Several were slain; and some taken, having been cut off from the main body of the fugitives.
42.

Philip, when his troops had advanced almost to the rampart, ordered a retreat to be sounded, because both men and horses were fatigued, not so much by the action, as at once by the length of their march, and the extraordinary celerity with which they had made it.
He therefore despatched the horsemen by troops, and the companies of light infantry in turn, to procure water and take refreshment.

The rest he kept on guard, under arms, waiting for the main body of the infantry, which had marched with less expedition, on account of the weight of their armour.

As soon as these arrived, they also were ordered to fix their standards, and, laying down their arms before them, to take food in haste; sending two, or at most three, out of each company, to provide water.

In the mean time the cavalry and light infantry stood in order, and ready, in case the enemy should make any movement.