1 000:12,095 --> 00:00:13,844 -How much further till we get to the temple? 2 00:00:13,845 --> 00:00:14,903 -Not too far... 3 00:00:15,366 --> 00:00:16,444 Sure you don’t want a ride? 4 00:00:16,723 --> 00:00:18,101 -No, I’m enjoying the walk. 5 00:00:18,982 --> 00:00:20,770 -You don’t have to come with me, you know? 6 00:00:21,041 --> 00:00:22,666 After all, it’s a family thing. 7 00:00:22,904 --> 00:00:25,687 -I think it’s wonderful, honoring your brother like this. 8 00:00:25,688 --> 00:00:27,604 -It’s something I do every year at this time. 9 00:00:27,834 --> 00:00:30,594 -You two must have been very close. -We were. 10 00:00:31,695 --> 00:00:33,199 -Maybe I will take that ride. 11 00:00:33,606 --> 00:00:35,196 I always wanted to have a brother. 12 00:00:35,990 --> 00:00:39,913 -That must have made your sister happy. -I mean, in addition to Lila. 13 00:00:45,219 --> 00:00:47,944 -By this flame, I call on the three Fates: 14 00:00:50,561 --> 00:00:51,757 the Maiden... 15 00:00:55,865 --> 00:00:57,251 ... the Mother... 16 00:01:02,076 --> 00:01:03,408 ... and the Crone. 17 00:01:06,226 --> 00:01:12,099 Comfort my brother, Lyceus, whose life you cut short this day eleven years ago. 18 00:01:14,022 --> 00:01:15,741 In his memory, I ask it. 19 00:01:18,757 --> 00:01:20,728 -I wish I could have known your younger brother. 20 00:01:22,546 --> 00:01:25,775 -If I hadn’t insisted that we rally against Cortese, you might have. 21 00:01:26,564 --> 00:01:28,720 -Xena, it’s not your fault. 22 00:01:29,539 --> 00:01:31,780 He chose to stand for something he believed in. 23 00:01:33,468 --> 00:01:34,790 -Yeah, me. 24 00:01:37,009 --> 00:01:41,992 Gabrielle, you don’t know what it’s like to take a life, let alone cause the death of someone you love. 25 00:01:43,829 --> 00:01:45,380 The gods grant you never do. 26 00:02:27,788 --> 00:02:30,227 -I know you... You’re Xena! 27 00:03:10,103 --> 00:03:11,503 -Xena, behind you! 28 00:03:38,525 --> 00:03:39,955 He’s just a boy. 29 00:03:56,216 --> 00:03:57,421 -Xena... 30 00:03:58,102 --> 00:03:58,675 -You... 31 00:03:58,676 --> 00:03:59,250 -... know... 32 00:03:59,251 --> 00:04:00,464 -... us? 33 00:04:00,840 --> 00:04:03,087 -Everyone knows the three faces of Fate. 34 00:04:03,350 --> 00:04:05,147 -But few glimpse them. 35 00:04:05,148 --> 00:04:07,956 -And fewer still incur our debt. 36 00:04:08,420 --> 00:04:10,361 -You saved our temple. 37 00:04:10,959 --> 00:04:12,789 Name your reward. 38 00:04:13,450 --> 00:04:16,786 If it’s ours to bestow, it’s yours. 39 00:04:17,206 --> 00:04:18,478 -Reward... 40 00:04:19,115 --> 00:04:20,157 For what? 41 00:04:20,559 --> 00:04:23,155 For killing a boy barely out of his childhood? 42 00:04:23,500 --> 00:04:25,958 I don’t want a reward; I want that boy’s life back. 43 00:04:27,718 --> 00:04:30,994 By the gods, I wish I’d never followed the sword in the first place. 44 00:04:34,185 --> 00:04:38,203 -So be it... All is restored. 45 00:04:40,770 --> 00:04:42,157 -You mean you can bring him back? 46 00:04:42,158 --> 00:04:46,670 -All is restored, until the first time you draw blood in anger. 47 00:04:47,574 --> 00:04:48,956 -What are you saying? 48 00:04:48,957 --> 00:04:56,417 -Spill so much as a drop of blood in rage, and everything changes back. 49 00:04:57,985 --> 00:05:01,118 -But I’m a warrior. How can I obey that? 50 00:05:01,451 --> 00:05:04,314 -As a warrior, you can’t. 51 00:05:22,517 --> 00:05:23,611 -Gabrielle? 52 00:05:42,580 --> 00:05:44,539 -Xena! Hey, where are you? 53 00:05:45,236 --> 00:05:46,599 -Lyceus? 54 00:05:48,760 --> 00:05:49,851 Lyceus? 55 00:05:50,926 --> 00:05:52,004 Lyceus! 56 00:05:53,335 --> 00:05:54,209 -Hey... 57 00:05:54,775 --> 00:05:55,864 ... sisters! 58 00:07:25,612 --> 00:07:27,226 -What are you grinning at? 59 00:07:29,652 --> 00:07:30,927 Ok, what is it, what’s wrong? 60 00:07:31,661 --> 00:07:32,365 -Wrong? 61 00:07:32,396 --> 00:07:34,900 -Well, you keep staring at me. Is my face dirty or something? 62 00:07:35,035 --> 00:07:36,639 -No, it’s perfect. 63 00:07:37,920 --> 00:07:39,095 -You sure you’re all right? 64 00:07:39,886 --> 00:07:42,031 -I’m not sure about anything anymore. 65 00:07:42,505 --> 00:07:45,037 -You seem sort of, I don’t know... funny. 66 00:07:46,208 --> 00:07:49,859 -Look who’s talking... the guy who still wears his Virillus token. 67 00:07:49,860 --> 00:07:52,243 -Hey, come on. Lots of guys still wear their tokens. 68 00:07:52,776 --> 00:07:55,105 Besides, it’s good luck... it saved my life, remember? 