Savius Reflection

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Belimicus Rex Belimicus, when he had heard about the will, he was so astonished that he was not able to respond. Salvius however added this laughing: "My friend, why are you so astonished? “You and Cogidubnus were always enemies. Now did you expect anything from that one?" "But we are in a friendship. I owe you much, you had said. And so I have in mind to make you a king." "But the kingdom I intend for you is much greater than Cogidubnus's. Hey! Boy! More sauce!" The slave, to whom Salvius had ordered this, left at once. Having returned in a short time, he brought in the sauce mixed with poison and poured it out onto Belimicus's bowl. That one was so happy that, when he had heard Salvius's words that he consumed the sauce, not knowing of…show more content…
There, relaxed, they began to dine lavishly and in high spirits. Belimicus, having seen Salvius laughed and relaxed by the wine, began to speak boldly. “My Salvius, you have taken many and great acts of kindness from me. After Quintus and Dumnorix escaped, I alone helped you; having pursued them for many days following I said many lies to the Agricola to condemn Cogidubnus for after his death, I forced the British to hand over their good money. For these great acts of kindness, I ask for a well-deserved reward. Salvius, when he listened these things, he burned the gall of Belimicus, however he hidden the anger and replied…show more content…
But why do you eat nothing, my friend? I want you to taste the very exquisite sauce which imports from Hispanic. Boy! Bring for me me and Belimicus that sauce!” When the slave gave the sauce for both, Salvius having turned to his guest said, “Say to me, Belimicus, what do you claim for these great acts of kindness?” “Already from______________ of Cogidubnus I took 500 gold pieces,” he answered. “It is not at all enough. I claimed the kingdom.” When he heard that, Salvius said, “I, not Cogidubnus, give golden for you. Why is it not enough?” “What are you saying?” shouted Belimicus. “I do not understand this.” “He will,” answered Salvius, “is false. Not Cogidubnus, but I wrote
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