left Leander feeling quite pleased with himself. Not only had he managed to wrangle a contract for trade with the new Roman colonies in Gallia from Caesar, but he had also been approached by the great man himself for a personal trading proposition. All in all, matters had worked out very well, indeed, for Leander and his city.

Leander leapt ashore as soon as the ship bearing him touched its side to the dock. Pushing his way through the crowd, he made his way to his home. He wanted to clean up a bit before he appeared before the council.