Tuesday, May 05, 2009

Asterix the Gladiator

Yes, this time we find our friend with the winged helmet with Obelix in the Roman Circus in the role of a gladiator, all for rescuing the kidnapped Cacofonix, a prize to Caesar by one of his subordinates. The kidnap had hurt the Gaulish pride and so Asterix sets up on the mission of rescuing the bard and as usual Obelix, smelling a lot of Romans on the way, pairs up with his best friend. But it seemed that Cacofonix required little help as his singing was enough to put the guards on his mercy and scare off the lions who were brought to eat him up alive, much to the chagrin of Caesar. To add insult to injury, that gladiators were found to play fun quizzes in the arena. Thus as the entire circus seemed to be at the point of a disappointing finish, the Gaulic heroes challenged the legionaries for a fight that again enlivened the crowd. Thus the day is saved and our heroes return happy.

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