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== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
[Part One] | |||
[[Fourth Doctor|The Doctor]] and [[Leela]] arrive in a field and begin a long walk towards a wood. Leela inquires why they simply do not return to the TARDIS, but the Doctor states that this is part of her education; to locate natives in the locations they visit and ask questions to learn more of her ancestry. | [[Fourth Doctor|The Doctor]] and [[Leela]] arrive in a field and begin a long walk towards a wood. Leela inquires why they simply do not return to the TARDIS, but the Doctor states that this is part of her education; to locate natives in the locations they visit and ask questions to learn more of her ancestry. | ||
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Once they are alone, Leela questions the Doctor's urge to leave in the TARDIS so soon. He tells her about the time period - England had been invaded by the Roman empire 17 years prior to the day which they had arrived in. Boudica's husband [[Prasutagus]], the previous ruler of the Iceni, was one of several tribal rulers in Britain who were bought off by the invading Romans. After his death, he left half of his kingdom to the [[Roman Empire|Roman Emperor]] [[Nero]] and the other half to his daughters. However, the Emperor annexed the entire kingdom. When Boudica objected, she was flogged and her daughters were raped in public. The Doctor then tells Leela that the next day, Boudica intended to attack the nearest town with her tribe, which would result in their massacre. Leela reasons that surely they must prevent this, but the Doctor tries to explain that these events are history and cannot be changed. Leela objects and states that these events aren't history; they are here and now, and here and now she decides that she wants to aid the survival of the Iceni tribe. She loses her faith in the Doctor and flees to Boudica. A cook, [[Bragnar]], had overheard their conversation and enters to talk talk to the Doctor. She can't help but believe his words and thinks him to be a seer. She asks if he can save her tribe but the Doctor tells her that it is their destiny, although he considers that he might be able to save her. He decides to take her to the TARDIS and hopes that Leela will come round to her senses in time to leave with them. | Once they are alone, Leela questions the Doctor's urge to leave in the TARDIS so soon. He tells her about the time period - England had been invaded by the Roman empire 17 years prior to the day which they had arrived in. Boudica's husband [[Prasutagus]], the previous ruler of the Iceni, was one of several tribal rulers in Britain who were bought off by the invading Romans. After his death, he left half of his kingdom to the [[Roman Empire|Roman Emperor]] [[Nero]] and the other half to his daughters. However, the Emperor annexed the entire kingdom. When Boudica objected, she was flogged and her daughters were raped in public. The Doctor then tells Leela that the next day, Boudica intended to attack the nearest town with her tribe, which would result in their massacre. Leela reasons that surely they must prevent this, but the Doctor tries to explain that these events are history and cannot be changed. Leela objects and states that these events aren't history; they are here and now, and here and now she decides that she wants to aid the survival of the Iceni tribe. She loses her faith in the Doctor and flees to Boudica. A cook, [[Bragnar]], had overheard their conversation and enters to talk talk to the Doctor. She can't help but believe his words and thinks him to be a seer. She asks if he can save her tribe but the Doctor tells her that it is their destiny, although he considers that he might be able to save her. He decides to take her to the TARDIS and hopes that Leela will come round to her senses in time to leave with them. | ||
Word gets to Boudica that the Doctor and Bragnar are fleeing the tribe and she considers this a sign of treachery, although Leela tries to convince her otherwise. They set off into the forest on horseback and cut them off. Boudica threatens the Doctor's life, but Leela prevents this by claiming that he sees the future and knows that tomorrows' attack on the town will result in their destruction. Boudica decides that the Doctor and Bragnar are instead to be held prisoner to ensure that she will get information out of him to ensure her victory and survival. | |||
== Cast == | == Cast == | ||
