Dio 40.6.1

Roman History 40.6.1

Author
Cassius Dio
Translator
Earnest Cary

Roman History

40.6.1

Cassius Dio

translated by Earnest Cary

6Upon hearing this the Romans believed him, especially as Ambiorix had received many favours from Caesar and seemed to be repaying his kindness in this way. They hastily packed up their belongings, and setting out just after nightfall, fell into the ambush, where they suffered a terrible reverse.