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Ah, is that you, Laipso! My gallant friend, is that you? You fought well at Argentoratum.

Caesar has not forgotten that?

[A Subaltern.] But he forgets his promises!

Was not that the voice of the undaunted Varro? Ah, there he is! Your wound is healed, I see. Oh, well-deserving soldier,—why would they not let me make you captain?

Was it indeed your wish?

Blame not the Emperor for refusing my request. The Emperor knows none of you as I know you.

Soldiers, hear me!

We have nothing to do with the Emperor!

[Pressing forward menacingly.] It is Caesar we call to account!