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For Pansa was the leader of
all in engaging in battle and in combating with Antonius; O general worthy of
the Martial legion, legion worthy of its general! Indeed, if he had been able to
restrain its irresistible impetuosity, the whole war would have been terminated
by that one battle. But as the legion, eager for liberty, had rushed with too
much precipitation against the enemy's line of battle, and as Pansa himself was
fighting in the front ranks, he received two dangerous wounds, and was borne out
of the battle, to preserve his life for the republic. But I pronounce him not
only imperator, but a most illustrious imperator; who, as he had pledged himself to discharge
his duty to the republic either by death or by victory, has fulfilled one half
of his promise; may the immortal gods prevent the fulfillment of the other half!
M. Tullius Cicero. The Orations of Marcus Tullius Cicero, literally translated by C. D. Yonge. London. George Bell & Sons. 1903.
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