29.
After the conflict had continued for some time with great violence,
Dumnacus drew out his army in such a manner, that the foot
should by turns assist the horse. Then the legions, marching in close order,
came suddenly in sight of the enemy. At this sight, the barbarian horse were so
astonished, and the foot so terrified, that breaking through the line of
baggage, they betook themselves to flight with a loud shout, and in great
disorder. But our horse, who a little before had vigorously engaged them, while
they made resistance, being elated with joy at their victory, raising a shout on
every side, poured round them as they ran, and as long as their horses had
strength to pursue, or their arms to give a blow, so long did they continue the
slaughter of the enemy in that battle, and having killed above twelve thousand
men in arms, or such as threw away their arms through fear, they took their
whole train of baggage.
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