The ground was covered with craggy places, and hills overgrown with bushes.

Here in a hollow valley, and on that account unexposed to the view, he ordered his men to sit down and take refreshment.

In the mean time the scouts returned, confirming the statements of the deserters.

Then the Romans, collecting their baggage in the centre, took arms, and marched to battle in regular array.

They were a thousand paces off when they were descried by the enemy, when suddenly all began to be in a state of hurry and confusion.