Jane Seymour starred as the estranged mother/Madam (Cathy/Kate Ames), with Warren Oates as the previous generation's Cyrus Trask, the father of Adam (Timothy Bottoms), and Adam's two rival sons were: rebellious Cal (Sam Bottoms) and pious Aron (Hart Bochner).Lynnton: "Funny thing, ma'am.My neighborisa girl, Vashti Hake.Maybe there was some talk of my marrying her, but I'm not." Off-key, she replied: "It all sounds so romantic." Bick stared out at both Leslie in front of the house and War Winds in the far pasture - metaphorically linked.During Caesar's growing-up years, Will kept a log, and noted by his third birthday: "Right away, Caesar displayed signs of heightened intelligence.All the people around are very proud of him and bring him food and little offerings.The wind up at the palace blows seven days a week, so if you must come, bring some warm things with you.Arriving on their floor in the up elevator, his would-be assassins join them in the crowded down elevator.