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(Attila:) Your name is Lygus. You were sent by Theodosius, Emperor of the East.
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| (Attila:) Orestes! |
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(Orestes:) You were supposed to call for help when he showed himself.
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| (Attila:) There was no need. |
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(Orestes:) I'll have him crucified. |
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| (Attila:) He's a brave man. And loyal to his Master. Send him back safely. |
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(Orestes:) Sire... |
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(Attila:) How much was he to be paid?
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(Orestes:) According to our spies, 50 pounds in gold. |
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(Attila:) Place the sum in a sack, hang it from his neck and let him return to the Emperor
wearing it. |
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(Orestes:) The Emperor will be
humiliated. |
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(Attila:) The blame lies with him for giving the order. Not this man, for carrying it out.
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