1 00:00:04,470 --> 00:00:05,970 Have him fuck this one. 2 00:00:06,040 --> 00:00:07,540 And I shall watch. 3 00:00:10,370 --> 00:00:11,740 After I installed the virtues of 4 00:00:11,810 --> 00:00:13,140 the house of Batiatus. 5 00:00:13,210 --> 00:00:15,210 I demand an introduction immediately. 6 00:00:15,270 --> 00:00:16,670 I shall have this one. 7 00:00:18,470 --> 00:00:20,070 I look forward to seeing you at the games 8 00:00:20,140 --> 00:00:24,170 and your man Gannicus upon my primus. 9 00:00:24,240 --> 00:00:26,740 Whatever Tullius and the boy may think I gained the primus 10 00:00:26,810 --> 00:00:28,740 on merit of Gannicus' prowess. 11 00:00:28,810 --> 00:00:30,370 Gannicus will not appear in the games. 12 00:00:30,440 --> 00:00:33,470 Today presents rare opportunity. 13 00:00:33,540 --> 00:00:35,440 Auctus a man forged beneath my rule, 14 00:00:35,510 --> 00:00:37,670 to face Crixus forged beneath yours. 15 00:00:37,740 --> 00:00:40,040 The outcome to prove if son has learned 16 00:00:40,110 --> 00:00:42,440 anything of worth from father. 17 00:00:42,510 --> 00:00:45,440 It would appear i underestimated Crixus 18 00:00:45,510 --> 00:00:48,140 as I did my son. 19 00:00:48,210 --> 00:00:50,010 Oh I must stay at your side. 20 00:00:50,070 --> 00:00:51,370 You remain here. 21 00:00:51,440 --> 00:00:54,070 Ah huh, until breath flees wearied flesh. 22 00:01:21,810 --> 00:01:23,670 Keep in line. 23 00:01:30,410 --> 00:01:31,740 Chase me. 24 00:01:32,510 --> 00:01:34,310 this way. 25 00:01:59,570 --> 00:02:01,840 A net and trident? 26 00:02:01,910 --> 00:02:05,120 The man appears more common fisherman than gladiator. 27 00:02:05,160 --> 00:02:07,040 The style is called Retiarius, 28 00:02:07,080 --> 00:02:08,540 carried from the outer regions. 29 00:02:08,570 --> 00:02:09,540 They should carry it back. 30 00:02:09,610 --> 00:02:11,440 I favor the Murmillo. 31 00:02:15,770 --> 00:02:17,970 The crowd is of the opposite opinion. 32 00:02:33,740 --> 00:02:37,310 Soon there will be a Retiarius in the sands in every game. 33 00:02:37,370 --> 00:02:40,810 And the ludus absent them tragically lacking. 34 00:02:40,870 --> 00:02:42,570 Very well. 35 00:02:42,640 --> 00:02:45,410 Yet place net and trident in hands of one of our lesser man. 36 00:03:14,190 --> 00:03:16,490 Did I not tell you? Listen to them. 37 00:03:16,540 --> 00:03:18,410 A spectacle to be sure. 38 00:03:18,550 --> 00:03:21,030 A full worth the thrilling view from the pulvinus. 39 00:03:21,480 --> 00:03:23,590 Invitation was extended. 40 00:03:24,020 --> 00:03:25,070 And refused? 41 00:03:25,140 --> 00:03:27,210 Well, the pulvinus is too far removed. 42 00:03:27,270 --> 00:03:29,640 I would witness the games here, among the people. 43 00:03:29,710 --> 00:03:31,570 With son beside me. 44 00:03:43,110 --> 00:03:45,240 Your hour is upon you. 45 00:03:50,770 --> 00:03:52,640 A fine blade. 46 00:03:54,440 --> 00:03:56,310 To be wielded with deadly purpose. 47 00:03:56,370 --> 00:03:59,570 Re-form my words, in manner Dagan understands. 48 00:04:01,570 --> 00:04:02,910 You bear the mark of the brotherhood. 49 00:04:02,970 --> 00:04:04,940 [in Aramaic] 50 00:04:05,010 --> 00:04:06,870 An honor you have not earned. 51 00:04:06,940 --> 00:04:08,510 [in Aramaic] 52 00:04:08,570 --> 00:04:10,040 Your true test awaits you. 53 00:04:11,510 --> 00:04:15,210 Live, and count yourself among us. 54 00:04:15,270 --> 00:04:16,770 Die... 55 00:04:16,840 --> 00:04:19,470 and prove yourselves as unworthy as I suspect. 56 00:04:19,540 --> 00:04:22,540 [in Aramaic] 57 00:04:26,770 --> 00:04:29,240 Dagan says he will honor the House of Batiatus 58 00:04:29,310 --> 00:04:31,010 with gifts of blood. 59 00:04:32,410 --> 00:04:35,070 As will the mighty Ashur. 60 00:04:35,140 --> 00:04:37,170 And do not die too quickly. 61 00:04:54,540 --> 00:04:56,140 Go on Ashur! 62 00:05:35,270 --> 00:05:36,870 Go on! 63 00:05:42,960 --> 00:05:44,900 Fucking yes! 64 00:06:10,230 --> 00:06:12,760 Hasdrubal falls! 65 00:06:13,230 --> 00:06:16,930 As all men who face Ashur! 66 00:06:17,860 --> 00:06:19,860 The man assumes credit owed his betters. 67 00:06:19,930 --> 00:06:22,800 He is but swollen by the moment. 68 00:06:22,860 --> 00:06:25,430 Perhaps he will turn greater performance next time. 69 00:06:26,560 --> 00:06:28,560 You speak of what may never pass. 70 00:06:30,360 --> 00:06:32,500 Now the lesser matches have passed, 71 00:06:32,560 --> 00:06:35,630 let us see something of note. 72 00:06:35,700 --> 00:06:39,060 Vettius, make presentation. 73 00:06:39,130 --> 00:06:43,830 I give the good people of Capua this day my latest acquisition! 74 00:06:43,900 --> 00:06:46,000 Certain to inflame passion! 75 00:06:46,060 --> 00:06:49,060 And ignite fear in all who oppose him! 76 00:06:49,130 --> 00:06:51,260 From the darkest lands east of the Rhine... 77 00:06:51,330 --> 00:06:53,830 Behold Caburus! 78 00:06:53,900 --> 00:06:55,360 Murmillo! 79 00:07:02,460 --> 00:07:04,730 The crowd favors Vettius' offering. 80 00:07:04,800 --> 00:07:06,960 They greet Gannicus with louder voice, 81 00:07:07,030 --> 00:07:08,760 yet he stands removed from the games. 82 00:07:08,830 --> 00:07:10,860 Enter Drappes! 83 00:07:10,930 --> 00:07:12,960 Thraex! 84 00:07:13,030 --> 00:07:16,130 Crixus shows promise, yet again the same fate. 85 00:07:16,200 --> 00:07:18,900 Our men see victory, only to be awarded exclusion. 86 00:07:18,960 --> 00:07:20,230 The fruits reaped, 87 00:07:20,300 --> 00:07:22,900 when you offend a man beyond our station. 88 00:07:22,960 --> 00:07:24,500 Begin! 89 00:07:29,330 --> 00:07:31,060 I but stood ground to protect our house. 90 00:07:31,130 --> 00:07:32,900 As any lanista would. 91 00:07:32,960 --> 00:07:36,030 Yet ambition beyond the title clouds your judgment. 92 00:07:38,560 --> 00:07:41,660 We must be humble if I am to repair relations with Tullius, 93 00:07:41,730 --> 00:07:43,400 and see all our men returned to the sands. 94 00:07:43,460 --> 00:07:44,660 Quickly, I pray. 95 00:07:44,730 --> 00:07:46,260 If we are to place our men in the opening games 96 00:07:46,330 --> 00:07:47,360 of the new arena.. 97 00:07:47,430 --> 00:07:48,760 Reaching for such heights 98 00:07:48,780 --> 00:07:50,300 is what sent you tumbling from favor. 