Most scenes together: Milo & Atticus (3), Milo & Proculus (2)
It is the gods. They have a plan for us all.
Perhaps.
What do you mean?
Tonight, I saw the man who killed my family. Perhaps the gods spared me for a reason.
The Romans took my family from me, 20 years ago. At night, I try to remember their faces, but I cannot. But I know that one day, the gods will bring me back to them.
Where are you going?
I have to find her.
Milo, this is madness! We have to get to the harbour and find a boat; the mountain is going to kill us all!
She risked her life for me, Atticus, risked everything for me! Without her, they would have killed us in that arena!
Then we'll go together.
No. You have your freedom, my friend. Now, she is mine.
Then we'll meet at the harbour.
Is this what you call sport?
No, Lady Cassia, this is not sport, this is politics.
I know you.
Really? Well, whatever revenge you think you're going to have, I'm afraid you'll be disappointed.
This isn't a battle.
What?
This is a massacre,
How do you know?
Because I was there.
You're brave, I'll give you that. But no savage could ever be the match of a Roman.
How about 20 of us?
I don't have time for this, Graecus; what are you suggesting? We cancel the games?
Of course not, merely postpone them.
This amphitheatre has stood for a hundred years. It withstood the great earthquake.
It may not be safe. Use your eyes. I'm just saying, I cannot be held responsible for what may happen.
Then don't be. I take full responsibility. How can we expect Rome to trust us to rebuild an entire city, if we can't stage a simple bloody spectacle?
Wait, wait, wait! Who are you to do this to me?! I am Senator Quintas Attius Corvus!
And what is that worth, Senator Quintas Attius Corvus? You killed my family, you slaughtered my people, and make no mistake... my gods are coming for you.
[Milo leaves with Cassia as a pyroclastic surge erupts from Mount Vesuvius.]
A barbarian does not die...the equal of a Roman.
Let's see...if a Roman can die...the equal of a gladiator.
Gladiators...do...not...beg!
[stabs Proculus]
The Governor wants these trade routes re-opened. These rebel Celts need to be dealt with once and for all. This entire territory requires a clear and well-defined message.
By the patronage of Marcus Cassius Severus, and to the glory of Emperor Titus, remember, all here, the mighty victory of Senator Quintas Attius Corvus and his annihilation of the Celtic rebellion.
He would not dare!
I could ride before I could walk.
Is this the end of the world? Why would the gods let this happen?
Men killing each other for our amusement is not a sport.