69 00:07:56,053 --> 00:07:58,190 -How could I forget? -Yeah, well I never will. 70 00:07:58,387 --> 00:08:01,459 If that arrow had a’ hit me instead of my token, I’d be a memory. 71 00:08:02,835 --> 00:08:04,862 -Instead, you’re a grown man. 72 00:08:06,081 --> 00:08:09,132 -Look, uh... I can handle things at the inn. 73 00:08:09,394 --> 00:08:11,617 Why don’t you go home... maybe lie down... 74 00:08:11,853 --> 00:08:13,144 Relax. 75 00:08:13,896 --> 00:08:14,899 Go home. 76 00:08:18,793 --> 00:08:20,218 -I have. 77 00:08:27,875 --> 00:08:28,806 -Eleven! 78 00:08:30,119 --> 00:08:31,150 Twelve! 79 00:08:32,485 --> 00:08:33,354 Thirteen! 80 00:08:34,769 --> 00:08:35,792 Fourteen! 81 00:08:37,115 --> 00:08:38,274 Fifteen! 82 00:08:39,624 --> 00:08:40,619 Sixteen! 83 00:08:41,657 --> 00:08:42,869 Seventeen! 84 00:08:44,266 --> 00:08:45,125 Eighteen! 85 00:08:46,129 --> 00:08:47,215 Nineteen! 86 00:08:49,666 --> 00:08:50,738 Twenty! 87 00:08:51,987 --> 00:08:53,034 -Enough! 88 00:08:53,388 --> 00:08:55,490 Anymore, and the slave’d pass out. 89 00:08:56,209 --> 00:09:00,096 And they make much better examples to the rest when they’re writhing in pain. Don't you agree? 90 00:09:00,097 --> 00:09:01,387 -Absolutely... 91 00:09:02,074 --> 00:09:06,406 ... though, I admit my Amazons rarely give me the pleasure of hearing them scream. 92 00:09:06,906 --> 00:09:09,090 Still, given time, I’ll break them. 93 00:09:09,744 --> 00:09:13,331 -Soon, the whole world will feel our boots on their necks. 94 00:09:13,332 --> 00:09:15,169 -Or our whips on their backs... 95 00:09:16,067 --> 00:09:18,921 ... if they resist us. -Resist?! 96 00:09:19,301 --> 00:09:22,594 By the gods, I’d like to see any fool who tries. 97 00:09:51,512 --> 00:09:52,943 -Hello, Xena. -Good morning. 98 00:09:53,270 --> 00:09:54,589 -Hi. -Good morning. 99 00:11:11,194 --> 00:11:12,665 -One move and I break it. 100 00:11:12,850 --> 00:11:15,006 -Ok, I’m a statue. 101 00:11:17,042 --> 00:11:18,042 Bad day at the inn? 102 00:11:18,550 --> 00:11:21,733 -Maphias? -Of course... who else? 103 00:11:22,010 --> 00:11:24,407 Unless you’ve got another suitor on the side. -Suitor? No... 104 00:11:25,525 --> 00:11:27,773 No... I mean, I mean, of course I don’t... 105 00:11:28,795 --> 00:11:29,795 ... I hope. 106 00:11:29,993 --> 00:11:30,946 -Well, good. 107 00:11:31,727 --> 00:11:33,648 Then let me show you a few moves of my own. 108 00:11:36,353 --> 00:11:37,364 Something wrong? 109 00:11:38,722 --> 00:11:39,885 -What could be wrong? 110 00:11:40,107 --> 00:11:42,728 -You’re not gonna try and postpone the wedding again, are you? 111 00:11:44,745 --> 00:11:46,815 -Why would I want to do that? -Well, you tell me. 112 00:11:46,816 --> 00:11:49,488 First, it was Cortese’s attack, then the town’s reconstruction. 113 00:11:50,049 --> 00:11:51,214 I’m warning you, Xena. 114 00:11:51,627 --> 00:11:56,864 You keep putting me off like this, and I’m liable to give up... in ten or fifteen years. 115 00:11:58,716 --> 00:12:00,909 -I’ll keep that in mind. -Do. 116 00:12:01,320 --> 00:12:04,277 After all, it was the last thing we promised her... 117 00:12:05,119 --> 00:12:06,168 ... we ought to make good on it. 118 00:12:06,703 --> 00:12:08,011 -Promised who? 119 00:12:20,289 --> 00:12:21,409 -Mother. 120 00:12:25,510 --> 00:12:26,310 -Xena? 121 00:12:27,497 --> 00:12:28,977 Maphias said you were here. 122 00:12:29,663 --> 00:12:31,589 -I just, just had to see... 123 00:12:33,107 --> 00:12:36,355 I guess I’m having trouble accepting it, you know? -I know. 124 00:12:37,047 --> 00:12:39,812 It’s been nearly ten years now, and I still feel responsible. 125 00:12:41,664 --> 00:12:42,692 -You? 126 00:12:43,401 --> 00:12:45,620 -It broke her heart losing everything to Cortese... 127 00:12:46,513 --> 00:12:47,833 ... but what else could I do? 128 00:12:48,223 --> 00:12:49,520 You were there... we had to run. 129 00:12:50,264 --> 00:12:53,314 -Lyceus, it is not your fault, believe me. 130 00:12:54,482 --> 00:12:56,244 If it’s anybody’s fault, it’s mine. 131 00:12:56,903 --> 00:13:00,662 -Sure... and what could you have done? Fought Cortese yourself? 132 00:13:02,797 --> 00:13:05,630 On second thought, that might have been something to see. 133 00:13:08,805 --> 00:13:11,198 Listen, I’m just gonna wait outside. 134 00:13:12,462 --> 00:13:13,595 -Be there in a bit. 135 00:13:14,783 --> 00:13:15,843 -All right. 136 00:13:22,414 --> 00:13:23,731 -Mother... 137 00:13:27,490 --> 00:13:29,602 I never meant for this to happen. 