1 00:01:41,799 --> 00:01:44,217 It is a heavy thing, 2 00:01:44,385 --> 00:01:47,971 to see a father so strong in life unable to rise. 3 00:01:48,139 --> 00:01:50,557 The weight of it keenly felt. 4 00:01:50,725 --> 00:01:53,518 Titus was much loved by this city. 5 00:01:53,686 --> 00:01:55,895 Hold comfort in the knowledge. 6 00:02:04,113 --> 00:02:07,198 The magistrate himself pays respects? 7 00:02:07,366 --> 00:02:09,325 It's a great honor. 8 00:02:09,493 --> 00:02:11,745 For my father. 9 00:02:11,912 --> 00:02:14,706 Years I wished for blistering tongue to cool, 10 00:02:14,874 --> 00:02:17,959 only to long for it to scorch ear once more. 11 00:02:19,211 --> 00:02:22,130 I know you did not wish him gone in such a manner. 12 00:02:22,298 --> 00:02:25,592 Nor did I, despite our many differences. 13 00:02:25,760 --> 00:02:29,220 And yet the gods have willed it. 14 00:02:29,388 --> 00:02:31,973 The gods had no fucking hand in this. 15 00:02:32,141 --> 00:02:35,643 Tullius alone inflicts injury. 16 00:02:36,854 --> 00:02:39,814 And how shall it be answered? 17 00:02:39,982 --> 00:02:43,276 Apologies. Unwelcome guest makes appearance. 18 00:02:47,698 --> 00:02:49,365 Vettius. 19 00:02:50,910 --> 00:02:53,161 Temper emotion and greet him with measured voice. 20 00:02:53,329 --> 00:02:55,455 It would serve no purpose to have confrontation 21 00:02:55,623 --> 00:02:57,582 here in front of the magistrate. 22 00:02:57,750 --> 00:03:00,210 Good Batiatus. 23 00:03:00,377 --> 00:03:03,213 My sympathies for the passing of your father. 24 00:03:03,380 --> 00:03:07,091 A titan, standing far above all who follow. 25 00:03:07,259 --> 00:03:08,301 You come absent Tullius? 26 00:03:08,469 --> 00:03:10,887 I thought nothing could keep the man from observance of such a tragedy. 27 00:03:11,055 --> 00:03:14,307 Well, he confers with dignitaries from Antioch. 28 00:03:14,475 --> 00:03:17,018 - Antioch? - He's engaged in business there, 29 00:03:17,186 --> 00:03:19,437 to the further glory of the Republic. 30 00:03:19,605 --> 00:03:21,981 He sends his regrets that he could not be present, 31 00:03:22,149 --> 00:03:24,651 and a reminder 32 00:03:24,819 --> 00:03:27,987 that a bargain was struck with your father before he passed 33 00:03:28,155 --> 00:03:30,824 concerning the sale of Gannicus. 34 00:03:30,991 --> 00:03:34,494 You dare broach subject on such a fucking day? 35 00:03:34,662 --> 00:03:38,623 We have respectfully waited for eight of them to pass. 36 00:03:39,667 --> 00:03:42,627 Your period of mourning comes to conclusion. 37 00:03:42,795 --> 00:03:45,004 Tomorrow the sun greets a ninth day 38 00:03:45,172 --> 00:03:47,632 and with it we expect delivery of Gannicus. 39 00:03:47,800 --> 00:03:51,052 Turn desire to piss and shit 40 00:03:51,220 --> 00:03:53,555 and see yourself well satisfied. 41 00:03:53,722 --> 00:03:56,558 Then Tullius will be forced to withdraw offer to include your men 42 00:03:56,725 --> 00:03:59,269 in the opening games of the new arena. 43 00:03:59,436 --> 00:04:01,688 And all that follow. 44 00:04:13,742 --> 00:04:16,619 Titus condemns our brothers to the mines. 45 00:04:16,787 --> 00:04:18,872 Now we fucking honor him? 46 00:04:19,039 --> 00:04:21,708 He was the dominus of this house 47 00:04:21,876 --> 00:04:23,835 and deserves no less. 48 00:04:24,003 --> 00:04:26,629 Spoken as a true champion. 49 00:04:53,824 --> 00:04:55,742 Apologies. 50 00:04:55,910 --> 00:04:57,869 Batiatus summons the men. 51 00:05:09,006 --> 00:05:11,591 You will see her ashes beneath the ground? 52 00:05:12,718 --> 00:05:15,386 As is her people's custom. 53 00:05:16,555 --> 00:05:18,556 I did not know of them. 54 00:05:18,724 --> 00:05:22,101 There are many things that I did not pause to ask of her. 55 00:05:22,269 --> 00:05:25,396 Now I'm but filled with questions. 56 00:05:25,564 --> 00:05:28,483 Speak of her in quiet moments 57 00:05:28,651 --> 00:05:30,777 and see them answered. 58 00:05:32,988 --> 00:05:35,448 Oenomaus... 59 00:05:38,494 --> 00:05:40,995 she was the rarest of women, 60 00:05:41,163 --> 00:05:46,626 a flower of beauty and compassion in a world full of shit. 61 00:05:46,794 --> 00:05:52,090 I would assume her place, so that her laugh may once again fill solemn air. 62 00:05:52,257 --> 00:05:54,801 She would not wish it. 63 00:05:57,346 --> 00:05:59,847 She loved you. 64 00:06:01,642 --> 00:06:03,851 As a brother. 65 00:06:04,019 --> 00:06:07,230 As I loved her. 66 00:06:12,111 --> 00:06:16,239 We stand upon sacred ground, watered with tears of blood. 67 00:06:16,407 --> 00:06:20,451 Words I have often heard in my youth... by my father, 68 00:06:20,619 --> 00:06:23,538 by his father before him. 69 00:06:23,706 --> 00:06:26,958 Yet only now do I truly understand them. 70 00:06:28,377 --> 00:06:31,212 We've all felt the bitter sting of loss. 71 00:06:32,256 --> 00:06:34,132 Yet here we stand. 72 00:06:35,843 --> 00:06:40,513 We have known the agony of heart ripped yet beating from sundered chest. 73 00:06:40,681 --> 00:06:44,809 And yet here we stand. 74 00:06:44,977 --> 00:06:48,479 The House of Batiatus is no stranger to misfortune, 75 00:06:48,647 --> 00:06:50,982 to the cruel whims of the gods 76 00:06:51,150 --> 00:06:53,735 and base men who would position themselves as such. 77 00:06:53,902 --> 00:06:57,030 And yet here we stand! 78 00:06:59,825 --> 00:07:03,244 This house is built atop unshakable foundations 79 00:07:03,412 --> 00:07:06,330 of honor and respect. 80 00:07:06,498 --> 00:07:10,334 And in no man were these qualities more evident 81 00:07:10,502 --> 00:07:14,047 than Titus Lentulus Batiatus. 82 00:07:14,214 --> 00:07:17,133 I will laud my father's memory 83 00:07:17,301 --> 00:07:19,135 by seeing the House of Batiatus 84 00:07:19,303 --> 00:07:22,722 elevated beyond the imaginings of my ancestors. 85 00:07:22,890 --> 00:07:25,641 I will need all of you to see it done... 86 00:07:25,809 --> 00:07:29,228 men of hard purpose and desire. 87 00:07:29,396 --> 00:07:32,607 Let previous decisions fall aside. 88 00:07:32,775 --> 00:07:36,944 None of you will be sent to the mines, regardless of standing! 89 00:07:43,660 --> 00:07:45,787 The sun has set on an era. 90 00:07:45,954 --> 00:07:50,333 Let us celebrate the name Titus Lentulus Batiatus 91 00:07:50,501 --> 00:07:55,963 with drink and the clash of swords to carry my father to the afterlife! 