1 000:08,903 --> 00:00:10,113 -What do you think of this one? 2 00:00:11,622 --> 00:00:12,923 -It’s lovely. 3 00:00:14,047 --> 00:00:15,067 What’s it for? 4 00:00:15,931 --> 00:00:18,694 -It’s a walking stick. It’s very useful. 5 00:00:19,500 --> 00:00:20,922 You can walk with it; 6 00:00:21,391 --> 00:00:23,392 you can lean on it, if you need a rest. 7 00:00:24,496 --> 00:00:28,090 And, you can kill nasty little critters if you wanna lie down. 8 00:00:28,796 --> 00:00:29,601 Yeah... 9 00:00:30,483 --> 00:00:31,621 It’s got a good feel. 10 00:00:32,478 --> 00:00:33,658 -Let me look at this. 11 00:00:47,580 --> 00:00:48,548 Not bad. 12 00:00:49,023 --> 00:00:50,221 -Or, you could do that... 13 00:00:51,060 --> 00:00:51,757 ...yeah. 14 00:00:53,400 --> 00:00:55,503 -What was that thing hanging back there from the tree? 15 00:00:55,930 --> 00:00:57,681 -No trespassing signs. 16 00:00:59,000 --> 00:01:00,507 This is Amazon country. 17 00:01:00,965 --> 00:01:01,909 -Amazon? 18 00:01:03,522 --> 00:01:05,112 Do you think we’ll see any? 19 00:01:09,826 --> 00:01:11,282 -Almost certainly. 20 00:01:13,500 --> 00:01:14,423 Gabrielle. 21 00:01:20,200 --> 00:01:22,632 -You know the Amazon symbol of peace. 22 00:01:23,028 --> 00:01:25,420 -We’d like safe passage through your hunting grounds. 23 00:01:31,600 --> 00:01:32,991 -My name is Terreis. 24 00:01:34,347 --> 00:01:37,726 You know the Amazon ways, and yet, you’re not one of us. 25 00:01:38,647 --> 00:01:40,439 And you’re really not one of us. 26 00:01:40,700 --> 00:01:42,829 -Hey, don’t judge a scroll by its paper. 27 00:01:44,600 --> 00:01:46,069 -They invaded our territory. 28 00:01:47,249 --> 00:01:49,425 We should take them to see Queen Melosa. 29 00:01:50,600 --> 00:01:54,029 -Ephiny is right; we have to let Melosa decide. 30 00:01:55,186 --> 00:01:57,096 Don’t worry... She’s fair. 31 00:01:58,877 --> 00:02:00,726 -Going to see the Amazon Queen... 32 00:02:01,253 --> 00:02:03,624 This is fantastic. I’m so excited. 33 00:02:04,000 --> 00:02:05,271 I wonder what she’s like? 34 00:02:07,203 --> 00:02:10,898 -I want to read philosophy and learn about history and science. 35 00:02:11,362 --> 00:02:13,529 But they didn’t consider me a normal girl. 36 00:02:14,400 --> 00:02:18,536 -Philosophy and history are among the first things taught to Amazon children. 37 00:02:18,709 --> 00:02:19,577 -Really? 38 00:02:20,875 --> 00:02:22,809 -It 'is' a man’s world, Gabrielle... 39 00:02:23,163 --> 00:02:26,281 Not because it should be, but, because we let them have it. 40 00:02:26,688 --> 00:02:28,436 It’s based on a woman’s weakness. 41 00:02:29,351 --> 00:02:29,920 -Yeah? 42 00:02:30,260 --> 00:02:35,463 -The Amazon world is based on truth and a woman’s individual strength. 43 00:02:35,794 --> 00:02:40,012 -Well, I’m all for that. I’ve always considered myself a single-minded person. 44 00:02:40,789 --> 00:02:44,940 Of course, if I got married I’d have to ask my husband if that was OK... 45 00:02:47,300 --> 00:02:48,488 That was a joke. 46 00:02:55,154 --> 00:02:57,757 -Something about me you find interesting? -Yes. 47 00:02:57,975 --> 00:02:59,627 -Wanna tell me? -No. 48 00:03:01,083 --> 00:03:04,542 -Then stop staring at me, before I take your eyes out. 49 00:03:09,756 --> 00:03:10,757 Gabrielle? 50 00:03:12,111 --> 00:03:12,972 -What is it? 51 00:03:17,012 --> 00:03:19,601 -Amazons, retreat, to the trees! 52 00:03:35,851 --> 00:03:36,673 -Terreis! 53 00:03:48,800 --> 00:03:49,842 -Don’t try to move her. 54 00:03:50,621 --> 00:03:53,064 Gabrielle... I’ll check to see if it’s clear. 55 00:03:55,650 --> 00:03:56,513 -Terreis! 56 00:03:58,746 --> 00:04:01,690 -You tried to save me. -Don’t talk... 57 00:04:02,200 --> 00:04:03,197 ... just keep your strength. 58 00:04:04,708 --> 00:04:10,666 -What you did, only an Amazon would do for another Amazon. 59 00:04:12,362 --> 00:04:16,169 I want you to take my right of caste. 60 00:04:16,418 --> 00:04:17,332 -Terreis! 61 00:04:18,350 --> 00:04:19,766 -Please! 62 00:04:20,530 --> 00:04:23,666 -OK, I’ll take it. Just, don’t, don’t... 63 00:05:58,993 --> 00:06:00,859 -Hail, Melosa! 64 00:06:22,564 --> 00:06:24,492 -Victory for Queen Melosa! 