"He is in frightful danger.
You know Dumnorix will have a great band of gladiators, and there is no force in Praeneste that can be counted on to restrain him." "My dear lady," said Curio, laughing, "I am praising the happy Genius that brought you here.

We Caesarians are taught by our leaders never to desert a friend in need; and Drusus has been a very good friend to us, especially by using all his influence, very successfully, for our cause among the Praenestians and the people of those parts.

When did you say that Dumnorix would pass through the town ?" "Early to-morrow, possibly," replied the Vestal.
"_Phui!_ Dismiss all care.

I'll find out at once how many gladiators he took with him to Anagnia.

Some of his gang will be killed in the games there, and more will be wounded and weak or disabled.