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68.16.

quae: the antecedents are the preceding infin. clauses describing the acts of the enemy; translate deeds which. — facilia: pred. adj.; § 285. 2, 282. b (186); B. 233. 2; G. 211 ; H. 382. 2 (438. 2); H-B. 320. iii.

The battle with the Nervii and their allies was the most desperate of the Gallic War. Their surprise of the Romans was complete, their courage such as to evoke Caesar's wonder and admiration. Had the Romans come up in the order of march expected, — a legion at a time with intervening baggage, — they could hardly have escaped defeat or even annihilation. As it was, only the steadiness and discipline of the troops and the inspiration of Caesar's presence and example at a critical moment saved the day.


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