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. . .with a young man
who had saved my life.
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You all know him as
the finest charioteer in Rome.
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Five times, he's driven
my horses to victory.
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I know him as one who stands
in the place of the son I lost.
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I have the love and pride
in a son's achievements. . .
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. . .which I thought
I should never have again.
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Nothing could make stronger
our bond. . .
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. . .but tonight I wish
to share it with you all.
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The formalities of adoption
have been completed.
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Young Arrius is now
the legal bearer of my name. . .
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. . .and the heir to my property.
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This ring of my ancestors. . .
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. . .would have gone to my son.
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So now it is yours.
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It's a strange destiny that
brought me to a new life. . .
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. . .a new home. . .
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. . .a new father.
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It brought me here.
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It may take me away.
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But wherever I may be. . .
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. . .I shall always try to wear this ring
as a son of Arrius should.
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With gratitude and affection. . .
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. . .and with honor.