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[Korris roars]
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[Achillia grunts]
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[Ashur] The House of Ashur
would carve its own path
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and fuck into oblivion
all who stands in its way.
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[both grunt]
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You have not earned
position in this fuckin' house.
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They will never
welcome a woman
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as one of their own.
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[Celadus]
She's not absent skill.
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[Creticus] And when were you
last upon the sands, old man?
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[Ashur] Gabinius? He hosts the
game of the Ludi Apollinares.
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I see a man possessed
of serpent-tongued wife.
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[Cossutia] Perhaps
the House of Opiter
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shall present
surprising challenge.
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[Messia] You worry over him
beyond reason.
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Yet who worries over you?
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[Achillia] Apedemak.
God of war and conquest.
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[Hilara]
Then why work his image?
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[Achillia]
As a reminder what was lost.
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[Tarchon] She took
the life of a brother,
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yet you let her live.
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[Korris] She drew blood.
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And any man who lays
undesired hand upon her
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shall feel my own
at fucking throat.
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[blades ring, blood splatters]
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[dark, eerie music]
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[Ashur] You risked life
of valued acquisition
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by pressing grievance
with fucking steel?!
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[Korris] And what of
the life of Creticus?
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Was it not a thing
of equal worth?
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No one would produce coin
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to see shit walking upright
upon the sands of the arena.
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We do not overflow
with men of skill
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that the passing of one
should be met with indifference.
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Does voice sound
fuckin' indifferent?
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The man stood but
crudely formed brick!
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Achillia stands as
fucking foundation.
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Her entrance to the games
of the Ludi Apollinares
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will secure the ascent
of this house
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that you're always
moaning on about!
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You have swayed
Gabinius to our cause?
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[Ashur sighs]
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Prize was within grasp
when we broke meal,
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until unfortunate
turn of humors.
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Your words have been
known to carry such effect.
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[Ashur] He pressed for honesty,
you towering fuck,
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and, when presented with such,
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took offence and commanded me
to fall from fuckin' sight.
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So... we remain beggars,
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knees upon ground, mouth open
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to pleasure any cock
that rises to favor.
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You need concern
yourself with the duties
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I paid you for in coin,
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most pressing of which
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seeing Achillia ready to
face the Brothers Ferox,
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not taking actions
absent authority.
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I gauged the woman
to be wild and untamed,
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yet you did not heed warning.
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I stand fucking Dominus.
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And I fucking Doctore.
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Upon the sands, my word is law.
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You would place
yourself above me?
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I place my experience
in such matters beyond any man.
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Then why does Achillia
yet draw breath
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if you find her such an affront
to delicate sensibilities?
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Because she
proved herself worthy,
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at least of further
consideration.
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Ah...
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You speak of worth
and the proving of it.
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I will set you upon task
to mirror the same.
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Hm. And what vaunted
purpose moves my hand?
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Whatever fucking
purpose I require
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towards satisfaction of loyalty.
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[tense percussive music]
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[gladiators grunt, yell]
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[Achillia grunts]
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[Achillia screams]
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[gladiators grunt, yell]
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We stand dishonored,
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lacking Dominus with fucking
cock to reclaim lost glory
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from the days of
Gannicus and Crixus.
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True fuckin' champions.
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Far eclipsing
the shit Syrian!
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[Celadus] Break words
more wisely...
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or see own questionable manhood
parted from body
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in unfortunate manner
of Creticus.
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[Erato] His pet Nubian
claims life of a brother
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absent consequence, a jest to
all who greeted him as friend.
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A thing uncontested,
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yet I bow to the will
of our Dominus,
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as all of us must.
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For now.
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Hmm.
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[gladiators grunt]
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Erato's words hold truth.
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They could hold
the world and still prove
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of little use.
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Does the honor of the house
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not stand above all else?
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It should.
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Then our fucking
Dominus has tainted it
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by positioning woman
towards the arena.
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- [gladiators grunt]
- [Korris] Attend!
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I am set to task
beyond these walls.
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In my absence, Celadus shall
stand Doctore until my return.
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[gentle music]
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Gratitude.
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It is a heavy honor.
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The honor is mine to
have old friend assume my place.
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[gate rattles]
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See the men to purpose.
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[whip cracks]
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Resume training.
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Tarchon, Erato, take position
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- and fall-
- Brace!
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[both grunt]
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Youthful fury pales against
the master of fucking sword.
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[both grunt]
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Aargh!
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Inform me when such a master
presents himself...
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and I will serve same meal
that fills fucking mouth.
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[Celadus] Tarchon!
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Had you faced an opponent
of the slightest worth,
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wild attack would have seen you
upon the ground of the arena
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with addled brain
spilled from fucking head.
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Retake position
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and fall to proper form.
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[percussive music]
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Doctore.
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[roars]
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[gladiators shout, grunt]
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[both grunt, shout]
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[Ashur] She fights as one
yet burdened by chains.
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Perhaps she is shackled by thing
of more crushing weight.
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Expand upon thought.
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I noted a shadow within eye,
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as of lingering specter.
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When did you find
yourself so close to her
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to observe this?
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I had occasion to break words
when you ventured upon Appian--
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You summoned her into the villa
absent my presence?
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No, Dominus.
I went to the Nubian's cell,
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accompanied by guards--
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You are forbidden in the ludus.
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It is unsafe for one so soft,
even with presence of escort.
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I am no mouse,
nor shall cower as such.
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Apologies, Dominus.
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And did you divine
the cause of this shadow
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you fucking noted?
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- No.
- No.
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[Hilara] Yet...
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mood grew ever more somber
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when eye fell upon scars
marking the back of her hand.
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Whatever weights soul
may be tethered
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to how she came by them.
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[suspenseful music]
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[Achillia grunts]
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[Ashur] Hold.
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[Achillia breathes heavily]
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[low, tense music]
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Return to your labors...
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as we fall to our own.
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I am to train with you?
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I am to gauge first hand
your progress.
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Yes, Dominus.
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Is this the style favored when
you drew blood from Doctore?
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That of murmillo?
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No, Dominus.
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Sword and torch,
absent weight of fucking shield.
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Akin to that of dimachaerus.
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[shouts] A style favored by
Spartacus himself.
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Sword.
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Let us divine if you
stand his equal in promise.
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[shield clatters]
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Am I to be punished
if I draw blood?
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Such a feat
will be met with reward.
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Begin.
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[tense music]
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[Ashur yells]
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[percussive music]
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[crowd chatter]
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Offerings to offend eye,
and all... [sniffs]
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- related senses.
- [Horatia chuckles]
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Fault lies with
Cilician cutthroats
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preying upon ships bearing goods
of more earnest quality.
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- Words well spoken.
- [Modesta] An enduring bane
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which must be handled
with greatest urgency
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by those imbued with
the power to act.
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I can assure you,
my husband is maneuvering
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toward such an end.
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I shall pray to the
gods the attempt is not mired
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in pompous rhetoric, as often
turns within the Senate.
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An encumbrance thankfully not
suffered by your husband,
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who remains well-satisfied
in the unrivalled monotony
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of tax collection.
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[Lafrenia] Horatia!
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Clouds form upon horizon.
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What unexpected joy
to fall upon you.
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Mwah. Mwah.
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Had I known-
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mwah, mwah-
you were venturing about,
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I would have gladly set aside
more urgent concerns...
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[kisses]
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...and joined you.
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A decision
conjured upon the moment.
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A thing too slight to mention.
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Horatia, I must implore you
to break words with Uvidus
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to open new grain routes.
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We were not so burdened
by scarcity under watchful eye
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of previous aedile,
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a man much deserving
of honored position.
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My husband sits in esteemed
counsel this very moment,
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attempting to bring relief
to the good citizens of Capua.
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My husband was not informed
of stated gathering.
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Such meetings
are confined to men of note.
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Gratitude for clarifying
such matters of import.
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And I would be remiss
if I did not inquire
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after the welfare of
beloved daughter.
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Has she yet left villa since
her husband's untimely demise
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at the hands of Spartacus
and his rebel horde?
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Viridia shows no inclination
to end mourning.
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I stand deeply concerned
for her well-being.
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[Lafrenia] Of course.
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I but hope to see grief balmed
by that of new-sprung love.
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As would we all.
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My youngest son, Manilius,
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has come of age and seeks wife
of proper breeding. Perhaps--
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A name worthy of consideration.
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Yet I crave more equitable
pairing for deserving child.
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The wife of noble Gabinius
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- knows best in all regards.
- [both chuckle politely]
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Please convey thoughts of better
days to your poor daughter.
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[Horatia] It is a wonder,
is it not, to behold a sow
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bedecked in silk and jewels?
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- [wood crashing]
- [merchant] Shit! Fuck!
