Other parts of the country, too, were pervaded by the fame of his exploits, and the people every where began to consider what action it would be incumbent on them to take, in respect to the new military power which had appeared so suddenly among them.

Some nations determined to submit without resistance, and to seek the conqueror's alliance and protection.

Others, more bold, or more confident of their strength, began to form combinations and to arrange plans for resisting him.

But, whatever they did, the result in the end was the same.

Caesar's ascendency was every where and always gaining ground.