To: centurion316
They'd probably be the de facto police force, punishing the enemies of those in power, as well as collecting taxes tribute.
23 posted on
09/21/2019 7:46:17 AM PDT by
jmcenanly
("The more corrupt the state, the more laws." Tacitus, Publius Cornelius)
To: jmcenanly
28 posted on
09/21/2019 8:24:14 AM PDT by
RArtfulogerDodger
(peace, Love, and Joy To All, Especially Obama and Democrats)
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