He is an eques ‘a knight’. He likely derives his money and social influence from business activities.
http://vroma.org/vromans/bmcmanus/socialclass.html
He wanted a place that he could invite friends to visit, and also somewhere that he would not be disturbed.
It is used to express purpose.
He was a banker in Syracuse.
He invited some fishermen to the estate.
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