Ammianus Marcellinus, Res Gestae, John C. Rolfe (Translator), 31.10.9

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[9] But in the very heat of the fight, our soldiers, seeing the countless numbers of the enemy, and avoiding combat in the open. dispersed as best they could over the narrow pastures¹ planted with trees, and presently stood their ground with greater confidence; and gleaming with like² resplendence and brilliance of arms when seen from afar, they struck the barbarians with fear that the emperor was coming.

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

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[9] Sed in ipso proeliorum ardore, infinita hostium multitudine milites visa, vitantesque aperta discrimina, per calles consitas arboribus et angustas, ut quisque potuit, dispersi, paulo postea stetere fidentius, et splendore consimili, proculque nitore fulgentes armorum, imperatorii adventus iniecere barbaris metum.

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1. On calles see A.J.P. xxxvi. pp. 329 ff.; and cf. Suet., Jul. 19, 2, note.

2. To that of the imperial troops.

Ammianus Marcellinus Res Gestae 31.10.9

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