Might I just add, also, that he did arrive in a cage. If that doesn't scream "SLAVE" I don't know what does. Burrus is 6'0" and most of the Gladiator characters seem to be around 6'2" with the Doctore standing 6'5".. I don't think it's terribly unreasonable to assume that another Roman guard might be of sufficient size and strength to deliver a severe enough blow to bring a big man to his knees. Besides, it would be their job to bring the slaves under control if the Dominus gave the order to do so. If they couldn't reign him in with a blow from sheathed sword, I'm sure more of his Roman guard buddies would come along to assist.<br/><br/>I don't mean any offense at all, I'm just saying that I think it was a well written post that made sense to me and seemed realistic.<br/><br/>Nevermind. I see the post was amended. :) Carry on, then! lol