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The gods curse me!
Lend hand if you are able!
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[clamour, chatter]
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[donkey brays]
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You stand the Syrian's man,
do you not?
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A thing well-known.
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Yes, well-known indeed.
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- Horatia, the aedile's wife.
- Modesta, wife of...
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- who does it fucking matter?
- [Modesta and Horatia chuckle]
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I trust you were not
too grievously wounded
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by the loss of your man
to the Brothers Ferox.
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Scarcely thought upon.
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Yes, I suppose
you must have grown
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accustomed with failure,
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given the quality
of your offerings.
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Apologies, but I'm pressed upon
urgent business.
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For your Dominus?
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You mistake me.
I am a free man.
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Oh, apologies for the error.
254
00:13:14,591 --> 00:13:18,474
It is a truth presenting
challenge to recall.
255
00:13:19,315 --> 00:13:22,959
May your day be blessed
as richly deserved.
256
00:13:27,403 --> 00:13:30,466
Years have advanced,
yet he is still of a form.
257
00:13:30,566 --> 00:13:32,709
[Modesta] I have heard
tales of his sword
258
00:13:32,809 --> 00:13:35,191
impaling the most brutish
of opponents
259
00:13:35,291 --> 00:13:37,153
in advance of winning freedom.
260
00:13:37,253 --> 00:13:38,755
Mm.
Would that his own weapon
261
00:13:38,855 --> 00:13:41,818
- be put to more intimate use.
- [both chuckle]
262
00:13:42,378 --> 00:13:43,760
You lower yourselves,
263
00:13:43,860 --> 00:13:47,063
and towards one who favors cock
to moister offerings.
264
00:13:47,944 --> 00:13:52,348
Let us to midday meal, and the
hope of more elevated discourse.
265
00:13:54,630 --> 00:13:56,752
[muffled shouting]
266
00:13:57,633 --> 00:13:59,755
[grunting, roaring]
267
00:14:00,636 --> 00:14:02,718
[shouting continues]
268
00:14:03,639 --> 00:14:05,761
[thud]
269
00:14:07,643 --> 00:14:09,765
[crowd roars]
270
00:14:12,608 --> 00:14:15,371
[fighter shouts indistinctly]
271
00:14:19,615 --> 00:14:22,098
[crowd exclaims, clamors]
272
00:14:25,421 --> 00:14:27,563
[Fides]
Do eyes fucking deceive?
273
00:14:27,663 --> 00:14:30,206
The gods grant favor to cross
our paths, brother.
274
00:14:30,306 --> 00:14:34,590
Fides. You wander far astray
from your man Proculus.
275
00:14:35,190 --> 00:14:36,452
The fucking cunt
parts with coin
276
00:14:36,552 --> 00:14:38,554
as readily as he would
arm or cock.
277
00:14:38,874 --> 00:14:40,656
I lay wager in the pits
to repay debt owed
278
00:14:40,756 --> 00:14:43,399
to shriveled noble absent
reason or mercy.
279
00:14:44,119 --> 00:14:45,341
The old fuck would see me
to the mines
280
00:14:45,441 --> 00:14:46,822
if the ledger is not balanced.
281
00:14:46,922 --> 00:14:48,023
I shall leave you to it, then.
282
00:14:48,123 --> 00:14:51,226
Place from fucking mind,
brother. [chuckles]
283
00:14:51,326 --> 00:14:53,549
What moves you to fall
from such lofty perch?
284
00:14:53,649 --> 00:14:55,431
You never cared for
this fucking place,
285
00:14:55,531 --> 00:14:57,192
nor those that haunt its walls.
286
00:14:57,292 --> 00:14:59,915
Years have not dimmed aversion,
yet I am set to task
287
00:15:00,015 --> 00:15:02,317
upon vital errand
in service of my employer.
288
00:15:02,417 --> 00:15:04,239
For the fucking Syrian?
[guffaws]
289
00:15:04,339 --> 00:15:08,844
- [fighter grunts]
- [crowd cheers]
290
00:15:08,944 --> 00:15:09,845
Whatever he asks
of his better,
291
00:15:09,945 --> 00:15:11,446
Fides will aid in effort.
292
00:15:11,546 --> 00:15:13,088
Gratitude.
Yet it is a private matter
293
00:15:13,188 --> 00:15:14,409
ventured upon discretion.
294
00:15:14,509 --> 00:15:16,011
Your lips were ever sealed,
295
00:15:16,111 --> 00:15:18,373
and even now more so
you stand as Doctore
296
00:15:18,473 --> 00:15:20,656
in a house blessed
by Crassus himself,
297
00:15:20,756 --> 00:15:24,079
while poor Fides toils for
scraps from fucking Proculus.
298
00:15:24,399 --> 00:15:26,061
Bridle overreaching desire
299
00:15:26,161 --> 00:15:27,222
and see prospects brighten.
300
00:15:27,322 --> 00:15:29,745
May the gods
grant such discipline.
301
00:15:29,845 --> 00:15:32,307
Come, let us share a drink
and relive days past
302
00:15:32,407 --> 00:15:33,909
when we stood yet at shoulders.
303
00:15:34,009 --> 00:15:38,133
A dire warning to every shit who
dared break unflattering word.
304
00:15:38,653 --> 00:15:41,216
I would welcome such
fond memories, and uh,
305
00:15:41,696 --> 00:15:45,380
petition kindness
to help ease present burden.
306
00:15:45,860 --> 00:15:48,603
You stand so defiled by misdeeds
307
00:15:48,703 --> 00:15:50,565
you beg absent honor?
308
00:15:50,665 --> 00:15:53,208
Ram cock up the arse of honor.
309
00:15:53,308 --> 00:15:55,670
I need coin, mm,
310
00:15:56,071 --> 00:15:58,833
and you stand well-positioned
to provide such.
311
00:15:59,594 --> 00:16:02,557
Misfortune can forge iron
in those who bear its heat.
312
00:16:03,118 --> 00:16:06,701
I would not obstruct such vital
lesson for one with keen need
313
00:16:06,801 --> 00:16:09,644
to set foot towards
more auspicious path.
314
00:16:10,965 --> 00:16:14,369
Perhaps the Syrian
or withered noble
315
00:16:14,689 --> 00:16:16,631
might prove more generous
316
00:16:16,731 --> 00:16:19,614
in return for tales
of your past misdeeds.
317
00:16:20,975 --> 00:16:22,317
Be well...
318
00:16:22,417 --> 00:16:24,159
and place me far
from fucking thought.
319
00:16:24,259 --> 00:16:27,242
- [Fides] Our business is not--
- [grunts]
320
00:16:27,342 --> 00:16:30,144
Avert fuckin' eyes
next they light upon me.
321
00:16:32,347 --> 00:16:35,149
- [grunts]
- [Fides groans]
322
00:16:35,830 --> 00:16:37,732
[crowd clamors]
323
00:16:37,832 --> 00:16:39,834
[Ashur roars]
324
00:16:41,756 --> 00:16:43,758
Fire burns bright,
325
00:16:44,439 --> 00:16:46,561
as it did in the eyes
of the mad Thracian.
326
00:16:47,842 --> 00:16:49,424
[Achillia groans]
327
00:16:49,524 --> 00:16:52,286
He too made attempt
upon life of his Dominus.
328
00:17:02,536 --> 00:17:05,299
[Achillia grunts, shrieks]
329
00:17:08,102 --> 00:17:10,104
[Achillia grunts]
330
00:17:14,068 --> 00:17:16,350
[Ashur] Yet his venture
proved more successful.
331
00:17:17,031 --> 00:17:19,033
Why do you fail?
332
00:17:19,593 --> 00:17:21,856
Your skill with sword
exceeds my own.
333
00:17:21,956 --> 00:17:23,217
[Ashur] By considerable
fuckin' margin,
334
00:17:23,317 --> 00:17:27,041
yet insignificant
towards question. Why...
335
00:17:28,202 --> 00:17:30,204
do you fail?
336
00:17:32,887 --> 00:17:35,849
[ominous music]
337
00:17:36,810 --> 00:17:40,034
[piercing tone]
338
00:17:40,134 --> 00:17:42,136
[Achillia inhales sharply]
339
00:17:43,978 --> 00:17:46,160
Perhaps wooden man
will offer greater opportunity
340
00:17:46,260 --> 00:17:47,681
for reflection.
341
00:17:47,781 --> 00:17:50,444
Work the palus,
and turn thoughts inwards
342
00:17:50,544 --> 00:17:53,987
towards more enlightened
response.
