As usual, he had the advantage where he commanded in person; bearing down the enemy at the head of his infantry, and supported by his cavalry, making great slaughter.
19.

But the forces which had belonged to Cassius were seized with a panic, and communicating their terror to the rest, the whole army at last gave way.

Brutus, surrounded by the most valiant of his officers, fought long with amazing valour.

The son of Cato, and the brother of Cassius, fell fighting by his side.

At last, he was obliged to yield to necessity, and fled.20.In the mean time, the two Triumviri, assured of victory, expressly ordered that the general should by no means be suffered to escape.