Old Devius practically choked on his fine fish when he heard it . What an outrage. His Nephew Faunus , a military man if ever there was one , had his Quaestorship removed because of Ill health . Devius knew that his Nephew had recovered to be able to function in his former position , or even as a Senator once more . I shall write to my Nephew now and bid him to come to my house so that Roma will see that all is well with Faunus and that the Gods were/are always with him. Come Credox , he shouted to his most intelligent servant , I will dictate a letter to you which afterwards must be delivered with all haste to my Nephews Villa . Of course master , said the servant giving a low bow. Devius composed himself and drank a little wine whilst the servant looked at him expectantly .