The Apostle Peter: Redemption Page #3

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that the fires were not set

by the Christians.

Yes, he entertains

another theory?

He circulates the idea

that the fires were ordered

by yourself.

By myself?

Now, you see the ability

of these Christians

even to twist the minds

of our good councilors?

Oh, these Christians,

- of the Empire.

- They could be the downfall

But I will not allow this

to continue!

They say they represent a god,

and that god has

attacked my city

and killed my people!

So now, I will become

the chief enemy of that god.

I alone will be

the protector of Rome.

I've had enough

of this hypocrisy.

As for you, young lady,

what have you about Peter?

Your Honor, he is very weak.

I fear another beating

will kill him.

I blame these Christians

for all of this evil

that has befallen upon Rome.

I hereby decree

that from this day forward,

anyone calling themselves

a Christian

will be under arrest.

And you, Captain Martinian,

will be in charge

of their inquisition.

And Peter?

I want him kept alive.

I still have some use for him.

- Perhaps his tongue will loosen

- when he sees

What befalls upon his flock.

You will be sure, Susanna,

that he returns

to good health, yes?

- Yes, Honor.

Excellent.

I want his full confession

before the festival begins.

So that the dies imperil

can mark the renewal of Rome.

You're accused of being

- in the city of Rome

- a Christian

And are hereby under arrest.

You realize this is for you.

Please, I will do anything

you say.

Will you confess?

Anything! Anything you say!

Lord, put compassion

in the hearts

of our tormentors.

Let them see light

from thy wisdom, thy light.

Strengthen us in our weakness.

Deliver us from evil,

for thine is the kingdom

for now and forever.

Oh, this is so wrong.

There's nothing

- to be done.

The Emperor has decreed

that all Christians

are to be arrested.

- No, another cell.

- You.

We have four confessions.

Hmm. Show me a man

who will not confess

when faced with our methods.

Something is wrong?

I did not join the army

to persecute Roman citizens.

I joined to protect them.

Brother, we joined the army

to protect Rome.

We've both bled for her.

I almost died for her.

And these people?

They're the enemies of Rome.

Processus, look at them.

Fathers, mothers,

even children.

Tell me how they qualify

as enemies.

You know as well as I,

orders are determined

by the Emperor.

It is our job to follow them.

There may be another way.

Martinian.

I need a moment.

Alone.

Listen.

Do you hear that, old man?

God hears that.

Well, he may.

You can stop it, all of it.

- You can put an end

- to their misery.

What do you want me to do?

Susanna.

Today is a beautiful day,

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