As Appius watched Caesar get
murdered, he could not help but think back to the first time he had ever seen
the powerful Roman. He remembered that the day started like any other. Being a
slave at the time, he would always make sure to wake up before his master in
order to serve him his morning meal. After his master ate, Appius ate his meal
with the other slaves of the home. Appius then started with the morning chores.
His duty in this day was to make his way to the forum to buy the essential
items needed for maintaining the home. Appius put on his tunic and made his way
down Palatine Hill.
When
he arrived at the forum, Appius started on his routine purchases. He bought
some bread and meat but then stopped as he heard a large commotion down the
road. Naturally Appius was attracted to the noise so he ventured over to see
what was the cause of it. The first thing that he could see was the procession
of men. He realized that these men were not ordinary men; he realized that
these men belonged to an army. However, Appius was confused by the fact that
they were unarmed, instead they seemed to be carrying gold, jewels, and other
riches. As the procession continued he noticed a man that was different from
the rest. This man was wearing regalia, which showed his power as well as his
victory.
At
that moment Appius seemed to put it all together. He had heard from his master
of Caesar’s victory over Pompey. Appius concluded that this must be his return
to Rome. As Caesar got closer, Appius immediately felt the power the exuded off
of him. He could tell by the way he walked, talked, and commanded his men that
Caesar was the most powerful man in Rome. After Caesar passed, Appius quickly
remembered the rest of the chores that he had to complete before his master
returned home. He still had to buy a few more items as well as pick up the
children from their tutor. He then had to go home, prepare his master’s dinner,
and describe his eventful day to the rest of the slaves.
