:19:02
But Senator Gaius
isn't influenced by that, of course.
:19:04
Where do you stand, General?
Emperor or Senate?
:19:07
A soldier has the advantage of being able
to look his enemy in the eye, Senator.
:19:12
Well, with an army behind you,
you could be extremely political.
:19:16
I warned you. Now I shall save you.
Senators.
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[Triumphant instrumental music continues]
:19:28
Maximus.
:19:30
I'm going to need good men like you.
:19:35
How may I be of service, Highness?
:19:37
You're a man who knows what it is
to command.
:19:40
You give your orders, the orders are obeyed,
and the battle is won.
:19:44
But these senators scheme, squabble
and flatter and deceive.
:19:49
COMMODUS: We must save Rome
from the politicians, my friend.
:19:52
Can I count on you when the time comes?
:20:00
Highness, when your father releases me,
I intend to return home.
:20:03
Home? Well, no one's earned it more.
:20:08
Don't get too comfortable.
I may call on you before long.
:20:13
COMMODUS: Lucilla's here. Did you know?
:20:16
She's not forgotten you.
:20:19
And now, you're the great man.
:20:33
If only you had been born a man...
:20:37
what a Caesar you would have made.
:20:41
Father.
:20:46
[Soft instrumental music]
:20:48
You would have been strong.
:20:50
I wonder, would you have been just?
:20:54
I would have been
what you taught me to be.
:20:58
How was your journey?