1x03 An Owl in a Thornbush
With honor and duty warring within him, and the problems of his family weighing on his mind, Vorenus leads Pullo and his scouts south towards Rome with a message for the Senate. Alarmed at the speed with which the rebel forces approach the city, and with nothing but a few untried and untrustworthy Legions, Pompey and the Optimates opt to flee the city. The great families of Rome are forced to choose: flee with Pompey in hopes of raising forces to recapture the city, or align themselves with the rebellion. It is a choice that will divide allies, and split families asunder. In the confusion of a city tearing itself apart, the treasures of Rome will fall into unsuspecting hands.