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El sol había alcanzado su cénit y, sin embargo, el tiempo parecía haberse detenido en la cabaña real. Ninguna orden había salido de ella para buscar y capturar a los culpables, ninguna medida de protección para la ciudad. Ignorantes de la situación de aislamiento e indefensión de Aurelia, los habitantes de Alba Longa no se explicaban la actitud de su reina y la inquietud crecía. Esa falta de acción irritaba a los parientes de los muertos, que clamaban justicia, y era la comidilla group of men who, aware of what happened, returning from the fields and gathered spontaneously.
just informed him of the unrest in the streets, Amulius grasped the advantages of putting the population against the queen. It would save having to keep threatening that stubborn if all of Alba Longa demanded the renunciation of the throne. What I had not thought of before? Quickly he sent his servants to stoke discontent and fear. Nothing unites both men nor becomes so blind as to believe in an imminent danger. - We can not sit back! - Was one of the expressions repeatedly by agents of Amulius -. If you kill the son of the king and stood still, our rivals we accuse of being cowards and attack us.
- is the occasion of Lavinio had expected! They feel aggrieved since they are more important - other -. confirmed Will take advantage of our weakness. We should prepare!
- Forget that. The queen thinks only mourn her son. And of course ... What can you expect from a woman? - Sarcastically added a third. - our honor is at stake and perhaps our own city. Someone should explain to the queen - said in good faith some people.
- Do not be naive. Apparently, Aurelia raves and is about to lose my mind. Right now, when we have just suffered an attack on the royal house and need to be conducted by a firm hand and strong! In the absence of King Numitor Amulius his brother is the only entitled to do so.
Conversations like this are repeated all over Alba Longa, was handed down from one group to another and raise the alarm. And so, who at dawn begged the gods to Amulius never came to power, at noon he was considered a savior.
Aurelia's heart was bleeding everywhere. Had moved the bodies from the great hall to one of the rooms in the cottage and there a group of servants sent by the Vestal Maxima, along with Tucci and the Queen herself were preparing for the funeral. Breaking heart to see those lives cut short by violence, without mercy or reason. Who have raised arms against their old shuddered and ruthlessness, deserved to die in their beds surrounded by care and affection. And it hurt less to see young people cut down in full bloom, stolen from a life that could have been full and useful to their peers, parents of children who do not come born. That was the sad reward for their loyalty, payment by sharing food and drink, to honor the same household gods, having been born and raised in that cabin and be the family * the king. A pain being unbearable for any human being, it was even more to Aurelia had also lost her only son and she knew her daughter in danger. At the thought, her whole body trembled with fear. Where was Rhea Silvia? "I'd get to find and protect Camilia? Regarding her husband, trembling at the thought that he had killed his brother.
- ask to see the Queen Aurelia - Adriana announced vestal entering the actual cabin. In the main hall and Criseyde Amulius spoke with several of his henchmen. Parts had broken furniture and removed the signs of violence. Everything seemed in order, as if nothing had happened. - is very busy - Amulius looking contemptuously replied the young vestal -. Tell me what you want, and I will pass it.
- It is not possible, sir. Bring the outfit to the funeral rites - he pointed to two servants who came after her with huge baskets -. Can not be seen drawn up here, I have asked several families who will make it. These men are negociar el intercambio entre la reina y sus dueños. Ella misma debe hacerlo, pero puedes estar presente, si quieres.
No perdería el tiempo en cuestiones banales, pensó Amulio, ni tenía intención de ver a Aurelia. Prefería hacerlo en presencia del Consejo en el momento de la renuncia al trono. Mientras tanto, más valía que la reina se entretuviese en asuntos mujeriles y no pensara en nada más. Ordenó a uno de sus esbirros que acompañara a la vestal y se quedara allí. La reina acogió a la vestal con una mirada de esperanza y, a la vez, de interrogación. Adriana se inclinó ante ella y le besó las manos.
- Estate calm, ma'am - muttered -. We know what lies behind Rea Silvia. At this time and will surely Elecampane with her and believe that safe. Will protect it, have confidence in us. Aurelia
remained impenetrable face, but tears welled up in her eyes. He then turned to the servants who brought the grave goods and sought help from Tucci and vestal itself to select it. The two young women and beardless be buried and they chose bowls, cups and other containers of common-size clay. The queen wept to add a twister to the old woman who spun wool. The men who had died fighting would cremated and her dowry would table in miniature.
- need six urns shaped mud hut. Do you allow time to model them? - Asked the queen. The men said yes -. The swords, spears and shields in miniature bronze want my noble servants and iron for my son. They deserve to enjoy in the past all his warrior reputation. Aurelia sighed, as if expressing their own desires the relief. Had I known then how much suffering would have to bear, he might have preferred to be as dead as them.
* Already in ancient times, the notion of "family" referred to all those people living under one roof, including servants and slaves. Hence, Aurelia deal with them all who are his family.
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