It would, no doubt, be otherwise, should they fail to use aright their victory.

But for the moment doubtful voices and gloomy apprehensions were silent, when from all quarters the warriors and victors returned to their homes; thanksgivings and amusements, and rewards to the soldiers and burgesses were the order of the day; the released prisoners of war were sent home from Gaul, Africa, and Greece; and at length the youthful conqueror moved in splendid procession through the decorated streets of the capital, to deposit his laurels in the house of the god by whose direct inspiration, as the pious whispered one to another, he had been guided in counsel and in action.
Notes for Chapter VI 1.III.III.The Celts Conquered by Rome 2.III.VI.The Sending of Reinforcements Temporarily Frustrated 3.III.VI.Conflicts in the South of Italy 4.III.VI.Sicily Tranquillized 5.

Of the two places bearing this name, the more westerly, situated about 60 miles west of Hadrumetum, was probably the scene of the battle (comp.

Hermes, xx.

144, 318).