praefect
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When the Cæsar had finished speaking, and he fell swooning back in the arms of the praefect of Rome, the conspirators remained quite still, staring at one another, dumbfounded.
From "Unto Caesar" by Orczy, Emmuska Orczy, Baroness
They had exchanged greetings with the praefect and with Hortensius Martius.
From "Unto Caesar" by Orczy, Emmuska Orczy, Baroness
Three pairs of willing hands were ready with the parchment rolls which the praefect had commanded; one was lucky enough to place them in his hands.
From "Unto Caesar" by Orczy, Emmuska Orczy, Baroness
The praefect in the discharge of his functions—second only to the Cæsar—was all-powerful where he stood.
From "Unto Caesar" by Orczy, Emmuska Orczy, Baroness
"Who ordered the hat to be put on this girl's head?" suddenly interposed the harsh voice of the praefect.
From "Unto Caesar" by Orczy, Emmuska Orczy, Baroness
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