Thus a new war was excited between Augustus and Antony; or, at least, the generals of Antony assumed the sanction of his name.22.Augustus was victorious; Lucius was hemmed in between two armies, and constrained to retreat to Peru'sia, where he was closely besieged by the opposite party.

He made many desperate sallies, and Fulvia did all in her power to relieve him, but without success, so that, being at last reduced to extremity by famine, he delivered himself up to the mercy of the conqueror.

Augustus received him honourably, and generously pardoned him and all his followers.[13] 23.

Antony having heard of his brother's overthrow, and of his wife being compelled to leave Italy, was resolved to oppose Augustus.

He accordingly sailed at the head of a considerable fleet, and had an interview with Fulvia at Athens.24.He much blamed her for occasioning the late disorders, testified the utmost contempt for her person, and, leaving her upon her death-bed, hastened into Italy to fight Augustus.