The clerk reached the governor, a message sir from the regional military commander, you asked me to bring it to you as soon as it arrived ..
The governor unrolled the scroll and read the contents..
A vexilliation of Legio X has been approved, you will need to make preparations to provide for 4 cohorts. These troops will not arrive until the rest of Legio X on service at the northern frontier return to the legionary fortress of Condimentium, this should be in about a month's time. In addition an extra cohort of auxiliaries has been despatched and should arrive at Botulinum within the week.
it's come together well, just needs a fountain for slaves to lean against, but sounds as if you've set yourself a painting challenge.
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