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115.28. primo: adv.; see vocab. 116.1.

orbe: the circle was formed by a small body of troops when entirely surrounded by the enemy. It was generally hollow, with officers and baggage in the centre.

Figure 125. Caliga.

See chapter on military affairs, VII, last part. 116.5.

horis: abl. of comparison with amplius; the more common construction would be horas; cf. note on 54 9. 116.6.

postea vero quam = but as soon as.


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