Chapter IV. Roman Women and Roman Marriages

47. Honorable Status of Roman Women 60

48. Men Reluctant to Marry 61

49. Rights and Privileges of Married Women 61

50. Selection of Husbands for Young Girls 63

51. A Marriage Treaty among Noble-Folk 64

52. A Betrothal in Wealthy Circles 65

53. Adjusting the Dowry 66

54. Dressing the Bride 66

55. The Marriage Ceremonies 67

56. The Wedding Procession 69

57. At the Bridegroom’s House 70

58. Honors and Liberties of a Matron 71

59. Unhappy Marriages and Frivolous Women 72

60. Divorces, Easy and Frequent 74

61. Celibacy Common: Old Families Dying Out 75

62. Nobler Types of Women 75

63. Famous and Devoted Wives 76

64. The Story of Turia 78