They were not beggars; well, not in the usual sense. They were Christians, who wanted not just my nephews' money but their souls. (Lindsey Davis)

They were not beggars; well, not in the usual sense. They were Christians, who wanted not just my nephews' money but their souls.

Lindsey Davis

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