(..) " Republic, republic, republic." Well, why not? Rome was founded as a republic. Yes, and in a republic the senate has the power. But Senator Gaius isn't influenced by that, of course. Where do you stand, General? Emperor or senate? The soldier has the advantage of being able to look (..)

(..) I still have difficulty imagining that. You know, dirt cleans off a lot easier than blood, Quintus. - Here he is. - Highness. Senator Gaius, Senator Falco. Beware of Gaius. He'll pour a honeyed potion in your ear... and you'll wake up one day, and all you'll say is, (..)