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Photograph of part of a model reconstructing the palace at Fishbourne. A colonnade, an entrance and a section of the garden courtyard are visible.

Stage 16: in aulā

We spend a little more time in King Togidubnus' palace at Fishbourne in southern Britain. The king gives a wonderful banquet, but one of the guests holds a grudge and the after-dinner entertainment goes spectacularly wrong!

Story explorers

A painting of a bear walking on hind legs moving threateningly to the left.
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Belimicus ultor

Belimicus is still furious at losing the boat race. In fact, he's like a bear with a sore head! He plots his revenge...

Men in togas recline on three couches, two per couch, around a circular table that holds food and drink.
Page 75

rēx spectāculum dat I

Great food, wonderful wine and splendid entertainment. What could go wrong?

A man carries a large colourful swan-like bird in his arms
Page 76

rēx spectāculum dat II

Run for the hills! There's a bear on the loose! Belimicus' plan to prove himself, and get revenge, wildly backfires.

Quintus stands to the right in conversation with King Togidubnus who is admiring a rose on a bush in front of them.
Page 79

Quīntus dē sē

Quintus relates his travels to the king and queen - from the final days of Pompeii to spectacular cities in faraway lands...

A view of the Acropolis, showing the Parthenon above a steep side of the citadel.
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Practising the Language

apud Graecōs

Two visitors to the Acropolis of Athens are moved by their experiences. 

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