92 00:08:01,136 --> 00:08:03,387 Take position! 93 00:08:05,849 --> 00:08:08,768 Will you fight your man to conclusion or drop your defense 94 00:08:08,936 --> 00:08:12,146 and allow for hollow victory, as you did with me before Titus? 95 00:08:12,314 --> 00:08:16,400 You are champion now. Do not broach fucking subject again. 96 00:08:17,694 --> 00:08:19,946 Spill blood upon the sands, but live 97 00:08:20,114 --> 00:08:24,784 to one day die with glory and honor in the arena! 98 00:08:47,182 --> 00:08:48,307 Begin. 99 00:09:30,893 --> 00:09:33,060 This is all that remains... 100 00:09:33,228 --> 00:09:36,689 when the smoke clears and the embers die... 101 00:09:39,026 --> 00:09:41,819 the sum total of a man's life. 102 00:09:47,201 --> 00:09:52,079 This was my father's last act before his death: 103 00:09:52,247 --> 00:09:54,665 A bill of sale transferring your ownership. 104 00:09:55,959 --> 00:09:58,211 The cause that moved you to seek audience on the day 105 00:09:58,378 --> 00:10:00,963 - I watched my father burn? - Apologies, Dominus. 106 00:10:01,131 --> 00:10:03,049 I could wait no longer. 107 00:10:05,510 --> 00:10:09,222 We again find ourselves in unpleasant position. 108 00:10:10,933 --> 00:10:14,852 To honor my father's wishes sees you fall to control of a man most hated, 109 00:10:15,020 --> 00:10:18,272 to defy them sees this house forever excluded from the new arena. 110 00:10:18,440 --> 00:10:21,150 A cock in the ass, from either direction. 111 00:10:22,736 --> 00:10:26,197 Speak, and give reason to see this join my father's ashes. 112 00:10:26,365 --> 00:10:28,407 I have no words towards such an end. 113 00:10:28,575 --> 00:10:30,743 I come to see agreement honored. 114 00:10:33,372 --> 00:10:35,289 You wish to leave this house? 115 00:10:35,457 --> 00:10:37,667 I wish to see blood. 116 00:10:37,834 --> 00:10:39,794 See me delivered to Tullius's care 117 00:10:39,962 --> 00:10:42,421 and I will see his life for your father's. 118 00:10:43,548 --> 00:10:45,383 Noble offer. 119 00:10:45,550 --> 00:10:48,886 Yet I fear your life would be forfeit in such attempt. 120 00:10:49,054 --> 00:10:51,722 A small price to pay. 121 00:10:52,724 --> 00:10:56,519 My father never aimed a favored word towards you, 122 00:10:56,687 --> 00:10:59,605 yet you entreat to be the instrument of his vengeance? 123 00:11:01,191 --> 00:11:03,234 Or is it another you seek it for? 124 00:11:07,114 --> 00:11:10,283 You would sacrifice your life in the memory of hers? 125 00:11:10,450 --> 00:11:13,202 I would sacrifice a thousand, if I'd but had them. 126 00:11:14,955 --> 00:11:16,831 If you had such stirrings for Melitta, 127 00:11:16,999 --> 00:11:20,209 why did you not fight harder in the contest before my father? 128 00:11:20,377 --> 00:11:22,962 You could have taken Crixus and remained here, 129 00:11:23,130 --> 00:11:24,672 close to your heart's desires. 130 00:11:24,840 --> 00:11:26,966 The match was lost before sword was ever raised. 131 00:11:27,134 --> 00:11:29,214 The same could be said of your plans against Tullius. 132 00:11:29,303 --> 00:11:31,470 He is forever surrounded not only by his own men, 133 00:11:31,638 --> 00:11:35,016 but by good citizens who would quickly come to the aid of such a "noble" Roman. 134 00:11:35,183 --> 00:11:38,102 - Then they too shall fall. - You do not fucking think! 135 00:11:38,270 --> 00:11:42,648 This grants ownership to Tullius' lapdog Vettius. 136 00:11:42,816 --> 00:11:45,318 You'll be sent to the boy's Ludus in fucking Nola. 137 00:11:45,485 --> 00:11:48,321 A year could pass before you find yourself close enough to Tullius. 138 00:11:48,488 --> 00:11:51,115 I would suffer a lifetime but to have the chance to strike. 139 00:11:51,283 --> 00:11:53,784 This house would be the one that suffers! 140 00:11:53,952 --> 00:11:56,829 A year of the greatest gladiator in the Republic 141 00:11:56,997 --> 00:12:00,082 fighting for those shits!? A year of you needing to win 142 00:12:00,250 --> 00:12:02,752 each fight against my fucking men 143 00:12:02,919 --> 00:12:07,214 in the hopes of gaining an audience with Tullius. 144 00:12:07,382 --> 00:12:10,926 Will he not wish to see the man he has fought so hard to gain 145 00:12:11,094 --> 00:12:14,055 - when so delivered? - In chains, absent weapons. 146 00:12:14,222 --> 00:12:16,265 Then I will use my hands! 147 00:12:16,433 --> 00:12:18,768 Your desires are well noted. 148 00:12:20,354 --> 00:12:23,272 I will weigh argument and come to an answer in the balance. 149 00:12:25,359 --> 00:12:27,443 Dominus. 150 00:12:33,784 --> 00:12:35,618 Fetch more wine. 151 00:12:37,329 --> 00:12:39,372 Vettius's appearance was ill-timed. 152 00:12:39,539 --> 00:12:42,208 He is a dog, untrained where not to shit. 153 00:12:42,376 --> 00:12:45,419 The hand that grips his leash is of greater concern. 154 00:12:45,587 --> 00:12:47,922 Has Quintus voiced thought towards Tullius? 155 00:12:48,090 --> 00:12:49,715 He has not. 156 00:12:50,967 --> 00:12:55,262 Yet what would any of us do to see the death of one so loved avenged? 157 00:12:55,430 --> 00:12:58,015 The very heart of my concern. 158 00:12:58,183 --> 00:13:01,143 To take action against Tullius is to invite mortal consequence. 159 00:13:01,311 --> 00:13:04,231 He has made repeated attacks against this house. You'd have us do nothing? 160 00:13:04,272 --> 00:13:05,898 I would have you live. 161 00:13:06,066 --> 00:13:09,777 If the situation with Tullius turns to further disadvantage, 162 00:13:09,945 --> 00:13:13,114 know that you may always seek refuge beneath my roof. 163 00:13:16,535 --> 00:13:19,829 - As friend. - Where is the fucking wine? 164 00:13:19,996 --> 00:13:23,082 Naevia brings more. 165 00:13:23,250 --> 00:13:24,583 I should take my leave. 166 00:13:24,751 --> 00:13:26,919 No stay. I would have your counsel. 167 00:13:27,087 --> 00:13:29,797 Gannicus presses to honor terms towards his sale. 168 00:13:29,965 --> 00:13:32,466 - Then the matter is resolved. - Fuck resolution. 169 00:13:32,634 --> 00:13:34,802 The man only desires close proximity to Tullius 170 00:13:34,970 --> 00:13:36,650 and the villain's throat beneath his hands. 