<strong>Bastian's 'back entrance'</strong><br/><br/>Gaining access to the Ludus went without incident. He joked for a few moments with the guard at the gate claiming that the cart transporting his wife, whom he suggested was called Whalius Faticus, did not belong to him and he would be more than happy if it was refused access. However, after a few minutes, he felt that it was wise if he admitted that she was with him and that her name was not in fact what he had called her but the less offensive Matriana.<br/><br/>Whilst discussing the size of his wife’s undergarments with the easily amused guard, Bastian, also, noticed another man (Aulus Livius) wishing to gain access. Unlike Bastian, he seemed to be having a little trouble. Upon questioning the guard, he explained that the man had been here for some time. Bastian tried to resolve the man’s dilemma by politely suggesting to the guard to quietly speak to his colleague and ask him to grant access for the man once the cart was out of the way and he was inside the Ludus. Once inside, he observed that the misunderstanding had been resolved, much to his delight. He was not sure if his words had helped in any way, but if he could help people, in there hour of need, he always tried too. As he watched the man, go about his business, he considered that he would most likely seek him out once they were settled.<br/><br/>It did not take long for the cart to be positioned accordingly, within the safely of the four walls of the Ludus. His wife, as always, took that little bit longer to disembark. Once she was free from her physical limitations, that is to say once she was no longer sitting, she stood by his side and waited for the introductions.<br/>