Vilicus (ἐπίτροπος), was a servant who had the superintendence of the villa rustica, and of all the business of the farm, except the cattle, which were under the care of the magister pecoris. The duties of the vilicus were to follow the estate owner`s instructions, and to govern the slaves with moderation, never to leave the villa excep.... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vilicus