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00:07As Poseidon is our witness,
00:17be our word, be our bond.
00:34All of Atlantis is pleased for us.
00:37So it seems.
00:39And I feel sure the gods will bless our union too.
00:44Such certainty, Heptarian.
00:48You'll see.
00:50They'll give us a sign,
00:52and then you will believe too.
00:56Friends!
00:58Citizens of Atlantis!
01:01Nothing could please us more
01:03than the announcement today
01:04of the betrothal of our daughter
01:06to Poseidon's servant, Heptarian.
01:12As is the custom in our great city,
01:15a Pancration will be held
01:17the like of which we have never seen.
01:32You did well today.
01:34Gods smile on you,
01:36as they will when you win the Pancratio.
01:40Yes.
01:43She will come round.
01:45You think so?
01:46No.
01:46It's no matter if she doesn't.
01:49Ariadne is alone.
01:50No friends, no allies.
01:54Where will she find the strength
01:55to defy the will of her father?
01:56No.
02:06Go and see what's that next.
02:07All this and that is
02:16You next will see you too.
02:32What are they celebrating?
02:35Minos, as announced.
02:36A Pancratian.
02:38A what?
02:39It's not important.
02:40It's not important.
02:41The one occasion where food and wine flow free.
02:44That's free, Pythagoras.
02:47What could be more important?
02:48Your friend.
02:50Hmm?
02:52Oh, yes.
02:53No, you wouldn't be interested.
02:54It's just a silly contest.
02:56Two unarmed opponents.
02:58A knife in the sand.
03:00The first to draw blood wins.
03:02No rules.
03:04Oh, it's something to see, believe me.
03:06It's barbaric.
03:07And three powers.
03:09Why wouldn't I be interested?
03:13Pythagoras?
03:16This Pancratian is to celebrate Ariadne and Heptarian's betrothal.
03:22I see.
03:25Yeah, of course.
03:29It was never really going to happen, was it, Jason?
03:32I mean, Ariadne's a goddess on Earth, whereas you...
03:37Just you.
03:38You.
03:45Well done.
03:47Well done.
03:50Well done.
03:58I'm sorry.
04:01I should have told you.
04:28I should have told you.
04:31Well done.
04:40Well done.
04:59Tell your mistress to destroy it the moment she's read it.
05:14Who gave you this?
05:15Medusa.
05:17No one else knows.
05:24Jesus wants to meet me.
05:25Ariadne?
05:27Is everything all right?
05:28Yes.
05:29Yes, thank you.
05:33The Pancratian begins tomorrow.
05:35You're expected at your father's side.
05:36Of course.
05:39Good.
05:42Oh, and if I could have what you've so carefully hit in your hand.
05:48Your Highness.
05:59Guard?
06:00Where did you get this?
06:03That's no matter.
06:05We can have that discussion later.
06:07Take her away.
06:08Please.
06:08I don't really think this can go unpunished.
06:12What will you do to her?
06:14A servant who betrays her trust must suffer the consequences.
06:18No matter who her mistress is.
06:21Oh, Ariadne.
06:22Why must we always fight over this?
06:24You are betrothed to Heptarian.
06:27You really think this is appropriate?
06:29What if the people knew of it?
06:30Where would your reputation be then?
06:33This must end.
06:35Do you understand?
06:37And, Corinna.
06:41I have no desire to punish the innocent.
06:44Remove this boy from your life once and for all.
06:47And Corinna may return.
06:49Well, it's fair, isn't it?
06:54You see?
06:56We don't have to be enemies.
07:01We don't have to be enemies.
07:19Were you followed?
07:20No.
07:25You must be quick.
07:26If you should be found here, it will be death for both of us.
07:30I won't forget this.
07:41Why did you ask to see me, Jason?
07:46I heard about your betrothal to Heptarian.
07:50The whole city knows now.
07:53Couldn't quite believe it at first.
07:58We've not known each other that long.
08:01Hardly any time at all.
08:04And yet...
08:06The thing is, I, um...
