:23:05
As quickly as possible you must
set me alone on the throne of Egypt.
:23:10
My mission is to put to an end
to your tiresome squabbling.
:23:13
You're not a fool. Or are you?
:23:16
Lmmodestly, perhaps, no.
:23:18
You've seen my brother
and listened to him?
:23:21
And that truly evil man
to whom he belongs?
:23:25
Yes.
:23:27
Shall we agree upon what Rome
really wants...
:23:30
...has always wanted of Egypt?
:23:32
Corn, grain, treasure.
It's the old story.
:23:36
Roman greatness built
upon Egyptian riches.
:23:40
You shall have them.
You shall have them all and in peace.
:23:44
But there is only one way.
:23:46
My way. Make me queen.
:23:50
That sounds very much
like an ultimatum.
:23:52
There is no other way.
:23:54
For one whose assets,
up to a few moments ago...
:23:57
...was a devoted slave
and a rolled-up carpet...
:24:00
But I have you now, Caesar.
:24:02
Besides, there are my armies...
:24:04
...and the simple fact that
no mortal hand can destroy me.
:24:08
Yes, I recall some
mention of an obsession...
:24:10
...you have about your divinity.
:24:13
Isis, is it not?
:24:17
I shall have to insist
that you mind what you say.
:24:20
I am Isis. I am worshiped
by millions who believe it.
:24:25
Do not confuse what I am...
:24:27
...with the so-called divine origin...
:24:29
...that every Roman general acquires
together with his shield.
:24:33
It was Venus you chose to be
descended from, wasn't it?
:24:39
I must now do a little
insisting of my own.
:24:42
The journey has tired you
and you wish to retire.
:24:44
I am not your servant, Caesar.
Do not dismiss me.
:24:47
Secondly, you have no armies,
young lady.
:24:50
They are gone because
you could not pay them.
:24:53
Egypt's riches are not
available for your use...
:24:56
...much less to give away.
Perhaps in a day or two...
:24:59
...we can speak again.
- That may be too late...