138 00:13:31,620 --> 00:13:33,811 I just wanted that boy’s life back. 139 00:13:40,180 --> 00:13:42,624 And now, I’ve got another chance at life, too. 140 00:13:43,945 --> 00:13:45,664 So, I’m gonna take it. 141 00:13:49,911 --> 00:13:52,343 The hardest thing is losing you and Gabrielle. 142 00:13:56,356 --> 00:14:00,107 But it makes it easier just knowing that in this life, I never shamed you. 143 00:14:04,732 --> 00:14:10,290 And Gabrielle never... left her family, and I never led Lyceus to die in battle. 144 00:14:12,154 --> 00:14:14,425 And I know that’s what you would have wanted. 145 00:14:18,708 --> 00:14:21,691 It’s like Xena, Warrior Princess, never existed. 146 00:14:26,915 --> 00:14:29,608 But the world’s a better place without her. 147 00:14:48,027 --> 00:14:51,734 -I don’t know... maybe it’s just a brother thing, but... she’s not herself today. 148 00:14:51,900 --> 00:14:53,397 -Yeah, I... sensed that myself. 149 00:14:54,883 --> 00:14:56,031 -You two have a fight or something? 150 00:14:56,557 --> 00:14:58,462 -Trust me, if we’d had a fight, I’d have noticed... 151 00:14:59,052 --> 00:15:00,407 No, it’s something else. 152 00:15:00,568 --> 00:15:02,517 -Like what? -Well, I'm not sure. 153 00:15:02,714 --> 00:15:05,508 At first I thought it was cold feet. You know... about the wedding. 154 00:15:05,735 --> 00:15:07,217 -Well, given the groom, can you blame her? 155 00:15:07,439 --> 00:15:08,656 -Hey, whose side are you on? 156 00:15:09,894 --> 00:15:14,116 It’s odd, though, when I mentioned our promise to your mother, it was almost like she was hearing it for the first time. 157 00:15:14,117 --> 00:15:16,967 -She’s been that way all day... sort of... foggy and dazed. 158 00:15:17,774 --> 00:15:19,316 -Maybe she’s coming down with something. 159 00:15:22,277 --> 00:15:26,106 Hey look, if you’re really worried, I could talk to her... see what’s going on. 160 00:15:26,107 --> 00:15:26,704 -Would you? 161 00:15:26,955 --> 00:15:30,136 I mean, it’s probably nothing, but... she’s all the family I’ve got. 162 00:15:30,916 --> 00:15:31,803 -Not all. 163 00:15:32,668 --> 00:15:34,456 -Hey! -Thanks. 164 00:15:41,569 --> 00:15:42,518 -Please! 165 00:15:43,436 --> 00:15:44,872 -Hold on... What do you think you’re doing? 166 00:15:45,506 --> 00:15:47,023 -We’re here to place an order... 167 00:15:47,224 --> 00:15:50,582 Two wagonloads of food and hay to be delivered by midday tomorrow. 168 00:15:51,140 --> 00:15:52,588 That a problem? -No... 169 00:15:52,589 --> 00:15:54,653 ... but I’ll need some dinars... as good faith. 170 00:15:54,988 --> 00:15:56,369 -You wanna see some good faith? 171 00:15:57,103 --> 00:15:58,277 Start praying... 172 00:15:59,079 --> 00:16:02,394 ... and if I spare you, that’s as good as it gets. 173 00:16:05,523 --> 00:16:08,979 -Oh, I’m sorry. I... I was just checking the price of this rug. 174 00:16:10,599 --> 00:16:12,824 Are you all right? I guess I don’t know my own strength. 175 00:16:13,470 --> 00:16:15,041 Can you ever forgive me? 176 00:16:15,294 --> 00:16:16,762 -Next time, watch what you’re doing. 177 00:16:17,502 --> 00:16:18,804 You might hurt someone. 178 00:16:20,368 --> 00:16:23,252 Well, don’t just stand there... bring in the slaves to fetch dinner! 179 00:16:23,253 --> 00:16:24,700 -Yes, sir. 180 00:16:29,488 --> 00:16:30,989 -Quick thinking. 181 00:16:34,202 --> 00:16:35,181 -Thanks. 182 00:16:35,510 --> 00:16:37,483 -Guess you’ll be doing quite a lot of that... 183 00:16:38,224 --> 00:16:40,720 ... unless you’re tired of the quiet life. 184 00:16:41,125 --> 00:16:44,479 If so, you know the remedy. -I do. 185 00:16:46,081 --> 00:16:48,982 But I’m through with fighting, and nothing’s going to change that. 186 00:16:51,171 --> 00:16:52,669 -Watch it, slave girl. 187 00:16:56,483 --> 00:16:57,406 -Move! 188 00:17:21,493 --> 00:17:22,938 -You clumsy fool! 189 00:17:23,301 --> 00:17:24,451 I’ll teach you. 190 00:17:25,564 --> 00:17:26,652 -Don’t touch her. 191 00:17:26,937 --> 00:17:30,319 -Out of my way, unless you wanna join her. -I won’t let you beat her. 192 00:17:30,500 --> 00:17:31,607 -Won’t let me? 193 00:17:35,276 --> 00:17:37,187 -Wait! Stop! 194 00:17:37,612 --> 00:17:40,738 I can explain; it’s all a misunderstanding... right, Darling? 195 00:17:41,099 --> 00:17:43,839 You see, we’re getting married soon, which means we’re in the market for a house slave... 196 00:17:43,840 --> 00:17:45,415 Isn’t that so, Sweetheart? 197 00:17:45,572 --> 00:17:47,996 And she’s right, this girl should be perfect. 198 00:17:48,299 --> 00:17:52,141 But if I’ve told her once, I’ve told her a thousand times... ask before you examine the goods. 