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Inside the villa, Batiatus announces his plans to feature Spartacus more heavily in the gladiatorial games to follow, and says he will not only gift his new favorite with new armor and a dimacherus fighting style, but that he has located Spartacus's wife. Even as they speak, he claims, his agents are moving to reunite Sura with her long-lost husband. Spartacus is appropriately overwhelmed with gratitude.

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Inside the villa, Batiatus announces his plans to feature Spartacus more heavily in the gladiatorial games to follow, and says he will not only gift his new favorite with new armor and a dimacherus ''dimachaerus'' fighting style, but that he has located Spartacus's wife. Even as they speak, he claims, his agents are moving to reunite Sura with her long-lost husband. Spartacus is appropriately overwhelmed with gratitude.
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In the House of Batiatus, we open with the dominus himself giving a speech from his balcony. He announces to his assembled gladiators that Spartacus is the new champion of the ludus. While Crixus struggles for his life in the infirmary, his rival walks out onto the balcony to stand beside his master, receiving the cheers of his fellow gladiators, though neither Lucretia nor Naevia look particularly pleased by this.

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In the House of Batiatus, we open with the dominus ''dominus'' himself giving a speech from his balcony. He announces to his assembled gladiators that Spartacus is the new champion of the ludus.''ludus''. While Crixus struggles for his life in the infirmary, his rival walks out onto the balcony to stand beside his master, receiving the cheers of his fellow gladiators, though neither Lucretia nor Naevia look particularly pleased by this.



Oenomaus shows Spartacus to his new quarters, which are private and more spacious than his previous cell. The doctore personally congratulates his protege the slaying of Theokoles, who Oenomaus himself failed to kill. Spartacus thinks that this large, private cell will come in handy when his wife is located, but Oenemaus informs him that wives are not permitted to live among the gladiators and that she will remain in the villa as another slave of Batiatus. Only by gaining his own freedom can Spartacus save his wife from slavery.

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Oenomaus shows Spartacus to his new quarters, which are private and more spacious than his previous cell. The doctore ''doctore'' personally congratulates his protege protégé on the slaying of Theokoles, who Oenomaus himself failed to kill. Spartacus thinks says that this large, private cell will come in handy when his wife is located, but Oenemaus informs him that wives are not permitted to live among the gladiators and that she will remain in the villa as another slave of Batiatus. Only by gaining his own freedom can Spartacus save his wife from slavery.



Shortly after, we find the reason for Barca's haste to secure his winnings. He plans to buy his freedom and leave with his lover Pietros. Pietros is enthused about this, but less so when finds the cloak Barca wore while carrying out the murder of Ovidius's entire household. When confronted, Barca claims to have been doing the [[JustFollowingOrders will of Batiatus]] but relents and assures Pietros that Ovidius's young child was not harmed. Pan out, and we find that Ashur was listening in on this conversation.

In the villa, [[MsFanservice Lucretia]] is taking a bath, aided by several [[FanserviceExtra of her slave girls]]. Batiatus marches in, crowing about his rise to prosperity, but Lucretia reminds him that Good Solonius is still out there. She also voices a concern that reuniting Spartacus with his wife may disrupt Batiatus's leverage over the Thracian. Batiatus, [[Sexposition who's been having sex with one of the slave girls while this conversation takes place]] dismisses her concerns, saying that bringing Spartacus's wife back will bind him to the house forever.

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Shortly after, we find the reason for Barca's haste to secure his winnings.prize. He plans to buy his freedom and leave with his lover Pietros. Pietros is enthused about this, but less so when finds the cloak Barca wore while carrying out the murder of Ovidius's entire household. When confronted, Barca claims to have been doing the [[JustFollowingOrders will of Batiatus]] but relents and assures Pietros that Ovidius's young child was not harmed. Pan out, and we find that Ashur was listening in on this conversation.

In the villa, [[MsFanservice Lucretia]] is taking a bath, aided by several [[FanserviceExtra of her slave girls]]. Batiatus marches in, crowing about his rise to prosperity, but Lucretia reminds him that Good Solonius is still out there. She also voices a concern that reuniting Spartacus with his wife may disrupt Batiatus's leverage over the Thracian. Batiatus, [[Sexposition [[{{Sexposition}} who's been having sex with one of the slave girls while this conversation takes place]] dismisses her concerns, saying that bringing Spartacus's wife back will bind him to the house forever.



