10-29-2012, 11:36 PM
Quote: As we've said before, a veteran at the top of the centurion tree wouldn't want to risk his whole career on a gamble...
So why ruin it on the ultimate sin of (apparently) ignoring an order? If he didn't undersatnd it, his better course would be to get clarification, surely (which takes time).
May there not be an element of Tacitus making Postumous look bad in order to make his patron Vespasian look better? Postumus would not move the Legion without the Legate's agreement, surely - particularly if the latter was on Anglesey (?). Was Postumus not securing the rear of the detached force asnd his commander?
Moi Watson
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, Merlot in one hand, Cigar in the other; body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming "WOO HOO, what a ride!
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, Merlot in one hand, Cigar in the other; body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming "WOO HOO, what a ride!