Colosseum Rome's Arena of Death [1/4]

[cbohar84]

The ORIGINAL Hunger Games XD

[15kwakmatthew]

the djokovic of gladiators

[DarkReapersGrim]

Watched it for a second time tonight on PBS. It was real good.

[camdengreen]

Martial:

As Priscus and Verus each lengthened the contest,

And for a long time the battle was equal on each side,

Repeatedly loud shouts petitioned for the men to be released;

But Caesar followed his own law; —

It was the law to fight without shield until a finger was raised: —

He did what was allowed, often gave dishes and gifts.

[camdengreen]

cont.

But an end was found to the equal division:

Equals to fight, equals to yield.

Caesar sent wooden swords to both and palms to both:

Thus skillful courage received its prize.

This took place under no prince except you, Caesar:

When two fought, both were the victor.