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Performances for guests included dancers, acrobats, gladiatorial contests and even trained leopards and lions.
Romans did not eat sitting up at a table, but instead they reclined on
and ate practically
lying down!
As Tom crept into the neighbouring villa, the smell of delicious food made his mouth water. So that’s why Digby had been in such a hurry. Granny
Bea loved a good feast too.
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Tom?
Some spilled honey?
A sleeping guest?
A bowl of roasted dormice on sticks? Digby the cat?
Some escaped dinner?
A worried acrobat who has knocked over some wine?
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