Ed Kollmer Centurion
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Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2012 12:57 am Post subject: Trier |
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Trier:
The cool Fall air was brisk upon Livius’s face. He galloped up the road at the head of his cavalry after inspecting the outlining forts. The clatter of the horses’ hooves was echoing in the dry air. He reined up before the stairs of his compound.
Trusus was slowly descending to meet Livius. He held his usual stylus and wax pad.
“News?” questioned Livius as he slide from his mount.
“A message from the Emperor.” He stated formally
“What?”
“He wants you to proceed with all alacrity to Ewancon.”
“Why us? What of Maximus and Marcellus?”
“Maximus is with the Emperor now on the Dacian March. He is fully engaged. Marcellus has been ordered to Rome to help the Empress with her building projects. His legions are not prepared to march. Don’t forget his background as an engineer.”
“Ahhh! “
He started to move up the stairs, removing his helmet.
“See Polibius and get the XII Legio ready. We march at first light.”
He took a couple of steps, turned around quickly.
“We will need a cohort from the Apollinus legion also. Also inform Agrippa that I will need the fleet at the ready.”
He continued up the stairs. Trusus walked away quickly.
To be continued |
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