65 00:06:55,700 --> 00:06:56,650 -What are they doing? 66 00:06:57,969 --> 00:07:00,977 -They’re going to send Terreis to Artemis, the moon goddess. 67 00:07:12,321 --> 00:07:15,912 -I’m Queen Melosa. I’m told you tried to save my sister. 68 00:07:16,456 --> 00:07:17,723 For that, I thank you. 69 00:07:18,399 --> 00:07:21,381 You have safe passage through my land, but you must go quickly; 70 00:07:22,052 --> 00:07:23,370 we may be at war soon. 71 00:07:23,617 --> 00:07:25,656 -At war? With who? Who attacked us? 72 00:07:25,949 --> 00:07:27,847 -Get your hands off me! 73 00:07:29,000 --> 00:07:30,530 Hands off, witch! 74 00:07:33,132 --> 00:07:34,400 -Centaurs. 75 00:07:35,487 --> 00:07:36,739 -What, what’s the matter? 76 00:07:37,588 --> 00:07:39,619 -Let’s just say, they’re no friends of mine. 77 00:07:48,647 --> 00:07:49,538 -These were his. 78 00:07:50,180 --> 00:07:52,327 I brought him down as he was escaping across the river. 79 00:07:52,550 --> 00:07:54,361 -You would never have caught me in the open field. 80 00:07:54,481 --> 00:07:57,586 -I did catch you, on our land. 81 00:07:57,730 --> 00:07:59,200 -You’re Phantes, aren’t you? 82 00:07:59,370 --> 00:08:03,049 -What? How did you...? -I make it a point to know my enemies. 83 00:08:11,290 --> 00:08:14,395 You have until the end of our mourning period to make your peace with the gods. 84 00:08:14,504 --> 00:08:16,179 -Make peace with your own gods. 85 00:08:16,793 --> 00:08:19,805 Do you think my people will allow you to kill the son of Tyldus? 86 00:08:20,955 --> 00:08:22,426 -Take him away. 87 00:08:27,021 --> 00:08:28,974 -What problems do you have with Centaurs? 88 00:08:29,283 --> 00:08:32,561 -Disgusting animals. You know how they are? 89 00:08:33,351 --> 00:08:35,676 Near the river, there’s a village of Centaurs and men. 90 00:08:36,124 --> 00:08:39,479 They want our hunting areas. And now they’ve gone too far. 91 00:08:40,700 --> 00:08:41,710 You should go. 92 00:08:50,640 --> 00:08:53,351 -Now, what did you mean by, ‘I’m not a friend of the Centaurs’? 93 00:08:53,725 --> 00:08:55,819 -A long time ago, my army fought the Centaurs. 94 00:08:56,005 --> 00:08:58,424 -Yeah, well, I guess they wouldn’t be your friends if you defeated them in battle. 95 00:08:59,673 --> 00:09:02,176 -I fought them... I never defeated them. 96 00:09:02,481 --> 00:09:03,350 Stay here. 97 00:09:04,744 --> 00:09:05,934 -Gabrielle? 98 00:09:09,114 --> 00:09:11,630 You didn’t tell your friend about the right of caste, did you? 99 00:09:37,323 --> 00:09:38,510 -Did you kill Terreis? 100 00:09:38,770 --> 00:09:39,601 -Terreis? 101 00:09:40,635 --> 00:09:42,354 The Amazon had a name, did she? 102 00:09:44,664 --> 00:09:45,858 -Did you kill her? 103 00:09:45,972 --> 00:09:47,721 -Would you believe me if I said I didn’t? 104 00:09:47,948 --> 00:09:51,062 -I find it hard to believe that the son of Tyldus is a murderer. 105 00:09:51,235 --> 00:09:52,532 -Maybe it wasn’t murder. 106 00:09:53,500 --> 00:09:56,708 Maybe it was the opening of a war that should have happened a long time ago. 107 00:09:56,770 --> 00:09:59,778 -Well, if it was, it was a pretty stupid way to begin it. 108 00:10:01,900 --> 00:10:03,020 Only one death? 109 00:10:05,254 --> 00:10:07,380 And to get captured so easily. 110 00:10:09,252 --> 00:10:11,675 Centaurs aren’t known for their stupidity. 111 00:10:12,200 --> 00:10:14,707 -Amazons aren’t known for asking questions. 112 00:10:14,803 --> 00:10:16,191 -I’m not an Amazon. 113 00:10:16,686 --> 00:10:21,292 -If it looks like a hydra, and moves like a hydra, it’s a hydra. 114 00:10:21,700 --> 00:10:23,279 -Did you kill her? 115 00:10:24,117 --> 00:10:25,738 -I’d kill ‘em all if I could. 116 00:10:27,002 --> 00:10:32,464 And maybe I’ll get my chance, if my father can still muster the courage for battle. 117 00:10:34,600 --> 00:10:37,213 -I appreciate your coming here for this discussion, Krykus. 118 00:10:37,600 --> 00:10:39,474 -I do it only in the interests of peace. 119 00:10:40,222 --> 00:10:42,751 You should know I have men at the Centaur village right now... 120 00:10:43,045 --> 00:10:44,788 ... telling them the same thing I’m telling you. 121 00:10:44,953 --> 00:10:46,371 -And that would be? 122 00:10:46,968 --> 00:10:49,282 -I have no interest in this little war of yours. 