171 00:13:36,763 --> 00:13:40,224 He would kill Tullius for us? Do you believe it possible? 172 00:13:40,392 --> 00:13:42,017 You speak of madness! 173 00:13:42,185 --> 00:13:44,812 Tullius is far too cautious to ever lower guard, 174 00:13:44,980 --> 00:13:48,274 especially in the presence of a man loyal to the House of Batiatus. 175 00:13:48,442 --> 00:13:50,860 And what would brave Solonius do in my fucking position?! 176 00:13:51,027 --> 00:13:53,237 Turn blind eye towards the murder of his father? 177 00:13:53,405 --> 00:13:56,073 He would be certain to strike appropriate target. 178 00:13:56,241 --> 00:13:58,909 What if Tullius had no hand in this? 179 00:13:59,077 --> 00:14:01,078 His gift of wine was tainted with death. 180 00:14:01,246 --> 00:14:05,332 But was it by Tullius's hand? Or another moved by equal grievance? 181 00:14:05,500 --> 00:14:08,294 What if Vettius is the true cause of this? 182 00:14:08,462 --> 00:14:10,463 The boy's hatred for you is well known. 183 00:14:11,715 --> 00:14:12,882 You are right. 184 00:14:13,049 --> 00:14:15,929 Vengeance would stand a hollow vessel were it not filled with retribution 185 00:14:16,094 --> 00:14:19,597 against all who have injured this house, including young Vettius. 186 00:14:19,764 --> 00:14:22,266 - You twist my intention. - He but straightens purpose. 187 00:14:22,434 --> 00:14:24,768 Is this not what set tragedy in motion? 188 00:14:24,936 --> 00:14:27,855 Arrogance and impatience? You're forever reaching beyond grasp, 189 00:14:28,023 --> 00:14:30,065 and dragging those beside you as you fall. 190 00:14:30,233 --> 00:14:32,151 And you have never had the stomach to do what it takes 191 00:14:32,319 --> 00:14:33,944 to make a fucking name in this world! 192 00:14:34,112 --> 00:14:37,406 Good Solonius, forever bowing and scraping in the shit of his betters. 193 00:14:37,574 --> 00:14:40,159 Is it any wonder no woman would have you? 194 00:14:40,327 --> 00:14:42,870 Emotion carries us beyond reason. 195 00:14:43,038 --> 00:14:45,414 Solonius has been as a brother to us. 196 00:14:47,167 --> 00:14:49,752 It has been a trying day in a long succession of many. 197 00:14:49,920 --> 00:14:52,588 Apologies. 198 00:14:52,756 --> 00:14:55,508 I have asked much of our friendship, with little reward. 199 00:14:55,675 --> 00:14:58,636 Yet I must seek more 200 00:14:58,803 --> 00:15:01,889 if we are to see injuries against our house redressed. 201 00:15:05,852 --> 00:15:07,228 What are your thoughts? 202 00:15:07,395 --> 00:15:09,813 They yet stand clouded. 203 00:15:09,981 --> 00:15:12,983 Come. Let us put our minds together and see them cleared. 204 00:15:34,839 --> 00:15:37,841 This mark carries great honor, 205 00:15:38,009 --> 00:15:41,428 and even greater responsibility. 206 00:15:42,472 --> 00:15:46,016 Melitta held many years as my body slave... 207 00:15:47,811 --> 00:15:51,146 and shall be missed beyond the measure of words. 208 00:15:54,859 --> 00:15:58,153 I expect equal loyalty from you now. 209 00:15:58,321 --> 00:16:02,533 You are always to stand by my side, never to leave it. 210 00:16:02,701 --> 00:16:05,661 Or this house, as Diona chose. 211 00:16:07,330 --> 00:16:09,790 Oh, I understand why she fled. 212 00:16:11,376 --> 00:16:15,963 It was an unfortunate thing to be so used by men for base entertainment. 213 00:16:16,131 --> 00:16:19,341 I understand it, yet cannot forgive. 214 00:16:19,509 --> 00:16:22,136 Yes, Domina. 215 00:16:24,055 --> 00:16:28,934 What I can do is make promise 216 00:16:29,102 --> 00:16:32,563 that no one will ever lay hands upon you for sport. 217 00:16:32,731 --> 00:16:36,442 Your maidenhood will be preserved as a precious gift 218 00:16:36,610 --> 00:16:38,485 and given only to the most worthy, 219 00:16:38,653 --> 00:16:40,738 as Melitta was given to Oenomaus. 220 00:16:50,290 --> 00:16:53,292 There. 221 00:16:53,460 --> 00:16:55,628 We are forever bound to each other. 222 00:16:55,795 --> 00:16:57,838 Bring oil and a sharpened blade. 223 00:16:58,006 --> 00:17:00,049 I would be rid of this fucking beard. 224 00:17:00,216 --> 00:17:01,592 Solonius? 225 00:17:01,760 --> 00:17:03,844 Courage hardened and hands set to task. 226 00:17:04,012 --> 00:17:05,721 Then you've come to decision. 227 00:17:05,889 --> 00:17:07,973 One that not even good Tullius will see coming. 228 00:17:08,141 --> 00:17:10,059 Gather my father's ashes and tell Oenomaus 229 00:17:10,226 --> 00:17:12,436 to prepare Gannicus to leave these walls. 230 00:17:32,624 --> 00:17:34,667 Brother. 231 00:17:34,834 --> 00:17:37,252 You are too late. 232 00:17:37,420 --> 00:17:39,213 I have finished the wine. 233 00:17:39,381 --> 00:17:43,509 Would that I had enough to sink to the fucking bottom. 234 00:17:48,098 --> 00:17:51,392 Dominus orders you prepared for transport. 235 00:17:51,559 --> 00:17:53,602 I am to be sold then? 236 00:17:53,770 --> 00:17:55,854 What seizes Batiatus... 237 00:17:56,022 --> 00:17:58,440 to give you to Tullius after what he has done? 238 00:17:58,608 --> 00:18:01,193 The man has lost fucking sense. 239 00:18:01,361 --> 00:18:03,070 Then question mine as well. 240 00:18:03,238 --> 00:18:05,614 You wish this? 241 00:18:05,782 --> 00:18:08,283 I wish to stand before Tullius 242 00:18:08,451 --> 00:18:10,619 and have his fucking life. 243 00:18:10,787 --> 00:18:13,914 You would have better chance flinging yourself from the cliff 244 00:18:14,082 --> 00:18:15,874 and praying to land upon him. 245 00:18:16,042 --> 00:18:17,918 It was his fucking wine. 246 00:18:18,086 --> 00:18:19,795 If she had... 247 00:18:22,298 --> 00:18:24,758 all those who had hand in her passing must pay, 248 00:18:24,926 --> 00:18:27,094 regardless of cost. 249 00:18:31,391 --> 00:18:36,979 It was a gift for Titus... Tullius's wine. 250 00:18:37,147 --> 00:18:40,023 How did it come to pass her lips? She was no thief. 251 00:18:40,191 --> 00:18:42,568 What answer would matter now? 252 00:18:42,736 --> 00:18:45,195 She is gone and the men that took her soon to follow. 253 00:18:45,363 --> 00:18:48,949 I would rather you join her now than see another so close to me fall to Tullius. 254 00:18:49,117 --> 00:18:50,743 The choice is removed from your hands. 