99 00:07:51,630 --> 00:07:53,200 Strike it from your thoughts, 100 00:07:54,300 --> 00:07:55,360 and place mind and effort 101 00:07:55,430 --> 00:07:57,900 towards more reasonable pursuits. 102 00:08:02,230 --> 00:08:05,900 Perhaps the procuring of a man as worthy as Caburus. 103 00:08:10,700 --> 00:08:12,860 Fleeting opportunity to enjoy the old arena, 104 00:08:12,930 --> 00:08:14,760 and yet we're swept aside. 105 00:08:14,830 --> 00:08:16,630 Absent even casual regard. 106 00:08:16,700 --> 00:08:18,760 I consider it a blessing, 107 00:08:18,830 --> 00:08:21,130 to be so reprieved from condemning presence. 108 00:08:21,200 --> 00:08:22,300 The manner Titus glares, 109 00:08:22,360 --> 00:08:25,200 it is a shock we do not burst into flame. 110 00:08:25,260 --> 00:08:27,930 He is but an old man, set upon his ways. 111 00:08:28,000 --> 00:08:29,330 He is a Gorgon with a cock, 112 00:08:29,400 --> 00:08:31,900 turning all around him to stone. 113 00:08:31,960 --> 00:08:35,400 Titus does not fare well in the dust and the heat. 114 00:08:35,460 --> 00:08:37,060 His health will prompt return 115 00:08:37,130 --> 00:08:39,460 to the coast of Sicilia very soon. 116 00:08:39,530 --> 00:08:40,800 Until such glorious event, 117 00:08:40,860 --> 00:08:43,360 I would fade from beneath his oppressive roof. 118 00:08:45,260 --> 00:08:46,400 You would leave me? 119 00:08:48,630 --> 00:08:51,700 You are with husband. 120 00:08:51,760 --> 00:08:52,960 A man who would never see you harmed 121 00:08:53,030 --> 00:08:54,900 by whim or circumstance. 122 00:08:56,160 --> 00:09:00,030 I stand alone, severed from such protection. 123 00:09:01,360 --> 00:09:03,760 A perilous condition that must be attended. 124 00:09:05,330 --> 00:09:07,630 You are never alone, while I draw breath. 125 00:09:10,160 --> 00:09:11,900 Words of much comfort. 126 00:09:14,030 --> 00:09:15,660 Though a husband with heavy purse would be more so. 127 00:09:17,130 --> 00:09:20,060 Then we must find one suitable to cause. 128 00:09:20,130 --> 00:09:24,430 A possibility presents itself, in most pleasing form. 129 00:09:24,500 --> 00:09:25,830 You know the man? 130 00:09:25,900 --> 00:09:26,830 I have seen him about in Rome. 131 00:09:26,900 --> 00:09:29,660 Absent encumbrance of a wife. 132 00:09:29,730 --> 00:09:31,530 Oh how fortunate that we should come upon him, 133 00:09:31,600 --> 00:09:33,500 at this time and place. 134 00:09:35,400 --> 00:09:36,960 In desperate times fortune must give way 135 00:09:37,030 --> 00:09:39,260 to more assertive hands. 136 00:09:42,860 --> 00:09:44,230 Petronius?! 137 00:09:45,830 --> 00:09:48,160 Would the gods have me so blessed? 138 00:09:48,930 --> 00:09:50,530 Gaia. 139 00:09:50,600 --> 00:09:53,000 We were introduced at one of Varus' affairs. 140 00:09:53,060 --> 00:09:56,000 Oh, yes, yes, yes of course. 141 00:09:56,060 --> 00:09:57,000 Apologies. 142 00:09:57,060 --> 00:09:58,600 None required. 143 00:09:58,660 --> 00:10:01,300 Seeing you so unexpected has lifted questionable spirits. 144 00:10:02,860 --> 00:10:04,000 Lucretia can attest... 145 00:10:04,060 --> 00:10:06,130 You're Lucretia? 146 00:10:06,200 --> 00:10:08,100 Wife to the lanista, Batiatus? 147 00:10:09,760 --> 00:10:11,600 I do call him husband, yes. 148 00:10:11,660 --> 00:10:14,160 I have heard your house spoken of. 149 00:10:15,330 --> 00:10:19,060 And the, um, pleasures contained within... 150 00:10:45,330 --> 00:10:47,630 Barca has lost form, since Auctus fell. 151 00:10:47,700 --> 00:10:49,630 His cock will find another hole to fuck. 152 00:10:50,800 --> 00:10:52,300 Ah! 153 00:10:53,530 --> 00:10:57,330 We return anointed in the blood of our enemies! 154 00:10:57,400 --> 00:10:59,730 Hasdrubal and Kleitos met their end! 155 00:10:59,800 --> 00:11:03,030 The first of many to fall beneath our swords in the arena! 156 00:11:05,960 --> 00:11:08,000 See yourselves to the baths. 157 00:11:10,060 --> 00:11:12,300 [in Aramaic] 158 00:11:12,400 --> 00:11:14,000 Gannicus. 159 00:11:14,060 --> 00:11:15,830 Pair with Rhaskos. 160 00:11:15,900 --> 00:11:17,400 To what end? 161 00:11:17,460 --> 00:11:18,630 If I am not to fight in the arena, 162 00:11:18,700 --> 00:11:20,300 I will remain here in the shade. 163 00:11:20,360 --> 00:11:21,800 Doctore. 164 00:11:23,300 --> 00:11:24,900 Send the man up. 165 00:11:24,960 --> 00:11:26,560 I would have words. 166 00:11:28,000 --> 00:11:29,830 Magnetius. 167 00:11:29,900 --> 00:11:32,700 One of the finest champions this house has ever forged. 168 00:11:37,030 --> 00:11:38,430 He stood a titan. 169 00:11:38,500 --> 00:11:40,900 As all my champions. 170 00:11:40,960 --> 00:11:43,430 The culmination of years of training. 171 00:11:43,500 --> 00:11:44,760 Dedication. 172 00:11:44,830 --> 00:11:46,300 Sacrifice. 173 00:11:50,630 --> 00:11:53,300 You would hold yourself their equal? 174 00:11:53,360 --> 00:11:55,430 In the arena, I am every man's equal. 175 00:11:58,330 --> 00:12:01,400 A champion is more than his victories upon the sands. 176 00:12:04,430 --> 00:12:06,130 He is the sum of his actions. 177 00:12:06,200 --> 00:12:08,960 Every decision, no matter how small, speaks to the man. 178 00:12:09,030 --> 00:12:11,230 And the balance of his heart. 179 00:12:11,300 --> 00:12:13,400 And in his breast beats the heart of a lion. 180 00:12:17,130 --> 00:12:19,830 And what does it beat for? 181 00:12:21,460 --> 00:12:23,130 The House of Batiatus. 182 00:12:28,600 --> 00:12:30,400 Return him to the ludus. 183 00:12:34,460 --> 00:12:36,060 You see? 184 00:12:36,130 --> 00:12:37,530 Man fights for the honor of this house. 185 00:12:37,600 --> 00:12:39,600 As all your champions have in the past. 186 00:12:39,660 --> 00:12:43,300 Gannicus speaks but words he knows I seek to hear. 187 00:12:44,300 --> 00:12:46,530 He is no champion of my house. 188 00:12:52,730 --> 00:12:54,700 I stand before Petronius with obvious charms, 189 00:12:54,760 --> 00:12:57,660 and all he can do is prattle about the House of Batiatus. 190 00:12:59,730 --> 00:13:01,730 I fear I've lost delicate touch. 191 00:13:01,800 --> 00:13:03,730 Your touch is many things. 192 00:13:03,800 --> 00:13:05,330 "Delicate" not among them. 193 00:13:05,400 --> 00:13:07,730 You are of a mood. 194 00:13:07,800 --> 00:13:10,800 If word of what we have offered has spread to Petronius, 195 00:13:10,860 --> 00:13:12,860 how long before it lights on Titus' ear? 196 00:13:12,930 --> 00:13:15,000 Perhaps it should. 