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My name is Maximus; I am a general in the Great Roman Army. We are currently at war. I serve the Great Caesar. I have not seen my family in 264 days. My family consists of my wife and my wife and my son is nearly eight. I am a great warrior and I have the respect of my men. We win the war and Caesar has asked me to be Emperor when he dies. I don’t know if I want to accept this great honor. I was in the middle of a debate with myself when a guard came in ask that I report to Caesars quarters. When I arrived I saw the great Caesar, one of the most inspirational people in my life dead. When I left the quarters Commidus (Caesars son) was waiting on me and he asked me if I am with him or against him. I didn’t answer I him I just walked off. A couple of minute’s later guards show up at my door to arrest me and have me executed. I escape execution by beating up the guards and stealing a horse. I road my horse all the way back to my plantation, where I find my wife and son both burned and crucified. I immediately broke down and wept. Later buried them. I lay beside their gravesites without leaving for a couple of days now. I am beginning to feel weak and weary. I believe it may be from the infection caused by a c