...harassing them through the day retired for the night. Cassius and the legate Octavius, having vainly tried to rouse their general, who was now sunk in despair,...morning. They then took the deserted camp and slaughtered 4000 men whom they found in it, and pursuing after the army cut off the stragglers. The Romans reached...

...the day retired for the night. Cassius and the legate Octavius, having vainly tried to rouse then- general, who was now sunk in despair, called a council...morning. They then took the deserted camp and slaughtered 4000 men whom they found in it, and pursuing after the army cut off the stragglers. The Romans reached...

...harassing them through the day retired for the night. Cassius and the legate Octavius, having vainly tried to rouse their general, who was now sunk in despair,...off the stragglers. The Romans reached the town of Carrhae, in which they had a garrison. Surena, to keep them from retreat, made feigned proposals of...

...the head of his unfortunate son. This sight completely dispirited the Romans ; and it was resolved to retreat that night. The wailing of the sick and wounded, who were left behind, informed the Parthians of what had taken place ; but as it was not their custom to fight in the dark, they remained quiet...

...through with a part of the horse, and reached an eminence, but the persevering foe gave them no rest. Two Greeks of that country proposed to P. Crassus...off the stragglers. The Romans reached the town of Carrhae, in which they had a garrison. Surenas to keep them from retreat, made feigned proposals of...