The Greek writers, scil.Dion.ix.54, Zonar.vii.

17, state that he laid violent hands on himself.] 62.

In the same year the consul Valerius, having marched an army against the AEquans, when he could not entice the enemy to an engagement, set about assaulting their camp.

A violent storm sent down from heaven with thunder and hail prevented him.

Then, on a signal for a retreat being given, their surprise was excited by the return of such fair weather, that they felt a scruple a second time to attack a camp which was defended as it were by some divine power; all the rage of war was turned on the devastation of the land.