Chapter 13

“But I am not from Castra Sanguinarius,” insisted von Harben. “You may tell that to the officers of Validus Augustus,” replied the headman. “Perhaps they will believe you, but it is certain that I do not.” “Are these people who dwell in Castrum Mare black men?” asked von Harben. “Take them away,” ordered the headman, “and confine them safely in a hut. There they may ask one another foolish questions. I do not care to listen to them further.” Von Harben and Gabula were led away by a group of warriors and conducted i…