Pilate page 2

Pilate page 2 by ric Gustafson


Pontius Pilate slowly walked down the Patrician Street toward his destination. He was of medium build, curly black hair and today looked more Roman than his clan the Ponti. He turned and began to walk up the Esquiline. He approached the house of his superior.
A steward ran out. " Sejanus is waiting for you". He led Pilate into an atrium.
" Pilate, please have a seat".
The two men talked for a few minutes about trivial things.
All of a sudden, Sejanus stared at his garrison commander. " Pilate, what do you plan on doing after your military obligation?".
" My interest is in administration". He smiled at his boss. " Hopefully I can serve Rome in some kind of public office".
" I will be frank with you". His voice became a whisper. " We are planning on replacing Valerius Gratus as prefect of Judea".
" What does that have to do with me?".
" Pilate, I am going to suggest to Tiberius that you replace him".
" Judea!".
" You are familiar with the area aren't you?".
" I served with the 12th Legion".
" I assume you are interested in governing a province".
" I am".
" Then it will be".


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