In the ''ludus'', Spartacus makes good on his promise to teach Numerius. He tells the boy to remove his belt (with the dagger in it) so as to move more easily. Meanwhile his father proposes hiring Batiatus's gladiators to give a demonstration at Numerius's upcoming birthday party. Just as Batiatus is about to negotiate this lucrative arrangement, a messenger arrives for Calavius. It turns out that Ovidius's son is alive after all, and may even be able to identify the perpetrators of the horrific attack on his family. Calavius marches off, leaving in his wake the horrified Batiatus and Lucretia. Spartacus takes advantage of the confusion to snatch Numerius's dagger.

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In the ''ludus'', Spartacus makes good on his promise to teach Numerius. He tells the boy to remove his belt (with the dagger in it) so as to move more easily. Meanwhile his father proposes hiring Batiatus's gladiators to give a demonstration at Numerius's upcoming birthday party. Just as Batiatus is about to negotiate this lucrative arrangement, a messenger arrives for Calavius. It turns out that Ovidius's son is alive after all, and may even be able to identify the perpetrators of the horrific attack on his family. Calavius marches off, leaving in his wake the horrified Batiatus and Lucretia. Spartacus takes advantage of the confusion to snatch Numerius's dagger.



Below, in the gladiators' quarters, a party is in full swing. Both slaves and guards indulge in drinking and whores, except for Spartacus. Varro, figuring out Spartacus's intent, points out that Oenomaus is not partaking in the revelry and thus will not be slowed tomorrow when Spartacus makes his escape. Spartacus decides to pay a visit to Crixus while Batiatus summons Pietros.

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Below, in the gladiators' quarters, a party is in full swing. Both slaves and guards indulge in drinking and whores, except for Spartacus.with Spartacus abstaining. Varro, figuring out Spartacus's intent, points out that Oenomaus is not partaking in the revelry and thus will not be slowed tomorrow when Spartacus makes his escape. Spartacus decides to pay a visit to Crixus while Batiatus summons Pietros.



At the party, Barca and Pietros celebrate their upcoming freedom, unaware of anything amiss. Ashur approaches Barca, promising repayment of his debt and expressing willingness to negotiate with Batiatus to help buy Barca's freedom.

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At the party, Barca and Pietros celebrate their upcoming freedom, liberation, unaware of anything amiss. Ashur approaches Barca, promising repayment of his debt and expressing willingness to negotiate with Batiatus to help buy Barca's freedom.



In the atrium of Batiatus's house, Barca is lying in the impluvium while rain falls around his body. Lucretia [[DissonantSerenity calmly]] explains to Naevia that contrary to any opposing evidence she may have seen, Barca in fact purchased his freedom and left the ludus of his own volition. She strikes the slave girl when she doesn't agree quickly enough. Just then, the magistrate bangs on the door and the guards barely have time to draw curtains around the body and bloodstains before Calavius and his own guards march in, informing Batiatus that the son of Ovidius was indeed murdered. He wishes to know the identity of the messenger who informed him that the boy was alive. Batiatus also expresses interest in this information.

But out in the city, Ashur asks one of his contacts about this messenger. But the messenger has since been dispatched and will therefore not be at risk of exposing the scheme. Ashur promises the same fate to the contact if he says anything about the affair.

In good spirits, Ashur returns to the ludus and is confronted by Pietros, wondering where Barca has gone. Ashur repeats the story about Barca's liberation, and Pietros questions why Barca didn't take him as well. Ashur simply says that the cost of freeing both was too high, but “[[KicktheDog I'm sure Barca will find another tight hole to sit on his cock.]]”

The next morning, most gladiators are hung over. Varro, while sharing this condition, is alert enough to notice that Oenomaus is not up yet. He questions whether Spartacus killed the man, but is reassured that Oenomaus will eventually rise. One last time, he attempts to talk Spartacus out of his escape plan, telling him that he'll be hunted down even if he gets out of the ludus. Spartacus says he'll take Batiatus hostage. And, as if summoned, Batiatus himself appears to forestall further discussion and tell Spartacus that his wife's cart is approaching. Having again failed to dissuade him, Varro clasps Spartacus's hand and wishes him well.

Within the house, Lucretia contemplates the impluvium, now clear of blood. Batiatus, approaching, calls the whole incident with Barca a “misunderstanding” and Lucretia thinks that his desire for freedom constituted betrayal in and of itself. They also discuss the arrival of Spartacus's wife. Lucretia is still against reuniting the two, but Batiatus says that in honor of Spartacus's contributions to the fortunes of House Batiatus, he'll [[FalseReassurance keep his word]].

