Revolt of the Praetorians Page #3

I'll make you rich and powerful,

if you listen to me.

I've searched everywhere,

and also the vicinity of Suburna

Even searched the taberns and brothels.

No one knows anything.

The red wolf is a ghost.

Even the sellers of the torture masks

know nothing.

Masks of that kind are sold

by the hundreds.

If within one week I can't find

Artamne, I will arrest all...

...those that have a mask!

I swear I'll hang them all...

...if they do not tell me

who the red wolf is!

Watch out. Watch out!

Block all exits!

The red wolf is in the garden!

Come this way! He must have hidden

this side. Come on! Move!

" If you kill Senators Flavius

and Rutilius, we'll kill Artamne...

...then, you'll be next!"

Caesar's prestige is more

important than a woman.

Let them kill Artamne,

if they dare...

...but Flavius and Rutilius

will be executed.

Who dares threaten me?

I am god! I'll kill them all!

The whole Rome, falls at my feet,

in respect!

Double the guards to the condemned.

I want no surprises from the red wolf!

Yes, Caesar.

Keep going!

I have orders to check

the cells safety.

You two stay here.

- Everything fine here.

- Also in the undergrounds.

Soterus ordered us to guard the cells

inside and outside.

You'll take care of the execution.

Caesar want it, tomorrow at dawn.

Alright.

You two check around

and keep your eyes open.

- Pay attention to the walls.

- Yes, let's go.

Take a look in the undergrounds.

Stay here and be alert.

Let no one approach.

By the gods, what may have happened.

A short while ago he was fine...

Could it be the red wolf?

Hey, what happened?

Flavius! Rutilius!

Watch out the guards!

Come!

Hide in there!

Wait!

Go in! Quickly!

Have no fear, noble Senators.

The red wolf requested you to follow

the imperial caves. Come.

That was for a nail!

Through there would be better

but will take us to jail.

Through this hole leads us

to the imperial sewers.

Thats right Senators,

no other way out.

- Listen? Are you there? Listen to me.

- What do you want?

I'm dying of thirst.

Please, let me drink!

Take off my hood.

Have mercy on me. My eyes are itchy.

I please Caesar but not you?

My taste is a bit different

and besides I am not crazy.

This collar is worth

a 100 thousand sestercios...

...and this bracelet 30 thousand.

Oh my God! That's enough for a house,

land, cattle and a 100 slaves.

It's all yours if you help me escape.

Dear Lady, and then,

what will happen to me?

Come with me. In the court,

Caesar will reward you.

He'll give you a god job.

You'll be rich and live happily ever.

If instead, you don't help me,

when Caesar catch you, poor soul!

Come, I'll give you a horse.

I'm ready.

Damn it! We've been fooled again.

Soterus, they escaped by the window.

What were the sentinels doing.

Give the alarm.

Inform Caesar of what's going on.

I'll question the sentinels.

The execution has been cancelled.

The prisoners have escaped.

You're all traitors or incompetent!

If the red wolf is not found,

You'll pay. All of you!

He's worth a 100 men.

You saw it by yourself, Caesar.

Enough of cheaply excuses.

I want him here and alive!

Otherwise, I will crucify you all.

Praetorians, gladiators, guards!

- Domitian!

- Artamne!

Be Venus welcome, powerful Mars

and clever Mercury.

No, it was my jewels

that bribed the guard...

...and discovered the traitor's nest.

- Do you know who is the red wolf?

No. But let's not waste time. Maybe,

they may not know of my escape, yet.

This way, we may take them by surprise,

when they are all together.

I need some trustworthy guards

to go there with me. What do you think?

Did you hear Soterus? Get some men and

go with Artamne. Let's waste no time!

Get me the red wolf and

I'll cover you with jewels.

And you, my half-dude, stay with me.

Don't you want to keep me company?

When Jupiter gets angry

the rabbits ran away.

Jupiter doesn't have to be angry.

Soon, his enemies will be here.

And tomorrow, their heads

will be food for the birds.

Now, help me dress,

and let's go to the steam baths.

Valerius! Quickly!

We can not waste time!

What is it? What happened?

For two hours, I've been trying

to flee from Domitian to see you.

Artamne escaped.

And she already spoke to Caesar.

She went with Soterus and some men

to get our friends.

I need to let them know!

- Let's hope it's not too late.

- Do you think so?

Out of the way!

Damned, you and your ancestors!

Quickly, all inside.

I want to talk to you!

- It's Cocceius Nerva. What happened?

- Let's go.

Last night Artamne escaped.

We just found out now.

- Domitian, may already know our place.

- The girls should hide quickly.

Go different ways to avoid suspicious,

near the black stone of mount Espacato.

We'll see there. It will be hard

to find us. You two go with them...

...and make sure they'll arrive

sound and safe.

Nerva, and what do we do?

- We're picking up the weapons, quickly.

- Alright.

We can't be without weapons.

- We have little time.

- Then, let's go.

Quickly! Some take the cart.

Others take the horses.

Follow me!

- Lucilla, give me the bag.

- We go with you...

No dear, we should separate

as Nerva told us.

You should go up the mountain, the

fastest you can. I would only delay you.

I'll get going. Goodbye.

I can see you! Keep working!

Move!

We need the weapons, fast.

- Come.

Hurry up friends!

- Look up there!

- Alarm! Alarm!

Nerva!

Sotero arrived

with the gladiators!

In charge!

Let's go up the hill, fast!

Lets go to the other side.

Quickly, before they get the weapons!

Hide yourselves! Quickly!

- Lentulus!

- Valerius...

- Where is Nerva and the others?

- They're safe, I believe...

And Lucilla? And the girls?

- Where did Lucilla and the others go?

- To the woods.

I'm sure they are up there.

Let's go!

Look at that side!

The rest, come with me!

You! Stop!

I said, stop!

There is one!

Let's catch her.

There, going up the hill. Follow her!

We'll take the road.

No! No! No!

Damned! This time, you will not escape!

Get him!

Run!

Soterus! The girl is fleeing.

Go after him!

Watch out the trunks!

Spread out! Look well!

Some go here, and some go there.

This side!

- Stop! Stop!

- No! No!

I said stop! Come!

Let me go!

No! Let me go!... No!

Quickly, here!

Let's take him to Domitian. We'll be rich

- Who is he? Do you know him?

- Is patrician Marco Tulius Quintilius.

- Yes, yes. It's him.

- Marco Quintilius, is the red wolf?

- I can't believe it.

- Why would he have the mask?

And under the mask is Marco

Quintilius, that we know.

- What is going on there?

- Let's ask Soterus. - Good idea.

Your men brought the body

of the red wolf.

By the gods, finally.

Come here, Soterus.

Tell me what do you think?

It can't be him.

This is not the red wolf, Divine!

I wound him in one arm,

when I fought with him...

...and this man has no wounds

in none of his arms.

- He may have put the mask on this...

- This one sleeps soundly.

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