Parentalia V. — Aemilia Corinthia Maura, my Grandmother

Now must a grandson's duteous affection tell of Aemilia my grandmother who was the spouse of that Arborius named above. Her name was given her in play, because for her dark complexion she was called Maura in old days by her girl-friends. But she was not dark in her soul, which was whiter than a swan and brighter than untrodden snow. She was not ready to overlook shameful indulgences, but kept herself rigidly upright and her household as well. When I was torn too soon from my cradle and my mother's breast, kindly was her early training though hid beneath stern rule. Ye ever restful shades, grant peace to my grandmother's ashes, if I utter righteous prayer.