Meanwhile, Spartacus does up his armor and conceals his stolen dagger, anticipating Sura's arrival. As the cart rolls in, the rain stops. Oenomaus emerges, seeming to have figured out that Spartacus is up to something and moving towards him. Just as Spartacus is about to seize Batiatus and Oenomaus is about to seize Spartacus, the driver of the wagon groans. He's covered in blood and says he was attacked. Forgetting his escape plans, Spartacus runs to the back of the wagon and pulls out Sura. She's injured as well, and dies almost immediately. Batiatus turns to Lucretia. “[[ExactWords My word is kept]],” he says. “They're reunited.”

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In the atrium of Batiatus's house, Barca is lying in the impluvium ''impluvium'' while rain falls around his body. Lucretia [[DissonantSerenity calmly]] explains to Naevia that contrary to any opposing evidence she may have seen, Barca in fact purchased his freedom and left the ludus ''ludus'' of his own volition. She strikes the slave girl when she doesn't agree quickly enough. Just then, the magistrate bangs on the door and the guards barely have time to draw curtains around the body and bloodstains before Calavius and his own guards march in, informing Batiatus that the son of Ovidius was indeed murdered. He wishes to know the identity of the messenger who informed him that the boy was alive. Batiatus also expresses interest in this information.

But out Out in the city, Ashur asks one of his contacts about this messenger. But the messenger has since been dispatched and will therefore not be at risk of exposing the scheme. Ashur promises the same fate to the contact if he says anything about the affair.affair is revealed.

In good spirits, Ashur returns to the ludus ''ludus'' and is confronted by Pietros, wondering where Barca has gone. Ashur repeats the story about Barca's liberation, and Pietros questions why Barca didn't take him as well. Ashur simply says that the cost of freeing both was too high, but “[[KicktheDog I'm sure Barca will find another tight hole to sit on his cock.]]”

The next morning, most gladiators are hung over. Varro, while sharing this condition, is alert enough to notice that Oenomaus is not up yet. He questions whether Spartacus killed the man, but is reassured that Oenomaus will eventually rise. One last time, he attempts to talk Spartacus out of his escape plan, telling him that he'll be hunted down even if he gets out of the ludus.''ludus''. Spartacus says he'll take Batiatus hostage. And, as if summoned, Batiatus himself appears to forestall further discussion and tell Spartacus that his wife's cart is approaching. Having again failed to dissuade him, Varro clasps Spartacus's hand and wishes him well.

Within the house, Lucretia contemplates the impluvium, ''impluvium'', now clear of blood. Batiatus, approaching, calls the whole incident with Barca a “misunderstanding” and Lucretia thinks that his desire for freedom constituted betrayal in and of itself. They also discuss the arrival of Spartacus's wife. Lucretia is still against reuniting the two, but Batiatus says that in honor of Spartacus's contributions to the fortunes of House Batiatus, he'll [[FalseReassurance keep his word]].

Meanwhile, Spartacus does up his armor and conceals his stolen dagger, anticipating Sura's arrival. As the cart rolls in, [[EmpathicEnvironment the rain stops. stops]]. Oenomaus emerges, seeming to have figured out that Spartacus is up to something something, and moving moves towards him. Just as Spartacus is about to seize Batiatus and Oenomaus is about to seize Spartacus, the driver of the wagon groans. He's covered in blood and says he was attacked. Forgetting his escape plans, Spartacus runs to the back of the wagon and pulls out Sura. She's injured as well, and dies almost immediately. Batiatus turns to Lucretia. “[[ExactWords My word is kept]],” he says. “They're reunited.”

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Spartacus plots to escape the ''ludus'', but his plan is interrupted by the death of his wife. Meanwhile, Barca and Pietros also plan to attain freedom.

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In the House of Batiatus, we open with the dominus himself giving a speech from his balcony. He announces to his assembled gladiators that Spartacus plots is the new champion of the ludus. While Crixus struggles for his life in the infirmary, his rival walks out onto the balcony to escape stand beside his master, receiving the cheers of his fellow gladiators, though neither Lucretia nor Naevia look particularly pleased by this.

