Controversia II AD
Calpurnius Flaccus - Exc. (Calpurnius FlaccusExc.6)
Text
Adulescens dives nobilis hospitatus apud exulem. Exul scripsit senatui velle se indicare de affectata tyrannide. Senatus revocandum censuit, hoc divite contradicente. Dum revertitur, exul occisus est. Accusatur dives affectatae tyrannidis.
Translation
A rich, noble young man stayed as a guest at the home of an exiled man. The exile wrote to the senate that he wanted to disclose evidence about an attempted tyranny. The senate decreed that he should be summoned back, although the rich man in question opposed the motion. While the exile was returning, he was murdered. The rich man is accused of attempted tyranny.
Main Characters
Exile, Rich, noble young man
Characters
Senate
Issues
Accusations
Attempted tyranny
Narrative themes
Exile, Hospitality, Murder