199 00:17:52,379 --> 00:17:54,172 Isn’t that true, my love? 200 00:17:55,758 --> 00:17:57,185 -Yes, that’s true. 201 00:17:57,672 --> 00:17:59,379 So, how much? -Forget it. 202 00:17:59,787 --> 00:18:02,338 Mezentius likes her too much to sell her at any price. 203 00:18:02,414 --> 00:18:03,478 -Mezentius. 204 00:18:04,015 --> 00:18:04,932 -Ready to go! 205 00:18:05,454 --> 00:18:08,037 -Right... Load everyone into the wagons. 206 00:18:10,353 --> 00:18:11,992 Come on, you worthless slave. 207 00:18:12,364 --> 00:18:13,112 Come on. 208 00:18:14,168 --> 00:18:15,745 Move! -Gabri... 209 00:18:17,292 --> 00:18:19,957 -Let go, they’re taking her away. What do you think you’re doing?! 210 00:18:19,958 --> 00:18:21,179 -Saving your neck! 211 00:18:21,456 --> 00:18:22,761 What’s gotten into you, today? 212 00:18:22,888 --> 00:18:25,307 Lyceus is worried, and so am I. That’s why I’m here. 213 00:18:25,308 --> 00:18:26,775 -Lyceus sent you? 214 00:18:26,959 --> 00:18:29,772 -Good thing he did, too. What were you doing, interfering like that? 215 00:18:29,773 --> 00:18:32,339 -I wasn’t interfering! I was trying to save a fr... 216 00:18:33,505 --> 00:18:35,882 ... to save a girl from being beaten. 217 00:18:35,883 --> 00:18:37,001 -She was a slave. 218 00:18:37,466 --> 00:18:39,306 The way you were acting, you’d think slavery was a crime. 219 00:18:39,577 --> 00:18:40,617 -It is. 220 00:18:40,618 --> 00:18:42,377 -Don’t give me that argument again. 221 00:18:42,378 --> 00:18:46,805 It’s very generous and noble, but, when are gonna learn that you’ve gotta "go" along to get along? 222 00:18:47,446 --> 00:18:49,042 That’s how the world works. 223 00:18:50,923 --> 00:18:52,726 And you can’t change the world, Xena... 224 00:18:53,239 --> 00:18:55,078 ... no matter what you think. 225 00:18:57,492 --> 00:18:58,962 -He’s wrong, you know? 226 00:18:59,345 --> 00:19:02,968 One drop of blood... and the world changes back to what it was. 227 00:19:03,560 --> 00:19:04,271 -No... 228 00:19:05,343 --> 00:19:08,704 No. This world might not be perfect, but my world wasn’t perfect either. 229 00:19:08,998 --> 00:19:11,388 And I won’t take my brother’s life... not again. 230 00:19:11,672 --> 00:19:14,102 -And your friend. What about her life? 231 00:19:14,329 --> 00:19:15,775 -I can change that. 232 00:19:16,322 --> 00:19:19,070 All I have to do is free her, and Gabrielle will be fine. 233 00:19:19,327 --> 00:19:24,136 -You sound very sure. But as you said, things are different here. 234 00:19:24,849 --> 00:19:25,847 People too. 235 00:19:26,143 --> 00:19:28,545 -This is Gabrielle we’re talking about. How different can she be? 236 00:19:28,804 --> 00:19:32,337 -It won’t work... They’ve gotta know we’re coming, or they won’t be scared. 237 00:19:33,294 --> 00:19:34,425 Give me that bread. 238 00:19:34,634 --> 00:19:36,915 -If the village knows we’re coming, they’ll mount a defense. 239 00:19:36,974 --> 00:19:38,011 -Yeah? 240 00:19:38,433 --> 00:19:40,063 -That’s why we want to surprise them. 241 00:19:40,623 --> 00:19:42,041 -Where’s the fun in that? 242 00:19:42,042 --> 00:19:44,906 Let them put up a defense; my men need the exercise. 243 00:19:45,256 --> 00:19:49,283 -I wanna minimize casualties. -Since when do you care about villagers? 244 00:19:49,627 --> 00:19:54,288 -Since they became potential slaves... fewer casualties... higher profits. 245 00:19:54,289 --> 00:19:57,901 -Yeah, well higher profits would be good... especially when you’re dividing them by three. 246 00:19:58,886 --> 00:20:00,268 Right, sweet thing? 247 00:20:00,968 --> 00:20:02,763 -Yeah, I know... three’s a lot. 248 00:20:03,225 --> 00:20:09,758 But by combining your muscle, my strategies and Caputius’ deadly arts, we’ll more than triple our take. 249 00:20:10,267 --> 00:20:13,336 -The three of us will be a regular "force" of nature. 250 00:20:14,727 --> 00:20:16,711 Not so fast, sweet thing... 251 00:20:18,135 --> 00:20:19,393 More wine. 252 00:20:19,805 --> 00:20:21,016 -Yes, sir. 253 00:20:22,101 --> 00:20:25,615 -Our first move is the most important. What’s the word from Amphipolis? 254 00:20:25,956 --> 00:20:26,974 -Ripe for the picking... 255 00:20:28,702 --> 00:20:30,755 ... like some other things around here. 256 00:20:32,227 --> 00:20:33,246 Hey, sweet thing. 257 00:20:36,284 --> 00:20:38,974 A guy by the name of Lyceus could give us trouble, though. 258 00:20:39,490 --> 00:20:43,150 According to my spies, he and his sister stood up to Cortese a few years back... 259 00:20:43,447 --> 00:20:44,946 ... before they were forced into the hills. 260 00:20:46,179 --> 00:20:49,765 -If they thought Cortese was bad, what’ll they think of us? 261 00:20:57,503 --> 00:20:58,289 -Crazy! 