She claimed that if a consular Roman man was allowed slaves to take care of him , then she should save them the trouble and look after him herself .
Arria begged the captain of the ship to allow her to join him on board .
Arria claimed that if a consular Roman man was allowed slaves to take care of him , then Arria should save them the trouble and look after him herself .
Arria begged the captain of the ship to allow her to join him on board .