255 00:18:50,910 --> 00:18:53,954 - I will break words with Batiatus. - Oenomaus, this is how it must be. 256 00:18:54,122 --> 00:18:56,290 She would not have wanted this. 257 00:18:58,209 --> 00:19:00,794 When I meet her in the afterlife, 258 00:19:00,962 --> 00:19:06,049 I do not wish to explain why I allowed a man we both loved to forfeit his life. 259 00:19:07,802 --> 00:19:10,846 I have lost my wife. 260 00:19:13,433 --> 00:19:16,226 I do not want to see my brother follow. 261 00:19:19,522 --> 00:19:21,106 He deserves no less. 262 00:19:26,821 --> 00:19:30,032 Oenomaus... The time for words has passed. 263 00:19:31,659 --> 00:19:33,202 - Dominus. - Prepare the wagon. 264 00:19:33,369 --> 00:19:35,704 We leave at once. 265 00:19:45,048 --> 00:19:47,007 What words were you about to fucking speak? 266 00:19:47,175 --> 00:19:49,343 - Ones weighted with truth. - Towards what purpose? 267 00:19:49,511 --> 00:19:50,636 He deserves to know. 268 00:19:50,804 --> 00:19:52,971 This is not about him. 269 00:19:53,139 --> 00:19:55,974 It is about Gannicus and his fucking conscience. 270 00:19:56,142 --> 00:19:59,978 Speak it, and see memory of beloved wife forever tainted. 271 00:20:00,146 --> 00:20:02,481 I cannot keep buried what I have done. 272 00:20:02,649 --> 00:20:05,150 Then see it remain in shallow grave but a while longer. 273 00:20:05,318 --> 00:20:09,363 How am I to unearth it once I have been sold to Tullius? 274 00:20:09,531 --> 00:20:14,326 I do not sell you to fucking Tullius. 275 00:20:19,541 --> 00:20:21,792 Batiatus again spits in my face? 276 00:20:21,960 --> 00:20:23,877 News absent surprise. 277 00:20:24,045 --> 00:20:27,339 A snake by nature favors maneuvering upon its belly. 278 00:20:27,507 --> 00:20:30,133 I would stand upright among honorable men. 279 00:20:33,012 --> 00:20:34,638 Where does he take Gannicus? 280 00:20:34,806 --> 00:20:36,932 Batiatus sent me to secure sale 281 00:20:37,100 --> 00:20:39,059 to the Syrian trader Galeagra. 282 00:20:39,227 --> 00:20:42,813 By morning Gannicus will be on a ship sailing towards points unknown, 283 00:20:42,981 --> 00:20:45,232 forever beyond your reach. 284 00:20:45,400 --> 00:20:49,027 You aided Batiatus in this? 285 00:20:49,195 --> 00:20:51,029 I have known the man for many years. 286 00:20:51,197 --> 00:20:52,948 I was conflicted. 287 00:20:53,116 --> 00:20:54,491 As am I... 288 00:20:56,536 --> 00:20:59,496 on whether to strip flesh from your fucking face. 289 00:20:59,664 --> 00:21:01,373 Wait! I came to you with this. 290 00:21:01,541 --> 00:21:02,541 After the fact. 291 00:21:02,709 --> 00:21:05,878 There is still time. He meets the Syrian at the edge of the city. 292 00:21:09,883 --> 00:21:11,383 Gather the men. 293 00:21:13,011 --> 00:21:16,096 I cannot believe even Batiatus so thick 294 00:21:16,264 --> 00:21:18,682 as to imagine concealing such an act. 295 00:21:18,850 --> 00:21:21,602 He will spin the story of Gannicus escaping... 296 00:21:21,769 --> 00:21:25,355 to perhaps follow his slave girl Diona, who recently went to foot. 297 00:21:25,523 --> 00:21:28,609 He thinks me the fool, to accept the tale? 298 00:21:28,776 --> 00:21:32,029 Batiatus knows you will summon him to meeting to discuss the matter. 299 00:21:32,196 --> 00:21:35,198 He lays plans to see much coin in your men's hands, 300 00:21:35,366 --> 00:21:39,286 payment in aid against your life when he stands before you. 301 00:21:39,454 --> 00:21:42,331 The fucking cock on him. 302 00:21:46,586 --> 00:21:49,713 Batiatus has always thought himself above those around him... 303 00:21:49,881 --> 00:21:52,507 even closest friend. 304 00:21:54,469 --> 00:21:57,054 I shall prove the notion false 305 00:21:57,221 --> 00:22:01,350 and see fucking son join his father. 306 00:22:18,159 --> 00:22:20,160 Where are they? 307 00:22:20,328 --> 00:22:21,828 I'll search ahead. 308 00:22:21,996 --> 00:22:25,123 Stay where you are. I will not have you from my fucking side. 309 00:22:25,291 --> 00:22:28,543 If you had sold me to Tullius, no one else's life would be at risk. 310 00:22:28,711 --> 00:22:30,963 With great risk comes great reward. 311 00:22:31,130 --> 00:22:32,798 And I would have mine. 312 00:22:34,968 --> 00:22:37,636 The Syrians arrive. 313 00:22:45,103 --> 00:22:48,981 I grow weary of these games, Batiatus, 314 00:22:49,148 --> 00:22:52,526 and would see them to bitter end. 315 00:22:52,694 --> 00:22:54,653 As would l. 316 00:23:08,751 --> 00:23:13,630 Come. Let us embrace, you fucking cunt. 317 00:23:18,094 --> 00:23:20,303 Come on! 318 00:23:50,209 --> 00:23:52,294 Ashur! 319 00:23:53,963 --> 00:23:55,922 Fucking kill him, Barca! 320 00:24:02,346 --> 00:24:04,222 You! 321 00:24:04,390 --> 00:24:07,684 Fuck you, you fucking shit. You fuck! 322 00:24:21,949 --> 00:24:23,075 Wait, hold! 323 00:24:24,077 --> 00:24:26,244 I said hold. 324 00:24:30,416 --> 00:24:34,044 Such a death would be far too quick. 325 00:24:36,714 --> 00:24:38,882 Bind him. 326 00:24:46,390 --> 00:24:48,934 And you. 327 00:24:51,521 --> 00:24:54,731 You played your part to fucking perfection! 328 00:24:57,485 --> 00:25:00,904 It was not difficult. When passion for vengeance overtakes caution, 329 00:25:01,072 --> 00:25:03,657 even the keenest of minds is easily deceived. 330 00:25:03,825 --> 00:25:05,492 Modest to the fucking last. 331 00:25:05,660 --> 00:25:08,411 See these bodies put to grass and get yourself to the medicus. 332 00:25:08,579 --> 00:25:10,122 You're sure to your purpose? 333 00:25:10,289 --> 00:25:12,749 My path has never been clearer. 334 00:25:15,128 --> 00:25:17,170 Good Tullius. 335 00:25:19,507 --> 00:25:21,383 Let us have final words 336 00:25:21,551 --> 00:25:23,844 before you depart this life. 337 00:25:32,937 --> 00:25:35,605 Ah, the lamb finally wakes. 338 00:25:35,773 --> 00:25:38,692 Calm yourself. 339 00:25:38,860 --> 00:25:41,194 I merely wish to break words. 340 00:25:42,947 --> 00:25:45,240 Seek to raise alarm and find throat slit 341 00:25:45,408 --> 00:25:47,993 well in advance of aid. We are clear? 342 00:25:53,583 --> 00:25:55,625 You are fucking dead. 343 00:25:55,793 --> 00:25:59,171 Threats absent form without Tullius to support them. 344 00:25:59,338 --> 00:26:02,007 What have you done to him? 345 00:26:02,175 --> 00:26:04,050 Not me. I have done nothing. 346 00:26:04,218 --> 00:26:08,096 In all of this, I have never known quarrel with good Tullius. 