262 00:20:58,512 --> 00:21:00,936 Your sister has "totally" lost her mind! 263 00:21:01,268 --> 00:21:05,965 Taking on a slave boss... and not just any slave boss, but one who works for Mezentius. 264 00:21:06,134 --> 00:21:07,521 -To tell you the truth, I’m relieved. 265 00:21:07,793 --> 00:21:11,116 -Relieved? She could have been hurt, or worse. 266 00:21:11,529 --> 00:21:12,392 -Xena? 267 00:21:12,829 --> 00:21:18,526 -Oh, that’s right. You two practice fighting and swordplay... while these guys are professionals. 268 00:21:18,527 --> 00:21:20,016 They hurt people for a living. 269 00:21:20,129 --> 00:21:23,332 -We may not get paid to fight. But I’d put us up against the best they’ve got. 270 00:21:23,575 --> 00:21:25,892 -Well then you’d lose. And... and, for what? 271 00:21:26,130 --> 00:21:28,885 To stop someone you don’t even know from being legally punished? 272 00:21:28,886 --> 00:21:32,004 -To stop someone, anyone from being abused, legal or not. 273 00:21:32,100 --> 00:21:34,758 -Oh, gods deliver me... You’re as bad as she is! 274 00:21:34,759 --> 00:21:36,626 -What’s so bad about wanting to help someone? 275 00:21:36,627 --> 00:21:39,390 -Well, nothing, as long as you don’t get hurt in the process. 276 00:21:39,676 --> 00:21:41,454 -So, Xena didn’t get hurt. 277 00:21:44,966 --> 00:21:46,187 -Not yet. 278 00:21:49,405 --> 00:21:51,366 -Sorry, we’re closed... you’ll have to come back tomorrow. 279 00:21:52,813 --> 00:21:55,772 Oh, it’s you, Xena. Forget something? 280 00:21:56,154 --> 00:21:59,438 -No, no I... I just wanted to get some ah... 281 00:22:00,392 --> 00:22:01,313 ... one of those. 282 00:22:01,548 --> 00:22:02,617 -I’ll get you a fresh one. 283 00:22:03,986 --> 00:22:07,082 -So I guess you’ll be taking those supplies out to Mezentius tomorrow, huh? 284 00:22:07,083 --> 00:22:10,463 -It’s like dealing with Ares himself. But a man’s gotta make a living, right? 285 00:22:11,194 --> 00:22:12,087 -Right. 286 00:22:13,456 --> 00:22:15,378 So, your men will be leaving early? 287 00:22:15,934 --> 00:22:19,056 -Gone by first light; back by dark. Why, are you looking for a job? 288 00:22:19,236 --> 00:22:20,115 -No... 289 00:22:20,970 --> 00:22:22,146 No, just dinner. 290 00:22:22,482 --> 00:22:23,147 -There you go. 291 00:22:24,143 --> 00:22:25,245 Is that all you need? 292 00:22:27,359 --> 00:22:28,477 -It’ll be fine. 293 00:22:28,979 --> 00:22:30,496 Thanks. Put it on the tab. 294 00:22:39,941 --> 00:22:41,442 -You should’ve seen him, Lyceus. 295 00:22:41,872 --> 00:22:44,835 Petty son-of-a-blood-sucking Bacchae. That’s what all slavers are. 296 00:22:44,836 --> 00:22:45,933 -You act like it’s news. 297 00:22:46,027 --> 00:22:47,826 Why do you think I wanted to stop Cortese? 298 00:22:47,827 --> 00:22:49,141 Not just to get the town back. 299 00:22:49,463 --> 00:22:52,646 Men like that can’t go unchallenged. Look what happened to the Amazons. 300 00:22:52,843 --> 00:22:53,923 -The Amazons? 301 00:22:54,411 --> 00:22:57,790 Yeah, I guess they’re a good example... aren’t they? 302 00:22:57,791 --> 00:22:58,635 -Sure. 303 00:22:59,076 --> 00:23:01,782 No one challenged the warlord who started things with them and the Centaurs... 304 00:23:01,877 --> 00:23:02,802 ... and now where are they? 305 00:23:03,027 --> 00:23:05,619 Dead, mostly... or enslaved by the same scum who tricked them. 306 00:23:05,912 --> 00:23:07,520 What was his name? Cretan. 307 00:23:08,206 --> 00:23:09,818 No, Crouton. -Krykus. 308 00:23:10,017 --> 00:23:12,059 -Yeah, right... another charmer. 309 00:23:12,550 --> 00:23:15,411 Seems like everywhere you look these days, things are going from bad to worse. 310 00:23:15,737 --> 00:23:17,270 And no one’s doing a thing to stop it... 311 00:23:17,715 --> 00:23:19,761 ... except you. -Me? 312 00:23:20,029 --> 00:23:22,337 -Why... going up against a slave boss like you did. 313 00:23:22,764 --> 00:23:24,628 Guess all that sparring finally paid off, huh? 314 00:23:25,267 --> 00:23:27,543 Next thing you know, you’ll be taking on Mezentius himself. 315 00:23:27,867 --> 00:23:29,543 -Don’t think I wouldn’t love it. 316 00:23:31,607 --> 00:23:33,998 No, there’s gotta be another way to go. 317 00:23:35,261 --> 00:23:37,074 -It’s not your fault the world’s the way it is. 318 00:23:37,299 --> 00:23:40,851 And with Mezentius lording it safely in his castle, what can you do? 319 00:24:26,507 --> 00:24:28,024 -You’re drunk! -So? 320 00:24:28,025 --> 00:24:29,404 -You shouldn’t be allowed on the road! 321 00:24:29,722 --> 00:24:30,793 Move on! 322 00:24:36,405 --> 00:24:37,617 -That’s it, move. 323 00:24:51,961 --> 00:24:52,931 Shut up! 324 00:24:53,536 --> 00:24:55,014 Come on, you slave! 