Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 72
down atthe feet of the em-perors younger son,clinging to his robe. It would only have made his punishmentmore swift if it had been Caracallas robe heseized, but Geta was made of tenderer as wellas braver stuff. Reaching gently down, hecaught the little praying hands into his own. Father, he said,… … THE JEERING CROWD SAW HIM MAKE A SLIGHTLAY STRETCHED AT HIS FEET. MOTION, AND THE ROMAN SOLDIER(SEE PAGE 40.) matter among the millions subject to his sway?To him it seemed unfitting to his dignity thatsuch a crime, even though unintentional, shouldgo unpunished. It is impossible, my son, he said.…
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