Near the baths was a temple, built by a Roman craftsman. King Cogidubnus with chiefs and salves was sitting in front of the temple. Quintus was standing near the king's chair. The king and chiefs were guarded by a band of soldiers. In front of the temple was a huge altar, which all were looking towards. Memor, wearing a toga with a purple border, was standing near the altar.
Two priests, leading a black lamb, advanced slowly towards the altar. After, the king gave the signal, one priest sacrificed the lamb. Then Memor, who was now trembling and sweating, to the other priest,
"I order you," he said, "inspect the opens. Tell me: what do you see?"
The priest, after inspecting the lamb's liver, was anxious,
"The liver is lead-colored," he said, "Does this not mean death? Does this not mean the death of a famous man?"
Memor, who was growing pale with terror, replied to the priest....
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