197 00:13:15,060 --> 00:13:17,430 The shock would no doubt end the old goat. 198 00:13:17,500 --> 00:13:20,130 You jest, while all around us threatens to fucking crumble. 199 00:13:20,200 --> 00:13:21,260 The only threat is of you and Quintus 200 00:13:21,330 --> 00:13:23,300 becoming favored among the elite. 201 00:13:23,360 --> 00:13:25,630 As a whore is favored by the man atop her. 202 00:13:27,000 --> 00:13:29,160 It is not as if all of Rome knows. 203 00:13:31,530 --> 00:13:33,000 Only the most privileged tongues 204 00:13:33,060 --> 00:13:36,100 whisper of the delights offered within these walls. 205 00:13:36,160 --> 00:13:37,500 Delights Petronius and his friends 206 00:13:37,560 --> 00:13:40,500 long to witness for themselves... 207 00:13:40,560 --> 00:13:44,100 To even consider it is, is beyond reason. 208 00:13:44,160 --> 00:13:46,300 If Titus were to discover.. 209 00:13:46,360 --> 00:13:47,900 What joys does my father prevent now? 210 00:13:49,730 --> 00:13:51,260 None of note... 211 00:13:55,730 --> 00:13:58,900 We came across Petronius in the market. 212 00:13:58,960 --> 00:14:00,300 You are familiar with the name...? 213 00:14:00,360 --> 00:14:01,860 As any man with an eye towards business, 214 00:14:01,930 --> 00:14:03,130 and the procuring of it. 215 00:14:03,200 --> 00:14:04,560 He is familiar with yours as well. 216 00:14:04,630 --> 00:14:06,430 And spoke with great interest of sampling 217 00:14:06,500 --> 00:14:08,960 of your more exotic offerings, 218 00:14:09,030 --> 00:14:11,930 with acquaintances of equal position. 219 00:14:12,000 --> 00:14:14,260 And how did good Petronius come to know of such things? 220 00:14:14,330 --> 00:14:15,830 Varus and Cossutius. 221 00:14:15,900 --> 00:14:18,730 Their tongues are looser than their cocks. 222 00:14:18,800 --> 00:14:21,430 Petronius departs for Rome the day after next. 223 00:14:21,500 --> 00:14:22,830 Decision must be given quick birth, 224 00:14:22,900 --> 00:14:24,730 or see opportunity aborted. 225 00:14:26,960 --> 00:14:27,930 With the support of Petronius', 226 00:14:28,000 --> 00:14:28,960 we may yet find position 227 00:14:29,030 --> 00:14:30,700 in the opening games of the new arena. 228 00:14:30,760 --> 00:14:31,700 Quintus, your father.. 229 00:14:31,760 --> 00:14:32,800 Make the arrangements. 230 00:14:32,860 --> 00:14:34,200 I'll attend to my father. 231 00:14:53,160 --> 00:14:54,700 Melitta. 232 00:14:55,200 --> 00:14:56,760 A word. 233 00:14:56,830 --> 00:14:58,030 I have none to give. 234 00:14:58,100 --> 00:15:00,230 It is a matter of some importance. 235 00:15:01,700 --> 00:15:03,430 A moment. 236 00:15:10,130 --> 00:15:11,960 You avoid my gaze. 237 00:15:12,030 --> 00:15:14,830 As you should mine. 238 00:15:14,900 --> 00:15:17,130 Lest suspicions be aroused. 239 00:15:17,200 --> 00:15:19,200 Should they not also be aroused, 240 00:15:19,260 --> 00:15:21,900 if two friends are no longer seen to speak? 241 00:15:23,400 --> 00:15:25,060 What happened between us... 242 00:15:25,130 --> 00:15:26,800 Was not of our choosing. 243 00:15:26,860 --> 00:15:28,660 We must turn it from thought, 244 00:15:28,730 --> 00:15:31,260 and never give it voice. 245 00:15:31,330 --> 00:15:34,460 My tongue it bends to such warning. 246 00:15:35,530 --> 00:15:38,100 Yet the thought of you... 247 00:15:38,160 --> 00:15:39,400 It proves troublesome. 248 00:15:41,360 --> 00:15:43,360 The memory will fade with time. 249 00:15:43,430 --> 00:15:45,500 As do all things born of misfortune. 250 00:15:50,000 --> 00:15:51,800 We were as brothers once... 251 00:15:51,860 --> 00:15:53,230 but no more. 252 00:15:55,560 --> 00:15:58,560 The men no longer accept me as a gladiator. 253 00:15:58,630 --> 00:16:00,860 And do not yet give respect as Doctore. 254 00:16:02,200 --> 00:16:04,700 Even Gannicus refuses to heed my instruction. 255 00:16:07,600 --> 00:16:10,860 Gannicus heeds nothing but his own desires, 256 00:16:10,930 --> 00:16:12,530 beyond all reason. 257 00:16:14,330 --> 00:16:18,600 You must teach him that you alone are in command. 258 00:16:18,660 --> 00:16:22,100 And by firm hand, erase all doubts 259 00:16:24,830 --> 00:16:27,560 Show them all the man I have given my heart to. 260 00:17:08,000 --> 00:17:10,030 Gnaeus! 261 00:17:10,100 --> 00:17:12,760 Your mastery of the sword falls to question. 262 00:17:12,830 --> 00:17:15,360 The net and trident are your weapons now. 263 00:17:16,860 --> 00:17:18,430 A fucking net, Oenomaus? 264 00:17:30,860 --> 00:17:34,500 You will do as commanded, absent complaint. 265 00:17:34,560 --> 00:17:36,700 Or see flesh stripped from bone. 266 00:17:38,800 --> 00:17:40,400 Yes, Doctore. 267 00:17:44,360 --> 00:17:46,000 Return to training! 268 00:17:49,700 --> 00:17:50,900 You speak as Jupiter, 269 00:17:50,960 --> 00:17:53,330 hurling bolts from the heavens. 270 00:17:53,400 --> 00:17:57,130 Raised there by words and touch of loving wife. 271 00:17:57,200 --> 00:17:59,900 Now pair with Barca. 272 00:17:59,960 --> 00:18:01,900 And remain far from the shade. 273 00:18:09,100 --> 00:18:11,060 Barca! 274 00:18:11,130 --> 00:18:12,800 Bring fucking spear to purpose. 275 00:18:15,100 --> 00:18:16,600 Again! 276 00:18:20,830 --> 00:18:24,130 Your man shows fire today. 277 00:18:24,200 --> 00:18:26,660 Ignited by your words, I am sure. 278 00:18:28,660 --> 00:18:30,460 Honeyed wine. Quickly. 279 00:18:30,530 --> 00:18:31,760 I'm fine. 280 00:18:31,830 --> 00:18:34,460 Sound and pallor threaten disagreement. 281 00:18:34,530 --> 00:18:36,830 You are too long from salt air of the coast. 282 00:18:36,900 --> 00:18:39,030 And shall remain from Sicilia longer still. 283 00:18:39,100 --> 00:18:40,830 Do not waste breath on the matter. 284 00:18:40,900 --> 00:18:42,260 I would not see you so far removed. 285 00:18:42,330 --> 00:18:45,000 But a day or more by the waters of Neapolis...? 286 00:18:45,060 --> 00:18:46,000 Oh.. 287 00:18:46,060 --> 00:18:47,330 Yes, to revive color. 288 00:18:49,800 --> 00:18:52,030 My concern lies only with this ludus, 289 00:18:52,100 --> 00:18:54,600 and seeing it to former glories. 290 00:18:54,660 --> 00:18:57,230 Well then let our journey serve dual cause. 