Julian laughed. “And how many years has it been since the gods have intervened in human wars? I expect Apollo and Athena Nike would come down to fight at your side, ‘invited or uninvited,’ as the oracle at Delphi said to the Spartans. Imagine what heroes you’d be.” “Demigods,” said Francis, laughing. “We could sit on thrones in the town square.” “While the local merchants paid you tribute.” “Gold. Peacocks and ivory.” “Cheddar cheese and common crackers more like it,” Bunny said.
