Asterix: Asterix The GladiatorGaul was divided into three parts. No, four partsfor one small village of indomitable Gauls still held out against the Roman invaders. Asterix: Asterix The Gladiator is the fourth book in the series. The Romans capture Cacofonix as a gift for Caesar, who plans to throw him to the lions. To infiltrate the Circus Maximus and rescue their bard, Asterix and Obelix must become gladiators.