King Tiridates Dominus
“We became good friends on the march. I admire him very much.”
“Tiridates says he owes you his life. He wishes to make you general...
Imperial Guard
Dacius had been relieved of his duties as Constantine’s second incommand with the cavalry detachment and was now in command of a section of...
To marry you Constantine
“Aren’t you taking a lot for granted?”
“You mean you don’t want to be with me?” Her eyes began to take fire. “I never lack...
Daughters of the Augusti
“I wasn’t making fun,” he assured her. “And I’m sure you told the truth when you said you always get your way.”
“Now about our...
Killed after Diocletian names
“It’s no secret that Galerius hates you.” Her forehead was wrinkled in a frown, as she considered the question, and he saw that she...
Artifice of prayer
HOW ALL ROMAN CITIZENS BECAME SLAVES
Theodora too unceasingly hardened her heart in the practice of inhumanity. What she did, was never to please or...
Far north of the Antonine Wall
Constantine, however, spoke before his father could answer. “I still say I must earn whatever honor shall come to me,” he insisted. “Name me...
Britain and the channel
“Why not go beyond it?” Constantine bent over the map that occupied the top of the table. “Just north of a line drawn eastward...
False reports and misleading statements
The officers called Referendars were no longer satisfied to perform their duties of presenting to the Emperor the request of petitioners, and referring to...
Necessary to his prestige
JUSTICE FOR SALE
Everything was done the wrong way, and of the old customs none remained; a few instances will illustrate, and the rest must...