123 00:10:49,800 --> 00:10:53,830 If it happens, don’t expect me to act as an enemy, or an ally. 124 00:10:54,207 --> 00:10:55,672 -That’s all I care to know. 125 00:10:57,663 --> 00:11:01,369 -Oh, and I would offer my condolences on the murder of you sister, but... 126 00:11:01,370 --> 00:11:03,071 -But, I wouldn’t believe it anyway. 127 00:11:08,747 --> 00:11:09,544 -Tor... 128 00:11:12,443 --> 00:11:16,186 -That was the warlord, Krykus. He hates us only slightly less than the Centaurs. 129 00:11:16,689 --> 00:11:20,905 -Melosa, don’t let this war happen. You can stop it now before it gets out of hand. 130 00:11:21,244 --> 00:11:24,771 -I have no intention of going to war. That’s up to the Centaurs. 131 00:11:25,479 --> 00:11:28,102 I intend to execute a murderer. 132 00:11:28,937 --> 00:11:31,437 If they take it to the next step, we’ll be prepared. 133 00:11:31,526 --> 00:11:33,707 -You’re going to get your people killed. 134 00:11:34,107 --> 00:11:36,484 I fought the Centaurs; I know what they can do. 135 00:11:36,751 --> 00:11:39,103 -The famous battle of Corinth... yes, we’ve heard of it. 136 00:11:39,473 --> 00:11:42,828 And we’ve heard of you, Xena. To some of us, you’re a hero. 137 00:11:43,136 --> 00:11:46,984 A true Amazon at the head of the mightiest army the world has known. 138 00:11:47,015 --> 00:11:50,459 -And yet, the Centaurs fought my army to a standstill. 139 00:11:50,879 --> 00:11:52,582 Tyldus was their leader. 140 00:11:52,991 --> 00:11:55,594 Executing his son is certain to bring about a war. 141 00:11:59,135 --> 00:12:01,739 I don’t believe Phantes killed your sister. 142 00:12:02,440 --> 00:12:05,437 -Is that so? What do you intend to do about it? 143 00:12:05,612 --> 00:12:07,061 -I’m going to talk to Tyldus. 144 00:12:08,160 --> 00:12:10,760 -This... was Terreis’ sword. 145 00:12:11,661 --> 00:12:15,820 According to Amazon custom, it will burn throughout the night during our mourning period. 146 00:12:16,998 --> 00:12:19,451 It will be used to execute her murderer. 147 00:12:20,400 --> 00:12:23,872 That execution takes place at noon tomorrow. 148 00:12:24,722 --> 00:12:27,007 -It sounds like the Centaurs have been asking for it. 149 00:12:27,732 --> 00:12:30,368 -Only fools and profiteers ask for war, Gabrielle. 150 00:12:30,700 --> 00:12:31,735 Centaurs are neither. 151 00:12:32,000 --> 00:12:33,400 -Yeah, but he killed Terreis. 152 00:12:33,874 --> 00:12:37,563 -Someone killed Terreis... I’m not sure it was Phantes. 153 00:12:38,408 --> 00:12:39,768 I’m going to speak to his father. 154 00:12:41,687 --> 00:12:43,798 This is probably the safest place for you to be. 155 00:12:44,440 --> 00:12:47,031 The Amazons will protect you because of Terreis. 156 00:12:48,171 --> 00:12:52,026 Besides, I’m sure Tyldus still considers me an enemy. 157 00:12:53,282 --> 00:12:54,094 -Good luck! 158 00:12:55,100 --> 00:12:55,819 -Gabrielle. 159 00:12:58,064 --> 00:13:00,371 -So are we going to talk about this right of caste thing? 160 00:13:00,671 --> 00:13:04,966 -With her dying wish, Terreis bestowed all her rights and possessions to you... 161 00:13:05,351 --> 00:13:06,708 ... and her position. 162 00:13:08,250 --> 00:13:11,123 -Wait. You mean, I’m an Amazon? 163 00:13:11,636 --> 00:13:15,346 -Terreis was my true sister... the next in the royal line. 164 00:13:16,867 --> 00:13:18,437 You’re an Amazon Princess. 165 00:13:19,971 --> 00:13:21,380 Make sure she’s taught. 166 00:14:02,418 --> 00:14:03,615 -Hold your fire! 167 00:14:11,452 --> 00:14:13,648 Corinth is a long time in the past, Xena. 168 00:14:14,505 --> 00:14:16,196 What brings you to my present? 169 00:14:16,346 --> 00:14:18,846 -Tyldus! Mesas can’t breathe! 170 00:14:19,600 --> 00:14:22,430 -You know me, Tyldus... You know I can help him. 171 00:14:22,734 --> 00:14:24,536 -Why would you want to help a Centaur? 172 00:14:24,800 --> 00:14:26,170 -Because he’s dead without it. 173 00:14:32,138 --> 00:14:35,277 -If he dies, you die. 174 00:14:52,508 --> 00:14:54,512 -I, I can’t feel my chest. 175 00:14:55,140 --> 00:14:58,015 -That’s the point... I’ve blocked off the nervers. 