347 00:26:08,264 --> 00:26:11,933 Yet Batiatus... he is of a contrary nature. 348 00:26:12,101 --> 00:26:15,812 And moves even as we speak to end his conflict with your man. 349 00:26:15,980 --> 00:26:17,522 Forever. 350 00:26:17,690 --> 00:26:19,733 The opening of the arena is upon us. 351 00:26:19,901 --> 00:26:24,029 Tullius' absence will be noted, and your part in it quick upon heel. 352 00:26:24,197 --> 00:26:28,491 You are mistaken. No one will suspect Tullius has left this world... 353 00:26:28,659 --> 00:26:32,120 not when trusted Vettius heralds news that he has unexpectedly 354 00:26:32,288 --> 00:26:36,166 set sail abroad to tend to pressing matters in Antioch. 355 00:26:36,334 --> 00:26:39,252 What would move tongue to voice such fucking lie? 356 00:26:39,420 --> 00:26:43,048 It would more easily forms words to see you and Batiatus 357 00:26:43,216 --> 00:26:44,883 executed for your crimes. 358 00:26:45,051 --> 00:26:47,177 Based upon what evidence? 359 00:26:47,345 --> 00:26:50,388 We were not found knife in hand, kneeling beside body. 360 00:26:50,556 --> 00:26:54,851 A body which even now Batiatus conceals beyond reach of human eyes. 361 00:26:55,019 --> 00:26:59,481 No, my concern rests with your safety. 362 00:27:01,442 --> 00:27:03,944 Attempt to raise unwarranted suspicion, 363 00:27:04,111 --> 00:27:07,697 and Batiatus would be sure to take offense. 364 00:27:07,865 --> 00:27:10,575 And without Tullius to protect you... 365 00:27:13,287 --> 00:27:17,040 Ah. Youth finally matures. 366 00:27:18,709 --> 00:27:20,293 Now we have settled issue, 367 00:27:20,461 --> 00:27:23,755 let us turn to other matters of a more personal nature. 368 00:27:28,427 --> 00:27:30,345 All things change. 369 00:27:30,513 --> 00:27:34,099 What we hold close to our hearts eventually pass from this world. 370 00:27:37,353 --> 00:27:40,272 And what we once turned from in disgust... 371 00:27:41,983 --> 00:27:43,733 we embrace as necessity. 372 00:27:47,989 --> 00:27:49,489 Raise your eyes. 373 00:27:52,785 --> 00:27:54,744 What do you see? 374 00:27:54,912 --> 00:27:56,663 The domina of the house. 375 00:27:56,831 --> 00:27:58,707 Is that all? 376 00:27:58,874 --> 00:28:01,418 I see a woman 377 00:28:01,585 --> 00:28:03,545 unlike any I have seen before. 378 00:28:04,588 --> 00:28:06,381 Better. 379 00:28:06,549 --> 00:28:09,050 I did not think I had pleased you 380 00:28:09,218 --> 00:28:12,012 when last called to your chambers. 381 00:28:13,931 --> 00:28:16,725 I love my husband beyond all men 382 00:28:16,892 --> 00:28:20,478 and I would do anything for him 383 00:28:20,646 --> 00:28:23,356 and his legacy. 384 00:28:26,694 --> 00:28:30,155 I did not seek pleasure. I need only your cock. 385 00:28:30,323 --> 00:28:33,992 But speak of this and see it parted from your body. 386 00:28:41,375 --> 00:28:43,335 Yes, Domina. 387 00:28:44,837 --> 00:28:48,381 Your hair and your beard 388 00:28:48,549 --> 00:28:51,426 give the appearance of a fucking animal. 389 00:28:51,594 --> 00:28:54,471 I would have you reformed into the semblance of a man 390 00:28:54,638 --> 00:28:58,266 to make the lie I must tell myself more convincing. 391 00:29:37,390 --> 00:29:39,307 A game well played, Batiatus. 392 00:29:39,475 --> 00:29:44,020 Now let us come to terms. 393 00:29:46,148 --> 00:29:49,359 Your man Gannicus obviously means a great deal to you, 394 00:29:49,527 --> 00:29:52,320 to press to such extremes. 395 00:29:52,488 --> 00:29:55,949 I will cease my pursuit of him. 396 00:29:56,117 --> 00:29:57,367 Offer more. 397 00:29:57,535 --> 00:30:00,578 I will see your house take prominence in all upcoming games. 398 00:30:00,746 --> 00:30:02,956 More. 399 00:30:03,124 --> 00:30:05,375 Speak desire and see it attended. 400 00:30:05,543 --> 00:30:07,836 I desire to see you suffer 401 00:30:08,003 --> 00:30:10,463 as I have suffered at your fucking hands. 402 00:30:10,631 --> 00:30:13,466 Your suffering has only begun, Lanista, 403 00:30:13,634 --> 00:30:16,678 when it is discovered what you have done to me! 404 00:30:16,846 --> 00:30:19,806 You will not be discovered, nor missed. 405 00:30:19,974 --> 00:30:22,100 Solonius moves young Vettius 406 00:30:22,268 --> 00:30:25,770 towards offering proper explanation for your disappearance. 407 00:30:25,938 --> 00:30:27,063 Vettius? 408 00:30:27,231 --> 00:30:29,441 Oh, the city will mourn. 409 00:30:29,608 --> 00:30:32,610 Soon your name will be spoken of less and less, 410 00:30:32,778 --> 00:30:35,530 until it is lost to history. 411 00:30:35,698 --> 00:30:40,285 I should have had your life at the beginning of this. 412 00:30:40,453 --> 00:30:44,581 The mistake is mine, having stayed hand 413 00:30:44,748 --> 00:30:46,958 in respect of your father. 414 00:30:47,126 --> 00:30:48,668 Respect? 415 00:30:56,719 --> 00:30:59,888 Pay it to the remains of the man himself. 416 00:31:00,890 --> 00:31:03,183 Tell him! Tell him 417 00:31:03,350 --> 00:31:06,644 how high you hold him even as your poisoned wine 418 00:31:06,812 --> 00:31:10,690 robbed him of fucking life! Tell him. Tell him, you fucking shit! 419 00:31:12,026 --> 00:31:15,695 Why should I strike against your father? 420 00:31:15,863 --> 00:31:18,448 He was an honorable Roman... 421 00:31:19,742 --> 00:31:22,535 a man who knew his place. 422 00:31:22,703 --> 00:31:25,246 As I know yours. 423 00:31:25,414 --> 00:31:29,042 There will be an accounting, Batiatus... 424 00:31:31,128 --> 00:31:34,506 for this and everything that follows. 425 00:31:36,258 --> 00:31:38,593 The gods will see to it someday. 426 00:31:38,761 --> 00:31:41,429 Yes, but not this one. 427 00:32:36,652 --> 00:32:39,821 This arena was your life... 428 00:32:39,989 --> 00:32:41,489 add to its foundations. 429 00:33:07,391 --> 00:33:09,726 Capua! 430 00:33:15,608 --> 00:33:18,109 Have eyes ever beheld such a sight? 431 00:33:18,277 --> 00:33:20,528 The laurel crown of the Republic. 432 00:33:20,696 --> 00:33:23,656 Its majesty even more evident when viewed from the pulvinus. 433 00:33:23,824 --> 00:33:26,326 Oh, a great honor to be invited by Tullius. 434 00:33:26,493 --> 00:33:30,163 One I fear undeserved, yet he is a difficult man to turn from, huh? 435 00:33:30,331 --> 00:33:33,541 A fact well known to all present. 