Honorius's general Constantius, evidently an admirer of…

Honorius's general Constantius, evidently an admirer of Galla Placidia, had bargained with Ataulf for the return of the princess.

Due to the rebellion of Heraclianus, however, the Romans were unable to fulfill their part of the bargain, the supply of corn to Ataulf’s troops.

After the heads of Sebastianus and Jovinus arrived at Honorius' court in Ravenna in late August, relations between Ataulf and Honorius improved sufficiently for Ataulf to cement them by marrying his royal hostage, apparently with her willing consent, perhaps at Narbo in early 414, but Jordanes says he married her in Italy, at Forlì (Forum Livii).

The nuptials are celebrated with high Roman festivities and magnificent gifts from the Gothic booty.

Priscus Attalus gives the wedding speech, a classical epithalamium.