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_March 3, 65_: TO CAPTAIN OF POLICE: I have at hand information from
Lictus, Captain of the Arena, concerning the plot of the Christians to
overthrow Roman rule with today's events in the Arena as a signal for
insurrection. Drastic action must be taken. Burn out every festhole in
Rome where the Christians are massed. At once!
NERO, Imp.
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_March 3, 65_: TO THE EMPEROR: Hail, Caesar! Your command has been
obeyed. Even now the Christians burn in their catacombs!
(signed) Papirius,