08:10I don't think I've ever met anyone like you before.
08:14No other princesses of Atlantis.
08:17No one is wonderful.
08:20No one is beautiful as you.
08:22No one...
08:22Please don't.
08:26And I think maybe...
08:28Just maybe...
08:31You have feelings for me too.
08:35Don't go ahead with this marriage, Ariadne.
08:37Please.
08:38I'm begging you.
08:40It cannot be.
08:42It cannot.
08:45Why not?
08:47Because...
08:49Because you are you.
08:51And I am me.
08:53A princess of Atlantis.
08:56Betrothed to another.
08:57Yes, but...
08:58I have a duty.
08:59To my people.
09:01A duty to Poseidon himself.
09:04To marry someone that you don't love?
09:06What sort of duty is that?
09:11Then why come here?
09:13And why agree to meet me?
09:15So that you could understand that we must bow to our fates.
09:21Whatever the cost.
09:22I don't believe that.
09:24There must be something...
09:25Be content with this.
09:28If the choice had been mine alone,
09:31I would not leave you for one moment.
09:37Now you must go.
09:40Ariadne.
09:41If you truly love me,
09:43please don't make this harder.
10:00Don't forget me.
10:02I need no token to remember you.
10:05Still.
10:34Ariadne.
10:38I see you've done the right thing.
10:40I know how hard this must have been for you, Ariadne.
10:46And Karina?
10:48I shall see she is released.
10:53Oh, now come. Come here.
10:59It will get better.
11:02It will.
11:05I'll see you next time.
11:35You know, you can accept it, move on, and get on with the rest of your life.
11:41It's not over. Not yet.
11:50I swear solemnly before Poseidon, the guardian of the oaths, to fight fairly and to the end.
12:01Poseidon hears your promise and wishes you good fortune.
12:21I swear solemnly before Poseidon, the guardian of the oaths, that I will fight fairly and to the end.
12:30Poseidon hears your promise and wishes you good fortune.
12:42Of course we would have stopped you.
12:44People die in the Pankratian, Jason.
12:46They don't just die. They get a bit sliced off them and then they die.
12:49This won't win Ariadne back. She's told you it's over.
12:52Was it ever really on?
12:54I'm not doing this for Ariadne.
12:56No, you're always saying that we need to earn more money and this is a way to win some.
12:59That is true.
13:00Jason, Heptarian's been fighting in the Pankratian since he was a boy and he's never lost, ever.
13:06I'm doing it and it doesn't matter what you think.
13:09You don't stand a chance. The Pankratian isn't like other contests.
13:14It takes months of practice.
13:17We better get started.
13:22Do I just need to get to the knife first?
13:25That is all.
13:33That's not fair.
13:34We told you there's no rules. Try again.
13:40What's up? Behind you!
13:42Oh, yes. Like taking milk from a baby.
13:45But that's cheating.
13:46We told you.
13:46Yes. No rules. I get it.
13:48Again.
14:11I suppose he is improving.
14:13Marginally.
14:31Your Highness.
14:36You have what I ask for.
14:38Indeed.
14:39No taste, no odour as described.
14:42And the effects are not sudden.
14:43So gradual, they may not at first even be noticed.
14:47The occasional headache, some pain, no more.
14:50After several months, the hair may loosen.
14:53The scalp itch.
14:54The mind become confused.
14:57All brought mercifully to an end.
14:59I have sleep, from which no one can wake.
15:09I hope your highness will remember this service to her.
15:14On the contrary, Dems.
15:16I shall do everything I can to forget we ever met.
15:19And if you value your life, I suggest you do the same.
15:24Do you understand?
15:26Your highness.
15:46What are you doing?
15:47I have to talk to each other at some time.
15:51Did you wave back?
15:54No.
15:55I could try again.
15:56She's gone now.
15:58She's never going to speak to me again.
16:00I could just try going up to her.
16:02You have no idea how the human heart works, do you?
16:06Actually, I'm very interested in anatomy.
