Moreover they did not believe themselves culpable; the feast was forgotten.
The spies whom they surprised undeceived them.

It was a triumph for the bitter; even the lukewarm grew furious.

Then the two sieges overwhelmed then with weariness; no progress was being made; a battle would be better! Thus many men had left the ranks and were scouring the country.
But at news of the arming they returned; Matho leaped for joy.

"At last! at last!" he cried.
Then the resentment which he cherished against Salammbo was turned against Hamilcar.

His hate could now perceive a definite prey; and as his vengeance grew easier of conception he almost believed that he had realised it and he revelled in it already.