The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · Character
Pegasus
Also known as Pegasus the jurist
- Supporting
- First seen · Book 1 · Ch. 193
There's something careful and measured about this man of law, as though he has learned that survival depends on saying exactly what's required and no more. His eyes hold the wariness of one who serves power while trying to preserve some measure of integrity.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- Adult during the Flavian period
- First appears
- Book 1 · Ch. 193
- Books
- 1
Pegasus rose from slavery under Domitian to become a jurist whose timid nature paradoxically placed him in a position of representing the popular cause. Caught between the emperor's favor and the demands of justice, his career exemplified the dangerous tightrope walked by those who served both law and tyranny.
Description
A slight, unassuming figure with dark hair touched by premature gray and wary eyes that have learned the cost of speaking too freely. His formal toga is worn with careful attention to protocol, while his posture suggests someone who has mastered the art of measured speech in dangerous times.
Story so far
BOOK 1The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire / Table of Contents with links in the HTML file to the two Project Gutenberg editions (12 volumes)
Appearances
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