But the Roman procurator, not satisfied with entering into his master's portion, seized upon the rest,--and pursuing his injustice to the most horrible outrages, publicly scourged Boadicea, queen to the deceased prince, and violated his daughters.
Burke recounts the injustices faced by Boadicea and her family, emphasizing the cruelty of Roman rule.
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