Sees an opportunity

Titus' mind raced as he looked at the girl. He didn't doubt for a moment that she was who she said she was. Her appearance and accent clearly indicated her Roman heritage, and few here would know of the Governor of Narbonensis, or of a relatively obscure senator.

He knew them both, however. The Governor was a shrewd and cunning politician grown fabulously wealthy from his province. Senator Quintos Dio, on the other hand was an arrogant fool, and someone Titus regarded as an enemy to be destroyed.

There might well be an opportunity for him in this girl.

"Remove the lady's bonds," he commanded, then turned to her. "Allow me to welcome you to my tent until I can have another set up for you. I regret I have no serving wenches."

"That bitch can serve me," she hissed, pointing at Agrona.