Towards the end of 66 he arrived in Greece with a retinue of soldiers, courtiers, musicians and dancers.
Her accomplishments attracted Theodosius' sister Pulcheria, who took her into her retinue and destined her to be the emperor's wife.
In magnificence of equipage and retinue the abbots vied with the first nobles of the realm.
The appointment was not only one of the most important in this quarter of the kingdom, but lucrative as well, part of the fines and forfeits falling to the warden, who was also entitled to ration and forage for his retinue.
He was provided with mensal land for the support of himself and his scholars, and he was further entitled to free quarters for himself and his retinue.