Cato 06 - the Eagles Prophecy
“A centurion, assisted by a team of optios, had been appointed to lead the marines across to Ravenna. These officers stormed into the general barracks and began turfing the men off their sleeping mats and screaming abuse into their faces. Amongst the marines terrified recruits hastened out into the cold dawn air, many half dressed and shivering. Dazed by their rough handling, the men stumbled into line, some still struggling into their clothes. As they readied their packs for the march, Macro ca...st a critical eye over them.
‘Not exactly an impressive bunch, are they?’ Cato shrugged. ‘No better or worse than the batch I joined the Second Legion with.’ ‘And you can tell, of course.’ Macro shook his head. ‘Trust me, Cato. I’ve seen ‘em come and go for years and this lot are from the bottom of the barrel.’ Cato turned towards him. ‘Is that experience talking, or prejudice?’ ‘Both,’ Macro smiled. ‘But we’ll see who’s right soon enough.MoreLess
‘Not exactly an impressive bunch, are they?’ Cato shrugged. ‘No better or worse than the batch I joined the Second Legion with.’ ‘And you can tell, of course.’ Macro shook his head. ‘Trust me, Cato. I’ve seen ‘em come and go for years and this lot are from the bottom of the barrel.’ Cato turned towards him. ‘Is that experience talking, or prejudice?’ ‘Both,’ Macro smiled. ‘But we’ll see who’s right soon enough.MoreLess
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