291 00:18:57,300 --> 00:18:58,830 We can review the latest shipment of slaves, 292 00:18:58,900 --> 00:19:02,860 with mind towards procuring a champion favored by us both. 293 00:19:02,930 --> 00:19:04,730 Someone to rival Vettius' new man...? 294 00:19:06,860 --> 00:19:08,730 Drink. 295 00:19:17,330 --> 00:19:19,900 You conspire against an old man. 296 00:19:22,430 --> 00:19:24,330 To your advantage. 297 00:19:24,400 --> 00:19:25,830 Make preparation. 298 00:19:25,900 --> 00:19:27,800 We leave for Neapolis. 299 00:19:29,900 --> 00:19:31,500 See to my father. 300 00:19:35,060 --> 00:19:37,030 He is attended to as promised. 301 00:19:37,100 --> 00:19:38,930 Have Gaia send word to Petronius. 302 00:19:39,000 --> 00:19:40,160 You entertain tonight. 303 00:19:40,230 --> 00:19:42,130 If he and his circle overreach? 304 00:19:42,200 --> 00:19:44,560 The appetites of men are not easily set aside 305 00:19:44,630 --> 00:19:46,160 by the words of a woman. 306 00:19:46,230 --> 00:19:47,460 We'll send message to Solonius. 307 00:19:47,530 --> 00:19:48,500 He can stand in my place, 308 00:19:48,560 --> 00:19:49,860 speak for the house if so needed. 309 00:19:49,930 --> 00:19:51,060 Quintus... 310 00:19:51,130 --> 00:19:53,730 The risk outweighs concern. 311 00:19:53,800 --> 00:19:55,500 See to Petronius and his guests. 312 00:19:55,560 --> 00:19:57,230 With their satisfaction, 313 00:19:57,300 --> 00:19:59,430 our position in the opening games secured. 314 00:20:12,230 --> 00:20:14,100 Snare any fish today in your little net? 315 00:20:17,730 --> 00:20:19,860 Reward, for victory in the arena. 316 00:20:19,930 --> 00:20:22,360 Continue and see more weigh palm. 317 00:20:24,200 --> 00:20:26,930 [in Aramaic] 318 00:20:27,000 --> 00:20:29,900 Dagan questions receiving the greater sum. 319 00:20:29,960 --> 00:20:32,230 We stood equally upon the sands. 320 00:20:32,300 --> 00:20:34,800 Tell him he receives twice the coin... 321 00:20:34,860 --> 00:20:36,730 because you are half the man. 322 00:20:38,230 --> 00:20:42,130 I am a gladiator, as he is. 323 00:20:42,200 --> 00:20:46,560 If we did not need you to exchange our words for his, 324 00:20:46,630 --> 00:20:49,000 you would never have been given chance to take up sword. 325 00:21:08,260 --> 00:21:09,830 Bread. 326 00:21:10,730 --> 00:21:12,230 For your pets. 327 00:21:20,330 --> 00:21:23,830 Doiros was the brother I held closest to me. 328 00:21:24,860 --> 00:21:27,030 He was a fierce warrior, 329 00:21:27,100 --> 00:21:29,430 as was my father and all before us. 330 00:21:29,700 --> 00:21:33,820 I would sit at their feet and listen to their many stories of battle, 331 00:21:33,820 --> 00:21:36,440 longing for the day when I could pick up arms 332 00:21:36,440 --> 00:21:38,200 and stand beside them in glory. 333 00:21:38,260 --> 00:21:41,640 My father, my brothers, 334 00:21:41,720 --> 00:21:43,900 Doiros... I watched as they all fell 335 00:21:43,940 --> 00:21:45,900 beneath the spears of the Arverni. 336 00:21:48,020 --> 00:21:50,800 My hand yet too small to pick up sword. 337 00:21:51,420 --> 00:21:52,820 I was forced to serve. 338 00:21:52,940 --> 00:21:54,640 To bow and scrape. 339 00:21:54,800 --> 00:21:57,420 First of all to the shits that took my family. 340 00:21:57,680 --> 00:22:00,000 And then to the Romans they sold me to. 341 00:22:00,400 --> 00:22:04,060 Not a day passes where I do not dream 342 00:22:04,260 --> 00:22:08,430 of honoring the dead , of proving myself worthy to them 343 00:22:08,430 --> 00:22:10,460 in blood and victory. 344 00:22:11,100 --> 00:22:14,500 Auctus is the first life I've ever taken in battle. 345 00:22:17,040 --> 00:22:19,820 He will not be forgotten. 346 00:22:22,180 --> 00:22:24,740 They were Auctus' pets. 347 00:22:26,380 --> 00:22:28,600 I never favored them. 348 00:22:34,500 --> 00:22:36,160 Now they're all that's left. 349 00:22:53,060 --> 00:22:54,800 Stand up straight. 350 00:22:56,100 --> 00:22:58,220 What of this one? 351 00:22:58,280 --> 00:23:00,020 See how his form is carved, 352 00:23:00,080 --> 00:23:02,000 with each muscle building on to the next? 353 00:23:02,060 --> 00:23:03,660 A worthy addition to any ludus. 354 00:23:06,030 --> 00:23:07,930 A fine offering, is he not? 355 00:23:08,000 --> 00:23:09,500 I would not waste coin. 356 00:23:09,560 --> 00:23:10,660 The man favors his left, 357 00:23:10,730 --> 00:23:12,460 revealing injury to the leg. 358 00:23:12,530 --> 00:23:15,760 Unsuitable for men of discerning eye. 359 00:23:15,830 --> 00:23:19,730 Let us turn to something of rarer quality. 360 00:23:19,800 --> 00:23:23,630 I have a Thracian of the Maedi tribe, 361 00:23:23,700 --> 00:23:25,000 the likes of which you have.. 362 00:23:25,060 --> 00:23:26,800 Thracians are too difficult to control. 363 00:23:26,860 --> 00:23:28,630 And aggravate the Gauls beyond reason. 364 00:23:29,660 --> 00:23:31,900 My son speaks truth. 365 00:23:31,960 --> 00:23:34,930 You offer us piss and claim it wine. 366 00:23:35,000 --> 00:23:37,300 You will find none better in Neapolis. 367 00:23:37,360 --> 00:23:40,000 I but hope your city's drink holds higher standard. 368 00:23:40,060 --> 00:23:44,460 Come, let us seek libation to wash taste of shit from mouth. 369 00:23:57,400 --> 00:23:58,400 Diona. 370 00:23:58,460 --> 00:23:59,400 It does not hurt. 371 00:23:59,460 --> 00:24:00,800 Wait. 372 00:24:01,600 --> 00:24:02,700 We haven't spoken. 373 00:24:02,760 --> 00:24:04,100 Or laughed, as we usually do... 374 00:24:04,160 --> 00:24:05,960 I have no time for childish things. 375 00:24:07,630 --> 00:24:08,730 Domina wishes me bathed. 376 00:24:08,800 --> 00:24:10,400 For tonight. 377 00:24:13,230 --> 00:24:14,700 Take this to Oenomaus. 378 00:24:14,760 --> 00:24:15,960 These men are to be brought up to the villa, 379 00:24:16,030 --> 00:24:17,600 properly oiled and scented. 380 00:24:17,660 --> 00:24:19,000 Yes, Domina. 381 00:24:20,130 --> 00:24:22,200 There is much I need attended to tonight. 382 00:24:22,260 --> 00:24:24,860 I would have you by my side, 383 00:24:24,930 --> 00:24:27,360 not be dislodged by any request. 384 00:24:27,930 --> 00:24:30,260 Gratitude. 385 00:24:30,330 --> 00:24:34,460 There is one thing that I would ask you in return. 386 00:24:36,400 --> 00:24:40,060 It's well known your husband's allegiance lies with Titus. 387 00:24:40,130 --> 00:24:43,730 Sway him to keep what we do here confined to shadow. 