When Caesar had carried the intrenchments of the camp, and the army found that there was no longer any safety for them there, they continued their retreat under the guidance of such generals as remained.

Caesar thus gained undisputed possession of the camp.

He found every where the marks of wealth and luxury, and indications of the confident expectation of victory which the discomfited army had entertained.

The tents of the generals were crowned with myrtle, the beds were strewed with flowers, and tables every where were spread for feasts, with cups and bowls of wine all ready for the expected revelers.
Caesar took possession of the whole, stationed a proper guard to protect the property, and then pressed forward with his army in pursuit of the enemy.
[Sidenote: Retreat of Pompey's army.] [Sidenote: Surrender of Pompey's army.] Pompey's army made their way to a neighboring rising ground, where they threw up hasty intrenchments to protect themselves for the night.

A rivulet ran near the hill, the access to which they endeavored to secure, in order to obtain supplies of water.