176 00:14:58,700 --> 00:14:59,622 I’ll take that... 177 00:15:01,430 --> 00:15:02,586 Very nice... 178 00:15:17,073 --> 00:15:18,793 The rib’s pressing against the lung... 179 00:15:19,600 --> 00:15:21,032 ... it didn’t penetrate, though. 180 00:15:29,492 --> 00:15:31,482 Get me a needle and some leather twine... 181 00:15:34,205 --> 00:15:35,470 ... now. 182 00:15:45,598 --> 00:15:47,045 -This can’t be mine. 183 00:15:47,332 --> 00:15:49,471 -Everything that was Terreis’ is yours. 184 00:15:49,872 --> 00:15:53,621 -But, it makes me feel strange... wearing her clothes and all. 185 00:15:53,850 --> 00:15:56,759 -It’s an honor... to deny it would degrade her memory. 186 00:15:57,318 --> 00:15:58,746 -What kind of a person was she? 187 00:15:59,248 --> 00:16:02,073 -Terreis was an Amazon in the purest sense. 188 00:16:02,881 --> 00:16:04,408 -She would have made a good leader one day. 189 00:16:04,714 --> 00:16:08,758 -And she didn’t think that all men and centaurs were evil. Just misguided. 190 00:16:09,011 --> 00:16:13,543 -’It’s a man’s world. Not because it should be, but because we let them have it.’ 191 00:16:14,321 --> 00:16:15,569 Yeah, I guess that’s true. 192 00:16:19,256 --> 00:16:19,863 -Come. 193 00:16:21,176 --> 00:16:21,980 Now. 194 00:16:22,718 --> 00:16:24,738 -I’m sorry, you 'must' have me mistaken for a pet. 195 00:16:27,120 --> 00:16:28,367 -Would you come with me? 196 00:16:29,249 --> 00:16:30,080 -That’s better. 197 00:16:35,599 --> 00:16:38,196 -From birth, every Amazon is taught to use weapons. 198 00:16:40,067 --> 00:16:41,407 Pick your first weapon. 199 00:16:43,071 --> 00:16:44,980 -No, I don’t like swords. 200 00:16:45,533 --> 00:16:47,839 Can’t hit the side of a Cyclops with a bow and arrow. 201 00:16:48,685 --> 00:16:50,486 Ahh, what’s this? 202 00:16:51,528 --> 00:16:53,105 -That’s a fighting staff. 203 00:16:56,187 --> 00:16:57,075 Eponin. 204 00:17:13,712 --> 00:17:15,012 -They have my only son. 205 00:17:15,655 --> 00:17:18,346 Am I supposed to just stand by and let him be executed? 206 00:17:20,000 --> 00:17:20,789 -No. 207 00:17:21,726 --> 00:17:23,575 I’m asking you to give me time. 208 00:17:24,745 --> 00:17:27,704 He has until noon tomorrow. Give me that. 209 00:17:28,041 --> 00:17:29,313 -Why am I to trust you? 210 00:17:30,198 --> 00:17:32,679 At one time we would have rejoiced in each other’s blood. 211 00:17:33,377 --> 00:17:35,288 -Look inside yourself for that answer. 212 00:17:36,018 --> 00:17:38,601 Are you still the same Centaur I met at Corinth? 213 00:17:39,046 --> 00:17:42,014 -You killed a half of my Centaur army. 214 00:17:43,178 --> 00:17:44,204 My friends. 215 00:17:44,854 --> 00:17:48,559 My son will not die for something he didn’t do. He’s not a murderer. 216 00:17:49,065 --> 00:17:51,943 I desperately want to avoid war, but I’m gonna get him back. 217 00:17:52,680 --> 00:17:58,262 And I swear, if he dies, every Amazon will suffer at my hand. 218 00:17:58,804 --> 00:18:01,235 -I don’t believe he killed that girl. 219 00:18:01,963 --> 00:18:06,059 But whoever did wants this war. You’re playing into his hands. 220 00:18:06,934 --> 00:18:09,445 -Just before noon tomorrow, my army attacks. 221 00:18:10,746 --> 00:18:13,348 You can go, Xena, but don’t come back. 222 00:18:14,396 --> 00:18:18,636 You and I are still enemies, and I’ll kill you if I have to. 223 00:18:29,907 --> 00:18:31,288 -Show me, show me that again. 224 00:18:36,706 --> 00:18:39,115 Never say die; just, just one more time, one more time. 225 00:18:40,000 --> 00:18:40,586 -Report? 226 00:18:42,041 --> 00:18:44,521 -She’s not bad... a little rough. 227 00:18:44,740 --> 00:18:46,179 -I’m getting the idea, though. 228 00:18:46,457 --> 00:18:48,229 You know, it’s pretty fun when it’s working... 229 00:18:48,723 --> 00:18:49,456 -Fun? 230 00:18:53,561 --> 00:18:58,176 This fighting staff was my first weapon. My mother passed it on to me. 231 00:18:59,203 --> 00:19:00,934 It saved my life more than once. 232 00:19:03,154 --> 00:19:05,877 Centaurs have certain strengths and weaknesses. 233 00:19:06,764 --> 00:19:10,064 They’re fast and agile. We use that to our advantage. 