436 00:33:33,709 --> 00:33:35,376 I am surprised by his delay. 437 00:33:35,544 --> 00:33:37,670 The opening of the arena has been the only subject on his tongue. 438 00:33:37,838 --> 00:33:40,173 Now he stands late to his own celebration. 439 00:33:48,057 --> 00:33:49,891 Apologies. 440 00:33:50,059 --> 00:33:54,062 Tullius regrets he will be absent altogether. 441 00:33:54,229 --> 00:33:57,065 What could wrest him from so high a perch? 442 00:33:57,232 --> 00:33:59,525 Pressing concerns abroad in Antioch. 443 00:33:59,693 --> 00:34:02,779 His departure was unexpected. 444 00:34:02,946 --> 00:34:05,865 The arena would not exist without Tullius. 445 00:34:06,033 --> 00:34:08,951 We would not be standing here if it weren't for his actions. 446 00:34:09,119 --> 00:34:11,537 We should halt the celebrations until his return. 447 00:34:11,705 --> 00:34:13,498 Agreed. I shall address the crowd. 448 00:34:13,666 --> 00:34:16,834 No, Tullius sends hard instruction for ceremony to carry without him. 449 00:34:18,379 --> 00:34:20,922 This arena was a gift to his beloved city. 450 00:34:21,090 --> 00:34:25,301 He would not see misfortune stand in the way of the giving of it. 451 00:34:25,469 --> 00:34:29,889 A most gracious offer, well received. Come. 452 00:34:30,057 --> 00:34:33,393 Haunt Tullius' place by my side, possessing his spirit for the occasion. 453 00:34:33,560 --> 00:34:35,603 Again I must offer apology. 454 00:34:35,771 --> 00:34:38,690 I make preparations to follow Tullius to Antioch. 455 00:34:38,857 --> 00:34:41,317 And what of your ventures here? Your Ludus? 456 00:34:41,485 --> 00:34:44,654 I am retiring from the lowly call of the Lanista 457 00:34:44,822 --> 00:34:49,367 in favor of station more befitting a man of breeding. 458 00:34:49,535 --> 00:34:52,245 What will become of your men? They fight this very day. 459 00:34:52,413 --> 00:34:55,039 I would not see your brief labors turn to naught. 460 00:34:55,207 --> 00:34:58,459 Solonius and I can make fair offer to divide them. 461 00:34:58,627 --> 00:35:00,878 Deeply appreciated, yet unnecessary. 462 00:35:01,046 --> 00:35:03,965 Solonius and I have already come to terms. 463 00:35:04,133 --> 00:35:05,591 Terms? 464 00:35:05,759 --> 00:35:09,637 I've transferred deed to all my gladiators to Solonius, 465 00:35:09,805 --> 00:35:12,932 under whose noble banner they will fight this day. 466 00:35:13,100 --> 00:35:15,518 You are indeed blessed, Solonius. 467 00:35:15,686 --> 00:35:19,313 Well, your Ludus now stands above all others in sheer numbers. 468 00:35:19,481 --> 00:35:21,357 May the gods continue to show favor. 469 00:35:21,525 --> 00:35:24,152 - Huh. - I must take my leave. 470 00:35:24,319 --> 00:35:27,989 Give good Solonius all consideration towards future games. 471 00:35:28,157 --> 00:35:31,826 Tullius and I will have it so. 472 00:35:34,037 --> 00:35:36,706 You are overly generous. Come. I would see you away. 473 00:35:41,044 --> 00:35:43,004 The boy all but runs from us. 474 00:35:46,967 --> 00:35:50,178 Vettius has always been little more than Tullius' pet. 475 00:35:50,345 --> 00:35:53,347 Is it any wonder he runs to heel when leash is jerked? 476 00:35:53,515 --> 00:35:55,475 Batiatus speaks truth. 477 00:35:55,642 --> 00:35:57,810 Let us put absent friends from mind 478 00:35:57,978 --> 00:36:00,438 and turn towards the glories of the day. 479 00:36:07,613 --> 00:36:09,071 You have done well. 480 00:36:09,239 --> 00:36:11,199 I but dance to the yank of strings. 481 00:36:11,366 --> 00:36:13,159 Avoid them forming a noose, 482 00:36:13,327 --> 00:36:16,245 and never return to Capua while I draw breath. 483 00:36:16,413 --> 00:36:18,831 I pray for the day it ceases. 484 00:36:21,251 --> 00:36:23,503 We were supposed to divide Vettius' men among us. 485 00:36:23,670 --> 00:36:25,213 What the fuck are you doing? 486 00:36:25,380 --> 00:36:27,840 What it takes to make a name in this world... 487 00:36:28,008 --> 00:36:30,885 after years of "bowing and scraping in shit." 488 00:36:31,053 --> 00:36:34,388 Is that what this is about? A few words spoken in anger absent thought? 489 00:36:34,556 --> 00:36:35,932 A few words? 490 00:36:36,099 --> 00:36:38,184 You name me friend and brother, 491 00:36:38,352 --> 00:36:41,312 yet at every turn remind that I lack this trait or that. 492 00:36:41,480 --> 00:36:44,732 You take information given in aid and move against Tullius, 493 00:36:44,900 --> 00:36:48,027 absent regard of the difficult position it places me. 494 00:36:48,195 --> 00:36:49,695 You talk of nothing! 495 00:36:49,863 --> 00:36:52,532 Every tongue that is not your own is accused of the same. 496 00:36:52,699 --> 00:36:55,159 It has taken years 497 00:36:55,327 --> 00:36:58,579 and the price of blood, but at last I see you for what you are... 498 00:36:58,747 --> 00:37:02,458 a man who holds no one in esteem beyond himself. 499 00:37:04,127 --> 00:37:05,920 I owe you gratitude. 500 00:37:06,088 --> 00:37:08,214 Without you to show the way, 501 00:37:08,382 --> 00:37:11,384 I would never have raised the nerve to betray those closest to me. 502 00:37:24,815 --> 00:37:26,566 What excuse does Solonius give? 503 00:37:26,733 --> 00:37:29,151 None that merit consideration. 504 00:37:33,115 --> 00:37:34,907 What has the crowd in such a state? 505 00:37:35,075 --> 00:37:38,327 Sextus announces executions before the games begin. 506 00:37:58,765 --> 00:38:01,183 Is that not one of yours, Batiatus? 507 00:38:01,351 --> 00:38:05,146 The girl on the end. What was her name? 508 00:38:10,068 --> 00:38:12,403 Diona. 509 00:38:16,241 --> 00:38:19,243 Diona, yes. 510 00:38:19,411 --> 00:38:21,245 Apologies, Batiatus. 511 00:38:21,413 --> 00:38:23,539 The girl was only rounded up this morning. 512 00:38:23,707 --> 00:38:26,459 If you wish her removed to be dealt with personally... 513 00:38:28,295 --> 00:38:31,672 No, let her death stand as a warning 514 00:38:31,840 --> 00:38:34,258 to all others who would seek to betray me. 515 00:38:45,354 --> 00:38:48,731 Caburus is your man now, Solonius. 516 00:38:48,899 --> 00:38:51,275 Rise and see him to purpose. 517 00:38:51,443 --> 00:38:53,110 As you wish. 518 00:40:23,410 --> 00:40:28,998 Pity, to lose one so... fetching. 519 00:40:29,166 --> 00:40:31,417 Soon you join cunt. 520 00:40:34,046 --> 00:40:36,672 Doctore! 