16:32At least the gods, he doesn't get harming in the first round.
16:36Or Heptarian.
17:05You have each chosen your lot.
17:07Now may the gods choose your fate.
17:15Now may the gods choose your fate.
18:56I told him that.
18:57That was me.
19:02Don't get close too early!
19:04Don't get close too early!
19:10Don't get close!
19:26He's lucky.
19:27Lucky?
19:28Jason's fast but he can't afford to just rely on that. He needs to think before he moves.
19:35Jason.
19:40You move it.
19:42The halter should help.
19:49Medusa.
19:50Hercules?
19:53May I come in?
19:54Yes.
19:55Yes, of course.
19:56I have the ingredients you asked for. Hercules.
19:58Sorry, sorry.
20:04The herbs will ease the pain and the poultice should bring down the swelling.
20:09That won't work.
20:11And suddenly you're an expert on the healing arts.
20:13I've seen this before in the wrestling ring. The shoulder is separated. It just needs putting back.
20:21I'll show you.
20:22Don't worry.
20:23This won't hurt.
20:31I thought you said it wouldn't hurt.
20:33Would you have let me do it if I told you it did?
20:35Try it now.
20:39Where did you learn to do that?
20:41Pick these things up.
20:43You still need the tonic.
20:45You have the ginger?
20:45And the mint.
20:47They need chopping and the coriander grinding.
20:49I'll get the pestle.
20:56Medusa, does this mean you're speaking to me again now?
20:59Nope.
20:59Right, fine. Just checking.
21:04The boys are full for entering.
21:06But for all that, I'm grateful.
21:09I shall take great pleasure in destroying you in front of all of Atlantis.
21:12I'll just make sure you do so cleanly.
21:13The crowd must not turn against you.
21:15Today was unnecessary.
21:16That's the Pancrasian.
21:17If you are to become king, Hectorian, you must be seen to behave like...
21:22Ariadne.
21:23Congratulations, my lord.
21:25It seems the gods really do smile upon you.
21:27I hope so.
21:29You'll be attending tomorrow?
21:31I wouldn't miss it for the world.
21:34I shall be thinking of you as I compete.
21:38If you'll excuse me, I'm feeling rather tired.
21:40Of course.
21:41Good night, Ariadne.
21:42My lord.
21:43Good night.
21:48Did I not tell you she would come round?
21:50I'll feel a lot happier with Jason gone.
21:52Don't forget Jason.
21:54When you are king, you can do with him as you feel fit.
21:57Until then, concentrate on the task in hand.
22:00Of course.
22:02And how is Nynos?
22:06The king's health is already not what it was.
22:11But I shall nurse him to the end.
22:15You can be sure of that.
22:33You work too hard, my lord.
22:35There are some affairs of state that only the king can determine.
22:38Too many, sometimes seals.
22:42But as long as you are by my side, the burden seems a lighter one.
22:46I've brought you some refreshment.
22:48You are very kind.
22:49No.
22:53The people are enjoying the Pankration, do you not think?
22:58Oh, undoubtedly.
23:00Even Ariadne seems interested.
23:04If you'd rather I got you something else, my lord.
23:06No, no, no.
23:07This is most welcome.
23:35How is he?
23:38He's still feverish, but at least he's sleeping.
23:41Maybe he shouldn't fight tomorrow.
23:44He never agreed to that.
23:46What if he's injured?
23:48Jason would rather lose the fight than lose face by pulling out.
23:52Why?
23:54He thinks he's fighting for Ariadne's hand.
23:57But he must know that's hopeless.
24:01When you're in love, there's no such thing as hopeless.
24:08You should get some sleep, I can take over.
24:11I shouldn't leave him.
24:13Don't you trust me?
24:14I didn't mean that.
24:15I know.
24:21Then I shall keep you company.
24:23If that's all right with you.
24:33Why are you doing this, Hercules?
24:35He mustn't get cold.
24:36You didn't mean that.
24:40When I was Jason's age, I thought I was the fastest, strongest, most agile man in all of Atlantis.