234 00:19:10,633 --> 00:19:17,065 As a centaur passes at full gallop, the staff goes here, to crack the knee at the joint. 235 00:19:18,290 --> 00:19:20,835 This splits the leg forward and drops him to the ground. 236 00:19:21,316 --> 00:19:28,733 As the centaur falls, a strike to the lower shoulder dislocates the two front legs. 237 00:19:29,286 --> 00:19:33,042 Once the centaur is on the ground, an overhead strike... 238 00:19:35,696 --> 00:19:36,665 ... breaks the neck. 239 00:19:37,660 --> 00:19:39,089 Death is immediate... 240 00:19:41,836 --> 00:19:43,027 ... if they’re lucky. 241 00:19:45,600 --> 00:19:46,811 Still fun? 242 00:20:00,889 --> 00:20:02,617 -Planning on taking a trip? 243 00:20:03,547 --> 00:20:05,572 -How did you get in here without me hearing you? 244 00:20:10,423 --> 00:20:14,363 I wouldn’t have left, you know? Not until I’d killed everyone in this village. 245 00:20:14,636 --> 00:20:17,326 -You talk big, even for a Centaur. 246 00:20:17,606 --> 00:20:19,283 -What would you know about Centaurs? 247 00:20:20,026 --> 00:20:22,375 You despise us... You spit on us. 248 00:20:22,600 --> 00:20:24,436 -I had a friend who admired the Centaurs. 249 00:20:25,450 --> 00:20:27,428 She didn’t see you for the beasts you really are. 250 00:20:27,969 --> 00:20:30,071 She felt that one day, we would work together. 251 00:20:31,300 --> 00:20:33,144 She thought you were brave and noble people. 252 00:20:33,593 --> 00:20:36,121 -Well, if your friend likes Centaurs so much, where is she now? 253 00:20:36,535 --> 00:20:37,472 -You killed her. 254 00:20:43,252 --> 00:20:43,961 -I didn't. 255 00:20:48,787 --> 00:20:51,941 -She also told me that Centaurs have a high sense of honor. 256 00:20:53,366 --> 00:20:54,205 Is that true? 257 00:20:55,247 --> 00:20:57,219 Could you swear on your father’s name? 258 00:20:59,198 --> 00:21:03,966 -I swear on the name of Tyldus the Great, I didn’t kill your friend. 259 00:21:06,059 --> 00:21:08,609 Not that the oath of a Centaur means anything. 260 00:21:10,407 --> 00:21:11,572 -Not to many. 261 00:22:10,082 --> 00:22:11,771 -Don’t be stupid, Ephiny. 262 00:22:52,232 --> 00:22:53,844 -Let’s go... come on! 263 00:22:57,600 --> 00:22:58,342 The trees. 264 00:23:05,900 --> 00:23:07,091 Come on! 265 00:23:20,885 --> 00:23:24,006 -You sure you’re not an Amazon? Very few people know that escape. 266 00:23:24,642 --> 00:23:26,292 -Why are you following me? 267 00:23:26,762 --> 00:23:27,782 -I’m not. 268 00:23:29,058 --> 00:23:32,160 We were attacked here. I just came to take another look at it. 269 00:23:33,003 --> 00:23:36,211 You saved me, and you saved him. Why? 270 00:23:36,391 --> 00:23:40,835 -Because the moment an Amazon or a Centaur kills the other, the war can’t be stopped. 271 00:23:41,384 --> 00:23:42,554 That hasn’t happened yet. 272 00:23:42,832 --> 00:23:43,969 -But, Terreis was killed. 273 00:23:44,026 --> 00:23:46,277 -By Krykus, the warlord. 274 00:23:47,814 --> 00:23:51,844 He gains everything from this war... follow me. 275 00:23:58,787 --> 00:24:02,720 This is where the attacker was hidden. There are hoofprints everywhere. 276 00:24:04,597 --> 00:24:08,681 Here’s your proof it wasn’t a Centaur. It was someone on horseback. 277 00:24:09,222 --> 00:24:10,052 -That’s right. 278 00:24:11,272 --> 00:24:15,006 This is filled with raw hay stalks. Centaurs don’t eat hay. 279 00:24:16,154 --> 00:24:18,051 -Actually, I was referring to the hoofprints. 280 00:24:18,944 --> 00:24:21,412 Centaurs carry their weight on their front hooves. 281 00:24:22,749 --> 00:24:24,202 -That’s just as good. 282 00:24:25,207 --> 00:24:27,831 But how did Krykus know that Phantes was going to be across the river? 283 00:24:28,211 --> 00:24:30,483 -We’re going to find out, and we’d better do it quick. 284 00:24:30,883 --> 00:24:32,595 Phantes is set to die at noon. 285 00:24:53,272 --> 00:24:54,696 -Time to dance, Princess. 286 00:24:55,151 --> 00:24:56,589 -I’m really, really bad at this. 287 00:24:56,734 --> 00:24:59,540 No, no; no, no... I have two left feet, facing backwards. 288 00:24:59,740 --> 00:25:02,295 No... they wouldn’t let me dance at the crop festival because I brought a bad harvest. 