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PN_Guin t1_isa701a wrote

Julius Caesar was in a similar predicament once. He demanded a much higher ransom to be asked, or he would get them all crucified. In the meanwhile he spend a comparably comfortable time with them and much camaraderie was shared.

The ransom was raised, the ransom was paid after some time, Caesar got released, Caesar organised an army and had every single pirate crucified.

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theottomanSlol t1_isdcyh9 wrote

As an act of mercy, he slit their throats so they die painlessly

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