24:50No one on the field or in the arena could challenge me.
24:54I know what you're thinking.
24:56What happened?
24:58No.
24:59No.
25:01You know the truth?
25:05I never was that man.
25:09It was all made up, just a story I told myself and anyone else who'd listen.
25:20Jason.
25:21Jason's the real thing.
25:23He's special, Medusa, and it's my job to make sure he stays that way, whatever it takes.
25:31But if you ever tell him that, obviously I'll have to kill you.
25:35I don't want to lose I will have to kill you.
25:45No.
25:48No.
25:49No, no.
25:50No.
25:51When did you work?
25:51That's all.
25:51Okay.
25:55Go on!
25:57No.
25:58No!
25:59No!
25:59No!
25:59No!
26:02No!
26:04You're okay.
26:07Come on.
26:37Come on.
27:05Come on.
27:07Come on.
27:12Come on.
27:14Come on.
27:15Come on.
27:19Come on.
27:19Come on.
27:23Come on.
27:24You did well.
27:26The crowd loves you.
27:28Does that hurt?
27:30Everything hurts.
27:44You can't go on like this.
27:46Oh, Edna.
27:48It's madness to fight again.
27:51I'm fine.
27:52You could die.
27:59I will not think any worse of you if you put out.
28:03I made a promise.
28:05A sacred oath to Poseidon.
28:09Please.
28:12I won't change my mind.
28:17May the gods be with you.
28:36it's true.
28:40Oh, God.
29:00Oh, sorry!
29:13Harmon's an old hand.
29:16He knows if he can knock you down, he'll keep you down.
29:19Stay back. Tire him out when you see an opening in.
29:22Understand?
29:23Good man, he'll be fine.
29:49Come on.
29:57Come on.
30:03Come on.
30:05Come on.
30:07Come on.
30:16Come on.
30:23Oh, yes.
30:31Let's go.
30:54Let's go.
31:06Citizens of Atlantis, as is our custom, the final round shall commence tomorrow at dawn. The victor is to take
31:16the prize. The loser, to make his peace with the gods.
31:24I've been watching Heptarian and he uses the same trick every time. He distracts and then he makes his move.
31:29If I can avoid falling into that trap, I think I...
31:32Jason, Jason, you can't win.
31:33No, I think I can. It's just a case of exploiting his weak spot because I...
31:37He cannot win because Heptarian cannot lose. He's Poseidon's servant. He's betrothed to the king's daughter. You must let him
31:49be victorious.
31:51When I swore an oath to Poseidon...
31:53If you won, do you really think the king would give you Ariadne's hand? That you'd live happily ever after
31:58in the bosom of Minos' family? He'd be dead by sundown. We all would. I'm sorry. There's no choice. You
32:07have to lose.
32:19For whom were you praying?
32:22No one in particular.
32:27Jason.
32:30I fear for him tomorrow.
32:34Will the gods favor him?
32:37I am not the oracle.
32:40But he has greater strengths than you can imagine.
32:45Will you pray for him too, Minos?
32:47I already have, my lady.
33:00He really does care, doesn't he?
33:03Yes.
33:07He's ready.
33:12Jason.
33:12I don't want to know.
33:14I was just going to say...
33:17Good luck.
33:58Anyone you'd like to say goodbye to?
34:00Just you.
34:07Anyone you'd like to say goodbye to?
34:12Good luck.
34:13But sadly, not enough.
34:21Get in there! Go for the legs!
34:39Good luck.
34:46This is the next one.
34:47Goodbye, Jason.
34:50No!
34:53No!
34:53No!
34:54No!
34:55No!
34:56No!
34:57No!
34:57No!
34:57No!
34:58No!
34:58No!
34:58No!
34:59No!
34:59No!
35:00No!
35:02No!
35:02No!
35:37Kill me, and I'll hit you forever.
36:12We're lucky, Jason.
36:16But luck doesn't last forever.
36:33I did the right thing.
36:35What have I got to show for?
36:37True.
