Why should I fare better ?" "That you were taken was no fault of yours, who were struck senseless and overwhelmed." "Maybe, but would that avail me?
The rule, a good rule, is that no Roman soldier should yield to an enemy.

If he is captured while insensible, then on finding his wits he must slay himself, as I should have striven to do, had I awakened to find myself in the hands of the Jews.

But things fell out otherwise.

Still, I tell you, Nehushta, that had it not been for Miriam, I should not have turned my face to Rome, at any rate until I had received pardon and permission from Titus." "What then are your plans, lord Marcus ?" "To go to my own house near the Baths of Agrippa.

The Triumph must pass there, and if Miriam is among the captives we shall see her.