...and shook his head. This Antony was a fool. How Caesar put any trust in him, only the gods knew.

"We are not here to discuss who has rank. We are here to discuss the abduction of a Roman matron. However, I would say that even if Caesar, the First Consul, were here my senatorially appointed command would supersede even his. My imperium maius counts for all the eastern provinces and surrounding seas for 50 miles in all directions, which encomplasses Rhodes..."

Antony tried to interrupt but Magnus forged on, turning his attention to his host

"What information do you have on these pirates?"