Try to distract them for as long as you can,” Metabus…
““Try to distract them for as long as you can,” Metabus instructed Puer, throwing his silver wine goblet against the wall, spilling its contents, and completely ignoring the flute players. They had stopped playing when the slave came barging in and just stood there, staring at the floor. With that, grabbing his oakwood spear, which was leaning against the wall, Metabus ran to the women’s quarters of the palace. Kicking open the door of the nursery, he snatched the baby girl out of her wet-nurse’s arms, barking at her to get lost. The terrified wet-nurse did as she was told. After taking off his exquisitely-embroidered royal robe and quickly wrapping Camilla in it, Metabus flew out the back entrance of the palace, the one usually reserved for the kitchen slaves, and headed for the forest.””
About This Quote
Metabus distracts guards, rescues a baby, and escapes through a back entrance.
In simple terms: A daring rescue amid chaos.
Key Takeaway
Act decisively in urgent situations.
Themes
heroism
strategy
conflict
escape
Mood
tense
dramatic
heroic
Type
Slaves:1
Metabus Flew:1
Slave Came:0
Nursery Snatched:1
Wall Metabus:0
When to use this quote
- analysis
- storytelling
Key Concepts
emergency response
quick thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- What risks are justified to save a life?
- How does distraction aid rescue?