Pompey's Letter

Antony, I find your offer of two hundred and fifty gold Aureus for the purchase of Vespasian, Terror of Troy, on the verge of insult. I have seen him slay two lions with nothing but a gladius. This warrior fears nothing on the sands of the Arena. He is a death bringer, and with every kill he will bring the cheers of the masses and coin to your pocket. While fearless and undefeated in the Arena, he knows his place and will never long for freedom. He is as simple as he is ruthless. As such, I demand no less than one thousand gold Aureus for him. At that price, you may send him to his death in the Arena against whatever odds you deem amusing. His death will fuel the Glory of Rome and the entertainment of the people. Freedom was never Fate's design for such a man. Pompeius Magnus