59.
Caesar was now reported to have departed from Gergovia ; intelligence was likewise brought to them concerning the
revolt of the Aedui, and a successful rising in Gaul; and that Caesar, having been
prevented from prosecuting his journey and crossing the Loire , and
having been compelled by the want of corn, had marched hastily to the province.
But the Bellovaci, who had been previously disaffected of
themselves, on learning the revolt of the Aedui, began to assemble
forces and openly to prepare for war. Then Labienus, as
the change in affairs was so great, thought that he must adopt a very different
system from what he had previously intended, and he did not now think of making
any new acquisitions, or of provoking the enemy to an action; but that he might
bring back his army safe to Agendicum. For, on one side, the
Bellovaci, a state which held the highest reputation for
prowess in Gaul, were pressing on him; and
Camulogenus, with a disciplined and well-equipped army, held
the other side; moreover, a very great river separated and cut off the legions
from the garrison and baggage. He saw that, in consequence of such great
difficulties being thrown in his way, he must seek aid from his own energy of
disposition.
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