Archimedes stood waiting for the new 'Curator' on the docks. Caesar, as usual, had sent a quick note to the Syracuse ministers alerting them of Dolabeela's arrival.

I wonder, he thought, if this one will be any different from the previous governors? Always pilfering, these Romans. Such a shameful race. He could see the ship entering the harbor. His chlamys flicked gently in the sea breeze. I guess I will know soon enough. Cicero was an honest man. I'll keep in touch with him if anything happens, thought Archimedes, remembering the case Cicero had espoused for the island so long ago. Yes, Cicero. I believe he is even something of a relation to this Dolabella fellow. He smiled to himself. This governor was already in check, it would be a good year...