343
00:17:55,909 --> 00:17:59,393
[percussive music]
344
00:18:03,157 --> 00:18:06,720
[aggressive shouting, clamor]
345
00:18:07,921 --> 00:18:10,043
[woman moans]
346
00:18:11,925 --> 00:18:14,047
[cheering, chatter]
347
00:18:19,733 --> 00:18:21,435
[Opiter scoffs]
348
00:18:21,535 --> 00:18:23,537
Shit struggles against piss.
349
00:18:23,937 --> 00:18:25,439
[fighters grunt]
350
00:18:25,539 --> 00:18:27,541
Make offer towards winner.
351
00:18:28,301 --> 00:18:30,424
No more than three denarii.
352
00:18:35,909 --> 00:18:38,271
Day unexpectedly brightens.
353
00:18:38,952 --> 00:18:41,495
[fighters grunt]
354
00:18:41,595 --> 00:18:43,597
[Opiter] You stand absent wine.
355
00:18:44,718 --> 00:18:47,280
Allow unworthy hands
to see offense corrected.
356
00:18:47,721 --> 00:18:48,782
I am for business,
357
00:18:48,882 --> 00:18:50,884
and the swift fucking
concluding of it.
358
00:18:51,404 --> 00:18:53,446
We stand the same
in that regard.
359
00:18:53,927 --> 00:18:56,309
Recent losses have
depleted stable,
360
00:18:56,409 --> 00:18:59,312
forcing me to restock
offerings towards arena.
361
00:18:59,412 --> 00:19:00,754
These men would see your ludus
362
00:19:00,854 --> 00:19:02,836
a greater disadvantage.
363
00:19:02,936 --> 00:19:04,197
Was not the mighty Oenomaus
364
00:19:04,297 --> 00:19:06,299
birthed from such darkness?
365
00:19:06,659 --> 00:19:09,843
Was not the Bringer of Rain
condemned to hardened purpose
366
00:19:09,943 --> 00:19:11,164
within these very bowels?
367
00:19:11,264 --> 00:19:14,007
Singular fucking men,
their reflection unlikely
368
00:19:14,107 --> 00:19:16,149
to be glimpsed among
the chattel displayed.
369
00:19:16,910 --> 00:19:19,032
[fighters grunt, roar]
370
00:19:22,875 --> 00:19:25,498
What business compels
visit to Stygian depths
371
00:19:25,598 --> 00:19:26,579
if they so offend?
372
00:19:26,679 --> 00:19:28,741
I would break words with Anubis,
373
00:19:28,841 --> 00:19:30,783
former overseer of the pits.
374
00:19:30,883 --> 00:19:33,626
Anubis?
Towards what purpose?
375
00:19:33,726 --> 00:19:36,109
Rumor holds that
he has a bounty of grain
376
00:19:36,209 --> 00:19:38,791
much in need by the house
of my employer.
377
00:19:38,891 --> 00:19:41,614
I fear you have been
led astray by errant tongue.
378
00:19:42,375 --> 00:19:44,317
I had dealings with Anubis
only this morning
379
00:19:44,417 --> 00:19:47,480
and can assure that grain
not among his current holdings.
380
00:19:47,580 --> 00:19:49,882
Well, then I am sent
upon a fool's errand.
381
00:19:49,982 --> 00:19:51,924
Only foolish,
382
00:19:52,024 --> 00:19:54,026
if you return to the Syrian
empty-handed.
383
00:19:54,667 --> 00:19:57,710
A true friend would see them
filled to overflowing.
384
00:19:59,472 --> 00:20:00,453
You hold grain?
385
00:20:00,553 --> 00:20:02,134
- [Opiter] To excess.
- At what cost?
386
00:20:02,234 --> 00:20:04,317
Only honored presence,
387
00:20:04,877 --> 00:20:07,640
honeyed by wine
and engaging discourse,
388
00:20:08,000 --> 00:20:10,923
far from the noxious scent
of unwashed patrons.
389
00:20:12,605 --> 00:20:14,347
Then I am your man.
390
00:20:14,447 --> 00:20:17,249
As I stand yours
upon the moment.
391
00:20:18,451 --> 00:20:20,953
[shouting, cheering]
392
00:20:21,053 --> 00:20:23,175
[fighters grunt]
393
00:20:25,698 --> 00:20:27,700
[blood splatters]
394
00:20:30,062 --> 00:20:32,184
[indistinct chatter]
395
00:20:34,306 --> 00:20:36,408
Ah...
396
00:20:36,508 --> 00:20:37,530
Thoughts wander afield,
397
00:20:37,630 --> 00:20:39,852
and loving daughter
steals advantage.
398
00:20:39,952 --> 00:20:42,294
Hand moves as it was
taught upon loving knee.
399
00:20:42,394 --> 00:20:44,176
- [both chuckle]
- I give invitation
400
00:20:44,276 --> 00:20:45,337
for you to join me in the city
401
00:20:45,437 --> 00:20:47,840
to find you playing games
with your father.
402
00:20:48,200 --> 00:20:52,344
She prefers training of mind
to clucking of hens.
403
00:20:52,444 --> 00:20:54,466
[Gabinius clucks]
404
00:20:54,566 --> 00:20:56,728
More years are yet required
to best you.
405
00:20:57,089 --> 00:20:58,150
I concede contest.
406
00:20:58,250 --> 00:21:00,392
You but humor an old man
to believe himself
407
00:21:00,492 --> 00:21:02,354
master of strategy.
408
00:21:02,454 --> 00:21:03,876
A thing received
with much gratitude.
409
00:21:03,976 --> 00:21:05,798
I but bow to elevated skill.
410
00:21:05,898 --> 00:21:07,319
[Cossutia]
It is far too early in the day
411
00:21:07,419 --> 00:21:09,962
to yet be dressed
for its end, Viridia.
412
00:21:10,062 --> 00:21:11,763
Fall to baths and proper attire
413
00:21:11,863 --> 00:21:14,066
befitting daughter
of noble senator.
414
00:21:19,151 --> 00:21:20,893
He's forever held
in highest regard.
415
00:21:20,993 --> 00:21:24,116
Aw. As he eternally holds
beloved daughter.
416
00:21:31,483 --> 00:21:33,825
You coddle her
in obstruction of needed return
417
00:21:33,925 --> 00:21:35,227
to the world of men.
418
00:21:35,327 --> 00:21:38,029
She recovers herself
from loss of cherished husband
419
00:21:38,129 --> 00:21:39,471
at measured gait.
420
00:21:39,571 --> 00:21:41,953
Sharp words to spur action
will but harden resistance.
421
00:21:42,053 --> 00:21:44,376
Then aid me
in seeing it soften.
422
00:21:44,736 --> 00:21:47,759
Reality of unmarried daughter
elicits whispers.
423
00:21:47,859 --> 00:21:50,121
I would not have name sullied
by wagging tongues.
424
00:21:50,221 --> 00:21:52,444
[Gabinius scoffs] Such as
the ones you wasted hours with
425
00:21:52,544 --> 00:21:54,085
this very day?
426
00:21:54,185 --> 00:21:56,748
I did not deem you concerned by
the clucking of fucking hens.
427
00:21:57,669 --> 00:22:00,552
Let ill temper
fall to faded memory
428
00:22:01,072 --> 00:22:03,074
and common ground regained.
429
00:22:09,400 --> 00:22:12,984
Much desired,
as is the breaking of words
430
00:22:13,084 --> 00:22:16,307
towards the impending games
you so generously host.
431
00:22:16,407 --> 00:22:17,429
What of them?
432
00:22:17,529 --> 00:22:18,950
They present
much needed opportunity
433
00:22:19,050 --> 00:22:22,373
to reintroduce Viridia after
long absence in public eye.
434
00:22:22,774 --> 00:22:24,996
You well know her feelings
towards the games
435
00:22:25,096 --> 00:22:26,718
and the gladiators
who play them.
436
00:22:26,818 --> 00:22:28,820
Feelings can be molded,
437
00:22:29,140 --> 00:22:31,222
especially if reformed...
438
00:22:31,582 --> 00:22:33,584
by loving hands.
439
00:22:34,425 --> 00:22:37,368
Oh. Countenance
did noticeably brighten
440
00:22:37,468 --> 00:22:39,831
when bestowing gratitude
upon the Syrian
441
00:22:40,191 --> 00:22:42,293
in aiding the downfall
of the rebel Spartacus.
442
00:22:42,393 --> 00:22:43,534
Fucking Syrian.
443
00:22:43,634 --> 00:22:47,478
He stands serpent,
grinning with human teeth.
444
00:22:47,919 --> 00:22:49,660
He is a creature
not to be trusted.
445
00:22:49,760 --> 00:22:52,784
Trust is as water transforming
to vapor or ice
446
00:22:52,884 --> 00:22:54,145
upon varying conditions.
447
00:22:54,245 --> 00:22:55,426
You speak in knotted riddles.
