" By degrees they fell into reproaches; nor would the
interposition of the river have restrained them from blows, had not
Stertinius hasted to lay hold on Flavius, full of rage, and calling for
his arms and his horse. On the opposite side was seen Arminius, swelling
with ferocity and threats, and denouncing battle. For, of what he said,
much was said in Latin, having as the General of his countrymen served in
the Roman armies.
Next day, the German army stood embattled beyond the Visurgis. Germanicus,
who thought it became not a General to endanger the legions, till for
their passage and security he had placed bridges and guards, made the
horse ford over. They were led by Stertinius, and Aemilius, Lieutenant-
Colonel of a legion; and these two officers crossed the river in distant
places, to divide the foe. Cariovalda, Captain of the Batavians, passed it
where most rapid, and was by the Cheruscans, who feigned flight, drawn
into a plain surrounded with woods, whence they rushed out upon him and
assaulted him on every side; overthrew those who resisted, and pressed
vehemently upon those who gave way.
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