The Shadow of VesuviusA Greek slave of a Roman artisan plans his escape from the city of Pompeii amid ominous signs of the approaching eruption of Mt. Vesuvius. |
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Page 43
... Cornelia's mother was a beauty in her day . She married a Roman Senator though she is only the sister of the Vettius brothers , but he died . They are only freedmen . My father remembers when they were slaves , stewards for two rich men ...
... Cornelia's mother was a beauty in her day . She married a Roman Senator though she is only the sister of the Vettius brothers , but he died . They are only freedmen . My father remembers when they were slaves , stewards for two rich men ...
Page 133
... Cornelia ! So that's what is going on ! That's why you wanted her to be with you all the time - you were plotting ... Cornelia's mother , Trebius's tutor , the new gladiator that the people were talking about— ” " What a mixture ! If ...
... Cornelia ! So that's what is going on ! That's why you wanted her to be with you all the time - you were plotting ... Cornelia's mother , Trebius's tutor , the new gladiator that the people were talking about— ” " What a mixture ! If ...
Page 156
... Cornelia said . " We could stop there and get food and water for the journey to Greece . " It was true that they had ... Cornelia's mother said . " But if anyone gets out of Pompeii , they will . " She showed no sign of distress for the ...
... Cornelia said . " We could stop there and get food and water for the journey to Greece . " It was true that they had ... Cornelia's mother said . " But if anyone gets out of Pompeii , they will . " She showed no sign of distress for the ...
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