Book 15
4.9
As a result the Alamanni, elated in spirit, came on more boldly the following day against the Roman works; and while the morning mist obscured the light they rushed about with drawn swords, gnashing their teeth and giving vent to boastful threats. But the targeteersSee note 3, p. 56. suddenly sallied forth, and when they were driven back by the opposition of the enemy’s battalions, and were at a standstill, with one mind they called out all their comrades to the fight.
4.10
But when the majority were terrified by the evidence of the recent disaster, and Arbetio hesitated, believing that the sequel would be dangerous, three tribunes sallied forth together: Arintheus, lieutenant-commander of the heavy-armed bodyguard, Seniauchus, leader of a squadron of the household cavalry,A picked body of troops, perhaps the same as the comitatense s; they were divided into several bodies, distinguished by various names. and Bappo, an officer of the veterans.Soldiers who were given a higher rank on account of good service or favour; cf. Vegetius, ii. 3, legionum robur infractum est, cum per gratiam promoverentur milites, qui promoveri consueverant per labores.
