Ironically enough, in this new war the Carthaginians—hitherto renowned for mastery at sea—would be inferior navally to the Romans, who less than half a century earlier had not rated at sea at all.

The figure came up and squatted flatfooted on his haunches next to Patsy.

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To Him who gave to Him doth go The spirit that is blitheless. Although our souls immortal are Without even death or birth, Our bodies go from whence they came Back to longing Mother Earth.