Beric entered the atrium, the principal apartment in the house.
"Beric the Briton A Story of the Roman Invasion"
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On either side of the atrium were the small sleeping chambers, the bed places being raised and covered with thick mats and rugs.
"Beric the Briton A Story of the Roman Invasion"
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The walls of the bed chambers as well as of the atrium were painted in black, with figures and landscapes in colour.
"Beric the Briton A Story of the Roman Invasion"
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