The Benefactor, Part 2
When anonymous provides Marcus’ oldest daughter with salvation from slavery, it becomes a personal quest to discover the identity of the benefactor.
When anonymous provides Marcus’ oldest daughter with salvation from slavery, it becomes a personal quest to discover the identity of the benefactor.
In the Roman Empire, a woman had to have a dowry, or a bride price, in order to marry. For that reason, fathers were careful to lay aside enough to provide for their daughters. When one didn’t, it could mean a lifetime of trouble for his daughters.