Inside the villa, Batiatus announces his plans to feature Spartacus more heavily in the gladiatorial games to follow, and says he will not only gift his new favorite with new armor and a dimacherus fighting style, but that he has located Spartacus's wife. Even as they speak, he claims, his agents are moving to reunite Sura with her long-lost husband. Spartacus is appropriately overwhelmed with gratitude.

Lucretia, while less than enthusiastic about all this, has remained in the background. Once Spartacus has left, however, she confronts her husband about his slaughter of Ovidius over something as petty as clearing debts. Batiatus makes no attempt to deny his role in the murder, but assures her that Ovidius had made an attempt on his life beforehand. Lucretia is told that she was kept in the dark so as not to involve her in such a criminal affair. She appears to accept this.

Oenomaus shows Spartacus to his new quarters, which are private and more spacious than his previous cell. The doctore personally congratulates his protege the slaying of Theokoles, who Oenomaus himself failed to kill. Spartacus thinks that this large, private cell will come in handy when his wife is located, but Oenemaus informs him that wives are not permitted to live among the gladiators and that she will remain in the villa as another slave of Batiatus. Only by gaining his own freedom can Spartacus save his wife from slavery.

Elsewhere in the gladiators' quarters, Barca confronts Ashur regarding his wager on the outcome of the battle against Theokoles. Ashur pleads that the outcome was unexpected, but Barca [[GroinAttack persuades]] him to cough up the winnings sooner rather than later.

Shortly after, we find the reason for Barca's haste to secure his winnings. He plans to buy his freedom and leave with his lover Pietros. Pietros is enthused about this, but less so when finds the cloak Barca wore while carrying out the murder of Ovidius's entire household. When confronted, Barca claims to have been doing the [[JustFollowingOrders will of Batiatus]] but relents and assures Pietros that Ovidius's young child was not harmed. Pan out, and we find that Ashur was listening in on this conversation.

In the villa, [[MsFanservice Lucretia]] is taking a bath, aided by several [[FanserviceExtra of her slave girls]]. Batiatus marches in, crowing about his rise to prosperity, but Lucretia reminds him that Good Solonius is still out there. She also voices a concern that reuniting Spartacus with his wife may disrupt Batiatus's leverage over the Thracian. Batiatus, [[Sexposition who's been having sex with one of the slave girls while this conversation takes place]] dismisses her concerns, saying that bringing Spartacus's wife back will bind him to the house forever.

As heroes are wont to do, Spartacus is currently standing outside in the rain, brooding over the edge of the cliff. Varro approaches and they discuss the latest news of his wife. Spartacus broaches the possibility of escape, not wishing to see his wife subservient to the house of Batiatus, but Varro tells him that the whole idea is suicidal. He develops a plan to simply slaughter all the guards (he even imagines [[ActionGirl Sura]] killing a few) and ride off on horseback, but Varro points out that A) all weapons are kept under lock and key, B) he needs a horse to ride off on, and C) Oenomaus will surely stop him. Unable to persuade his friend, Varro is reduced to bitterly wishing him luck.

In the streets of Capua, citizens celebrate the arrival of the rain. Meanwhile, the Bringer of Rain himself is testing his new armor and weapons. He requests permission to wear this upon his wife's return, supposedly to impress her. Batiatus, who is fond of his new champion, agrees, but does not allow him to keep the swords. Just then, Magistrate Titus Calavius marches in, accompanied by his son Numerius. Numerius is a fan of the gladiatorial games and even purchased a Thracian dagger as a memento of the champion. Spartacus offers to give the boy a lesson in swordsmanship, possibly a presumptuous move from a slave, but Batiatus is eager to curry favor with the nobles of Capua and readily agrees. Calavius departs, but not before promising vengeance on whoever murdered his cousin Ovidius. Batiatus congratulates Spartacus on successfully maneuvering the magistrate.

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the ''ludus'', but Crixus is still having a tough time. Lucretia hovers by his plan is interrupted by side, threatening the death beleaguered medicus if her favorite slave should die. Beside her is Naevia, also distressed.

In the city, Batiatus cannot praise Spartacus highly enough, anticipating future coins to be derived from the Thracian. Spartacus elevates himself further by offering to purchase wine and whores for the gladiators with his own winnings. Ashur is dispatched to handle this. He approaches one
of his wife. Meanwhile, contacts and also mentions the debt to Barca.

