Chapter 19 - 27 Summary

In Chapter 19, Senator Nasica, the leader of the conspiracy against Tiberius, is so hated in Rome that he has been sent to Africa for safety. Aualus feels happy that the Senate has also dared not revoke the reforms. As he goes out walking, he looks at the forested mountain and sees a beautiful overlook he intends to purchase from Laevinus, and climbs up. Yet, he falls into a trap for a stag, and becomes stuck, having hurt his arm. Chloe, meanwhile, finishes up her work for the day, and heads out into the forest.

In Chapter 20, Chloe comes upon Aulus, who urges her to get help from the villa. But Chloe goes down into the pit, finds a knife, and works to free Aulus. Aulus promises to reward Chloe, who goes to get Melissa to see to Aulus's arm. Melissa brings...