388 00:24:43,800 --> 00:24:46,260 Or I fear that other secrets 389 00:24:46,330 --> 00:24:48,100 will find their way into the light. 390 00:24:50,360 --> 00:24:52,630 Am I understood? 391 00:24:52,700 --> 00:24:54,300 Yes, Domina. 392 00:24:54,360 --> 00:24:56,030 See it done. 393 00:25:08,230 --> 00:25:11,860 Venus blushes in her garden, shamed by such beauty. 394 00:25:13,360 --> 00:25:14,800 Would that she stood in my place, 395 00:25:14,860 --> 00:25:16,900 and I among the roots and leaves. 396 00:25:18,630 --> 00:25:22,200 These hands are not meant for common earth. 397 00:25:22,260 --> 00:25:24,830 They have held me close as dearest friend. 398 00:25:24,900 --> 00:25:26,660 As sister. 399 00:25:28,500 --> 00:25:30,700 Tonight mine shall return favor, 400 00:25:30,760 --> 00:25:33,860 and aid yours in seizing position so richly deserved. 401 00:25:45,430 --> 00:25:47,300 Solonius arrives. 402 00:25:49,230 --> 00:25:50,760 Let us greet him, 403 00:25:52,060 --> 00:25:54,960 and forge memory of a night not soon forgotten. 404 00:26:20,400 --> 00:26:22,230 The man is no Gannicus, 405 00:26:22,300 --> 00:26:24,230 yet he surpasses in enthusiasm. 406 00:26:25,930 --> 00:26:28,360 They are well received. 407 00:26:28,430 --> 00:26:30,600 As are all things born of base desire. 408 00:26:32,600 --> 00:26:34,930 Apologies. 409 00:26:35,000 --> 00:26:37,500 We ask too much of you in this, 410 00:26:37,560 --> 00:26:39,660 but your presence is of great comfort. 411 00:26:39,730 --> 00:26:41,360 The situation forces us all to actions 412 00:26:41,430 --> 00:26:44,460 otherwise never considered. 413 00:26:44,530 --> 00:26:47,860 The blame lies in the Fates, absolving weighted heart. 414 00:26:59,760 --> 00:27:02,700 See this to the pantry. 415 00:27:02,760 --> 00:27:04,360 And remain there until I call upon you, 416 00:27:04,430 --> 00:27:06,160 after all have left. 417 00:27:13,360 --> 00:27:15,630 We dishonor this house. 418 00:27:15,700 --> 00:27:18,660 We but do as commanded. 419 00:27:18,730 --> 00:27:20,400 The cause does not alter result. 420 00:27:20,460 --> 00:27:22,300 No. Yet we must move beyond it, 421 00:27:22,360 --> 00:27:24,030 or be driven to madness. 422 00:27:30,500 --> 00:27:34,530 The man fucks as a bull, horns to purpose. 423 00:27:40,730 --> 00:27:43,300 Gratitude for gracing the House of Batiatus 424 00:27:43,360 --> 00:27:45,160 with esteemed presence. 425 00:27:45,230 --> 00:27:48,660 One which my husband regrets he cannot share, 426 00:27:48,730 --> 00:27:50,400 due to pressing business. 427 00:27:50,460 --> 00:27:52,230 Oh, I had not noticed his absence. 428 00:27:53,660 --> 00:27:55,960 What you have seen is but a taste of the pleasures 429 00:27:56,030 --> 00:27:58,730 afforded you beneath humble roof. 430 00:27:58,800 --> 00:28:02,360 Our gladiators, our slaves, 431 00:28:02,430 --> 00:28:03,800 everything within these walls, 432 00:28:03,860 --> 00:28:06,660 I place at the whims of your desire. 433 00:28:06,730 --> 00:28:08,060 For a single night, 434 00:28:08,130 --> 00:28:10,630 you are the masters of this house. 435 00:28:10,700 --> 00:28:12,130 An enticing offer. 436 00:28:15,230 --> 00:28:17,300 One I would see to full advantage. 437 00:28:20,460 --> 00:28:22,160 Tullius. 438 00:28:31,330 --> 00:28:34,200 I have never cared for surprises. 439 00:28:35,460 --> 00:28:39,100 And you have provided many in your day. 440 00:28:39,160 --> 00:28:41,360 Your disappointment has often been given a voice. 441 00:28:41,430 --> 00:28:43,360 A loud and clear one. 442 00:28:43,430 --> 00:28:46,960 Disappointment can only exist upon expectation. 443 00:28:47,030 --> 00:28:48,500 You proved from tender age 444 00:28:48,560 --> 00:28:51,800 that you would listen to no one's counsel save your own. 445 00:28:53,730 --> 00:28:55,730 When did I ever turn from iron advice? 446 00:28:57,400 --> 00:28:58,760 A desire to gain military experience 447 00:28:58,830 --> 00:28:59,760 raised your objection. 448 00:28:59,830 --> 00:29:01,700 I turned from it. 449 00:29:01,760 --> 00:29:03,360 You commanded that I run the ludus in your absence. 450 00:29:03,430 --> 00:29:05,460 I obeyed, abandoning my own desires, 451 00:29:05,530 --> 00:29:07,500 long since forgotten. 452 00:29:07,560 --> 00:29:09,460 When has son ever denied the father? 453 00:29:11,030 --> 00:29:12,860 When he married a woman beneath him. 454 00:29:16,960 --> 00:29:18,600 You were wrong about her. 455 00:29:18,660 --> 00:29:20,100 As you have been of many things. 456 00:29:23,860 --> 00:29:27,400 An old man's mistakes swell in the breast, 457 00:29:27,460 --> 00:29:29,100 as remaining days shrink. 458 00:29:31,160 --> 00:29:32,330 You will outlive us all. 459 00:29:32,400 --> 00:29:35,000 You are too stubborn to die. 460 00:29:35,060 --> 00:29:36,460 Do you think me a fool, Quintus? 461 00:29:38,330 --> 00:29:40,860 There are many words I would use towards your description. 462 00:29:40,930 --> 00:29:43,700 Fool lives not amongst them. 463 00:29:43,760 --> 00:29:45,200 No, it's not. 464 00:29:45,260 --> 00:29:46,330 You knew those slaves were shit 465 00:29:46,400 --> 00:29:48,200 before we ever set foot to path. 466 00:29:49,660 --> 00:29:50,900 The purchase of men was not the reason 467 00:29:50,960 --> 00:29:52,930 you parted me from the ludus, was it? 468 00:29:57,930 --> 00:29:59,900 You wish to find common ground, 469 00:30:01,330 --> 00:30:04,900 far from the site of former disagreements. 470 00:30:08,460 --> 00:30:10,230 My deception meant only to strengthen bond 471 00:30:10,300 --> 00:30:11,930 between father and son. 472 00:30:17,300 --> 00:30:19,660 This surprise is one most welcome. 473 00:30:19,730 --> 00:30:20,860 And long overdue. 474 00:30:23,130 --> 00:30:26,260 Yet we did not need to travel so far from comfort. 475 00:30:26,330 --> 00:30:27,630 I would return home, 476 00:30:27,700 --> 00:30:30,030 and continue in warmer surroundings. 477 00:30:30,100 --> 00:30:31,030 What now? 478 00:30:31,100 --> 00:30:32,560 Yeah. 479 00:30:32,630 --> 00:30:34,430 Should we not wait until break of day? 480 00:30:34,500 --> 00:30:36,000 Oh, a few hours upon the road, 481 00:30:36,060 --> 00:30:37,430 and our own beds to fall to. 482 00:30:37,500 --> 00:30:39,060 Come. 483 00:30:39,130 --> 00:30:41,200 Let us put this wretched city behind us, 484 00:30:41,260 --> 00:30:43,160 and embrace closer future. 