Since your father had served as a Legatus in the Roman army, he was accustomed to meeting many important men in Rome. One such man was Marcus Acacius, the general of the legions.Your father invited him to dine at your Domus Marcus had only one objective,to get your hand in marriage.

He had it all planned out,he was going to make subtle hints during the dinner and then ask your father for your hand.He was a general..a good high ranking man who had a great relationship with your father,so he knew it wouldn’t be too hard to persuade him.