Sheba and the Gladiator Page #3

-You're a dangerous nemey.

-Listen to me, Zenobia.

It's a priceless gift.

Worthy of such

a powerful king.

Extend my thanks

to your magnificent lord.

Tell him

I confirm our agreement.

King Shapur himself

will lead his army.

Victory won't escape him.

Give him a singal

and he'll attack Palmyra.

No, we must be cautious.

What will Rome do

after the defeat?

If it sent its troops

now stationed in Gaul

the Persian army

could be overcome.

Go and reassure King Shapur.

We'be both decided

to make Persia.

the most powerful kingdom

in the East.

You'll be the most powerful

man at King Shapur's court.

That's what I want.

Promise you'll always

keep me at your side.

How could you

doubt it, Erika?

Provided what you're saying

is true.

of what use could

you be to me?

I'm an expert

in modern military art.

My people don't need you.

Their enthusiasm is enough.

Enthusiasm can be

easily dampened.

I can train your hordes

to be great legions.

Under my guidance they could

set out to conquer the world.

Empty words!

Rome will send

a powerful army against you.

Your forces will be exhausted

and unable to cope.

They must be subjected

to strict discipline.

and trained in effective

combat methods.

Rome's defeat will double

its thirst for revenge.

Your plans of expansion

will drown in blood.

How can I believe you?

What proof of loyalty

can you give me?

As much proof as you wish.

How about this one?

In the oasis of Jatabu...

-Does it make any sense?

-No, it's beyond me.

We're supposed to surrender

without a fight...

When will it be, anyway?

We've been sizzling here

for two days.

Make sure you lay down

your arms and surrender.

-Who are you?

-A Roman tired of fighting.

Who's at the oasis?

Fifteen men. Tne only

survivors of my legion.

-Armed?

-No.

How did you know

we were coming?

I spotted you from that hill.

We know the Queen has sent

patrols into the desert

to finish off what's left

of the Roman legion.

Twice we managed

to avoid them.

But we've had enough.

We're exhausted.

We can't hold out

without food or water.

We surrender.

If this a trick,

you'll be the first to pay.

Follow me.

Itus should be back by now.

If you have lied, you'll be

fed to the sacred tigers.

The tigers will wait in vain.

Are you disappointed?

Here he is.

So?

-My Queen...

-What news do you bring?

We captured them.

The'll be in the dungeons

in less than an hour.

I've preceded them

to give you the news.

-Are you sure it was them?

-Yes.

Any losses?

None. It was all so simple.

They surrendered

without any resistance.

I hope this is proof

of my loyalty.

I think the Queen will demand

a more convincing proof.

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