Summer bonus's question was met by nonchalant whistling, legionnaires polishing their shields, and a general air of indifference.
"Okay then" said the Centurion, "We'll play musical seats as there are so many volunteers!"
The duty trumpeter was summoned and commanded to play as Summer bonus's private guard ran around a series of seats. The music suddenly stopped and a new chant emerged, "It's Claudius Minimus! It's Claudius Minimus! It's Claudius Minimus!"
"You will earn Caesar's eternal gratitude if you spy on the Gauls" said the Centurion
"No!" replied the legionary
"I'll roast you alive if you don't" Summer bonus shouted
"In that case..." said Claudius Minimus
A few hours later Summer bonus was asked to critique Cladius's disguise. His reaction was to burst into uncontrollable laughter. "Put him in chains!" he ordered, holding his sides. He then explained his idea. The legionary was to pretend to be a Gaulish dissident and had to look the part. A detachment would march him towards the village where the Gauls lived and where, no doubt, they would rescue him. Once inside the village he was to find out how the Gauls continued to defy Rome.
"I don't understand," admitted Claudius.
"Take him away!" shouted the Centurion and with that the legionary was dragged towards the village.