The greatest slaughter was among the auxiliaries, who fled on all sides.24.The battle had now lasted from break of day till noon, and the weather was extremely hot; nevertheless, the conquerors remitted not their ardour, being encouraged by the example of a general, who thought his victory incomplete till he should become master of the enemy's camp.
Accordingly, marching on foot at their head, he called upon them to follow and strike the decisive blow.25.The cohorts which were left to defend the camp, for some time made a formidable resistance; particularly a great number of Thra'cians and other barbarians, who were appointed for that purpose; but nothing could resist the ardour of Caesar's victorious army; the enemy were at last driven from the trenches, and compelled to fly to the mountains.
_Questions for Examination._ 1.

What was the state of Caesar's army immediately before the battle of Pharsalia?
2.

What effect had the approaching event on the minds of men?
3.

What were the respective advantages of each army?
4.

On what did they principally build their hopes?
5.