Thermus

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Pollux encompassed with armed men, and the steps guarded by gladiators, and at the top Metellus and Caesar seated together, turning to his friends, “Behold,” said he, “this audacious coward, who has levied a regiment of soldiers against one unarmed naked man;” and so he went on with Thermus.

The Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romans Plutarch 2003

Yet Metellus having the decree by heart, began to recite it without book; but Thermus put his hand to his mouth, and stopped his speech.

The Lives of the Noble Grecians and Romans Plutarch 2003

Caesar compressed his lips and looked very like his mother (whom Thermus didn't know, or he might have understood Caesar better).

Fortune's Favorites McCullough, Colleen, 1937- 1993

“You're a brilliant tactician, Lucullus,” said Thermus.

Fortune's Favorites McCullough, Colleen, 1937- 1993

Thermus seems to be managing in Asia Province, having given me the siege of Mitylene to keep me busy and out of his hair.

Fortune's Favorites McCullough, Colleen, 1937- 1993

He now had all four of Asia's legions, as Thermus had brought the other two with him; these had not been a part of Fimbria's army and so would be entitled to return to Rome with Thermus at the conclusion of his term in office.

Fortune's Favorites McCullough, Colleen, 1937- 1993

It was some time before Thermus went back to his endless paperwork.

Fortune's Favorites McCullough, Colleen, 1937- 1993

Full command in the coming battle had been left with him; Thermus would be present only as an observer.

Fortune's Favorites McCullough, Colleen, 1937- 1993

Having no sexual liking for men, Thermus pondered about Caesar in that respect; looks of Caesar's kind very often predisposed their possessors toward a sexual liking for men.

Fortune's Favorites McCullough, Colleen, 1937- 1993