485 00:30:57,030 --> 00:30:59,960 How does that man find himself here? 486 00:31:00,030 --> 00:31:01,860 Petronius, or perhaps loose tongue 487 00:31:01,930 --> 00:31:03,430 of his confederates... 488 00:31:03,500 --> 00:31:05,160 His presence changes nothing. 489 00:31:05,230 --> 00:31:07,560 It upends the fucking earth. 490 00:31:07,630 --> 00:31:09,900 I will break words, and gauge intent. 491 00:31:12,500 --> 00:31:14,660 To stand with a smile in our fucking house. 492 00:31:14,730 --> 00:31:17,130 After the injury put to my husband. 493 00:31:17,200 --> 00:31:18,330 Force him from thought, 494 00:31:18,400 --> 00:31:21,100 or see effort and risk fall short of reward. 495 00:31:22,460 --> 00:31:26,300 Petronius and his guests stand erect with expectation. 496 00:31:26,360 --> 00:31:29,160 Let us see them to climax. 497 00:31:29,230 --> 00:31:31,060 Bring them in. 498 00:31:40,530 --> 00:31:42,460 Good Tullius. 499 00:31:42,530 --> 00:31:44,260 Seeing you here comes a surprise. 500 00:31:46,030 --> 00:31:47,600 Surely not to you. 501 00:31:49,700 --> 00:31:53,000 I warned you of Batiatus' maneuverings not as invitation, 502 00:31:53,060 --> 00:31:55,660 but in hopes you would prevent such foolishness. 503 00:31:55,730 --> 00:31:58,900 And the retribution to valued friend that it would bring. 504 00:31:59,860 --> 00:32:02,500 You warned me to grow favor. 505 00:32:04,300 --> 00:32:06,330 Continue speaking and see it wither. 506 00:32:16,000 --> 00:32:18,100 You have shared drink. 507 00:32:18,160 --> 00:32:20,030 Food. 508 00:32:20,100 --> 00:32:23,560 Distractions of the eye and ear. 509 00:32:23,630 --> 00:32:25,700 Yet these are common things. 510 00:32:25,760 --> 00:32:29,360 Enjoyed by men bound by accusing morality of their deeds. 511 00:32:30,660 --> 00:32:33,500 I would see you freed from such human constraints. 512 00:32:35,960 --> 00:32:38,400 Touch these to flesh. 513 00:32:38,460 --> 00:32:41,700 Sever all ties from the mortal world. 514 00:32:41,760 --> 00:32:45,000 And rise as gods in the House of Batiatus. 515 00:32:48,860 --> 00:32:50,300 Ah. 516 00:32:50,360 --> 00:32:51,460 Jupiter! 517 00:32:53,130 --> 00:32:57,330 Never in our dealings Tullius have I been so elevated. 518 00:32:58,560 --> 00:33:00,700 This house is truly is a marvel. 519 00:33:02,630 --> 00:33:04,530 If I am to assume the mantle of a god, 520 00:33:04,600 --> 00:33:08,360 I would first prove myself against one. 521 00:33:08,430 --> 00:33:10,330 Oh, you would challenge Gannicus? 522 00:33:10,400 --> 00:33:11,760 Oh, a harmless exhibition. 523 00:33:11,830 --> 00:33:15,660 To measure humble skill against vaunted prowess. 524 00:33:15,730 --> 00:33:18,160 I would pause in my desires, to witness such a thing. 525 00:33:20,360 --> 00:33:22,200 Gather the practice swords.. 526 00:33:22,260 --> 00:33:23,830 Wood? 527 00:33:23,900 --> 00:33:25,400 Oh, the clash of steel rings 528 00:33:25,460 --> 00:33:27,500 through the halls of Olympus, does it not? 529 00:33:29,300 --> 00:33:32,100 Give them your swords. 530 00:33:32,160 --> 00:33:34,160 Let us clear space, and have contest! 531 00:33:41,600 --> 00:33:43,530 See grin removed. 532 00:33:43,600 --> 00:33:45,130 You are to indulge him, 533 00:33:45,200 --> 00:33:46,800 allow a show of blood 534 00:33:46,860 --> 00:33:50,060 but level no insult nor injury in return. 535 00:33:50,130 --> 00:33:52,830 Such action would bear unfortunate consequence. 536 00:33:52,900 --> 00:33:54,930 I am to lose? 537 00:33:55,000 --> 00:33:56,100 And win your life. 538 00:33:56,160 --> 00:33:58,600 Come! 539 00:33:58,660 --> 00:34:01,530 Let us see if I recall what I learned, 540 00:34:01,600 --> 00:34:04,400 years ago in service to the Republic. 541 00:34:05,900 --> 00:34:07,660 Ah... 542 00:34:47,030 --> 00:34:48,800 It begins to return to me. 543 00:34:56,200 --> 00:34:57,900 Come on. Come on. 544 00:35:00,800 --> 00:35:02,860 I stand unscathed. 545 00:35:04,300 --> 00:35:06,460 Perhaps you are not the champion I believe. 546 00:35:06,530 --> 00:35:08,030 This goes too far. 547 00:35:44,000 --> 00:35:45,060 Tullius! 548 00:35:46,500 --> 00:35:48,430 The man gives the missio. 549 00:35:50,900 --> 00:35:52,660 The match is yours. 550 00:35:57,460 --> 00:36:00,130 A god of the arena. 551 00:36:00,200 --> 00:36:01,930 Saved by a woman. 552 00:36:03,160 --> 00:36:05,860 See him to the Medicus. 553 00:36:05,930 --> 00:36:07,560 An excellent diversion! 554 00:36:10,630 --> 00:36:12,260 Gratitude for allowing it! 555 00:36:12,330 --> 00:36:13,760 Ah. 556 00:36:13,830 --> 00:36:17,500 I have delayed proceedings past reason. 557 00:36:17,560 --> 00:36:20,730 Come, let us explore what other pleasures 558 00:36:20,800 --> 00:36:24,160 may be mined from the House of Batiatus... 559 00:36:30,430 --> 00:36:32,330 That fucking animal. 560 00:36:32,400 --> 00:36:34,930 To turn simple exhibition to blood. 561 00:36:35,000 --> 00:36:37,200 I could have ended the man in half a breath. 562 00:36:37,260 --> 00:36:39,700 Yet you allowed him to nearly kill you? 563 00:36:39,760 --> 00:36:42,130 I was ordered not to raise hand. 564 00:36:42,200 --> 00:36:45,260 Other commands have been more pleasurable. 565 00:36:46,700 --> 00:36:48,660 Are you never serious? 566 00:36:53,500 --> 00:36:55,060 On occasion. 567 00:36:58,060 --> 00:37:00,830 I should return to the villa. 568 00:37:00,900 --> 00:37:02,060 You should. 569 00:37:04,500 --> 00:37:06,600 Why are you doing this? 570 00:37:06,660 --> 00:37:09,360 Because to not would be a lie, 571 00:37:09,430 --> 00:37:12,200 much deeper than the one we tell Oenomaus. 572 00:37:12,260 --> 00:37:14,460 I did not want this. 573 00:37:14,530 --> 00:37:17,130 I love that man like a brother. 574 00:37:18,760 --> 00:37:20,460 Yet what I feel for you... 575 00:37:23,200 --> 00:37:25,630 Tell me it does not stir in your breast as well. 576 00:37:25,700 --> 00:37:27,760 What I feel means nothing. 577 00:37:27,830 --> 00:37:29,360 It holds the world. 578 00:37:29,430 --> 00:37:31,500 What would you do, if you were my husband? 579 00:37:31,560 --> 00:37:32,860 And you learned of such a thing? 580 00:37:32,930 --> 00:37:34,900 I would kill us both. 581 00:38:26,240 --> 00:38:28,540 You are an imposing brute. 582 00:38:29,000 --> 00:38:30,660 Tell me, giant. 