448
00:22:55,526 --> 00:22:56,988
Then let us untangle mystery.
449
00:22:57,088 --> 00:22:59,470
Why do you think I invited him
to break meal?
450
00:22:59,570 --> 00:23:01,152
Your machinations elude.
451
00:23:01,252 --> 00:23:03,314
To gauge the man
towards usefulness
452
00:23:03,414 --> 00:23:05,436
in rising conflict
between Pompey
453
00:23:05,536 --> 00:23:07,398
and the Syrian's patron,
Crassus.
454
00:23:07,498 --> 00:23:09,680
And how is such worth measured?
455
00:23:09,780 --> 00:23:12,243
By revealing desire
towards presenting motion
456
00:23:12,343 --> 00:23:14,045
in the Senate,
457
00:23:14,145 --> 00:23:17,048
to see Pompey unmoored
from the gates of Rome,
458
00:23:17,148 --> 00:23:18,449
in pursuit of the Cilician shits
459
00:23:18,549 --> 00:23:20,171
plaguing the waters
of the Republic.
460
00:23:20,271 --> 00:23:23,474
You take the fucking Syrian
into confidence?
461
00:23:24,635 --> 00:23:28,018
A false one,
unbeknownst to the man himself.
462
00:23:28,118 --> 00:23:29,260
You test him.
463
00:23:29,360 --> 00:23:31,222
If knowledge imparted
finds way to Crassus,
464
00:23:31,322 --> 00:23:33,964
then we shall know the Syrian's
loyalty holds firm.
465
00:23:34,445 --> 00:23:35,826
And if the cur holds tongue?
466
00:23:35,926 --> 00:23:39,890
Then he may be of use to more...
agreeable master,
467
00:23:40,291 --> 00:23:42,673
and perhaps maneuvered
to aid in brokering peace
468
00:23:42,773 --> 00:23:45,035
between Pompey and Crassus,
averting civil war.
469
00:23:45,135 --> 00:23:47,197
Truly believe
that the Syrian holds sway
470
00:23:47,297 --> 00:23:49,280
over the will of
Marcus fucking Crassus?
471
00:23:49,380 --> 00:23:50,801
Even a crude lever
472
00:23:50,901 --> 00:23:53,604
can displace the largest of
stones when put to proper use.
473
00:23:53,704 --> 00:23:55,045
The only use for such a man
474
00:23:55,145 --> 00:23:56,927
is to see worms
to ravenous meal.
475
00:23:57,027 --> 00:23:59,410
Does he not stand
Dominus of his own ludus
476
00:23:59,510 --> 00:24:00,611
once claimed by Batiatus?
477
00:24:00,711 --> 00:24:02,813
Favor granted
by Crassus himself.
478
00:24:02,913 --> 00:24:04,254
His fucking house is buttressed
479
00:24:04,354 --> 00:24:06,376
upon back of his
Doctore Korris.
480
00:24:06,476 --> 00:24:09,820
Absent him, the Syrian
would fall to deserved ruin.
481
00:24:09,920 --> 00:24:12,102
True. As many before,
482
00:24:12,202 --> 00:24:14,384
the Syrian stands upon
shoulders of his betters.
483
00:24:14,484 --> 00:24:17,507
And seeks to gain further
purchase beyond reason.
484
00:24:17,607 --> 00:24:20,691
[Gabinius sighs] As all
of base position dream.
485
00:24:21,371 --> 00:24:23,634
Why do you think they come
to those of us higher born,
486
00:24:23,734 --> 00:24:25,716
seeking the borrowing of coin?
487
00:24:25,816 --> 00:24:27,437
The loaning of it
a loathsome thing,
488
00:24:27,537 --> 00:24:28,879
and your brother never
should have moved you
489
00:24:28,979 --> 00:24:30,360
toward such base venture.
490
00:24:30,460 --> 00:24:33,083
Let us not gather
Servius into argument,
491
00:24:33,183 --> 00:24:37,087
nor turn from fact that
interest paid on 'base venture'
492
00:24:37,187 --> 00:24:39,429
offsets costs of fineries
493
00:24:40,230 --> 00:24:42,232
you so enjoy.
494
00:24:42,832 --> 00:24:44,834
We stray from point.
495
00:24:48,198 --> 00:24:50,580
I hold suspicion you shall
navigate us back round to it.
496
00:24:50,680 --> 00:24:53,183
Do you not glean desire
simmering in the eyes
497
00:24:53,283 --> 00:24:55,425
of the Syrian when lighted upon
our daughter?
498
00:24:55,525 --> 00:24:58,448
Is it a wonder?
She is of a form,
499
00:24:59,449 --> 00:25:00,750
as her mother so stands.
500
00:25:00,850 --> 00:25:02,993
You flatter when you
should be rising towards anger.
501
00:25:03,093 --> 00:25:06,776
And you anger when you should
descend towards quietude.
502
00:25:07,297 --> 00:25:09,119
Now, attend to Viridia,
503
00:25:09,219 --> 00:25:11,701
and place thoughts of
the Syrian from mind.
504
00:25:12,502 --> 00:25:14,124
Words difficult to embrace. He--
505
00:25:14,224 --> 00:25:16,226
I will hear no more of it!
506
00:25:19,549 --> 00:25:21,411
If he proves of no value,
507
00:25:21,511 --> 00:25:23,973
he shall surely manufacture
his own demise.
508
00:25:24,073 --> 00:25:27,076
Draw comfort from such,
and let that be an end of it.
509
00:25:37,887 --> 00:25:40,069
[Ashur shouts]
510
00:25:40,169 --> 00:25:42,291
- Leave it!
- Yes, Dominus.
511
00:25:43,252 --> 00:25:46,556
Assessment holds true.
Achillia yet proves unable
512
00:25:46,656 --> 00:25:48,698
to shatter chains
tethering ascension,
513
00:25:49,178 --> 00:25:51,861
and with it, the rise of
this fucking house!
514
00:25:53,502 --> 00:25:55,164
[Hilara] The Nubian sours mood,
515
00:25:55,264 --> 00:25:57,747
a thing keenly felt
since her arrival.
516
00:25:58,467 --> 00:26:00,590
Untamed oxen
break countless yokes
517
00:26:00,990 --> 00:26:03,512
until they learn to walk
where strong hand leads.
518
00:26:04,193 --> 00:26:07,256
Am I to be a farmer then,
plowing fields of shit?
519
00:26:07,356 --> 00:26:08,337
Apologies, Dominus.
520
00:26:08,437 --> 00:26:09,659
I-I did not mean to speak
out of turn.
521
00:26:09,759 --> 00:26:11,661
[Hilara]
Achillia presents annoyance
522
00:26:11,761 --> 00:26:14,063
absent benefit of
beast of burden.
523
00:26:14,163 --> 00:26:16,185
Perhaps you should reconsider
524
00:26:16,285 --> 00:26:18,928
staking future in
imagined abilities.
525
00:26:20,649 --> 00:26:23,913
What words broken
led belief I sought your counsel
526
00:26:24,013 --> 00:26:25,795
towards fucking resolution?
527
00:26:25,895 --> 00:26:27,476
[Hilara] I only
seek to protect--
528
00:26:27,576 --> 00:26:29,678
You do not stand fucking wife,
529
00:26:29,778 --> 00:26:31,160
nor I husband
530
00:26:31,260 --> 00:26:33,682
in need of fucking concern!
531
00:26:33,782 --> 00:26:35,904
- [shouts]
- [table clatters]
532
00:26:37,786 --> 00:26:39,788
Apologies.
533
00:26:40,549 --> 00:26:42,551
I overstep.
534
00:26:45,434 --> 00:26:47,916
[somber music]
535
00:26:49,838 --> 00:26:51,840
[Ashur exhales]
536
00:26:54,403 --> 00:26:56,345
[men shout in distance]
537
00:26:56,445 --> 00:26:58,787
[Ashur groans]
538
00:26:58,887 --> 00:27:01,790
What fresh shit
pours into open mouth?
539
00:27:01,890 --> 00:27:03,232
Fall to fucking position.
540
00:27:03,332 --> 00:27:05,314
- Fuck position!
- [Achillia grunts]
541
00:27:05,414 --> 00:27:09,518
I will not work palus
beside fucking woman!
542
00:27:09,618 --> 00:27:11,800
A blessing to be
so removed from distraction
543
00:27:11,900 --> 00:27:13,902
of lesser presence.
544
00:27:15,223 --> 00:27:18,146
[Erato] Put tongue
to proper use...
545
00:27:18,787 --> 00:27:20,889
and lick fucking cock!
546
00:27:20,989 --> 00:27:22,331
Fall to command, you mad fuck!
