"I am glad to hear what you say, Parta," ASKA, one of the older chiefs, said.
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There was a murmur of surprise among the chiefs who had by this time gathered round, while angry exclamations broke from some of the younger men; but ASKA waved his hand.
"Beric the Briton A Story of the Roman Invasion"
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Beric learned from the old chief ASKA, who had first spoken to him on the day of their arrival at the sacred oak, that all Britain was ripe for the rising, and that messengers had been received not only from the Brigantes, but from many of the southern and western tribes, with assurances that they would rise as soon as they heard that the Iceni had struck the first blow.
"Beric the Briton A Story of the Roman Invasion"
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