It was the first meal he had eaten in days. One of the servants from the villa had brought it for him. As she warmed up the juscellum, the girl told Memor how Germanus had sent word to go and make sure that he was being looked after.

‘It was kind of you, and so thoughtful of my Lord Germanus. What else have you heard from over the water?’

‘That the armies are soon to engage in combat’.

‘And is your master optimistic of victory?’

‘Nothing was said in the message, sir. Only that we were to make sure that you were looked after and that my master the Lord Germanus he was well’.

‘Thank you. What is your name?’

‘I am called Samianta’.

‘A good old name. Well thank you Samianta....

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