"I suspect that Macro is going to escape to Aethiopia with Ennia and the scroll. Isn´t that so, Baldrick?"

It took a minute for the little guy to answer. "Uh? Ohm yeah, yeah. I mean, yes sire."


Caligula was still a bit puzzled. hmmmm... Lets see. Why would Macro want to escape to Aethiopia? He could do all those weird sex things in Rome too. What Aethiopia has that Rome hasn´t got?

Until interrupted by Bladder who guessed what his Majesty was thinking.


"Yes, they would have elephants in Aethiopia. Lots of elephants..."


Caligula started thinking. Elephant? The big grey thing...yeah...big ears...and long thing! yes, that´s it!

"Yes, Bladder dear. I believe you now."

"Good! I must leave early to catch Marco before he gets back -uh, I mean escapes."

"Yes, you do that. I have a pedicure soon."

"I would need some Germans if things get rough. And sire could sign this giving me authority."

"Oh, these papers are boring but okay, I´ll sign it." After this his Majesty left the room heading for the pedicure.


Bladder and the paper stood;

I, Caius Caesar Augustus therefore appoint Marcus Beanius Nigravipera, consular, as Praefectus Aegyptis, my personal representive in the East. He will have secreta mandata to act in the Caesar´s interest.