289 00:25:02,647 --> 00:25:03,081 No! 290 00:25:12,372 --> 00:25:12,980 Yeah! 291 00:25:43,109 --> 00:25:44,816 -Bring the princess! 292 00:25:45,723 --> 00:25:47,084 Up here, Gabrielle. 293 00:25:48,082 --> 00:25:53,169 Before the sun is high overhead, we will have welcomed a new member to the Amazon nation. 294 00:25:53,614 --> 00:25:56,783 Gabrielle... as the right of caste of Terreis. 295 00:25:57,400 --> 00:26:03,665 Now that the mourning period has ended for our sister, the sword of Terreis becomes hers. 296 00:26:06,519 --> 00:26:10,444 Tomorrow, the murderer of our sister will meet his justice. 297 00:26:10,822 --> 00:26:15,030 The sentence is death; death by the sword of the murdered. 298 00:26:15,954 --> 00:26:16,681 -What? 299 00:26:17,332 --> 00:26:20,284 -When Terreis gave you her right of caste, she made you her avenger. 300 00:26:20,566 --> 00:26:22,789 You have to carry out the sentence with her sword. 301 00:26:23,300 --> 00:26:26,042 -I can’t kill someone. -You're an amazon, Gabrielle. 302 00:26:26,751 --> 00:26:29,565 To refuse would be treason, and your own death. 303 00:26:33,196 --> 00:26:35,781 The sentence will be carried out at noon. 304 00:26:41,596 --> 00:26:46,288 -I take it Melosa has sent the Warrior Princess to try and talk me into an alliance. 305 00:26:47,102 --> 00:26:49,455 -Maybe... would an alliance interest you? 306 00:26:49,796 --> 00:26:54,140 -Not really. If they wipe themselves out, I could care less. 307 00:26:55,076 --> 00:26:57,044 A battle between the hooves and the harlots... 308 00:26:57,807 --> 00:26:58,754 I wonder who’d win. 309 00:26:58,857 --> 00:26:59,948 -That’s easy... 310 00:27:00,539 --> 00:27:04,708 Any warlord who’d use this opportunity to take more territory. 311 00:27:47,897 --> 00:27:49,698 -Centaur arrows. 312 00:27:50,887 --> 00:27:55,423 -This map hardly has a mention of the Centaur territory... or the Amazon’s. 313 00:27:56,653 --> 00:27:59,508 Did you have it drawn up before or after the murder? 314 00:28:00,387 --> 00:28:04,110 -It’s a contingency map... I like to be prepared for any eventuality. 315 00:28:04,738 --> 00:28:07,877 -Well, this eventuality has you as absolute ruler of the land. 316 00:28:09,621 --> 00:28:10,870 -Don’t play games with me. 317 00:28:10,998 --> 00:28:12,963 You think I murdered that harlot, don’t you? 318 00:28:13,900 --> 00:28:17,837 -Well, I don’t think 'you' murdered her. I think you arranged it. 319 00:28:18,340 --> 00:28:21,821 -If my men tried to cross those hills, they’d be killed by both sides. 320 00:28:22,400 --> 00:28:23,752 How could I have arranged anything? 321 00:28:27,888 --> 00:28:29,030 -Nice dagger... 322 00:28:30,043 --> 00:28:31,788 Do you give them out as gifts? 323 00:28:36,800 --> 00:28:37,585 -Guards! 324 00:28:44,915 --> 00:28:46,251 -What did you find? -Centaur arrows... 325 00:28:46,252 --> 00:28:47,394 ... like the ones that killed Terreis. 326 00:28:56,105 --> 00:28:57,364 -This way! -Come on! 327 00:29:00,375 --> 00:29:02,734 -I’ll get some men to go after them. -No, let them go. 328 00:29:03,199 --> 00:29:05,277 There’s no way this war can be stopped now. 329 00:29:05,834 --> 00:29:08,175 Tell the men to rest... we take to the field tomorrow. 330 00:29:08,984 --> 00:29:10,670 After they’ve battled each other. 331 00:29:32,700 --> 00:29:34,805 -By Amazon law, you must pay for your crime. 332 00:29:35,100 --> 00:29:36,965 -Amazon law means nothing to me. 333 00:29:37,279 --> 00:29:40,856 -Our law also allows you to speak before the sentence is carried out. 334 00:29:40,857 --> 00:29:42,312 -I have nothing to say. 335 00:29:43,432 --> 00:29:44,457 -Very well. 336 00:29:48,377 --> 00:29:50,027 -I’m sorry your sister died. 337 00:29:54,271 --> 00:29:56,949 -Quickly, in the heart... don’t let him suffer. 338 00:29:57,300 --> 00:30:01,088 -I can't. -This is justice... it must be done. 339 00:30:03,200 --> 00:30:06,205 -Kill the beast! -Death to the Centaurs! 340 00:30:06,206 --> 00:30:07,519 -It’s justice! 341 00:30:14,053 --> 00:30:15,142 -I don’t want to die... 342 00:30:16,200 --> 00:30:17,207 ... please. 343 00:30:36,901 --> 00:30:38,398 -Phantes is not the murderer. 344 00:30:38,700 --> 00:30:39,165 -What? 345 00:30:39,590 --> 00:30:40,683 -Thank the gods. 346 00:30:41,118 --> 00:30:42,126 -We have proof. 