Alexander stood at the edge of the balcony for a moment, contemplating the quandary, intently observed by Constantine. |
Constantine shimmied until beads of perspiration gathered on his shiny forehead. |
By the power of the cross, Constantine the Great defeated the tyrant and entered Rome victoriously. |
A philosopher, his original name was Constantine but he became better known by his name in religion, Cyril, which he adopted on his deathbed. |
Now Constantine had had enough of their pagan attempts to frustrate his policies. |
Suddenly Constantine advanced and Alexander was driven back, parrying Constantine's attacks with his great sword. |