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Article: An encounter with pirates.(Julius Caesar)
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- Calliope
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- December 1, 2006
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"Faster!" cried the ship's captain, his voice breaking in terror. Throw the cargo overboard! We must reach the harbor of Rhodes before ..." But in the howling wind, his orders could not be heard. As the little ship struggled through the crashing waves, its pursuers--three pirate cruisers, built for speed and rough weather--closed in. What would be the spoils this time? Wine? Fine Egyptian linen? Or a wealthy Roman citizen to hold for ransom? That was the best booty of all.
Once on board the stricken vessel, the pirates paid close attention to the passengers. One young man seemed an especially fine candidate for ransom. Quiet and serious, he showed no fear, but ...