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Let’s head “apud Salvium” (into Salvius’ house) where preparations are under way for the imminent arrival of a special guest who’s travelled a long way from his recently destroyed home in Pompeii.

The Stories

Rufilla Page 25

10 slave-girls, 9 slave-boys, 2 hairdressers and an Egyptian cook! What more does a Roman lady want? Meet Salvius' wife...


Domitilla cubiculum parat I Page 26

A guest is coming and rooms have to be readied; but how does a young slave-girl get out of cleaning? Flirt with the cook, of course!


Domitilla cubiculum parat II Page 27

The bedroom's spotless. Now all it needs is some furniture!


in tablino Page 30

His wife is nagging, his furniture's been moved - and Salvius' day is about to get even worse...


Quintus advenit Page 32

For the lad we last saw in Pompeii, it's five-star treatment with all the trimmings... including a chest and candelabra!


tripodes argentei Page 33

Bronze, silver and gold. Keeping up appearances - Salvius-style!