53:55,107 --> 00:53:58,319 as agreed upon in reply to today's message, 965 00:53:58,486 --> 00:53:59,695 and I shall redouble- 966 00:53:59,862 --> 00:54:01,656 [blood splatters] 967 00:54:02,114 --> 00:54:04,909 Consider ledger balanced. 968 00:54:09,830 --> 00:54:12,041 [ominous music] 969 00:54:24,845 --> 00:54:27,056 [dog growls] 970 00:54:28,557 --> 00:54:31,018 [dog barks, crunches] 971 00:54:31,185 --> 00:54:35,815 [foreboding music]