521 00:40:38,175 --> 00:40:41,093 I can fight. Have word with Dominus. 522 00:40:43,472 --> 00:40:45,306 I already have. 523 00:40:45,474 --> 00:40:47,683 Now aid your brothers in preparing for the day. 524 00:40:47,851 --> 00:40:50,811 You will fight again when you are able. 525 00:40:50,979 --> 00:40:53,147 Yes, Doctore. 526 00:40:59,946 --> 00:41:03,949 You will face Tasgetius and Synetos in the match before the primus. 527 00:41:06,244 --> 00:41:08,120 Our days have been filled. 528 00:41:08,288 --> 00:41:11,957 Show all of Capua why you are considered such a prize. 529 00:41:12,125 --> 00:41:15,127 Fight, and honor the House of Batiatus. 530 00:41:15,295 --> 00:41:17,505 There are many things I would die for... 531 00:41:17,672 --> 00:41:20,883 many things I deserve to die for... 532 00:41:21,051 --> 00:41:24,595 yet this house is no longer among them. 533 00:41:24,763 --> 00:41:27,098 Then fight for her. 534 00:41:28,683 --> 00:41:31,727 Every life you take, the blood you shed, 535 00:41:31,895 --> 00:41:34,522 she will see it from the afterlife. 536 00:41:39,194 --> 00:41:41,403 Then I shall fill her eyes. 537 00:41:45,367 --> 00:41:46,951 Crixus! 538 00:41:47,119 --> 00:41:48,619 You are first. 539 00:41:48,787 --> 00:41:50,412 Ready. 540 00:42:05,262 --> 00:42:07,429 The sands have been moistened 541 00:42:07,597 --> 00:42:10,224 with our first offerings of blood. 542 00:42:10,392 --> 00:42:13,894 But more is demanded on such a day. 543 00:42:14,062 --> 00:42:16,939 And you shall have it! 544 00:42:19,359 --> 00:42:21,986 The Houses of Solonius and Batiatus 545 00:42:22,154 --> 00:42:25,447 will battle each other in deadly contest. 546 00:42:25,615 --> 00:42:27,825 No mercy shown. 547 00:42:27,993 --> 00:42:30,035 No quarter given. 548 00:42:30,203 --> 00:42:34,999 The victors all to face each in the primus! 549 00:42:41,339 --> 00:42:44,967 You will school that little shit in the ways of a true Lanista. 550 00:42:45,135 --> 00:42:47,219 A lesson to be remembered. 551 00:42:47,387 --> 00:42:49,680 It shall be a spectacle 552 00:42:49,848 --> 00:42:53,767 the likes of which the gods themselves have never witnessed! 553 00:42:53,935 --> 00:42:55,769 Glory to Capua! 554 00:42:55,937 --> 00:42:57,855 Glory to Rome! 555 00:43:22,172 --> 00:43:23,172 Yes! 556 00:43:33,683 --> 00:43:34,934 Nice. 557 00:44:20,981 --> 00:44:22,481 Yes. 558 00:45:10,780 --> 00:45:12,406 Yes! 559 00:45:12,574 --> 00:45:16,327 Once more Gannicus proves himself a god of the arena! 560 00:45:16,494 --> 00:45:20,289 Ah, were that Tullius here to witness such a triumph! 561 00:45:21,666 --> 00:45:24,501 Yet I fear the numbers stand against you in the primus. 562 00:45:24,669 --> 00:45:27,004 Solonius still holds twice your men. 563 00:45:27,172 --> 00:45:29,381 Eh. Numbers are meaningless. 564 00:45:29,549 --> 00:45:32,301 A lesson good Solonius is about to discover. 565 00:45:32,469 --> 00:45:33,552 Ha! 566 00:45:38,850 --> 00:45:42,144 We want more, we want more! 567 00:45:45,148 --> 00:45:48,067 Fast we see approaching night. 568 00:45:48,234 --> 00:45:50,694 You shall stand above all others, 569 00:45:50,862 --> 00:45:54,698 eclipsed only by the gods themselves... 570 00:45:54,866 --> 00:45:57,785 So at last we meet upon the sand. 571 00:45:57,952 --> 00:46:00,245 Two among many. 572 00:46:00,413 --> 00:46:02,331 I give no shit about other men. 573 00:46:02,499 --> 00:46:04,833 I shall prove myself against you in proper contest. 574 00:46:05,001 --> 00:46:07,503 We face Solonius's men, not each other. 575 00:46:07,670 --> 00:46:09,713 Only until they have fallen. 576 00:46:09,881 --> 00:46:12,674 Then we shall stand alone, absent thought of brotherhood. 577 00:46:12,842 --> 00:46:15,427 Attend. 578 00:46:15,595 --> 00:46:17,346 The dominus would have words. 579 00:46:22,519 --> 00:46:24,812 Everything we have dreamed of, 580 00:46:24,979 --> 00:46:27,481 suffered and died for, 581 00:46:27,649 --> 00:46:31,819 the worth of it all turns upon this single moment. 582 00:46:31,986 --> 00:46:35,531 You face the House of Solonius and his ill-gotten men. 583 00:46:35,698 --> 00:46:38,367 You stand outnumbered. 584 00:46:38,535 --> 00:46:43,080 But not outmatched. Only one man will claim victory this day 585 00:46:43,248 --> 00:46:45,874 and earn the title the Champion of Capua. 586 00:46:46,042 --> 00:46:50,838 And by the gods that man will be from the fucking House of Batiatus! 587 00:47:29,294 --> 00:47:32,296 Gladiators, form! 588 00:48:49,165 --> 00:48:52,042 Many have fought this day. 589 00:48:52,210 --> 00:48:54,253 Many have died, 590 00:48:54,420 --> 00:48:56,547 their blood staining the sands. 591 00:48:56,714 --> 00:49:01,552 Yet this arena towers above all others in the Republic. 592 00:49:01,719 --> 00:49:06,974 It is a vast beast, and it yet hungers! 593 00:49:09,018 --> 00:49:11,520 Two great houses face each other. 594 00:49:11,688 --> 00:49:15,732 Yet every man must ultimately stand for himself 595 00:49:15,900 --> 00:49:18,443 and himself alone. 596 00:49:30,623 --> 00:49:33,584 - What are they doing? - It matters not. 597 00:49:37,797 --> 00:49:40,632 Fire burns within their breasts. 598 00:49:40,800 --> 00:49:44,803 And it is fire that shall bind them in final contest! 599 00:49:59,652 --> 00:50:01,445 Fall to the sands beyond the flames 600 00:50:01,613 --> 00:50:04,448 and find yourself removed from the primus. 601 00:50:04,616 --> 00:50:06,783 Fall within them 602 00:50:06,951 --> 00:50:09,786 and be removed from this world. 603 00:50:09,954 --> 00:50:12,372 Take position. 604 00:50:34,145 --> 00:50:37,564 Do not die before we meet. 605 00:50:40,735 --> 00:50:44,821 Split heaven with the sound of your fury! 606 00:50:52,121 --> 00:50:53,288 Begin! 607 00:51:31,703 --> 00:51:33,578 - First blood to Solonius! - Yes. 608 00:51:48,678 --> 00:51:49,886 Yes. 609 00:52:34,891 --> 00:52:36,975 Yes! 610 00:52:55,953 --> 00:52:57,120 Yes! 611 00:52:57,288 --> 00:53:00,415 It is a pity you did not land more men in the primus, Solonius. 612 00:53:00,583 --> 00:53:03,126 I fear you may be eliminated prematurely. 613 00:53:14,013 --> 00:53:16,097 Dagan, you crazy fuck! 614 00:53:20,061 --> 00:53:22,312 Batiatus's men think so little of his house 615 00:53:22,480 --> 00:53:24,689 they seek to kill each other? 