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An apocryphal gloss on this otherwise unknown soldier would have us believe that he had already been named heir apparent to the Praetorship, hence was probably a spy; and therefore he answered, if not to the Golias himself, then to someone powerful enough to have a say in who was to succeed Robenc, should anything happen to him.

The unknown author of this gloss additionally believed Aric to be Robenc's uncle, which could account for the extraordinary claim this secret mission made on Aric's loyalty.

As indicated, an apocryphal gloss.