The Canterbury Tales · Character
Almachius
The Roman prefect who martyrs Cecilia.
minor
First appearance: The Second Nun's Tale
Almachius shows up with force in The Second Nun's Tale. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The Roman prefect who interrogates and condemns Cecilia to death.
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