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Modestus, the praetorian prefect of the Orient uncovered details of magical practices in high places, using information supplied by Palladius, a humble poisoner, and Heliodorus, an expert in horoscopy. It was claimed that a certain Fidustius, assisted by two accomplices, had actually sought and ascertained the name of the emperor’s succesor through supernatural agencies. This man was to be one Theodorus, an educated and charismatic notarius from Gaul.