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12. Kalends of February

Pullo and Vorenus have become heroes, causing Caesar to reward those he normally would punish. Pullo's return to Vorenus's household is not appreciated by his former slave Eirene. Caesar overhauls the Senate by adding some unexpected new faces. Servilia crosses the final hurdle in her ambitious revenge plan, at Niobe's expense.

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As a result of their exploits in the arena, Pullo and Vorenus have become heroes in Rome, causing Caesar to reward Vorenus. Pullo's unexpected return to Vorenus' household prompts a murder attempt by his former slave Eirene. Caesar overhauls the Senate by adding Vorenus and some former foes, to the chagrin of the old guard. Not wanting Vorenus to be killed and become a martyr, Servilia has him informed of Niobe's adultery, causing him to leave Ceaser and return home. While Caesar is murdered in the Senate, Servilia tells Atia that she intends to seek revenge against her. Upon confronting her, Vorenus sees Niobe plunge to her death.

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