04-30-2008, 11:33 PM
Gettin' a bit off-topic here folks- perhaps start a new thread about army requirements or something so we can get back to helping Rich?
Me, I'd agree that wearing caligae would be the simplest way for an ex-soldier to be recognized in the story; it's simple and conclusive since 'the soldier's boots' are supposed to have been quite unique to legionaries and given that it's a children's book, I suspect no more more difficult to defend details (size, demeanor, etc.) would be necessary.
Me, I'd agree that wearing caligae would be the simplest way for an ex-soldier to be recognized in the story; it's simple and conclusive since 'the soldier's boots' are supposed to have been quite unique to legionaries and given that it's a children's book, I suspect no more more difficult to defend details (size, demeanor, etc.) would be necessary.
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