Masquerade

A Masquerade is an easy place for individuals to meet new people, or even converse with people they would not have spoken with otherwise, had they known their identity. Men returning from war could most likely meet young ladies they'd like to court and "make babies with" with these masks acting like a shield, giving them more confidence in the matter. There a freedom present in this kind of party where anyone masked could do as they please, even lie and deceive.