547
00:27:22,431 --> 00:27:23,412
[Erato screams]
548
00:27:23,512 --> 00:27:25,334
- Dominus watches.
- [grunts]
549
00:27:25,434 --> 00:27:27,436
Hold ground, Erato!
550
00:27:28,437 --> 00:27:30,339
Calm your mind.
551
00:27:30,439 --> 00:27:32,140
[both grunt]
552
00:27:32,240 --> 00:27:34,743
Tarchon, Erato!
Fall to fucking position!
553
00:27:34,843 --> 00:27:36,845
[Erato screams]
554
00:27:38,446 --> 00:27:40,569
[Erato growls]
555
00:27:42,450 --> 00:27:44,573
[both grunt]
556
00:27:46,454 --> 00:27:48,356
[percussive music]
557
00:27:48,456 --> 00:27:50,578
[both grunt]
558
00:27:52,661 --> 00:27:54,663
[Erato growls, grunts]
559
00:28:04,753 --> 00:28:07,255
Do you know the fucking man
who stands before you?
560
00:28:07,355 --> 00:28:09,537
I am Celadus!
561
00:28:09,637 --> 00:28:12,861
I bested Anthus in
the fucking arena.
562
00:28:12,961 --> 00:28:15,183
Camulus fell to my
563
00:28:15,283 --> 00:28:17,285
fucking sword!
564
00:28:18,126 --> 00:28:22,050
As did Magnetius, once champion
of this fucking house.
565
00:28:22,690 --> 00:28:25,393
Now, you shall heed word
and show respect
566
00:28:25,493 --> 00:28:27,115
for this fucking ludus,
567
00:28:27,215 --> 00:28:29,637
or see your blood
on the fucking ground!
568
00:28:29,737 --> 00:28:31,920
- [Celadus screams]
- [whip cracks]
569
00:28:32,020 --> 00:28:34,022
[Ashur] Embrace warning.
570
00:28:34,662 --> 00:28:38,806
Witness feats accomplished
when mind is set to purpose.
571
00:28:38,906 --> 00:28:41,629
Aspire to such...
572
00:28:42,430 --> 00:28:46,474
and one day, you may also
recount grand tales...
573
00:28:47,275 --> 00:28:49,277
of faded glory.
574
00:28:56,564 --> 00:28:58,686
[thunder rumbles]
575
00:29:07,214 --> 00:29:09,797
[thunder cracks]
576
00:29:09,897 --> 00:29:11,919
Apologies.
577
00:29:12,019 --> 00:29:14,702
Message has been
delivered for Dominus.
578
00:29:15,983 --> 00:29:17,985
Give it here.
579
00:29:26,594 --> 00:29:28,656
Shall I fetch him?
580
00:29:28,756 --> 00:29:30,758
No.
581
00:29:32,359 --> 00:29:33,661
'Tis a matter beneath
his attention.
582
00:29:33,761 --> 00:29:36,243
I will deal with it directly
in his name.
583
00:29:37,324 --> 00:29:39,326
Domina.
584
00:29:44,611 --> 00:29:47,654
[ominous music]
585
00:29:55,502 --> 00:29:59,166
[Opiter] He views you
as a common slave.
586
00:29:59,266 --> 00:30:00,968
I stand a free man,
587
00:30:01,068 --> 00:30:03,050
receiving coin
for service rendered.
588
00:30:03,150 --> 00:30:06,413
And what amount
graced palm for removing
589
00:30:06,513 --> 00:30:09,196
decaying vestiges of
cherished brothers upon cross?
590
00:30:09,716 --> 00:30:11,418
Did you wrest such knowledge
of our labors
591
00:30:11,518 --> 00:30:13,520
- from that shit Proculus?
- [Opiter laughs softly]
592
00:30:14,521 --> 00:30:17,184
Men of brute strength
may wrest such truths
593
00:30:17,284 --> 00:30:19,226
from unwilling mouths,
594
00:30:19,326 --> 00:30:23,130
yet, lacking such
stirring form as yours...
595
00:30:24,051 --> 00:30:25,552
I must rely upon other skills.
596
00:30:25,652 --> 00:30:27,914
I would be privy to
which skill one so slight
597
00:30:28,014 --> 00:30:29,716
could muster in aid
of such endeavor.
598
00:30:29,816 --> 00:30:32,679
[Opiter] Oh, there are many
who have been persuaded
599
00:30:32,779 --> 00:30:35,222
by the lilting tone
of my voice, yet...
600
00:30:36,943 --> 00:30:39,126
I favor listening.
601
00:30:39,226 --> 00:30:43,069
Arrogant tongues often reveal
secrets that fall to advantage.
602
00:30:44,511 --> 00:30:47,193
There are many paths to victory
absent force of arms,
603
00:30:47,594 --> 00:30:49,596
to those with
a mind to pursue them.
604
00:30:50,797 --> 00:30:52,899
You exhibit rare insight,
605
00:30:52,999 --> 00:30:55,001
even for storied Doctore.
606
00:30:55,962 --> 00:30:58,665
It stands wounding shame
that the Syrian fails
607
00:30:58,765 --> 00:31:01,848
to place respect where it is
so lavishly deserved.
608
00:31:02,609 --> 00:31:05,452
Hm. A thing I would never allow
beneath my roof.
609
00:31:07,293 --> 00:31:08,515
You broach offer?
610
00:31:08,615 --> 00:31:11,518
[Opiter chuckles]
I merely make observation
611
00:31:11,618 --> 00:31:15,261
in advance of...
future possibilities.
612
00:31:16,022 --> 00:31:19,606
I fear they are bleak
towards house blemished
613
00:31:19,706 --> 00:31:21,908
by constant defeat in the games.
614
00:31:23,029 --> 00:31:24,731
It's true.
615
00:31:24,831 --> 00:31:26,773
Losses mount.
616
00:31:26,873 --> 00:31:28,975
Yet, unlike the Syrian,
617
00:31:29,075 --> 00:31:31,077
my house holds position
618
00:31:31,597 --> 00:31:33,339
in the arena.
619
00:31:33,439 --> 00:31:37,343
Imagine heights achieved if
drunken excuse training my men
620
00:31:37,443 --> 00:31:39,445
were to be eclipsed by a more...
621
00:31:40,326 --> 00:31:42,428
radiant sun.
622
00:31:42,528 --> 00:31:44,730
You place blame
for failure outward
623
00:31:45,171 --> 00:31:46,312
towards your Doctore?
624
00:31:46,412 --> 00:31:48,835
I place it where it is
firmly deserved.
625
00:31:48,935 --> 00:31:51,817
Present Doctore has
the mind of clotted earth.
626
00:31:52,698 --> 00:31:56,042
Men grounded by dull wit
seldom grasp the heavens.
627
00:31:56,142 --> 00:31:57,924
And only a fool
leaps from a cliff
628
00:31:58,024 --> 00:32:01,027
expecting wings to sprout
as if by miracle.
629
00:32:01,507 --> 00:32:04,971
And how might a hawk
ever know he possesses such
630
00:32:05,071 --> 00:32:07,673
when confined to
restrictive cage?
631
00:32:10,116 --> 00:32:13,079
How high could such a bird soar?
632
00:32:13,839 --> 00:32:15,881
Far above the walls of a ludus,
633
00:32:17,803 --> 00:32:21,967
borne aloft by the
turbulent winds of opportunity.
634
00:32:24,930 --> 00:32:27,693
You are not
what expectation conjured.
635
00:32:28,614 --> 00:32:32,258
Well, I stand honored
in the exceeding of it.
636
00:32:36,662 --> 00:32:39,465
- [thunder cracks]
- [men grunt]
637
00:32:44,790 --> 00:32:46,792
[Achillia grunts]
638
00:32:51,276 --> 00:32:53,278
[Ashur] Achillia!
639
00:32:56,802 --> 00:32:58,544
Fall to position.
640
00:32:58,644 --> 00:33:00,145
Let us divine
if sober reflection
641
00:33:00,245 --> 00:33:01,867
birthed desired result.
642
00:33:01,967 --> 00:33:03,709
[Achillia] Dominus.
643
00:33:03,809 --> 00:33:04,550
[Ashur] Begin.
644
00:33:04,650 --> 00:33:06,652
[Achillia yells]
645
00:33:09,334 --> 00:33:11,777
Dominus' words
were ill-spoken against you.
646
00:33:12,497 --> 00:33:14,499
Yet he broached no lies.
647
00:33:15,741 --> 00:33:18,383
Even hard truth
may be honeyed with gentle tone.
648
00:33:18,864 --> 00:33:20,866
Such was deserved.
649
00:33:21,626 --> 00:33:23,628
I do not stand wife...
650
00:33:25,070 --> 00:33:27,072
nor should assume such position.
