The effect of the whole transaction was what might have been anticipated.

A universal desire was awakened throughout the whole army to return to their duty.

They sent deputations to Caesar, begging not to be taken at their word, but to be retained in the service, and allowed to accompany him to Africa.

After much hesitation and delay, Caesar consented to receive them again, all excepting the tenth legion, who, he said, had now irrevocably lost his confidence and regard.

It is a striking illustration of the strength of the attachment which bound Caesar's soldiers to their commander, that the tenth legion _would not_ be discharged, after all.