One of Pompey's admirals intercepted the fleet of galleys on their return, and seized and burned a large number of them, with all who were on board.

This, of course, only renewed the determined desperation of the remainder.

Caesar advanced along the coast with the troops which he had landed, driving Pompey's troops before him, and subduing town after town as he advanced.

The country was filled with terror and dismay.

The portion of the army which Caesar had left behind could not now cross, partly on account of the stormy condition of the seas, the diminished number of the ships, and the redoubled vigilance with which Pompey's forces now guarded the shores, but mainly because Caesar was now no longer with them to inspire them with his reckless, though calm and quiet daring.