583 00:38:30,720 --> 00:38:32,640 Where do your tastes lie? 584 00:38:32,740 --> 00:38:34,400 Toward cock, or cunt? 585 00:38:35,100 --> 00:38:38,420 Apologies, he does not grasp your language. 586 00:38:38,480 --> 00:38:41,220 Are you able to form words, so that he may? 587 00:38:44,730 --> 00:38:46,860 I serve but to do so. 588 00:38:47,400 --> 00:38:50,760 I do not care for struggle nor complaint. 589 00:38:50,830 --> 00:38:53,400 Will you submit to all I ask for? 590 00:38:54,200 --> 00:38:57,780 [in Aramaic] 591 00:38:57,820 --> 00:38:59,960 [in Aramaic] 592 00:39:03,160 --> 00:39:04,820 He is agreeable. 593 00:39:04,860 --> 00:39:05,860 Come then. 594 00:39:05,930 --> 00:39:07,660 I would have your ass quickly. 595 00:39:08,060 --> 00:39:09,820 [in Aramaic] 596 00:39:09,880 --> 00:39:12,100 [in Aramaic] 597 00:39:14,540 --> 00:39:17,260 He tells me he hopes you are not of a gentle nature. 598 00:39:17,330 --> 00:39:20,520 Brutes such as this craves rough hands, 599 00:39:20,660 --> 00:39:22,980 and cock their equal. 600 00:39:23,000 --> 00:39:25,060 Then he shall be well satisfied. 601 00:39:25,100 --> 00:39:26,130 Come. 602 00:39:35,640 --> 00:39:39,420 - How does he fare? - Painfully, yet he lives. 603 00:39:39,420 --> 00:39:43,200 - It should not have happened. - To be said of many things this night. 604 00:39:50,630 --> 00:39:52,100 He does not drink. 605 00:39:52,160 --> 00:39:52,980 He does not fuck. 606 00:39:53,000 --> 00:39:54,540 Why does he remain? 607 00:39:54,620 --> 00:39:56,200 The man is a mystery. 608 00:39:56,240 --> 00:39:58,420 One I would have forever solved. 609 00:39:58,460 --> 00:40:00,500 You could gauge nothing of his intent? 610 00:40:00,560 --> 00:40:02,930 He fears your husband attempts maneuver. 611 00:40:03,000 --> 00:40:05,900 I believe his presence is meant only to rattle nerves. 612 00:40:08,600 --> 00:40:10,600 Tullius will give voice of this 613 00:40:10,660 --> 00:40:13,230 until the din reaches Titus' ears. 614 00:40:13,300 --> 00:40:15,960 Then we must keep his tongue occupied. 615 00:40:16,030 --> 00:40:18,760 I believe your charms will sway him? 616 00:40:18,830 --> 00:40:21,200 You know nothing of women, Solonius. 617 00:40:21,260 --> 00:40:22,730 And even less of their charms. 618 00:40:25,860 --> 00:40:27,730 Oh, I would not ask you to do this. 619 00:40:27,800 --> 00:40:29,630 That is why I offer. 620 00:40:29,700 --> 00:40:31,230 The only reason? 621 00:40:31,300 --> 00:40:33,700 The man proves troublesome thorn. 622 00:40:33,760 --> 00:40:35,700 Who better to remove it than trusted friend? 623 00:40:35,760 --> 00:40:36,900 Gaia.. 624 00:40:36,960 --> 00:40:39,730 Keep thoughts towards elevating this house. 625 00:40:39,800 --> 00:40:41,200 I will see to Tullius... 626 00:40:41,260 --> 00:40:44,530 and in the act secure elevation of my own. 627 00:40:45,360 --> 00:40:47,030 To the benefit of all. 628 00:40:53,760 --> 00:40:56,500 The woman thinks highly of herself. 629 00:40:56,560 --> 00:40:58,600 An estimation deeply shared. 630 00:41:00,560 --> 00:41:01,660 You've become a difficult man 631 00:41:01,730 --> 00:41:03,830 to gain private audience with. 632 00:41:05,500 --> 00:41:07,100 It was not always so. 633 00:41:08,660 --> 00:41:10,660 Much has changed since our youth. 634 00:41:13,700 --> 00:41:15,930 Not everything I hope. 635 00:41:18,960 --> 00:41:21,330 I remember a time when it was you, 636 00:41:21,400 --> 00:41:23,200 it was impossible to trap alone. 637 00:41:24,900 --> 00:41:27,260 Every man in Capua was at your feet. 638 00:41:30,130 --> 00:41:31,860 Now I would have but one. 639 00:41:33,230 --> 00:41:35,030 Standing beside me. 640 00:41:45,500 --> 00:41:47,430 I was saddened to hear of your husband's passing. 641 00:41:49,660 --> 00:41:51,260 Were you? 642 00:41:55,060 --> 00:41:57,560 Only with thoughts toward you. 643 00:41:57,630 --> 00:42:00,860 Once again with no family to speak of. 644 00:42:00,930 --> 00:42:03,230 No one to care for you. 645 00:42:07,300 --> 00:42:09,900 It is a difficult thing. 646 00:42:09,960 --> 00:42:12,030 To find a man of my standing. 647 00:42:16,460 --> 00:42:18,500 I always favored this color. 648 00:42:21,130 --> 00:42:22,630 I know. 649 00:42:25,160 --> 00:42:27,500 The gods smile upon me, 650 00:42:27,560 --> 00:42:30,000 having had word of this night reach my ears. 651 00:42:30,760 --> 00:42:32,830 The fortune is mine. 652 00:42:32,900 --> 00:42:35,530 Yet I would have word Of it travel no further. 653 00:42:40,860 --> 00:42:42,600 You petition this for yourself? 654 00:42:46,360 --> 00:42:49,100 Or for the House of Batiatus? 655 00:42:52,000 --> 00:42:54,360 Lucretia is as a sister to me. 656 00:42:56,360 --> 00:42:59,600 I would not see her injured by wagging tongue. 657 00:43:01,530 --> 00:43:03,160 You ask much. 658 00:43:05,230 --> 00:43:06,800 I offer more... 659 00:43:20,460 --> 00:43:23,400 I swear never to speak of what has happened this night. 660 00:43:24,860 --> 00:43:27,300 If you will deliver message to your friend... 661 00:43:29,100 --> 00:43:31,100 and her husband. 662 00:43:31,160 --> 00:43:36,500 One they will take to heart, coming from you... 663 00:43:59,430 --> 00:44:02,000 Words have not inflated beyond truth. 664 00:44:02,060 --> 00:44:03,900 The offerings of the House of Batiatus 665 00:44:03,960 --> 00:44:07,760 are truly to be admired. 666 00:44:07,830 --> 00:44:09,730 Well, even more so upon the sands. 667 00:44:11,000 --> 00:44:12,860 Imagine the excitement our wares would cause, 668 00:44:12,930 --> 00:44:16,430 if included in opening celebration of the new arena. 669 00:44:16,500 --> 00:44:19,430 Capua would be blessed by such appearance. 670 00:44:19,500 --> 00:44:21,760 I will send word to your husband to discuss the matter. 671 00:44:28,400 --> 00:44:31,460 Oh, I thought this night would never end. 672 00:44:31,530 --> 00:44:33,430 It concludes with this house soaring to the heavens, 673 00:44:33,500 --> 00:44:35,400 upon your wings. 674 00:44:35,460 --> 00:44:37,660 A feat aided by your presence. 675 00:44:37,730 --> 00:44:40,300 The evening would have gone as well had I never known. 676 00:44:40,360 --> 00:44:42,360 Perhaps more so. 677 00:44:42,430 --> 00:44:44,700 The hour is late. 678 00:44:44,760 --> 00:44:46,230 Take to your bed, 679 00:44:46,300 --> 00:44:48,300 and carry with you my gratitude. 