651
00:33:27,753 --> 00:33:31,837
Nor should I see you
so aggrieved by love withheld.
652
00:33:35,200 --> 00:33:37,202
Presence warms heart
beyond words.
653
00:33:37,843 --> 00:33:39,965
[wind howls]
654
00:33:42,487 --> 00:33:46,731
I would warm more than heart...
if so allowed.
655
00:33:52,097 --> 00:33:54,139
Sentiment is well received.
656
00:33:55,340 --> 00:33:57,162
I have long desired
to hear those words
657
00:33:57,262 --> 00:33:59,264
fall from ripened lips.
658
00:34:02,787 --> 00:34:05,870
[Hilara sighs] Messia,
I hold you dearest friend.
659
00:34:08,233 --> 00:34:09,013
Friend?
660
00:34:09,113 --> 00:34:10,695
There is no more truer word
661
00:34:10,795 --> 00:34:12,797
for those who care
for each other.
662
00:34:19,524 --> 00:34:21,466
Then let us stand as such
663
00:34:21,566 --> 00:34:24,409
and condemn errant musings
to forgotten memory.
664
00:34:25,890 --> 00:34:27,792
[thunder rumbles]
665
00:34:27,892 --> 00:34:30,014
[somber music]
666
00:34:32,897 --> 00:34:35,019
[Achillia screams]
667
00:34:36,260 --> 00:34:38,543
Perhaps the gods
will bless us this day
668
00:34:39,063 --> 00:34:41,586
- and they will kill each other.
- [laughter]
669
00:34:42,026 --> 00:34:44,849
[Ashur grunts]
670
00:34:44,949 --> 00:34:47,171
[Achillia grunts, shouts]
671
00:34:47,271 --> 00:34:48,332
[Ashur] Good.
672
00:34:48,432 --> 00:34:50,254
Use nimble body of a woman
to advantage
673
00:34:50,354 --> 00:34:51,856
against more lumbering opponent.
674
00:34:51,956 --> 00:34:54,078
[Achillia grunts]
675
00:34:55,960 --> 00:34:58,462
[both grunt]
676
00:34:58,562 --> 00:35:00,564
Yet do not fall
to overconfidence.
677
00:35:01,606 --> 00:35:03,187
[Achillia shouts]
678
00:35:03,287 --> 00:35:04,508
[Achillia grunts]
679
00:35:04,608 --> 00:35:08,292
A mistake you may
never rise from in the arena.
680
00:35:10,975 --> 00:35:13,057
[Achillia screams]
681
00:35:14,939 --> 00:35:16,841
[Achillia grunts]
682
00:35:16,941 --> 00:35:18,362
[Ashur grunts]
683
00:35:18,462 --> 00:35:20,464
[Achillia whimpers]
684
00:35:21,946 --> 00:35:24,028
[foreboding music]
685
00:35:25,910 --> 00:35:28,032
[both scream]
686
00:35:31,835 --> 00:35:33,978
- [Achillia pants]
- I ask again,
687
00:35:34,078 --> 00:35:36,080
why do you fail?
688
00:35:41,925 --> 00:35:44,048
[Achillia pants]
689
00:35:47,931 --> 00:35:50,054
[Achillia screams]
690
00:35:51,935 --> 00:35:54,118
[both grunt]
691
00:35:54,218 --> 00:35:54,918
Fail.
692
00:35:55,018 --> 00:35:57,020
[Ashur grunts]
693
00:36:00,944 --> 00:36:03,066
[Achillia screams]
694
00:36:05,989 --> 00:36:07,891
[Achillia exclaims]
695
00:36:07,991 --> 00:36:09,993
[Ashur grunts]
696
00:36:10,394 --> 00:36:11,094
Fail!
697
00:36:11,194 --> 00:36:13,597
[Achillia screams]
698
00:36:14,638 --> 00:36:16,640
[Ashur grunts]
699
00:36:17,160 --> 00:36:19,322
[both grunt]
700
00:36:21,044 --> 00:36:24,728
[Ashur roars, blood splatters]
701
00:36:26,009 --> 00:36:30,894
[eerie music]
702
00:36:36,139 --> 00:36:38,141
[thud]
703
00:36:38,461 --> 00:36:39,883
Why...
704
00:36:39,983 --> 00:36:41,725
do you...
705
00:36:41,825 --> 00:36:43,827
fail?
706
00:36:46,029 --> 00:36:48,151
[Achillia pants]
707
00:36:49,592 --> 00:36:51,594
[coughs]
708
00:36:53,556 --> 00:36:55,779
Because I stand unworthy!
709
00:36:55,879 --> 00:36:57,781
My duty forsaken!
710
00:36:57,881 --> 00:36:59,302
And the memory
711
00:36:59,402 --> 00:37:01,404
shackles fucking mind!
712
00:37:05,048 --> 00:37:07,170
[somber music]
713
00:37:17,981 --> 00:37:19,983
The weight you carry,
714
00:37:20,623 --> 00:37:23,106
memories from the land
you hail from,
715
00:37:23,987 --> 00:37:27,130
of love, family,
triumph and tragedy.
716
00:37:27,230 --> 00:37:30,953
It is of no interest for
the eyes upon you in the arena.
717
00:37:32,075 --> 00:37:32,976
The past,
718
00:37:33,076 --> 00:37:35,398
stands not who we are.
719
00:37:36,519 --> 00:37:39,562
The present is what
holds meaning.
720
00:37:41,724 --> 00:37:44,086
The promise of tomorrow.
721
00:37:45,087 --> 00:37:47,210
[thunder rumbles]
722
00:38:02,104 --> 00:38:04,106
Resume training.
723
00:38:05,628 --> 00:38:07,129
And seize fate,
724
00:38:07,229 --> 00:38:09,652
as champion of this
fucking house.
725
00:38:09,752 --> 00:38:12,234
[thunder rumbles]
726
00:38:24,126 --> 00:38:27,029
[thunder rolls]
727
00:38:27,129 --> 00:38:29,932
[percussive music]
728
00:38:46,749 --> 00:38:49,331
How gauge you my form
against Achillia?
729
00:38:49,431 --> 00:38:50,973
You stood as colossus, Dominus.
730
00:38:51,073 --> 00:38:52,935
Question was not posed to you.
731
00:38:53,035 --> 00:38:55,037
[Hilara] Yet words are plucked
from my thoughts.
732
00:38:56,278 --> 00:38:58,280
You stood as described,
733
00:38:58,800 --> 00:39:01,603
unequalled by man,
nor undeserving woman.
734
00:39:02,885 --> 00:39:06,168
I will not have reply
from slave to Dominus...
735
00:39:10,892 --> 00:39:12,634
but from Hilara
736
00:39:12,734 --> 00:39:14,736
to Ashur.
737
00:39:19,661 --> 00:39:21,823
[thunder rumbles]
738
00:39:25,067 --> 00:39:27,068
I hold deep regret...
739
00:39:29,111 --> 00:39:31,993
that eyes never witnessed you
upon sands of the arena.
740
00:39:36,478 --> 00:39:38,480
Had they been upon me...
741
00:39:41,162 --> 00:39:43,164
I would have risen to champion.
742
00:39:45,727 --> 00:39:47,729
[Hilara whispers]
You forever stand as such
743
00:39:49,771 --> 00:39:51,773
to those who hold you to heart.
744
00:39:53,214 --> 00:39:56,177
[soft music playing]
745
00:39:58,219 --> 00:40:01,903
[thunder crashes]
746
00:40:13,635 --> 00:40:17,058
I would fall to bath
to erase day's labor.
747
00:40:17,158 --> 00:40:19,160
I would have you
as you are,
748
00:40:20,241 --> 00:40:22,143
a god among men.
749
00:40:22,243 --> 00:40:24,365
[both breathe heavily]
750
00:40:30,211 --> 00:40:32,333
[Hilara moans]
751
00:40:39,180 --> 00:40:41,342
[tense music playing]
752
00:40:47,268 --> 00:40:49,350
[thunder rolls]
753
00:41:20,181 --> 00:41:22,343
[all breathe heavily]
754
00:41:23,264 --> 00:41:25,386
[Hilara moans]
755
00:41:26,227 --> 00:41:28,229
[Hilara]
Fetch wine.
756
00:41:28,749 --> 00:41:30,751
Wait to be summoned.
757
00:41:31,272 --> 00:41:33,394
[Hilara moans]
758
00:41:46,286 --> 00:41:48,368
[percussive music]
759
00:41:54,735 --> 00:41:56,837
You find offered distraction
lacking?
760
00:41:56,937 --> 00:41:59,680
Passion fails to rise
towards early contest.
761
00:41:59,780 --> 00:42:02,883
Blood stirs with unveiling
of the primus.
