Captain Leopard

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This tale is based upon a lost work by the second-century Platonic philosopher Kelsos or Celsus, who wrote a treatise called A True Word, attacking Christianity and presenting the story of Panthera and Miriam. We know most of the content of Celsus' work because the Church father Origenes wrote a verbose attack on it, Against Celsus, which survives.

Herondas waved me to the new table and chairs in his vinarium, behind the counter."After all," he said, "you talked me into installing them. Whether they are worth the extra rent I have to pay for the space remains to be seen. Space in Damascus is hellishly costly." I had scarcely sat down when this burly, gray-haired centurion in full Roman legionary accouterments appeared. I knew he was a centurion by the transverse crest on his helmet.

Herondas instantly became the cringing courtier: "Oh, Captain! I have just the place for you!" He waved to the other chair at my little table."I have some delicious Falernian..."

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