:19:03
The Pope's taken
a personal interest in you.
:19:06
He inquires after each of you,
:19:09
and is curious to know if your knights have
converted to the word of Our Savior or...?
:19:15
They retain the religion of their forefathers.
I have never questioned that.
:19:20
Of course, of course.
:19:22
They are pagans. Hm?
:19:26
For our part, the Church
has deemed such beliefs innocence,
:19:29
but you, Arthur,
your path to God is through Pelagius?
:19:34
- I saw his image in your room.
- He took my father's place for me.
:19:38
His teachings on free will and equality
have been a great influence.
:19:41
I look forward to our reunion in Rome.
:19:44
Ah.
:19:45
Rome awaits your arrival
with great anticipation.
:19:49
You are a hero.
:19:51
In Rome, you will live out your days
in honor and wealth.
:19:56
Alas...
:19:59
Alas, we are all but players
in an ever-changing world.
:20:03
Barbarians from every corner
are almost at Rome's door.
:20:08
Because of this, Rome and the Holy Father
have decided to remove ourselves
:20:14
from indefensible outposts,
such as Britain.
:20:19
What will become of Britain
is not our concern anymore.
:20:22
I suppose the Saxons will claim it soon.
:20:25
- Saxons?
- Yes.
:20:27
In the north a massive
Saxon incursion has begun.
:20:31
- The Saxons only claim what they kill.
- And only kill everything.
:20:36
So you would just
leave the land to the Woads.
:20:40
And I risked my life for nothing.
:20:42
Hm.
:20:43
Gentlemen,
:20:45
your discharge papers with safe conduct
throughout the Roman Empire.
:20:50
But first, I must have a word
with your commander.
:20:58
- In private.
- We have no secrets.