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Sunday snippet

  • Writer: JP Kenwood
    JP Kenwood
  • May 7, 2017
  • 1 min read

A wee bit more from Chapter 4. Unedited and subject to change. Full draft chapter coming soon. šŸ˜€

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Sulpicius glanced over Gaius’s shoulder and stared at Alle still astride his mule.

ā€œIs the lad your slave, sir?ā€

ā€œYes, Alexandros is my personal slave and secretary. He’s accompanying me today because his mastery of the Dacian language is far better than mine.ā€ Gaius turned and gestured to the ground. ā€œDrop down from that beast, Alle. We’ll leave the animals with the portal watchmen. Have we permission to enter the Guard camps, Tribune?ā€

After learning Alle knew Dacian, the Praetorian raised his brows and eyed him suspiciously. Gaius cleared his throat; Sulpicius quickly collected himself and answered with a swallow, ā€œYes, Commander. Yes, of course.ā€

No further questions.

Respectful obedience.

One of the Roman’s agents?

ā€œDo you understand the purpose of my visit, Tribune?ā€

ā€œTo review the Dacian captives for potential recruits toā€”ā€

Gaius raised his pointer finger to hush him. ā€œGood, you understand. Escort us to whatever you’re using for a prison these days, my dear Tribune Sulpicius.ā€

~~~~~

JPK

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