The Darkness and the Dawn Author:Thomas B. Costain The Gods have spoken--The arrow sped with great velocity in the direction of the map. It struck the wall with such force that the feathered end quivered visibly. "Where has it struck?" demanded Attila. One of the priests pointed with a long black finger. The head of the arrow was firmly embedded in a circle of red that marked where the... more » City of the Seven Hills lay on the river Tiber. "Rome" he cried. Attila spoke in a mocking tone to Aetius, whose face had turned pale. "Was it trickery? Or have the gods spoken?« less