325 00:24:59,094 --> 00:25:00,289 -Don’t worry, it’s me. 326 00:25:02,313 --> 00:25:04,198 I was at the market yesterday, remember? 327 00:25:05,231 --> 00:25:06,224 -Yeah, I remember. 328 00:25:07,088 --> 00:25:08,231 You tried to buy me. 329 00:25:09,342 --> 00:25:11,796 What do you want? -To get you out of here. 330 00:25:12,057 --> 00:25:15,527 As soon as it’s clear, we make our move. But stick close... timing is everything. 331 00:25:15,528 --> 00:25:16,871 -You’re crazy. 332 00:25:17,242 --> 00:25:19,267 The only move I’m making is back to work. 333 00:25:20,479 --> 00:25:21,926 -No, wait. -Why? 334 00:25:22,193 --> 00:25:25,846 Do you even know what they do to runaway slaves? You ever seen it? 335 00:25:29,373 --> 00:25:31,265 -Oh, Gabrielle, I’m so sorry. 336 00:25:32,302 --> 00:25:33,750 -How do you know my name? 337 00:25:36,096 --> 00:25:38,792 Who are you? -My name is Xena... 338 00:25:39,882 --> 00:25:41,063 I just want to help you. 339 00:25:41,775 --> 00:25:42,710 -Right. 340 00:25:43,106 --> 00:25:44,154 -Gabrielle... 341 00:25:44,723 --> 00:25:47,689 My brother, Lyceus and I... We can hide you until it’s safe. 342 00:25:47,982 --> 00:25:48,871 -Lyceus? 343 00:25:49,377 --> 00:25:53,704 The same Lyceus who stood against Cortese? Before he ran for the hills, I mean. 344 00:25:54,599 --> 00:25:56,089 -How do you know about that? 345 00:25:56,776 --> 00:25:59,476 -I heard ‘em talking... Mezentius and Krykus. 346 00:26:00,059 --> 00:26:03,764 They think I’m like an animal. But I hear... and I remember. 347 00:26:03,765 --> 00:26:06,574 -Mezentius "and" Krykus? -Yes. 348 00:26:06,773 --> 00:26:08,982 -They’re sworn enemies. -So is Caputius. 349 00:26:09,266 --> 00:26:11,168 He’s gonna join ‘em, too, come tomorrow. 350 00:26:11,888 --> 00:26:13,091 -All three of them together. 351 00:26:13,498 --> 00:26:16,372 Gabrielle, we must tell my brother what you know. 352 00:26:16,596 --> 00:26:19,939 If those three warlords combine, no one is safe. 353 00:26:20,699 --> 00:26:22,132 -I’m not going anywhere. 354 00:26:22,963 --> 00:26:27,048 -So, you’re just gonna let these three kill and destroy and do nothing about it. 355 00:26:29,334 --> 00:26:31,198 I don’t buy that... not from you. 356 00:26:31,492 --> 00:26:33,170 -You don’t even know me. 357 00:26:34,848 --> 00:26:36,774 -Maybe you don’t know yourself. 358 00:26:40,822 --> 00:26:42,257 -What do you mean, she’s gone? 359 00:26:43,050 --> 00:26:44,545 -Gone, as in not here. 360 00:26:44,716 --> 00:26:47,132 -Since when? -I don’t know, since before I got up, though. 361 00:26:47,418 --> 00:26:49,249 I thought maybe the two of you, you know? 362 00:26:49,640 --> 00:26:51,950 -No... I haven’t seen her since yesterday. 363 00:26:52,176 --> 00:26:55,409 -Oh, well... maybe she went for a walk or a ride. -Oh yeah, maybe. 364 00:26:55,697 --> 00:26:57,157 -You don’t think she’s in some sort of trouble? 365 00:26:57,443 --> 00:26:58,318 -Let’s hope not. 366 00:27:04,274 --> 00:27:05,180 -You! 367 00:27:05,819 --> 00:27:07,424 What are you doing with this mead? 368 00:27:08,014 --> 00:27:09,941 -I’m taking it to the fire to mull. 369 00:27:10,355 --> 00:27:13,360 -I take my mead full strength. 370 00:27:14,728 --> 00:27:16,266 Bring me a cup! -Yes, sir. 371 00:27:33,031 --> 00:27:34,315 -Bar’s closed. 372 00:27:35,958 --> 00:27:37,062 Put out the fire! 373 00:27:44,217 --> 00:27:45,125 Here you go. 374 00:27:53,551 --> 00:27:54,542 Give me the broom! 375 00:28:00,007 --> 00:28:01,165 Get on the plank! 376 00:28:01,793 --> 00:28:04,396 -What? -Get ready to fly, Gabrielle. 377 00:28:05,447 --> 00:28:06,533 -What are you doing? 378 00:28:14,766 --> 00:28:15,936 -Bye boys. 379 00:28:25,352 --> 00:28:26,775 I hate long flights. 380 00:28:29,771 --> 00:28:31,955 Welcome to freedom, Gabrielle. 381 00:28:44,561 --> 00:28:48,147 -My mother was about your size, so this ought to fit. 382 00:28:50,565 --> 00:28:51,700 -It’s beautiful. 383 00:28:52,423 --> 00:28:53,929 -So was she. 384 00:28:57,205 --> 00:28:58,705 Guess I’ll leave you to change. 385 00:28:59,742 --> 00:29:01,306 -Why are you doing this? 386 00:29:04,523 --> 00:29:06,502 I know what you said about wanting to help me... 387 00:29:07,675 --> 00:29:11,211 ... but if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that you can’t trust anyone. 