T .YTT_ The Romans had not onlv recovered their courage, but they were taurning with inaignatzon，上ne other army, they said, was about to return to the uity u1 triumph, waist they were e冲osecl to the taunts of an insozent toe. when would thev ever be a match for the enemy =f they were not now? The consul became aware of these naurmurzngs ot discontent, and alter summoning the soldiers to an assembly, addressed them as follows:“How the battle was fought on Algidus， soldiers, I suppose you have heard. The army behaved as the army of a free people ought to behave. The victory was won by the gen eralsh币 of my colleague and the bravery of his sold zers. As far as I am concerned, I am ready to adopt that plan of operations which you, my soldiers, have the courage to execute. The war may either be prolonged with advantage, or brought to an early close. If it is to be protracted I shall continue the method of training which I have begun, so that vour spirits and courage may rise day by day. I# you want it brought to a ciecisive issue, come now, raise such a snout as you will raise in battle as a prom of your winxngness anti courage." Alter they had raised the shout with great alacrity, he assured them that, with the blessing of heaven, he would comply with their wishes and lead them out to battle on the morrow. The rest of the day was spent in getting their armour and weapons ready. No sooner did the Sabines see the Romans forming运order of battle the next morning than they also advanced to an engagement which they had long been eager for. The battle was such as would be expected between armies both of which were full of self-confidence---the one proud of its old and unbroken renown, the other Rushed with its recent victory. The Sabines called strategy to their aid, for, after giving their line an extent equ笋to that of the enemy, they kept 2ooo， men in reserve to maze an impression on the .n.omaa iett when the battle was at its height. By this flank attack they had almost surrounded and were beginning to overpower that wing, when the cavalry of the two legions-about Goo strong--sprang from their horses and rushed to the front to support their comrades, who were now giving way. They checked the enemy's advance gad ,at the same tinge roused the courage of the infantry by their danger, and appealing to their sense of shame, by mat wn.nst me cavalry count l.gnt eitner mounted or the infantry, trained to fight on foot, were inferior even， to, dismounted cavalry, z 6o3