Androcles and the Lion (play) run from his Roman persecutors. While hiding in the forest he comes upon a wild lion who approaches him with a wounded paw. His wife runs off. Androcles sees that the cause of the animal's distress is a large thorn embedded in its paw, which he draws out while soothing the lion in baby language. Androcles is captured and is sent to the Colosseum to be executed with other Christians in gladiatorial combat. They are joined by a new Christian convert called Ferrovius, who struggles to reconcile his Christian principles with his violent inclinations. The Roman captain guarding them is
Runaway Slave The Legion, Freddie Foxxx, Fat Joe, Kid Capri and Lord Finesse. Producer Showbiz makes frequent rapping appearance on the album, unlike later releases, where he left the rhyming to A.G. Runaway Slave Runaway Slave is the debut album from Hip Hop duo Showbiz and A.G., members of legendary New York City crew D.I.T.C.. The album is now out of print. The effort was a highly praised underground release, but didn't sell strong numbers. Three songs from their debut EP are included here, ""Party Groove"", ""Soul Clap"", and ""Catchin' Wreck"". The album features an early appearance from late legend Big L,