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You sent for me?
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I hope I bring you
a good conclusion to your victory.
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I have a message for you
from the consul, your father.
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-I honor him.
-As you may honor yourself.
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You have been made a citizen of Rome.
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Do you say nothing to this?
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I have just come
from the Valley of Stone. . .
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. . .where my mother and sister live
what's left of their lives.
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By Rome's will,
lepers, outcasts without hope.
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I have heard this. There was great
blame there, very deeply regretted.
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Their flesh is mine, Lord Pilate.
It already carries Rome's mark.
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Messala is dead.
What he did has had its way with him.
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The deed was not Messala's.
I knew him, well.
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Before the cruelty of Rome
spread in his blood.
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Rome destroyed Messala as surely
as Rome has destroyed my family.
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Where there is greatness,
great government or power. . .
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. . .even great feeling or compassion. . .
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. . .error also is great.
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We progress and mature by fault.
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Rome has said she is ready to join
your life to hers in a great future.
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There are other voices.
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The voice, for instance, of Arrius
waiting for you in Rome.
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He would tell you,
if I may speak in his place. . .
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. . .not to crucify yourself
on a shadow such as old resentment. . .
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. . .or impossible loyalties.