The women of Segestica also had to work, equally engaged in constructing the camp, though their workload was less than the men's. The task of supervising them was eagerly sought by each unit, as merely watching the scene of women with sweat-soaked thin clothes laboring under the scorching sun was a beautiful sight.
But they could only indulge in this view for now, because Maximus had issued an order, "No one is allowed to violate the female captives, or else face severe punishment!"
The rebel soldiers, accustomed to obeying orders, didn't dare to defy them.
The children of Segestica were supervised by the people from the Female Camp, while the elderly were placed under the jurisdiction of Capito's Supply Camp.
The Skodisqi slaves were easily managed, as Maximus gathered them together and had Emmerich persuade them publicly.
