Category: Historical Novels

A Roman Lawyer in Jerusalem : First Century

Story, William Wetmore, 1819-1895· 2 chapters· 4,927 words

Marcus, abiding in Jerusalem, Greeting to Caius, his best friend in Rome! _Salve!_ these presents will be borne to you By Lucius, who is wearied with this place, Sated with travel, looks upon the East As simply hateful--blazing, barren, bleak, And longs again to find himself i...

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1. Chapter 1

Marcus, abiding in Jerusalem, Greeting to Caius, his best friend in Rome! _Salve!_ these presents will be borne to you By Lucius, who is wearied with this place, Sated with trav...

2. Chapter 2

Again, how comes it that this wretch, whose heart Is eased to shame, flings back the paltry bribe? And, when he knows his master is condemned, Rushes in horror out to seek his d...