Androcles and the Lion Page #5

What is wrong?

One of our men has been pinned

beneath a supply wagon.

[Soldier Shouting]

- [Soldier #2 Shouting]

- [Man] Help!

Heave!

Grab hold!

- I can't budge it.

- More men. Get more men.

- See here. What's going on here?

- Who are you?

- What's the meaning of this?

- Get the prisoner out of here.

- [Straining]

- [Gasping]

[Man] Thank you, stranger.

You... You saved my life.

Better had I saved your soul, brother...

than your poor sinful body.

Who is that man?

He is Ferrovius.

Ferrovius. Could that be

the same Ferrovius...

who made such wonderful conversions

in the northern cities?

I'd certainly like to meet him if it is.

We are warned that he has

the strength of an elephant...

and the temper of an angry bull.

Also that he is raving mad.

Not a model Christian, it would seem.

You need not fear him

if he is a Christian, Captain.

- [Chains Jangling]

- I shall not fear him in any case.

[Centurion]

Prisoner, halt!

The prisoner from Ostia, sir.

- Have him fall in with the others.

- Yes, sir.

- And remove his chains.

- This is Ferrovius, the madman, sir.

You need not fear him

if he is a Christian, Centurion.

Remove his chains.

Now remember that you're a Christian.

You've not to return good for evil.

[Centurion]

That's the way to manage him, eh?

[Laughing]

Let us go to him.

This is Androcles, and I am Lavinia.

We will march to victory together.

Bless you, sister.

I'm certainly glad to meet you, Ferrovius.

I've heard a lot about you.

- Thank you, brother.

- [Winces]

Thank you, brother.

- All people that on earth do dwell

- [Flute]

Sing to the Lord with cheerful voice

Him serve with fear

His praise forthtell

Come ye before him

And rejoice

How is it possible for them to sing...

when each day brings them

nearer to death?

Those who are without hope

can afford to be brave.

I think it is much more than bravery.

Be careful, Captain.

Too much thinking can be unhealthy

for a Roman soldier.

[Singing Continues]

Lavinia, do Christians know how to love?

Yes, Captain.

They even love their enemies.

Is that easy?

Very easy, Captain...

when the enemies are as handsome as you.

- You're laughing at me.

- At you, Captain?

Impossible.

Well, you're flirting with me,

which is worse.

But such a very handsome captain.

Lavinia.

Why won't you let me help you?

Make the sacrifice.

It's a small price to pay

for life in this world.

You can't be certain of any other.

Would any true happiness

come out of it, do you think?

Your soul is too demanding, Lavinia.

It will destroy you to save itself.

Deny it before it's too late.

And what then would remain for me?

You would have life, Lavinia... -

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