In the ''ludus'', Spartacus makes good on his promise to teach Numerius. He tells the boy to remove his belt (with the dagger in it) so as to move more easily. Meanwhile his father proposes hiring Batiatus's gladiators to give a demonstration at Numerius's upcoming birthday party. Just as Batiatus is about to negotiate this lucrative arrangement, a messenger arrives for Calavius. It turns out that Ovidius's son is alive after all, and may even be able to identify the perpetrators of the horrific attack on his family. Calavius marches off, leaving in his wake the horrified Batiatus and Lucretia. Spartacus takes advantage of the confusion to snatch Numerius's dagger.

With Calavius safely out of sight, Batiatus vents his rage on a helpless pile of paper. He and Lucretia muse that Barca must have failed to kill the boy. Ashur enters and appears highly skeptical of Barca's disobedience, but “reluctantly” confesses that he overheard
Barca and Pietros plotting to buy their freedom and leave the ludus. In the minds of Batiatus and Lucretia, this confirms his intention to leave before his disobedience is discovered. They wish to question him directly, but Ashur suggests a more delicate approach.

Below, in the gladiators' quarters, a party is in full swing. Both slaves and guards indulge in drinking and whores, except for Spartacus. Varro, figuring out Spartacus's intent, points out that Oenomaus is not partaking in the revelry and thus will not be slowed tomorrow when Spartacus makes his escape. Spartacus decides to pay a visit to Crixus while Batiatus summons Pietros.

Spartacus sits by Crixus's bedside and acknowledges that without the Gaul, he would not have been able to defeat Theokoles. He then [[ApologeticAttacker apologizes]] and prods a wound, causing Crixus to thrash around in pain. The ''medicus'' grabs a sedative to calm him and while he's distracted, Spartacus steals some of the drug and dumps it into a cup of wine.

Upstairs, Batiatus gives Pietros some more wine and tells the boy of how he was forced to take action against the merchant Ovidius. Acting [[AffablyEvil friendly but concerned]], Batiatus wonders whether Barca might have gone too far and killed the innocent young son of Ovidius. Pietros hastily assures him that Barca would never do such a thing. Batiatus tells him not to share this with anyone else and dismisses him, taking back the wine. He commands Ashur to make sure Barca is good and drunk before the future confrontation.

Among the gladiators, the party continues. Spartacus brings wine to Oenomaus, who says that he doesn't drink. Instead, the men discuss their wives, with Oenomaus revealing that his own wife has died. Loosening up, Oenomaus agrees to drink a single cup of wine in celebration of Sura's return.

At the party, Barca and Pietros celebrate their upcoming freedom, unaware of anything amiss. Ashur approaches Barca, promising repayment of his debt and expressing willingness to negotiate with Batiatus to help buy Barca's freedom.

Pleased at this turn of events, Barca meets with Batiatus and Ashur. Batiatus confronts Barca about his failure to kill Ovidius's son. Barca tells his master that he was lying to spare Pietros's sensibilities, but Batiatus replies that he doesn't trust Barca. Ashur stabs the gladiator in the back, Barca attacks him, and this makes the guards close in on him. He fights, but is almost naked and drunk. The guards quickly dispatch him, scenes of his death interspersed with those of Oenomaus being overcome by sedative and Pietros celebrating. As the mortally wounded Barca tries to crawl away, Batiatus slits his throat. Lucretia and Naevia witness this incident.

Spartacus's evening is going a lot better. Almost all of his comrades and even the guards are getting more and more inebriated. Varro, who's been indulging his [[TheGamblingAddict gambling]] habit, glares knowingly at his friend.

In the atrium of Batiatus's house, Barca is lying in the impluvium while rain falls around his body. Lucretia [[DissonantSerenity calmly]] explains to Naevia that contrary to any opposing evidence she may have seen, Barca in fact purchased his freedom and left the ludus of his own volition. She strikes the slave girl when she doesn't agree quickly enough. Just then, the magistrate bangs on the door and the guards barely have time to draw curtains around the body and bloodstains before Calavius and his own guards march in, informing Batiatus that the son of Ovidius was indeed murdered. He wishes to know the identity of the messenger who informed him that the boy was alive. Batiatus
also plan expresses interest in this information.

But out in the city, Ashur asks one of his contacts about this messenger. But the messenger has since been dispatched and will therefore not be at risk of exposing the scheme. Ashur promises the same fate
to attain freedom.the contact if he says anything about the affair.

In good spirits, Ashur returns to the ludus and is confronted by Pietros, wondering where Barca has gone. Ashur repeats the story about Barca's liberation, and Pietros questions why Barca didn't take him as well. Ashur simply says that the cost of freeing both was too high, but “[[KicktheDog I'm sure Barca will find another tight hole to sit on his cock.]]”

