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6.9
So, when the dread of similar evils spread over the whole . neighbouring country, Probus, the praetorian prefect,In Illyricum. then at Sirmium, being accustomed to no horrors of warThese prefects were civil officials. and so overcome by the sorrowful and unusual sights that he barely raised his eyes, hesitated for a long time in doubt what action to take. And after he had equipped swift horses and determined on flight the next night, he thought of a safer plan and remained where he was.
6.10
For he had learnt that all those who were shut up within the walls would at once follow him, in order to take refuge in convenient hiding-places; and that if this should happen, the city, being without defenders, would fall into the hands of the enemy.
