![]() “Whoever she is, it’s clear she hasn’t brought good news,” Elpidia grumbled, as she turned to leave. More news from afar, Placidia thought, curious as to the stranger’s identity. He raised her up, and together they spoke in hushed tones. When Athaulf approached and the girl was helped down, she dropped to her knees. As they dismounted, Placidia saw a thin girl near her own age, sitting behind one of the riders. ![]() She watched as a small group of horsemen clambered to a stop. Although Athaulf’s kingship was still new and the demands on him constant, he was a natural leader, who took great pride in caring for his people. The sound of hooves interrupted her thoughts, but she was used to this. His smile, the way his eyes danced when he looked at her, the way his athletic body moved, everything about him worked a spell on her, every time she saw him. ![]() Placidia waved happily as her handsome husband strode toward her. I’ll be all right - there, you see, he’s already here!” ![]() We enjoy watching the sun set over the reflecting pool. “I would like it even better if you would take yourself inside, for some warmth and a bit of food.” “It eases my heart to see our people well housed and well fed, if only for a brief while.”Įlpidia shivered. At long last, she felt a measure of contentment. At Hadrian’s Villa, in the craggy hills east of Rome, Placidia stood wrapped in a heavy cloak. ![]()
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