of measure to the found of their instru- ments. A body of Ligurians, fupported by the Romans, repulfed them with great lofs: but as they betook themſelves to flight, their wives came forth to meet them with fwords and hatchets in their hands, and bitterly reproaching them, and ftriking indifcriminately friend and foe, endeavour- ed to fnatch with their naked hands the enemies weapons, maintaining an invin- cible firmnefs even till death. This firft action raifed the courage of the Romans, and was the prelude to a victory ftill more decifive.
After the greateft part of the Ambrones had perished in that day's action, Marius caufed his army to retire back to his camp, ordering them to keep ftrict watch, and to lye clofe without making any movement; as if they were affrighted at their own victory. On the other hand, in the camp of the Teutones were heard continual howlings, like to thofe of favage beafts; fo hideous, that the Romans, and even their general himfelf could not help teftify- ing their horror. They notwithstanding lay quiet that night, and the day following, being bufily employed in preparing all things for a fecond engagement. Marius, on his part, took all neceffary precautions; he placed in an ambufcade three thoufand 4 men
