Kitap 28
5.1
In the third consulship of the two Augusti a 370 A.D. horde of SaxonsHieronymus puts the defeat of the Saxons in 374, Cassiodorus in 373. They first appear in history under Diocletian, and had their home in what is now Hqlstein. broke out, and after overcoming the dangers of the Ocean advanced at rapid pace towards the Roman frontier,Of Gaul. having often been glutted with the slaughter of our people. The storm of this first inroad was met by Nannenus, the general in charge of those regions, a leader approved by long experience in wars.
5.2
But meeting then with a people resolvedCf. destinatis animis, xvii. 2, 2. to fight to the death, after he had lost some of his men and had himself been wounded, he perceived that he would be unequal to frequent contests with them. Accordingly, having reported to the emperor what ought to be done, he managed that Severus, commander of the infantry,Cf. xxvii. 6, 3. should come to help him in his difficult situation.
5.3
When he, bringing forces adequate for the purpose, had reached the spot and the troops had been drawn up in divisions, he so terrified and confused the arrogant barbarians before the struggle began, that they did not oppose him in strife, but, dazzled by the gleam of the standards and eagles, begged for pardon and peace.