762
00:42:02,983 --> 00:42:04,164
[Opiter] Hm.
763
00:42:04,264 --> 00:42:07,227
Then let us not delay
anticipated arrival.
764
00:42:12,272 --> 00:42:14,434
[both breathe heavily]
765
00:42:26,126 --> 00:42:27,627
[Korris]
You present such diversion
766
00:42:27,727 --> 00:42:31,151
- to all who call upon you?
- [Opiter chuckles softly]
767
00:42:31,251 --> 00:42:35,455
Such titillation pleases the
elite of both Capua and Rome,
768
00:42:36,016 --> 00:42:38,038
knowledge embraced by
the previous Dominus
769
00:42:38,138 --> 00:42:40,140
of the Syrian's own house.
770
00:42:41,421 --> 00:42:43,723
I am yet astounded
771
00:42:43,823 --> 00:42:46,126
that women of position
lower themselves
772
00:42:46,226 --> 00:42:48,228
to such base entertainment.
773
00:42:48,548 --> 00:42:50,971
[Opiter] Their appetites
far exceed those
774
00:42:51,071 --> 00:42:52,452
- of languid husbands.
- [man moans]
775
00:42:52,552 --> 00:42:55,295
You would marvel at those
who have crossed threshold
776
00:42:55,395 --> 00:42:56,977
in such pursuits.
777
00:42:57,077 --> 00:42:59,679
Surely none of esteem
within city walls.
778
00:43:00,080 --> 00:43:02,502
No less than the wife
of the aedile himself.
779
00:43:02,602 --> 00:43:05,165
- Horatia?
- [Opiter chuckles]
780
00:43:07,327 --> 00:43:09,189
And what of her friends?
781
00:43:09,289 --> 00:43:11,391
Modesta? No.
782
00:43:11,491 --> 00:43:15,195
I fear she lacks courage
to propel desire.
783
00:43:15,295 --> 00:43:17,597
But the honored wife of
good Gabinius, however,
784
00:43:17,697 --> 00:43:20,200
stands opposite in all regards.
785
00:43:20,300 --> 00:43:22,302
[Korris whispers] Cossutia?
786
00:43:22,862 --> 00:43:23,923
[Opiter chuckles]
787
00:43:24,023 --> 00:43:25,805
The woman's disposition
cuts sharper
788
00:43:25,905 --> 00:43:27,907
than well-honed blade.
789
00:43:28,708 --> 00:43:32,151
How did you fall to
such prickly acquaintance?
790
00:43:32,992 --> 00:43:36,576
As with...
many women of a certain age,
791
00:43:36,676 --> 00:43:39,218
she craves days forever lost
792
00:43:39,318 --> 00:43:42,401
and attention faded
by passing years.
793
00:43:43,563 --> 00:43:47,106
Praise and gentle words
dull even the sharpest edge.
794
00:43:47,206 --> 00:43:49,469
The Syrian possesses
no such insight
795
00:43:49,569 --> 00:43:51,471
that would sway nobles
to his cause.
796
00:43:51,571 --> 00:43:54,694
[Opiter chuckles] He does lack
a certain art of tongue,
797
00:43:55,895 --> 00:43:58,818
causing those of position
to shun his presence.
798
00:43:59,659 --> 00:44:00,920
A thing of no concern
799
00:44:01,020 --> 00:44:04,303
if you labored beneath
a more appreciative lanista.
800
00:44:10,269 --> 00:44:12,271
I have lingered beyond reason.
801
00:44:12,952 --> 00:44:14,894
You spoke of grain.
802
00:44:14,994 --> 00:44:17,196
I shall see you well satisfied
803
00:44:17,676 --> 00:44:21,240
to be delivered upon break
of day when storm has passed.
804
00:44:23,642 --> 00:44:25,644
Gratitude.
805
00:44:26,805 --> 00:44:28,807
I should fall from presence...
806
00:44:29,528 --> 00:44:32,531
while- while I still
remain upright.
807
00:44:34,173 --> 00:44:37,276
What wonders could be presented
in the hopes of basking
808
00:44:37,376 --> 00:44:41,100
in such glorious light
on a more permanent basis?
809
00:44:44,023 --> 00:44:46,705
- Evidence.
- Towards?
810
00:44:47,346 --> 00:44:49,328
I would see my men
in deserved position
811
00:44:49,428 --> 00:44:52,551
in the impending games
of the Ludi Apollinares.
812
00:44:55,194 --> 00:44:56,975
You wish me to secure purchase
813
00:44:57,075 --> 00:44:58,857
for the house where
you stand dishonored
814
00:44:58,957 --> 00:45:02,341
while elevating the Syrian
at my own expense?
815
00:45:02,441 --> 00:45:05,163
I trained those men,
not the fucking Syrian.
816
00:45:05,964 --> 00:45:08,066
They stand but reflection
of my worth.
817
00:45:08,166 --> 00:45:11,510
Victory in the arena swells
esteem and conveys advantage
818
00:45:11,610 --> 00:45:14,973
towards next who would
embrace me as Doctore.
819
00:45:15,454 --> 00:45:19,558
And if gentle breeze
lights upon receptive ear
820
00:45:19,658 --> 00:45:21,660
in service of desire?
821
00:45:26,945 --> 00:45:30,228
Then perhaps we shall
share wine and words once more.
822
00:45:42,240 --> 00:45:45,083
[people shout indistinctly]
823
00:45:56,094 --> 00:45:58,096
[dog barks]
824
00:46:06,584 --> 00:46:08,486
[grunts]
825
00:46:08,586 --> 00:46:10,588
Apologies.
826
00:46:13,591 --> 00:46:15,673
[tense music]
827
00:46:17,155 --> 00:46:19,157
Coin or blood?
828
00:46:20,198 --> 00:46:22,680
[man laughs menacingly]
829
00:46:23,241 --> 00:46:24,102
Blood, then.
830
00:46:24,202 --> 00:46:25,463
[man grunts]
831
00:46:25,563 --> 00:46:27,685
[Korris grunts]
832
00:46:31,489 --> 00:46:33,471
- [metallic squelch]
- Fuck ya, bastard!
833
00:46:33,571 --> 00:46:36,394
[all grunt, scream]
834
00:46:36,494 --> 00:46:39,477
- [metallic squelching]
- [man groaning]
835
00:46:39,577 --> 00:46:42,400
[man screams]
836
00:46:42,500 --> 00:46:45,523
- [Korris grunts]
- [metallic squelch]
837
00:46:45,623 --> 00:46:47,525
[Korris roars, growls]
838
00:46:47,625 --> 00:46:49,747
[metallic squelch]
839
00:46:50,628 --> 00:46:52,750
[both grunt]
840
00:46:53,631 --> 00:46:54,532
[man grunts]
841
00:46:54,632 --> 00:46:56,454
[all grunt]
842
00:46:56,554 --> 00:46:58,536
- [man screams]
- [blood splatters]
843
00:46:58,636 --> 00:47:00,137
[man grunts]
844
00:47:00,237 --> 00:47:03,240
[Korris grunts aggressively]
845
00:47:04,201 --> 00:47:06,504
[both grunt]
846
00:47:06,604 --> 00:47:07,625
[chain rattles]
847
00:47:07,725 --> 00:47:09,427
- [squelching]
- [Korris roars]
848
00:47:09,527 --> 00:47:12,510
- [man screams]
- [wood clatters]
849
00:47:12,610 --> 00:47:14,732
[man pants, grunts]
850
00:47:18,616 --> 00:47:19,517
[both grunt]
851
00:47:19,617 --> 00:47:21,399
[man grunts]
852
00:47:21,499 --> 00:47:24,442
- [blade swishes]
- [man screams]
853
00:47:24,542 --> 00:47:27,525
- [Korris screams]
- [metallic squelching]
854
00:47:27,625 --> 00:47:30,447
[man growls]
855
00:47:30,547 --> 00:47:33,531
- [man screams, howls]
- [squelching]
856
00:47:33,631 --> 00:47:35,753
[Korris roars]
857
00:47:37,795 --> 00:47:39,857
[Fides]
How's your fucking honor now?
858
00:47:39,957 --> 00:47:41,258
[screams]
859
00:47:41,358 --> 00:47:43,781
[Korris]
Fides, you fucking cunt!
860
00:47:43,881 --> 00:47:46,263
[Fides screams]
Spare life! I beg you!
861
00:47:46,363 --> 00:47:47,985
I'm not in a forgiving mood.
862
00:47:48,085 --> 00:47:49,907
Wrath falls
upon mistaken form!
863
00:47:50,007 --> 00:47:52,189
It is not my hand
that moves against you!
864
00:47:52,289 --> 00:47:54,351
Who set you to fuckin' task, eh?
