Chapter 31

“Then it is not strange that he would protect his master,” said Fastus. “Arrest them all,” commanded Sublatus. “You mean Dion Splendidus, Maximus Praeclarus, and the barbarian Tarzan?” asked the official. “I mean those three and the entire household of Dion Splendidus and Maximus Praeclarus,” replied Sublatus. “Wait, Caesar,” suggested Fastus; “twice already has the barbarian escaped from the legionaries. If he receives the slightest inkling of this, he will escape again. I have a plan. Listen!” An hour later a mes…