"The couple left, prompting Tony (with a thoughtful look) to close the living room drapes before making a phone call...in every way" after so many years.One is a Roman, one is a Jew.Messala realizes it will be a difficult province to govern and asks for Ben-Hur""s help and advice.Ben-Hur is opposed to Roman domination and suggests: "Withdraw your legions.Give us our freedom." But Messala cannot - he is second in command to the new governor who will arrive in a few days with two more legions.The desperadoes stealthily sneak on board the train (between he tender, the car attached to the steam locomotive that carries fuel and water, and the express mail car) just before it pulls away.It was reported as a "hate crime." When arrested for vandalism and a felony charge of making terrorist threats, he cried out: "I work for Bruce Wayne.