347 00:30:47,110 --> 00:30:48,115 What's this? 348 00:30:49,464 --> 00:30:50,992 -I’m an Amazon Princess? 349 00:30:51,343 --> 00:30:52,293 -Great... 350 00:30:53,600 --> 00:30:54,832 The proof’s in the pouch. 351 00:30:58,400 --> 00:31:00,062 We found this where we were attacked. 352 00:31:00,701 --> 00:31:04,378 It has hay sprouts in it. Centaurs don't eat hay. 353 00:31:04,512 --> 00:31:08,968 -Don’t eat... Ohh! Thank you! Thank you very much! 354 00:31:10,376 --> 00:31:13,281 -Proves nothing. The execution will proceed. 355 00:31:14,141 --> 00:31:14,915 Eponin? 356 00:31:18,217 --> 00:31:19,268 -Queen Melosa... 357 00:31:20,600 --> 00:31:22,058 I demand the challenge. 358 00:31:22,991 --> 00:31:24,473 -She’d challenge our Queen? 359 00:31:25,739 --> 00:31:28,234 -The royal challenge must be honored. 360 00:31:28,425 --> 00:31:32,027 -Only when it is made by someone of royal Amazon blood. 361 00:31:41,998 --> 00:31:44,112 -I demand the challenge. -You!? 362 00:31:44,647 --> 00:31:47,515 -I’m an Amazon Princess... you can’t deny me. 363 00:31:48,908 --> 00:31:49,959 -Gabrielle... 364 00:31:50,753 --> 00:31:53,055 Do you wanna fight me to the death? 365 00:31:54,421 --> 00:31:55,260 -Not really. 366 00:31:55,419 --> 00:31:58,325 -You made the challenge, Gabrielle. You have to follow through. 367 00:31:59,107 --> 00:32:00,417 Choose your weapon... 368 00:32:01,472 --> 00:32:03,499 ... or, choose your champion. 369 00:32:03,854 --> 00:32:05,165 -Choose my champion? 370 00:32:12,652 --> 00:32:13,852 I pick Xena. 371 00:32:16,500 --> 00:32:19,615 -If you lose, you all die. 372 00:32:21,649 --> 00:32:22,738 You too, Ephiny. 373 00:32:27,061 --> 00:32:27,993 It shouldn’t be a problem. 374 00:32:29,123 --> 00:32:31,198 -We gotta come up with some hand signals or something. 375 00:32:34,550 --> 00:32:39,116 -Melosa fights low... she goes for the knees. She’s got a blind side that’s on her right. 376 00:32:39,117 --> 00:32:40,081 But she’s quick. 377 00:32:40,504 --> 00:32:42,154 -Don’t you think she knows what she’s doing? 378 00:32:42,155 --> 00:32:45,397 You haven’t seen her fight. Now, I have seen her fight... a lot. 379 00:32:45,898 --> 00:32:47,396 -She’s annoying; how have you put up with her? 380 00:32:47,446 --> 00:32:49,532 -Hey, she puts up with me fine. 381 00:32:49,890 --> 00:32:52,336 -If I lose, make sure Gabrielle gets out of here. 382 00:32:59,744 --> 00:33:01,142 -Choose your weapon, Xena. 383 00:33:03,660 --> 00:33:04,671 -Cho-boes. 384 00:33:11,764 --> 00:33:15,324 -OK, now you won’t lose. Remember that her blind side is on the right... 385 00:33:16,348 --> 00:33:17,213 Never mind. 386 00:34:44,175 --> 00:34:47,842 -Don’t fight me to the death, Melosa... I need your help. 387 00:35:06,600 --> 00:35:10,217 -There will be no execution, by order of our new Queen. 388 00:35:43,354 --> 00:35:44,995 -We’ll talk with your Queen! 389 00:36:03,392 --> 00:36:05,409 I should have known you would end up leading them. 390 00:36:05,647 --> 00:36:08,458 We finally get the chance to settle an old score. 391 00:36:08,800 --> 00:36:12,026 -You wanna settle it, Tyldus? Very well. 392 00:36:15,397 --> 00:36:16,401 You’ve won. 393 00:36:28,446 --> 00:36:30,354 You won a long time ago, Tyldus. 394 00:36:31,157 --> 00:36:33,824 You said that I taught you the meaning of war. 395 00:36:34,479 --> 00:36:37,580 You taught me that greatness doesn’t depend on fighting. 396 00:36:39,245 --> 00:36:41,826 It’s the battles you choose and the people you protect. 397 00:36:42,810 --> 00:36:44,675 You’ve got no enemies here, Tyldus. 398 00:36:45,392 --> 00:36:46,337 -Son! 399 00:36:51,580 --> 00:36:53,199 -Xena saved my life, father. 400 00:36:54,299 --> 00:36:56,911 I think I realize what you’ve been trying to tell me about war. 401 00:36:58,120 --> 00:37:00,398 I’ve also realized something about these Amazons. 402 00:37:01,540 --> 00:37:03,170 They aren’t our enemies. 403 00:37:03,998 --> 00:37:07,331 -No, but Krykus is. He started all this. 404 00:37:08,560 --> 00:37:10,011 Isn’ that right, Celano? 405 00:37:10,520 --> 00:37:11,898 -What are you talking about? 406 00:37:12,318 --> 00:37:15,173 -You knew Phantes was going into Amazon territory. 