In the wake of their epic arena battles, Pullo and Vorenus have become heroes to the Roman rank and file, inspiring theatrical reenactments, murals and songs celebrating them as symbols of brotherly love and redemption.
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Vorenus is still fearful that Caesar will banish him from the city, if not from the earth. He interfered with a sanctioned execution, after all, and against the emperor's express orders. To prepare for exile, he takes Niobe, the kids and servants to their land in the country, accompanied by a priest. They talk of building a farmhouse and living off the land like peasants, then christen the soil by making love - as the priest chants and the kids and servants watch.
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Back in Rome, a bloodied and bandaged Pullo manages to escape from his hospital ward, winding up at Vorenus' villa -- much to the consternation of Eirene, who contemplates killing the man who murdered her lover. For his part, Vorenus appears grateful to have his old friend back, and agrees to shelter him while he recovers.
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In the meantime, Caesar has boldly decided to overhaul the entire Senate, recruiting Gauls and Celts "from tribes that have served Rome the longest," further angering the old guard.
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