Feb. 18, 65:
MEMO TO CAPTAIN OF THE POLICE:
The emperor has expressed a wish for a battle between a handful of gladiators and an equal number of Christians. Have gladiators but am fresh out of Christians. Can you help me out?
(signed) Lictus,
CAPTAIN OF THE ARENA
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