407 00:37:16,010 --> 00:37:17,569 You knew you could frame him. 408 00:37:18,214 --> 00:37:19,692 -Any of us could have known that. 409 00:37:19,968 --> 00:37:21,473 -And then there’s this. 410 00:37:22,712 --> 00:37:24,946 No, it’s not yours... I took it from Krykus. 411 00:37:26,151 --> 00:37:27,699 He gave you yours, didn’t he? 412 00:37:36,354 --> 00:37:37,030 -Arben! 413 00:37:38,164 --> 00:37:39,073 -Let him go. 414 00:37:41,137 --> 00:37:43,273 He’s running back to Krykus, the true enemy. 415 00:37:43,529 --> 00:37:47,328 -Krykus must be brought to justice. I demand it, in the name of my sister. 416 00:37:47,545 --> 00:37:49,829 -Our forces together can take them by surprise. 417 00:37:50,561 --> 00:37:53,180 -Amazon, wanna go for a ride? 418 00:37:58,868 --> 00:37:59,596 -Tor. 419 00:38:01,032 --> 00:38:02,900 Have the men clean their weapons and assemble... 420 00:38:02,901 --> 00:38:06,032 -Krykus! 421 00:38:06,218 --> 00:38:07,033 They're coming! 422 00:38:07,298 --> 00:38:07,800 -Who’s that? 423 00:38:07,801 --> 00:38:09,528 -Get your weapons! -Looks like Celano. 424 00:38:09,600 --> 00:38:12,195 -Get your men ready! They’re on their way! 425 00:38:12,798 --> 00:38:15,731 Hooves and harlots are together! They’re on the move! 426 00:38:15,978 --> 00:38:18,407 They want your blood! -What's he talking about? 427 00:39:37,622 --> 00:39:39,981 -Die, Amazon! I’ll break your heart and neck! 428 00:39:49,806 --> 00:39:51,290 -You’ve got nowhere to go now. 429 00:40:02,830 --> 00:40:04,929 -You killed my sister. 430 00:41:03,200 --> 00:41:04,200 -Melosa. 431 00:41:09,358 --> 00:41:16,803 -No. You have to stand trial, for your crimes against the Amazons 'and' the Centaurs. 432 00:41:35,954 --> 00:41:38,722 -It’s not gonna be an easy peace, but it’s a good start. 433 00:41:39,540 --> 00:41:42,054 -Making war is simple... making peace is never easy. 434 00:41:42,055 --> 00:41:44,008 If it was, everyone would do it. 435 00:41:46,401 --> 00:41:47,705 -Old enemies, new friends. 436 00:41:48,021 --> 00:41:49,324 You gave me back my son... 437 00:41:49,926 --> 00:41:51,147 I’ll never forget that. 438 00:41:51,148 --> 00:41:52,521 -... made it to the Mystic fortress. 439 00:41:52,522 --> 00:41:55,441 I, of course, was holding them off to give her the time that she needed. 440 00:41:57,100 --> 00:41:58,714 I was just telling them the Morpheus story. 441 00:41:58,715 --> 00:42:01,848 -And the Trakus story, the Titans, Pandora... 442 00:42:02,267 --> 00:42:04,088 ... she knows them by heart, and she loves to tell ‘em. 443 00:42:05,018 --> 00:42:06,850 -Now, I see why you ride the horse. 444 00:42:07,447 --> 00:42:08,617 -Now, what’s that supposed to mean? 445 00:42:08,890 --> 00:42:09,707 -Eponin? 446 00:42:15,087 --> 00:42:16,082 This is yours. 447 00:42:17,396 --> 00:42:20,198 -I can’t take this. Your mother gave it to you. 448 00:42:20,389 --> 00:42:24,081 -An Amazon Princess doesn’t refuse a gift from another Amazon. 449 00:42:25,045 --> 00:42:28,050 Please... I want you to carry it. 450 00:42:39,971 --> 00:42:42,510 -Are you mad at me because I didn’t tell you about the right of caste? 451 00:42:43,179 --> 00:42:44,731 -No, not mad. 452 00:42:45,844 --> 00:42:48,189 -I just thought it would be great to be an Amazon. 453 00:42:48,520 --> 00:42:50,148 I didn’t realize what it meant. 454 00:42:50,674 --> 00:42:52,701 But, I’ve learned my lesson. 455 00:42:53,733 --> 00:42:57,024 Everything I know, you know. From now on, no more secrets. 456 00:42:57,406 --> 00:42:59,327 -We’ll see how long that lasts. 457 00:43:00,865 --> 00:43:02,434 -You know, I just thought of something. 458 00:43:02,662 --> 00:43:07,516 You’re a Warrior Princess, and I’m an Amazon Princess. That’s gonna make such a great story. 459 00:43:07,935 --> 00:43:12,559 Yeah, and it all starts with you and me finding those signs in the trees. 460 00:43:12,950 --> 00:43:15,778 And then... Xena! Hey, wait! 461 00:43:16,292 --> 00:43:18,133 And then the arrows came flying down... 462 00:43:19,298 --> 00:43:22,773 Subtitles created by Eidel (eidelsmynn3@hotmail.com) from the transcript at Whoosh (http://www.whoosh.org/epguide/trans/110trans.html)