hb21
Magistrate
I am appalled. I knew what I was risking, but to hear it... and no longer have any hope. The guards pull me towards the hill holding my arms tightly. I am new to the legion and apart from Galba, I have no friends. No soldier will show compassion for me.
For the last time, I feel the earth and the pebbles under my bare feet, I enjoy the gentle warm breeze on my bare skin.
I can see in the distance the two crosses on the ground, for the moment none is erected. The man we crucified a few days ago must be dead. I wonder if I will have his cross, or the one I built with Galba.
I focus on every step held solidly by the guards.
I approach the hill and can see the guards directing Justinus to the nearest of the two crosses. He sits on the largest crossbeer and a soldier pulls his shoulders back to make him lie on the wood.
He doesn't resist knowing it wouldn't make any difference.
For the last time, I feel the earth and the pebbles under my bare feet, I enjoy the gentle warm breeze on my bare skin.
I can see in the distance the two crosses on the ground, for the moment none is erected. The man we crucified a few days ago must be dead. I wonder if I will have his cross, or the one I built with Galba.
I focus on every step held solidly by the guards.
I approach the hill and can see the guards directing Justinus to the nearest of the two crosses. He sits on the largest crossbeer and a soldier pulls his shoulders back to make him lie on the wood.
He doesn't resist knowing it wouldn't make any difference.