It is time that you steadied in life.

I have let you live by yourself too long.
You are even too indolent to engage in politics, or to go into the army.

I have come to a determination.

You must marry the woman I have selected for you." Ahenobarbus pricked up his ears.

As a matter of fact, he had surmised what was coming, but he had no intention of admitting anything prematurely.
"Really, father," he said, "I hope you won't use your legal right and force a wife on me.