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233.18. supra: i.e. l. 4. 233.19.

Germanos: cf. 232 9 and note. 233.20.

pro castris: these were on the high ground south of the city (see plan, Fig. 102); castris is plural, = camps. 233.23.

angustioribus, too narrow, either from unskilful construction or more easily to prevent the enemy's entrance. The gates referred to were in the stone wall (maceria); see plan. 233.24.

acrius, with all the more vigor. 234.1.

veniriexistimantes, thinking that an immediate attack is to be made upon them. 234.4.

portas, town gates; these were closed, lest those who manned the exterior defences (the fossa and maceria) should rush into the town in a panic.


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