680 00:44:48,360 --> 00:44:51,430 I would err, linger, until all guests have departed. 681 00:44:52,630 --> 00:44:56,230 Oh, Gaia is a woman of great appetite. 682 00:44:56,300 --> 00:44:58,800 Dawn will threaten before she's had her fill. 683 00:45:00,500 --> 00:45:03,030 Lucretia? 684 00:45:03,100 --> 00:45:06,460 This house is pale shadow, absent your light. 685 00:45:24,060 --> 00:45:26,700 See everything restored to proper place. 686 00:45:26,760 --> 00:45:28,830 Nothing must be suspected. 687 00:45:28,900 --> 00:45:30,200 Yes, Domina. 688 00:45:32,000 --> 00:45:34,430 I know you feel it's a betrayal. 689 00:45:34,500 --> 00:45:37,100 But there are times when the truth is more hurtful. 690 00:45:38,500 --> 00:45:40,830 Titus must never know. 691 00:45:40,900 --> 00:45:42,200 Domina. 692 00:45:48,060 --> 00:45:49,360 Apollo. 693 00:45:50,900 --> 00:45:52,860 God of the sun. 694 00:45:54,830 --> 00:45:56,560 And truth. 695 00:46:00,030 --> 00:46:03,000 Something often obscured by the masks we wear. 696 00:46:06,230 --> 00:46:08,700 Your guests have abandoned you. 697 00:46:08,760 --> 00:46:11,600 I thought the toad Solonius would at least remain. 698 00:46:11,660 --> 00:46:13,600 The hour is late. 699 00:46:14,960 --> 00:46:17,130 He believed you occupied for the night. 700 00:46:17,200 --> 00:46:19,300 They say Apollo brings warmth and prosperity, 701 00:46:19,360 --> 00:46:21,260 to those who would pray to him. 702 00:46:21,330 --> 00:46:24,000 Those who understand their place. 703 00:46:24,060 --> 00:46:25,300 On their knees. 704 00:46:26,900 --> 00:46:28,130 Tullius.. 705 00:46:28,200 --> 00:46:30,130 You know I often dreamt of Gaia's touch, 706 00:46:30,200 --> 00:46:32,130 when I was a younger man? 707 00:46:33,100 --> 00:46:35,100 The taste of her lips. 708 00:46:35,160 --> 00:46:37,200 Now they form words in my ear, 709 00:46:37,260 --> 00:46:39,400 asking favor for this house. 710 00:46:39,460 --> 00:46:41,830 Placing me in difficult position. 711 00:46:41,900 --> 00:46:45,660 Gaia's affections for this house are genuine. 712 00:46:45,730 --> 00:46:48,330 As are her feelings for you. 713 00:46:48,400 --> 00:46:49,630 Returned in kind. 714 00:46:51,960 --> 00:46:54,030 She holds my reply. 715 00:46:54,100 --> 00:46:56,900 Go to her, and see it delivered. 716 00:47:14,160 --> 00:47:17,460 Gaia...Gaia. 717 00:47:41,800 --> 00:47:44,160 Have you lost mind!?! 718 00:47:44,230 --> 00:47:46,600 Again attempting to maneuver around Tullius? 719 00:47:46,660 --> 00:47:49,060 I only sought to elevate our position... 720 00:47:49,130 --> 00:47:50,330 By plunging the good name of this house 721 00:47:50,400 --> 00:47:52,030 into muck and shit! 722 00:47:52,100 --> 00:47:53,860 What would you have me do? 723 00:47:53,930 --> 00:47:56,130 Bow and scrape to that fucking lunatic? 724 00:47:56,200 --> 00:47:58,130 He is above our station! 725 00:47:58,200 --> 00:48:00,300 I gave warning not to provoke the man. 726 00:48:00,360 --> 00:48:02,760 You ignore it and here are the results. 727 00:48:02,830 --> 00:48:04,060 A Roman citizen. 728 00:48:04,130 --> 00:48:06,360 Dead in my house. 729 00:48:06,430 --> 00:48:09,330 By the hands of the very man you defend. 730 00:48:09,400 --> 00:48:11,600 You help set this in motion, 731 00:48:11,660 --> 00:48:14,300 and now claim innocence in the outcome? 732 00:48:16,030 --> 00:48:17,700 I claim vengeance. 733 00:48:19,060 --> 00:48:21,200 His life for hers. 734 00:48:21,260 --> 00:48:24,200 Blood and brains on the fucking floor. 735 00:48:24,930 --> 00:48:26,360 Reward well deserved. 736 00:48:26,430 --> 00:48:27,760 No. 737 00:48:27,830 --> 00:48:29,730 There will be no retribution. 738 00:48:29,800 --> 00:48:31,360 I will see him dead! 739 00:48:31,430 --> 00:48:33,300 You will do as fucking commanded! 740 00:48:38,160 --> 00:48:39,530 And what of Gaia? 741 00:48:44,960 --> 00:48:46,760 She partook of too much wine... 742 00:48:48,530 --> 00:48:50,900 as she was often known to do. 743 00:48:50,960 --> 00:48:52,230 In the night she lost footing... 744 00:48:53,560 --> 00:48:55,700 and fell to her death at the bottom of the cliff. 745 00:48:57,730 --> 00:48:59,100 Do not look to him! 746 00:48:59,160 --> 00:49:01,200 I am the dominus of this fucking house. 747 00:49:01,260 --> 00:49:02,260 See it done. 748 00:49:02,330 --> 00:49:03,600 Quintus. 749 00:49:18,960 --> 00:49:21,830 So this is why you spirited me to Neapolis. 750 00:49:21,900 --> 00:49:23,900 Not to find common ground, but to bury your father. 751 00:49:23,960 --> 00:49:25,360 That was not my intent. 752 00:49:25,430 --> 00:49:27,200 You knew nothing of this? 753 00:49:27,260 --> 00:49:28,260 It was all that woman's doing? 754 00:49:28,330 --> 00:49:29,400 Huh? 755 00:49:30,630 --> 00:49:32,530 The two of you feed off each other, 756 00:49:32,600 --> 00:49:35,200 fattening yourselves with lies. 757 00:49:35,260 --> 00:49:37,630 Well I would see the feast at an end. 758 00:49:37,700 --> 00:49:38,800 What is your meaning? 759 00:49:38,860 --> 00:49:40,930 You know my fucking meaning. 760 00:49:41,000 --> 00:49:43,700 That ill bred woman has brought this family nothing but shame. 761 00:49:43,760 --> 00:49:45,030 She is my wife! 762 00:49:45,100 --> 00:49:46,730 Because I foolishly allowed it! 763 00:49:48,460 --> 00:49:51,030 I wanted you to have something of your own. 764 00:49:51,100 --> 00:49:52,600 Something that held meaning to you, 765 00:49:52,660 --> 00:49:53,900 even if no one else saw it. 766 00:49:53,960 --> 00:49:56,460 Yet what has she given you? 767 00:49:56,530 --> 00:49:58,760 No dowry to speak of. 768 00:49:58,830 --> 00:50:01,160 No name to elevate status. 769 00:50:01,230 --> 00:50:04,160 And no heir to carry the name Batiatus. 770 00:50:08,800 --> 00:50:12,230 Every choice you make, shapes your fate, Quintus. 771 00:50:13,530 --> 00:50:15,260 I cannot change missteps of the past. 772 00:50:15,330 --> 00:50:17,630 But I will see you on proper path. 773 00:50:17,700 --> 00:50:19,630 And Lucretia must be swept from it. 774 00:50:20,440 --> 00:50:22,040 You would dissolve my marriage? 775 00:50:22,060 --> 00:50:23,200 No. 776 00:50:23,260 --> 00:50:25,630 You will make that choice for yourself. 777 00:50:25,700 --> 00:50:27,660 Or be gone from this house with her. 778 00:50:55,560 --> 00:50:57,130 Wait.