36:38You're still broke.
36:39I'd be grateful.
36:40You're still here.
36:41If you'd won, I very much doubt that would be the case.
36:44Why?
36:46Why should it be?
36:47Because those are the rules.
36:48You said there are no rules.
36:49Rules of life, Jason, not the Pancration.
36:56I came to see how Jason is.
36:59His shoulder's on the mend.
37:01Still got a lot of work to do on his neck,
37:04and I'm a little bit worried about this left hand.
37:07Hercules.
37:13We've just got to go and get some bees.
37:17Bees?
37:17I mean, it's not like I could think of.
37:26I saw you in the arena.
37:29And that's why I...
37:31I know.
37:36Ariadne...
37:36Please don't.
37:42I came here to give you this.
37:45I see.
37:46I cannot keep it.
37:49As much as I long to more than anything.
37:57Why didn't you kill Hebtarian when you had the chance?
38:02Would have only made things worse.
38:08For what?
38:10I've done nothing.
38:12I've achieved nothing.
38:14You've given me strength.
38:17I don't understand.
38:20I don't understand.
38:37Father.
38:40Ariadne.
38:42Father, I need to talk to you.
38:44What is it you wish to say, my child?
38:48Hebtarian, I'm sorry, but I cannot marry you.
38:51What is the meaning of this?
38:53The gods made their will clear today.
38:56Miss Ingesis is not blessed.
38:59We would be foolish to continue with it.
39:01Ariadne.
39:02Let her speak.
39:04You must have felt it too, Hebtarian.
39:06You were the man with years of experience.
39:09The superior fighter, and yet...
39:11Here comes some unknown boy.
39:14Only the gods could be responsible for the outcome.
39:19We had an understanding.
39:21And now the gods have put us right.
39:29This is what you sincerely believe.
39:34It is.
39:37Then we must bow to a wisdom greater than ours.
39:41The Ingesis must be dissolved.
39:42My lord, can I do it?
39:44Only a fool would fail to listen to the gods.
39:48Come.
39:49Come.
39:49Let us find the priests who put this right.
39:52My lord, if we could discuss this further.
40:00You foolish, foolish girl.
40:05Do you really think you can defy me?
40:07I'm not afraid of you anymore.
40:09I'm not afraid of anyone.
40:13The day has taught me that.
40:19Then you are more stupid than you can possibly imagine.
40:33The next year, the other competitors were so scared,
40:37they refused to fight me.
40:38I couldn't find a single challenger.
40:39Hercules, that is simply not true.
40:41I swear on my mother's eye.
40:43Hold on, I thought you said you didn't know your mother.
40:45I knew of her.
40:46Have you ever actually taken part in a pancratia?
40:50Absolutely.
40:50Not just watched it?
40:52And eaten the free pie?
40:53Or drunk the free wine?
40:55Slept it off under the benches?
40:56Of course he has.
40:58I've heard it many times.
40:59Hercules was the fastest, strongest, most agile man in the whole city.
41:04He was the envy of all the contestants.
41:06Everyone knows that.
41:07Really?
41:08Yes, really.
41:10You're lucky to have him as a friend.
41:13So am I.
41:16Don't deserve you, Medusa.
41:18Life's not fair, is it?
41:52There's nothing you can do, Ariel.
41:55Nothing anyone can do.
41:59I don't understand.
42:02They say the poor girl took her own life.
42:09When? Why?
42:11It seems that even though the king pardoned her, she felt the shame.
42:16Too deeply.
42:23She wouldn't have done that.
42:27She wouldn't.
42:28I'm sorry.
42:31I know you two were close.
42:37The main thing now is to do everything we can for her family.
42:43Don't you think?
43:01You're not going to deny him.
43:04Boo!
43:12You're not going to give him the power to me.
43:18I don't think it was to do anything.
43:18I'm sorry.
43:20Oh, no.
43:23I'm sorry.
43:24These are the Furies.
43:29Stop, stop!
43:31He's my brother.
43:53He's my brother.
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