Quippe absurdum videbatur inter aliena servitia et tot adstantium visu, ipso Germanico coram, id ausum; offerebatque familiam reus et ministros in tormenta flagitabat.
Certainly, it appeared foolish to presume that he had committed the act among unfamiliar servants, in front of so many onlookers, and in the victim's presence. Additionally, he provided his own slaves for torment and demanded that it be applied to the meal's attendees.