Ammianus Marcellinus, Res Gestae, John C. Rolfe (Translator), 26.8.4

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[4] When Valens had returned thence by rapid marches to Ancyra and learned that Lupicinus¹ with a force not to be despised was drawing near from the Orient, his hopes for better success were aroused, and he sent his best general Arintheus² to attack the enemy.

Res Gestae. Ammianus Marcellinus. John C. Rolfe (Translator). Cambridge, MA. 1935-1940.

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[4] Unde cum Ancyram Valens citis itineribus revertisset, comperissetque Lupicinum ab Oriente cum catervis adventare, non contemnendis, spe prosperorum erectior, Arintheum lectissimum ducem occursurum hostibus misit.

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1. Appointed commander of the infantry ( magister militum) by Jovian in the Orient, probably the man mentioned in xx. 1, 2; 4, 3, 9; 9, 9. He did good service against Procopius and was made consul in the following year.

2. Cf. xxv. 5, 2; 7,

Ammianus Marcellinus Res Gestae 26.8.4

John C. Rolfe (Translator)

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