The next morning, most gladiators are hung over. Varro, while sharing this condition, is alert enough to notice that Oenomaus is not up yet. He questions whether Spartacus killed the man, but is reassured that Oenomaus will eventually rise. One last time, he attempts to talk Spartacus out of his escape plan, telling him that he'll be hunted down even if he gets out of the ludus. Spartacus says he'll take Batiatus hostage. And, as if summoned, Batiatus himself appears to forestall further discussion and tell Spartacus that his wife's cart is approaching. Having again failed to dissuade him, Varro clasps Spartacus's hand and wishes him well.

Within the house, Lucretia contemplates the impluvium, now clear of blood. Batiatus, approaching, calls the whole incident with Barca a “misunderstanding” and Lucretia thinks that his desire for freedom constituted betrayal in and of itself. They also discuss the arrival of Spartacus's wife. Lucretia is still against reuniting the two, but Batiatus says that in honor of Spartacus's contributions to the fortunes of House Batiatus, he'll [[FalseReassurance keep his word]].

Meanwhile, Spartacus does up his armor and conceals his stolen dagger, anticipating Sura's arrival. As the cart rolls in, the rain stops. Oenomaus emerges, seeming to have figured out that Spartacus is up to something and moving towards him. Just as Spartacus is about to seize Batiatus and Oenomaus is about to seize Spartacus, the driver of the wagon groans. He's covered in blood and says he was attacked. Forgetting his escape plans, Spartacus runs to the back of the wagon and pulls out Sura. She's injured as well, and dies almost immediately. Batiatus turns to Lucretia. “[[ExactWords My word is kept]],” he says. “They're reunited.”



* BloodIsSquickerInWater: When injured, Barca crawls into the ''impluvium'' and bleeds out into it.

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* BloodIsSquickerInWater: When injured, [[spoiler: Barca crawls into the ''impluvium'' and bleeds out into it.]]
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Spartacus plots to escape the ''ludus'', but his plan is interrupted by the death of his wife. Meanwhile, Barca and Pietros also plan to attain freedom.
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*ActionGirl: We never see (in this episode) whether she actually would do this, but Spartacus imagines Sura mowing down guards along with him.
*ArmorIsUseless: In Spartacus's [[ImagineSpot imaginary]] battle with the guards, he hacks through their armor easily while half-naked. He even drives a sword through a metal helmet.
*BawdySong: “My Cock Rages On” makes an appearance during the party.
*BloodIsSquickerInWater: When injured, Barca crawls into the ''impluvium'' and bleeds out into it.
*CutLexLuthorACheck: If Batiatus had just kept Sura in his villa like Oenomaus had said, he would've had a perfect hostage to secure Spartacus's cooperation.
*DidntThinkthisThrough: Spartacus's plan to cut down the guards and ride off with his wife doesn't take Oenemaus into account.
*DiedInYourArmsTonight: [[spoiler: Sura is mortally wounded, but manages to survive until Spartacus cradles her in his arms.]]
*EmpathicEnvironment: Spartacus has a rain motif and it rains all through the episode, only to dry up when the cart bearing [[spoiler: his dying wife]] rolls in.
*ExactWords: Batiatus did indeed reunite Spartacus with his wife.
* {{Foreshadowing}}: While imagining himself fighting the guards, Spartacus does that spinning throat-slash move he [[spoiler: eventually uses on Batiatus.]]
*GambitRoulette: Ashur's plan to get Barca into trouble with Batiatus relies on a number of things going exactly right.
**It's possible that he genuinely thought Barca had disobeyed Batiatus, since he didn't witness the actual event, and was just ratting him out instead of coming up with a complex plan to frame him.
*HarsherInHindsight: Here, Oenomaus says that he doesn't drink and begins talking about his dead wife. In ''Gods of the Arena'' [[spoiler: his wife died of poisoned wine.]]
*KicktheDog: Ashur taunts Pietros and makes him think Barca abandoned him.
*OhCrap: It's subtle, but when Barca denies murdering Ovidius's son, Ashur starts to look worried.
* {{Retirony}}: [[spoiler: Barca is, of course, murdered shortly before claiming his freedom and retiring from the ''ludus''.]]
*TheUnreveal: Once again, Spartacus refers to his original name, but doesn't actually say it.

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