Wherefore, though at the beginning they retained some vigour of body and spirits, and, at first, threw the Romans into disorder, yet, after some time, the fight became equal.

In this critical situation the propraetor made a vow to celebrate games in honour of Jupiter, in case he should defeat and cut off the enemy.

The Romans then made a more vigorous push, and the Lusitanians gave way, and, in a little time, turned their backs.

As the victors pursued them briskly, no less than twelve thousand of them were slain, and five hundred and forty taken prisoners, most of whom were horsemen.

There were taken, besides, a hundred and thirty-four military standards.