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We join Salvius on his visit to Cogidubnus, a local British king, to attend the annual commemoration of the Roman Emperor Claudius' death. Ceremonies, sacrifices and games are on the bill.

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ad aulam Page 46

Make way! Coming through! Salvius' journey to Cogidubnus' palace is under way, but his pompous procession grinds to halt because of those bothersome Britons.


caerimonia Page 48

A British king and Roman rituals: enter Cogidubnus, king of the Regnenses, who must perform a strange ceremony involving wax statues and sacrificial animals.


ludi funebres I Page 51

Let's go to the shore and watch the "funeral games" held in memory of Emperor Claudius. Many British tribes are taking part in the competitions. Which one do you support?


ludi funebres II Page 52

And they're off! Welcome to the Romano-British Boat Race for 82 AD.