388 00:29:11,950 --> 00:29:13,145 Now, what about you? 389 00:29:13,526 --> 00:29:15,168 Guess, you need another slave, huh? 390 00:29:15,362 --> 00:29:16,437 -No... 391 00:29:16,951 --> 00:29:20,021 You’re right, though. There is a reason I’m doing this. 392 00:29:21,700 --> 00:29:23,656 You remind me of my best friend. 393 00:29:25,340 --> 00:29:26,230 -I do? 394 00:29:28,521 --> 00:29:35,239 -When I look at you, I see... the purest, the kindest person I’ve ever known. 395 00:29:36,908 --> 00:29:42,517 Someone who’s full of wonder, and... and stories, and would never give up on anything... 396 00:29:43,446 --> 00:29:45,148 ... or anyone. 397 00:29:47,995 --> 00:29:49,872 -Then you better look again. 398 00:29:53,132 --> 00:29:54,765 It’s not me. 399 00:29:58,135 --> 00:30:01,135 -Lyceus, relax. I’m sure he’s fine. -I don't like it. 400 00:30:01,460 --> 00:30:03,047 Maphias should have been back by now. 401 00:30:03,502 --> 00:30:05,668 -Maybe he’s having trouble convincing the others. 402 00:30:06,232 --> 00:30:10,339 -Well, I have to admit... the thought of three warlords banding together... does sound pretty unbelievable. 403 00:30:10,664 --> 00:30:13,603 -I’m sure that’s what they’re counting on... he element of surprise. 404 00:30:13,604 --> 00:30:17,547 -Yeah? Well, they’re the ones who are gonna be surprised when we counter their attack with one of our own. 405 00:30:18,360 --> 00:30:19,089 What I’ve thought... 406 00:30:19,090 --> 00:30:23,650 ... was Maphias and I will lead the attack through here, while you and the others arm yourselves and do what you can... 407 00:30:23,651 --> 00:30:25,955 ... here and here. What do you think? 408 00:30:26,208 --> 00:30:28,395 -Lyceus, I can’t. -Sure you can. 409 00:30:28,592 --> 00:30:31,383 Don’t underestimate yourself. You’re nearly as strong as I am, and better with a sword. 410 00:30:31,649 --> 00:30:34,958 The fact is, if I didn’t need you to organize the others, I’d have you riding with me. 411 00:30:35,298 --> 00:30:37,247 -No, I mean I... -Excuse me. 412 00:30:39,352 --> 00:30:40,008 Xena... 413 00:30:41,139 --> 00:30:42,652 Am I interrupting? -No. 414 00:30:43,014 --> 00:30:44,395 Not at all. Please, come in. 415 00:30:46,310 --> 00:30:47,598 Won’t you have a seat? 416 00:30:50,550 --> 00:30:51,484 -Thank you. 417 00:30:58,459 --> 00:31:01,185 It’s too good to be true. -I know what you mean. 418 00:31:09,303 --> 00:31:12,421 It’s all right... you’re safe here. It’s just Maphias. 419 00:31:16,805 --> 00:31:17,974 Did you bring the others? 420 00:31:19,072 --> 00:31:21,786 -It’s all right... they just want the slave. I made a deal. 421 00:31:22,298 --> 00:31:24,319 We give her back; they leave us alone... No problems. 422 00:31:24,712 --> 00:31:25,618 -Leave her alone! 423 00:31:26,978 --> 00:31:27,933 -Take 'em all! 424 00:31:28,632 --> 00:31:30,137 -Hey, what are you doing? We have a deal! 425 00:31:30,290 --> 00:31:32,297 -Deal’s changed. -Why, you lying piece... 426 00:31:33,411 --> 00:31:35,496 -Come on! -Xena! Here, catch! 427 00:31:37,590 --> 00:31:38,822 What’s wrong with you? 428 00:31:39,983 --> 00:31:40,843 -Lyceus. 429 00:31:42,925 --> 00:31:43,947 -Xena! 430 00:32:03,125 --> 00:32:06,392 -Try cutting against the grain. -I’m surprised you care one way or the other... 431 00:32:06,393 --> 00:32:07,645 ... seeing how you sold us out. 432 00:32:08,127 --> 00:32:11,962 -Aren’t you confusing me with Maphias? -At least Maphias thought he was protecting us. 433 00:32:12,259 --> 00:32:13,316 You just gave up. 434 00:32:13,402 --> 00:32:15,354 We could’ve taken those guys, but you didn’t even try. 435 00:32:15,522 --> 00:32:16,471 Why not? 436 00:32:17,264 --> 00:32:19,156 -You wouldn’t believe me if I told you. 437 00:32:19,157 --> 00:32:21,900 -Well, try me! ‘Cause right now, I don’t know what to believe. 438 00:32:21,901 --> 00:32:23,897 I thought we felt the same way about these monsters! 439 00:32:24,067 --> 00:32:26,079 -We do. -Then why didn’t you fight?! 440 00:32:26,080 --> 00:32:28,371 I saw you Xena... you wanted to! 441 00:32:28,372 --> 00:32:31,179 Why didn’t you pick up the sword?! -Because I... 442 00:32:35,697 --> 00:32:37,228 Because I was afraid. 443 00:32:38,961 --> 00:32:40,759 -We’re all afraid to die, Xena. 444 00:32:41,077 --> 00:32:46,410 But for me, some things are worth fighting for... you, our friends, Gabrielle. 445 00:32:46,697 --> 00:32:48,173 These men have gotta be stopped! 446 00:32:48,390 --> 00:32:51,951 -I know, and given time... -Given time, they’ll be unstoppable. 447 00:32:52,936 --> 00:32:54,300 Look, maybe it’s a lost cause... 