Synopsis

The Senate, in a unanimous decree, declared Caesar Dictator, and with the war concluded, he prepared for five days of lavish celebration and games, a public display of his "triumph." Pullo, released from military service, now envisioned a quiet life with Eirene in the countryside. Vorenus, with Posca's assistance, was mounting a campaign for municipal office. Elsewhere, Octavian brought Octavia back from her self-imposed seclusion. And Servilia welcomed Quintus Pompey, a man consumed by vengeanc