The Roman philosopher Seneca was accused of taking part in a conspiracy against Nero, and was ordered to commit suicide.Seneca accepted the sentence and his wife chose to die with him.The husband and wife open their veins, but death does not follow swiftly.
centurion
Note: the commander of a century in the ancient Roman army.
swags
Note: a curtain or piece of fabric fastened so as to hang in a drooping curve.
exponent
Note: a person who believes in and promotes the truth or benefits of an idea or theory.