3.
Having received these tidings, Galba, since the works of the
winter-quarters and the fortifications were not fully completed, nor was
sufficient preparation made with regard to corn and other provisions (since, as
a surrender had been made, and hostages received, he had thought he need
entertain no apprehension of war), speedily summoning a council, began to
anxiously inquire their opinions. In which council, since so much sudden danger
had happened contrary to the general expectation, and almost all the higher
places were seen already covered with a multitude of armed men, nor could
[either] troops come to their relief, or provisions be brought in, as the passes
were blocked up [by the enemy]; safety being now nearly despaired of, some
opinions of this sort were delivered: that, "leaving their baggage, and making a
sally, they should hasten away for safety by the same routes by which they had
come thither." To the greater part, however, it seemed best, reserving that
measure to the last, to await the issue of the matter, and to defend the camp.
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