Emmissary

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Emmissary

Background

Emmissary is a Roman Centurion.


During the events of Rome: Season 2 Episode 10 De Patre Vostro (About Your Father) played by Charlie Anson

Emmissary tells Gaius Octavian that Mark Antony will retire from public life if Octavian allows Cleopatra and her children to stay in power in Egypt. Octavian rejects Mark Antony's offer and insists he and Cleopatra surrender to him. Octavian tells the Emmissary to look for Lucius Vorenus and to offer safety to him if he betrays Mark Antony. Before the Emmissary leaves, Titus Pullo gives him the phrase "his children are well and I hope my child is well also" to tell to Lucius so he will know Titus is in Egypt. Emmissary returns to the throne room of Antony and Cleopatra and gives Antony, Octavian's answer. The Emmissary gives Lucius, Titus' remark, and Lucius refuses the offer to betray Mark Antony. Mark Antony calls the Emmissary to him and tells him to offer single combat to Octavian and then tells Lucius to grab some weapons so he may practice. Emmissary gives Octavian, Mark Antony's challenge for single combat and that Lucius has rejected his offer to betray Mark Antony. Emmissary, who has returned to the palace in Alexandria, hands Charmian a parchment to give to Cleopatra. Emmissary tells Mark Antony that Octavian has rejected his offer for single combat and if he and Cleopatra do not surrender, then he will lay siege to the palace.