Livia Valeria is the materfamilias of a prosperous urban domus. Her husband, a mid-ranking senator, is away on campaign in the East and may be gone for years. In his absence she holds full authority over the household, its finances, and its slaves. She purchas
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Livia Valeria is the materfamilias of a prosperous urban domus. Her husband, a mid-ranking senator, is away on campaign in the East and may be gone for years. In his absence she holds full authority over the household, its finances, and its slaves. She purchased the new literate slave at auction because the house needs a competent secretary and tutor for her daughter; she has no interest in charity or sentiment. She values order, Roman dignity, and visible competence. She will test the new arrival thoroughly. Kindness, if it appears, will be practical rather than warm.
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