448 00:32:54,487 --> 00:32:57,855 ... but I’d rather die "fighting" these bastards, than "live" with myself if I don’t. 449 00:33:33,113 --> 00:33:34,300 -Gabrielle? 450 00:33:42,000 --> 00:33:44,381 If it wasn’t for me, none of this would have happened. 451 00:33:47,929 --> 00:33:49,002 -You’re right. 452 00:33:50,051 --> 00:33:51,425 If it wasn’t for you... 453 00:33:52,963 --> 00:33:55,557 ... I would never have known how it felt to be free again. 454 00:33:59,483 --> 00:34:02,255 I don’t know whether to thank you or to hate you. 455 00:34:03,651 --> 00:34:04,808 -Hate me? 456 00:34:05,068 --> 00:34:08,117 -At least, before, I’d forgotten what a real life was. 457 00:34:09,471 --> 00:34:10,936 You showed me all of that. 458 00:34:13,016 --> 00:34:14,681 You gave me hope. 459 00:34:19,257 --> 00:34:22,162 You made me think that maybe it wasn’t too late for me. 460 00:34:27,548 --> 00:34:28,781 But now... 461 00:34:32,667 --> 00:34:33,982 -I'm sorry. 462 00:34:41,288 --> 00:34:43,225 -I reminded you of your friend. 463 00:34:45,450 --> 00:34:47,940 -No, you are my friend. 464 00:34:54,501 --> 00:34:57,610 -All right, you three... look alive so as I can tell you from the others. 465 00:34:58,244 --> 00:34:59,602 Which one does Caputius want? 466 00:35:03,607 --> 00:35:04,817 -The boy. 467 00:35:07,153 --> 00:35:08,670 -Think you can help me with the... 468 00:35:28,295 --> 00:35:29,291 -Maphias. 469 00:35:29,292 --> 00:35:30,905 -I made a big mistake, last night. 470 00:35:31,005 --> 00:35:33,912 But I figure... better late than never. Right? 471 00:35:34,992 --> 00:35:35,881 -Right. 472 00:35:36,181 --> 00:35:38,919 -Hey! You gonna keep us hanging around here all day? 473 00:35:49,230 --> 00:35:52,028 -I guess this means we’re postponing the wedding again? 474 00:35:52,029 --> 00:35:54,456 -Let’s get out of one fix before we jump into another. 475 00:36:07,904 --> 00:36:10,547 -It’s about time you showed up. -Well, it took me awhile to wake up... 476 00:36:11,197 --> 00:36:12,258 ... but I have. 477 00:36:15,053 --> 00:36:16,756 Ok, here’s how things stand. 478 00:36:17,161 --> 00:36:19,974 All three warlords are meeting in the great hall. So if we hurry... 479 00:36:20,207 --> 00:36:22,453 ... we can be gone and out of here before they even know we’re missing. 480 00:36:22,830 --> 00:36:24,278 Any questions? -Yeah... 481 00:36:24,691 --> 00:36:26,058 Where’s Lyceus? 482 00:36:53,471 --> 00:36:55,438 -All right, you men. Stow it! 483 00:36:57,004 --> 00:36:58,624 I’m about to make a toast... 484 00:36:59,810 --> 00:37:03,351 ... to the fiercest fighting force the world will ever see. 485 00:37:07,564 --> 00:37:08,813 -Thanks for the tribute. 486 00:37:09,781 --> 00:37:12,588 Now, I’ll earn it. -We'll see about that. 487 00:37:13,291 --> 00:37:14,212 Get him! 488 00:37:19,635 --> 00:37:20,729 -Welcome to the party! 489 00:37:20,730 --> 00:37:21,956 -What are you waiting for? 490 00:37:22,175 --> 00:37:22,995 Kill them! 491 00:37:23,192 --> 00:37:23,933 -Right! 492 00:37:37,507 --> 00:37:38,369 -Maphias... 493 00:37:40,206 --> 00:37:41,150 Catch! 494 00:37:57,933 --> 00:37:59,732 -Where are your table manners? 495 00:38:23,437 --> 00:38:24,808 -Get a sword! -No. 496 00:38:27,930 --> 00:38:29,587 -Arm yourself! -I can’t. 497 00:38:43,136 --> 00:38:44,487 -Don’t fight destiny! 498 00:38:54,829 --> 00:38:55,848 -Gabrielle! 499 00:38:59,154 --> 00:39:00,802 -Here’s your sweet thing. 500 00:39:14,403 --> 00:39:15,812 -Goodbye, Lyceus. 501 00:39:21,541 --> 00:39:23,010 [-Xena, behind you!] 502 00:39:28,434 --> 00:39:29,343 -Get up. 503 00:39:34,355 --> 00:39:36,134 You’ve got a second chance. 504 00:39:38,042 --> 00:39:41,358 Swear you won’t waste it by killing. -I swear! 505 00:39:42,696 --> 00:39:43,744 Get outta here! 506 00:39:46,860 --> 00:39:48,355 -He dropped something. 507 00:39:49,222 --> 00:39:50,707 It’a Virillus token. 508 00:39:59,992 --> 00:40:01,111 What’s this for? 509 00:40:02,801 --> 00:40:04,167 -Just for being you. 510 00:40:06,180 --> 00:40:07,248 -Are you OK? 511 00:40:10,615 --> 00:40:11,964 You don’t seem yourself. 512 00:40:14,760 --> 00:40:15,977 -No, you’re wrong... 513 00:40:17,334 --> 00:40:19,076 I’m more myself than ever. 514 00:40:26,533 --> 00:40:29,118 -Xena... aren’t you gonna go back inside? 515 00:40:29,119 --> 00:40:31,316 -Do you think the Fates have our lives planned out? 516 00:40:31,563 --> 00:40:33,206 -If they do, I wish they’d tell us. 517 00:40:33,340 --> 00:40:34,862 -Me too... 518 00:40:36,570 --> 00:40:39,899 Subtitles created by Eidel (eidelsmynn3@hotmail.com) from the transcript at Whoosh (http://www.whoosh.org/epguide/trans/202trans.html)