Did he believe Barca too weak to resist the Mercenaries?
Was it a piece of treachery or folly?
No one could ever learn.
Hanno, desiring to humiliate his rival, did not hesitate.

He shouted orders to sound the trumpets, and his whole army rushed upon the Barbarians.

The latter returned, and ran straight against the Carthaginians; they knocked them down, crushed them under their feet, and, driving them back in this way, reached the tent of Hanno, who was then surrounded by thirty Carthaginians, the most illustrious of the Ancients.
He appeared stupefied by their audacity; he called for his captains.
Every one thrust his fist under his throat, vociferating abuse.

The crowd pressed on; and those who had their hands on him could scarce retain their hold.

However, he tried to whisper to them: "I will gave you whatever you want! I am rich! Save me!" They dragged him along; heavy as he was his feet did not touch the ground.