616 00:53:52,134 --> 00:53:54,970 Who stands cunt now? 617 00:54:40,641 --> 00:54:42,893 Capua! 618 00:54:44,353 --> 00:54:46,187 Fuck! 619 00:55:13,007 --> 00:55:14,883 Let us press advantage, brother! 620 00:55:15,051 --> 00:55:17,260 Kill Gannicus, 621 00:55:17,428 --> 00:55:20,221 and decide who is champion between us, huh? 622 00:55:28,356 --> 00:55:31,441 Your men again set upon each other before common foe is defeated. 623 00:55:31,609 --> 00:55:34,319 To be expected when animals are not properly trained. 624 00:55:36,530 --> 00:55:38,740 Gannicus is mine. 625 00:56:12,858 --> 00:56:14,609 It appears odds have shifted. 626 00:56:37,091 --> 00:56:38,800 The odds return to balance. 627 00:57:41,489 --> 00:57:42,864 Yes yes. 628 00:58:48,514 --> 00:58:51,141 Yes! 629 00:59:10,369 --> 00:59:15,123 Yes! The House of Batiatus stands fucking triumphant! 630 00:59:16,208 --> 00:59:18,168 Whoa! Apologies. 631 00:59:18,335 --> 00:59:21,546 None required. A most impressive showing. 632 00:59:21,714 --> 00:59:23,423 I do but honor this city 633 00:59:23,591 --> 00:59:25,925 and my champion continues to do the same. 634 00:59:26,093 --> 00:59:29,095 I have mind towards your man for my own games. 635 00:59:29,263 --> 00:59:32,640 As do l. Listen to how he ignites the crowd. 636 00:59:36,061 --> 00:59:39,022 Gannicus! Gannicus! Gannicus! 637 00:59:42,985 --> 00:59:45,028 Gannicus! Gannicus! Gannicus! 638 00:59:45,196 --> 00:59:49,157 Would they not forever remember this day and the men responsible for it 639 00:59:49,325 --> 00:59:51,451 if Gannicus were granted freedom? 640 00:59:52,661 --> 00:59:54,412 Freedom? 641 00:59:54,580 --> 00:59:56,998 I would have granted the same in deference to the crowd 642 00:59:57,166 --> 00:59:59,751 - had my man survived. - An excellent suggestion. 643 00:59:59,919 --> 01:00:02,629 You can always train another gladiator. 644 01:00:02,796 --> 01:00:07,091 Yet to conclude the opening ceremonies with such a blessing... 645 01:00:07,259 --> 01:00:10,470 As I said, I but honor this city. 646 01:00:23,984 --> 01:00:27,237 Gannicus has proven himself to the city of Capua. 647 01:00:28,489 --> 01:00:32,784 Let him be rewarded... with freedom. 648 01:00:40,125 --> 01:00:43,503 Gannicus! Gannicus! Gannicus! 649 01:00:43,671 --> 01:00:46,631 Gannicus! Gannicus! Gannicus! 650 01:00:46,799 --> 01:00:49,884 Gannicus! Gannicus! Gannicus! 651 01:00:50,052 --> 01:00:53,304 Gannicus! Gannicus! Gannicus! 652 01:00:53,472 --> 01:00:55,848 Gannicus! Gannicus! Gannicus! 653 01:00:56,016 --> 01:00:59,185 Gannicus! Gannicus! Gannicus! 654 01:00:59,353 --> 01:01:02,397 Gannicus! Gannicus! Gannicus! 655 01:01:02,564 --> 01:01:05,400 Gannicus! Gannicus! Gannicus! 656 01:01:05,567 --> 01:01:08,861 Gannicus! Gannicus! 657 01:01:11,156 --> 01:01:14,158 After all we have suffered, Gannicus is still lost to us. 658 01:01:14,326 --> 01:01:16,411 I offered the man coin, 659 01:01:16,578 --> 01:01:19,956 freedom to come and go as he pleases, if he would yet fight for our house. 660 01:01:21,875 --> 01:01:24,669 Memories haunt the man 661 01:01:24,837 --> 01:01:26,921 and drive him from our walls. 662 01:01:28,757 --> 01:01:31,676 Crixus afforded himself well in the games. 663 01:01:31,844 --> 01:01:34,721 Let us turn our hope towards him, 664 01:01:34,888 --> 01:01:37,974 that he may bring us honor 665 01:01:38,142 --> 01:01:40,393 and good fortune. 666 01:01:44,273 --> 01:01:45,815 Yes. 667 01:01:45,983 --> 01:01:48,526 Let us place our stock in the Gaul 668 01:01:48,694 --> 01:01:51,362 and see what ends he may service. 669 01:01:51,530 --> 01:01:53,614 I'm real proud of you, brother. 670 01:01:56,493 --> 01:02:01,581 I shall join you one day, you mad fuck. 671 01:02:01,749 --> 01:02:03,291 Of that there is no doubt. 672 01:02:17,014 --> 01:02:19,432 We have not yet had proper contest. 673 01:02:19,600 --> 01:02:23,144 Win your own freedom and seek me out. 674 01:02:29,735 --> 01:02:31,986 Crixus. 675 01:02:33,655 --> 01:02:36,741 I was given this when I became champion of this house. 676 01:02:44,166 --> 01:02:46,542 Wear it with more honor than I have. 677 01:03:17,449 --> 01:03:19,742 You have earned the rudis... 678 01:03:19,910 --> 01:03:23,121 proof you no longer stand a slave. 679 01:03:31,922 --> 01:03:34,382 A lifetime of blood. 680 01:03:34,550 --> 01:03:36,217 And victory. 681 01:03:36,385 --> 01:03:39,804 It lifts troubled heart to see my brother gain his freedom. 682 01:03:39,972 --> 01:03:42,432 Melitta would have been proud. 683 01:03:47,980 --> 01:03:49,689 Oenomaus... 684 01:03:57,281 --> 01:04:01,868 she loved you above all others. 685 01:04:05,581 --> 01:04:07,457 The thought shall keep me warm 686 01:04:07,624 --> 01:04:09,625 till I join her in the afterlife. 687 01:04:09,793 --> 01:04:12,503 And I shall meet you both there. 688 01:05:20,239 --> 01:05:22,406 Doctore. 689 01:05:23,575 --> 01:05:25,159 Begin the day's training. 690 01:05:35,712 --> 01:05:37,755 First position! 691 01:05:46,348 --> 01:05:49,183 I would not hear the name Gannicus spoken within these walls. 692 01:05:49,351 --> 01:05:52,228 Or that of Tullius or his cock-eating apprentice. 693 01:05:52,396 --> 01:05:55,648 Such things are of the past. 694 01:05:57,776 --> 01:06:00,736 Let us look towards a brighter future. 695 01:06:00,904 --> 01:06:04,031 My eyes are firmly fixed. 696 01:06:09,746 --> 01:06:12,873 We will see this house elevated... 697 01:06:13,041 --> 01:06:18,170 beyond my father, beyond Solonius, beyond the fucking gods themselves. 698 01:06:18,338 --> 01:06:21,716 We will leave our mark upon this city. 699 01:06:21,883 --> 01:06:24,302 And one day 700 01:06:24,469 --> 01:06:27,930 we will see proper reward for all we have done. 701 01:06:31,226 --> 01:06:34,061 I have done this thing because it is just. 702 01:06:35,272 --> 01:06:37,857 Blood demands blood. 703 01:06:38,025 --> 01:06:40,818 We have lived and lost 704 01:06:40,986 --> 01:06:44,322 at the whims of our masters for too long. 705 01:06:44,489 --> 01:06:47,408 I would not have it so. 706 01:06:49,494 --> 01:06:53,205 Your lives are your own. Forge your own path... 707 01:06:53,373 --> 01:06:55,791 or join with us 708 01:06:55,959 --> 01:06:59,712 and together we shall see Rome tremble!