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Description: "Testudo et Lepus (The Tortoise and the Hare)" is the fourth episode of the second season of the television series "Rome," which aired on February 4, 2007. In this episode, Lucius Vorenus' children are discovered to be alive, prompting Titus Pullo to journey to Gaul to reunite with Vorenus, who is serving in Mark Antony's army. Pullo aims to reach him before the impending battle between Octavian and Antony's forces, but arrives too late, leading him to search for the remnants of Antony's army in the mountains. The episode also portrays Servilia's assassination attempt on Atia, which results in tragic consequences when Atia's servant, Althea, inadvertently consumes poisoned stew intended for Atia. This incident leads to Servilia being abducted and subjected to severe torture.

Cast:
Cassius: Guy Henry
Althea: Rebekah Staton