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He was a Spartan, my lord.
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Demaratus, you were once king
of those people.
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Tell me, do you really believe
that Sparta will fight?
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Do you wish for a truthful answer
or an agreeable one?
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- Tell me the truth. I shan't hold it against you.
- Sparta will fight, even if the rest submit.
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How can they do anything together
when they have two kings ruling them?
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The one who stole my throne is a usurper, but
the other, Leonidas, is a true Spartan king.
:08:29
His name means "lion", and he lives up to it.
There is no man who can match him
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in courage and skill in battle.
Nor in devotion to his country.
:08:37
You seem to have great regard
for Spartan kings, Demaratus.
:08:41
I have, my lord. I was one myself.
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Yet you do not look to me
like a formidable fighter.
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I have never yet met the man
I could not master.
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I'll give you a chance to prove your words.
:08:54
I have in my bodyguard
a remarkable young man.
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I've seen him kill four good swordsmen
with as many thrusts -
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just for displeasing me
with their bragging words.
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Now you can prove your boast.
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Hurry. Hurry.