:22:00
You know, dirt cleans off a lot
easier than blood, Quintus.
:22:05
- Here he is.
- Highness.
:22:07
Senator Gaius, Senator Falco.
:22:10
Beware of Gaius. He'll pour
a honeyed potion in your ear...
:22:14
and you'll wake up one day and all
you'll say is, "Republic, republic".
:22:17
Well, why not?
Rome was founded as a republic.
:22:21
Yes, and in a republic
the senate has the power.
:22:25
But Senator Gaius isn't
influenced by that, of course.
:22:28
Where do you stand, General?
Emperor or senate?
:22:31
A soldier has the advantage
of being able...
:22:34
to look his enemy
in the eye, Senator.
:22:37
Well, with an army behind you,
you could be extremely political.
:22:42
I warned you.
Now I shall save you. Senators.
:22:57
Maximus.
:23:00
I'm going to need
good men like you.
:23:06
How may I be of service,
Highness?
:23:09
You're a man who knows
what it is to command.
:23:13
You give your orders, the orders
are obeyed and the battle is won.
:23:17
But these senators scheme and squabble
and flatter and deceive.
:23:23
Maximus, we must save Rome
from the politicians, my friend.
:23:27
Can I count on you
when the time comes?
:23:38
Highness, when your father releases me,
I intend to return home.
:23:42
Home? Well, no one's earned it more.
:23:47
Don't get too comfortable.
I may call on you before long.
:23:54
Lucilla's here.
Did you know?
:23:58
She's not forgotten you.