865
00:47:54,451 --> 00:47:56,553
[Fides groans]
866
00:47:56,653 --> 00:47:58,555
[man screams]
867
00:47:58,655 --> 00:48:00,717
[Korris pants]
868
00:48:00,817 --> 00:48:02,819
- Fides!
- [man whimpers]
869
00:48:11,108 --> 00:48:13,830
[squelches]
870
00:48:14,471 --> 00:48:17,334
[Korris screams]
871
00:48:17,434 --> 00:48:19,616
[Korris grunts]
872
00:48:19,716 --> 00:48:21,838
[thunder rumbles]
873
00:48:27,644 --> 00:48:30,587
[Achillia mutters fervently]
874
00:48:30,687 --> 00:48:32,809
[sobs softly]
875
00:48:39,696 --> 00:48:41,278
[thunder cracks]
876
00:48:41,378 --> 00:48:43,380
[screaming]
877
00:48:44,060 --> 00:48:46,042
The past stands not who I am.
878
00:48:46,142 --> 00:48:49,085
[screams]
879
00:48:49,185 --> 00:48:52,649
The past stands not who I am.
880
00:48:52,749 --> 00:48:54,611
[screams]
881
00:48:54,711 --> 00:48:56,893
The past stands not who I am.
882
00:48:56,993 --> 00:48:58,655
[gasps]
883
00:48:58,755 --> 00:49:00,617
[screams]
884
00:49:00,717 --> 00:49:03,560
[rapid percussive music builds]
885
00:49:05,762 --> 00:49:08,224
[screams]
886
00:49:08,324 --> 00:49:10,106
- [guard] Achillia.
- [gate clangs]
887
00:49:10,206 --> 00:49:12,208
You are summoned.
888
00:49:15,772 --> 00:49:17,894
[thunder crashes]
889
00:49:23,539 --> 00:49:25,602
[Ashur] There are those
among you, I am told,
890
00:49:25,702 --> 00:49:28,024
who take issue with
latest acquisition
891
00:49:28,705 --> 00:49:32,188
and hold she does not stand
among the brotherhood.
892
00:49:33,309 --> 00:49:36,672
Let us put such concerns
to fucking grass.
893
00:49:37,593 --> 00:49:39,736
[Tarchon] Dominus.
894
00:49:39,836 --> 00:49:42,859
Apologies, but she has not yet
been tested upon bridge,
895
00:49:42,959 --> 00:49:44,961
as each of us has.
896
00:49:49,926 --> 00:49:52,688
Have you ever drawn blood
from your Doctore?
897
00:49:53,649 --> 00:49:54,630
Hmm?
898
00:49:54,730 --> 00:49:57,853
Have any
of you fucking cunts?
899
00:50:00,096 --> 00:50:01,277
Speak now
900
00:50:01,377 --> 00:50:03,379
and dispel ignorance.
901
00:50:05,541 --> 00:50:08,684
Achillia need prove herself
worthy of the mark to but one
902
00:50:08,784 --> 00:50:10,786
in this house, and I...
903
00:50:11,227 --> 00:50:13,749
stand well fucking satisfied.
904
00:50:17,072 --> 00:50:19,074
Kneel.
905
00:50:24,840 --> 00:50:26,962
[metal hisses]
906
00:50:28,604 --> 00:50:30,666
Set mind towards
glorious fuckin' purpose
907
00:50:30,766 --> 00:50:33,128
in honor of
the House of Ashur...
908
00:50:33,889 --> 00:50:36,532
and receive
sacramentum gladiatorum.
909
00:50:38,133 --> 00:50:40,155
Echo my words.
910
00:50:40,255 --> 00:50:44,760
I commit my flesh, my mind, my
will to the glory of this ludus
911
00:50:44,860 --> 00:50:47,663
and the commands of my Dominus.
912
00:50:47,983 --> 00:50:52,027
I commit my flesh,
my mind, my will...
913
00:50:52,748 --> 00:50:54,990
to the glory of this ludus...
914
00:50:56,151 --> 00:50:57,693
and the commands of my Dominus.
915
00:50:57,793 --> 00:51:00,736
I swear to be burned,
chained, beaten
916
00:51:00,836 --> 00:51:04,760
or die by the sword in the
pursuit of honor in the arena.
917
00:51:06,321 --> 00:51:09,705
I swear to be burned, chained,
918
00:51:09,805 --> 00:51:11,987
beaten,
919
00:51:12,087 --> 00:51:14,089
or die by the sword...
920
00:51:15,210 --> 00:51:18,653
in the pursuit of honor
in the arena.
921
00:51:20,896 --> 00:51:22,898
Oath has been spoken.
922
00:51:24,539 --> 00:51:25,841
[brand hisses]
923
00:51:25,941 --> 00:51:28,063
[Achillia grunts]
924
00:51:39,955 --> 00:51:42,117
She now stands
among the brotherhood.
925
00:51:42,517 --> 00:51:45,780
Let this hold end of
fucking disagreement.
926
00:51:45,880 --> 00:51:48,003
[gate rattles]
927
00:51:48,883 --> 00:51:50,885
Doctore!
928
00:51:53,528 --> 00:51:56,251
That shit Proculus
moves against us?
929
00:51:56,811 --> 00:51:58,513
The villain Fides
is known to be his man
930
00:51:58,613 --> 00:52:00,475
upon necessity and occasion.
931
00:52:00,575 --> 00:52:02,757
And you ripped
confession out of him?
932
00:52:02,857 --> 00:52:06,081
No, he slipped from grasp-
[grunts]
933
00:52:06,181 --> 00:52:08,543
[Ashur] Attend with
more considerate touch
934
00:52:09,103 --> 00:52:11,586
or see wound afflicted
upon own flesh!
935
00:52:13,588 --> 00:52:14,929
I yet live,
936
00:52:15,029 --> 00:52:17,191
and all that follows I hold
to be a fucking blessing.
937
00:52:17,632 --> 00:52:19,634
[Ashur]
Lifts heart to hear it so.
938
00:52:22,517 --> 00:52:23,778
What of your task?
939
00:52:23,878 --> 00:52:26,040
Were you able to secure
what I've asked of you?
940
00:52:26,561 --> 00:52:28,343
I broke words and wine
with Opiter
941
00:52:28,443 --> 00:52:31,065
and gained his confidence
as instructed.
942
00:52:31,165 --> 00:52:33,267
And he suspected nothing
of your chance encounter
943
00:52:33,367 --> 00:52:34,749
at the pits he often frequents?
944
00:52:34,849 --> 00:52:36,591
He believes
I was sent upon errand
945
00:52:36,691 --> 00:52:38,853
to secure grain from Anubis.
946
00:52:40,855 --> 00:52:42,857
And how did you leave the man?
947
00:52:43,417 --> 00:52:46,821
Swelled with hope
of me becoming his Doctore,
948
00:52:47,301 --> 00:52:49,684
if he moves Cossutia
towards our inclusion
949
00:52:49,784 --> 00:52:51,566
in her husband's games.
950
00:52:51,666 --> 00:52:53,908
You prove yourself
beyond measure.
951
00:52:54,789 --> 00:52:57,511
Rest and see health restored.
952
00:53:00,875 --> 00:53:02,877
And what of Proculus?
953
00:53:06,480 --> 00:53:09,403
[Ashur] We shall repay blood
with fucking blood
954
00:53:10,204 --> 00:53:13,007
upon time and place
of our choosing.
955
00:53:15,009 --> 00:53:17,131
[thunder rumbles]
956
00:53:19,013 --> 00:53:21,135
[Fides grunts, pants]
957
00:53:27,781 --> 00:53:30,324
I am in need of a fucking
medicus.
958
00:53:30,424 --> 00:53:31,926
[groans, pants]
959
00:53:32,026 --> 00:53:34,148
[ominous music]
960
00:53:35,669 --> 00:53:37,671
It is done?
961
00:53:38,112 --> 00:53:39,173
Korris yet lives,
962
00:53:39,273 --> 00:53:41,555
though grievously
fucking injured.
963
00:53:41,955 --> 00:53:45,219
See debt owed to your husband
stricken from ledger
964
00:53:45,319 --> 00:53:48,582
as agreed upon in reply to
today's message,
965
00:53:48,682 --> 00:53:49,943
and I shall redouble-
966
00:53:50,043 --> 00:53:52,186
[blood splatters]
967
00:53:52,286 --> 00:53:54,968
Consider ledger balanced.
968
00:54:00,013 --> 00:54:02,135
[ominous music]
969
00:54:15,068 --> 00:54:17,190
[dog growls]
970
00:54:18,792 --> 00:54:21,254
[dog barks, crunches]
971
00:54:21,354 --> 00:54:25,919
[foreboding music]