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Lord of Cats
Cornelia Metella then travels across the Black Sea, through Armenia, and across the Caspian Sea to the great city of Nisa in Parthia. She requests an audience with King Arsaces the Ass (age 44). Contrary to what his detractors say, Arsaces claims his epithet describe how strong and durable he is. Like the animal. “I’m talking about the animal, damn it!”
When granted entrance to the court, the Roman diplomat bows and says, “The Senate and People of Rome offer an alliance to you, o mighty king of Parthia. In the near future, Rome will go to war with the Seleucids. And when that time comes, we will support your claims on Syria and the city of Antioch. What say you?”