But tonight, because Rome had fallen and Felix was dead, because of Valerius’s shame, the empty hut seemed horribly lonely, and there was a small aching need in him for somebody to notice, even if they were not glad, that he had come home.
But tonight, because Rome had fallen and Felix was dead, because of Valerius’s shame, the empty hut seemed horribly lonely, and there was a small ach… - Rosemary Sutcliff
But tonight, because Rome had fallen and Felix was dead, because of Valerius’s shame, the empty hut seemed horribly lonely, and there was a small ach…
- Rosemary Sutcliff
Esca tossed the slender papyrus roll onto the cot, and set his own hands over Marcus's. "I have not served the Centurion because I was his slave," he… - Rosemary Sutcliff
Esca tossed the slender papyrus roll onto the cot, and set his own hands over Marcus's. "I have not served the Centurion because I was his slave," he…
Better to be a laughing-stock than lose the fort for fear of being one. - Rosemary Sutcliff
Better to be a laughing-stock than lose the fort for fear of being one.
And it came to Marcus suddenly that slaves very seldom whistled. They might sing, if they felt like it or if the rhythm helped their work, but whistl… - Rosemary Sutcliff
And it came to Marcus suddenly that slaves very seldom whistled. They might sing, if they felt like it or if the rhythm helped their work, but whistl…
The young Centurion, who had been completely still throughout, said very softly, as though to himself, "Greater love hath no man--" and Justin though… - Rosemary Sutcliff
The young Centurion, who had been completely still throughout, said very softly, as though to himself, "Greater love hath no man--" and Justin though…
I have a special "ah, here I am again, I know exactly what they are going to have for breakfast" feeling when I get back into Roman Britain, which is… - Rosemary Sutcliff
I have a special "ah, here I am again, I know exactly what they are going to have for breakfast" feeling when I get back into Roman Britain, which is…
And what will they do to you when you have told them this story?' Esca said very simply, 'They will kill me.' 'I am sorry, but I do not think much of… - Rosemary Sutcliff
And what will they do to you when you have told them this story?' Esca said very simply, 'They will kill me.' 'I am sorry, but I do not think much of…
Why should a deserter take the trouble to light Rutupiae Beacon?” Aquila demanded, and his voice sounded rough in is own ears. “Maybe in farewell, ma… - Rosemary Sutcliff
Why should a deserter take the trouble to light Rutupiae Beacon?” Aquila demanded, and his voice sounded rough in is own ears. “Maybe in farewell, ma…
It may be that the night will close over us in the end, but I believe that morning will come again. Morning always grows out of the darkness, though … - Rosemary Sutcliff
It may be that the night will close over us in the end, but I believe that morning will come again. Morning always grows out of the darkness, though …
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