He learnt afterwards that there was usually an emulation among the commanders to set up their standards as near the water as possible, on account of convenience, those in the rear having often to lead their horses a long distance to water.

Beyond the stream the ground rose again as gradually as it had declined.

It was open and cultivated up to the walls of the besieged city, which was not three-quarters of a mile distant.

Felix could not for the moment distinguish the king's head-quarters.

The confused manner in which the booths were built prevented him from seeing far, though from the higher ground it was easy to look over their low roofs.
He now wandered into the centre of the camp, and saw with astonishment groups of retainers everywhere eating, drinking, talking, and even playing cards or dice, but not a single officer of any rank.