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Argolicus spent a restless night. He kept waking up trying to make a connection between Quintinus and Donicus. Or, feeling that he liked Ebrimuth’s approach and wanting to fight Sura. Then realizing that a fight would only exacerbate the false claims.
By the time Vespasianus arrived with his recording secretaries, Argolicus was enervated, weary with conflicting thoughts. Now he had to gather mental strength and answer the claims.
Slaves brought chairs into the study. The secretaries sat at each end of the table with their writing implements. Vespasianus, dressed in another finely embroidered tunic, sat across from Argolicus.
Now that Vespasianus was here, Argolicus felt the inquiry was unfair. He shouldn’t have to disprove false statements. At the council hall, Vespasianus' suggesti
