Scarcely two months after his death, Alaric again appeared before Rome.

He sought to starve the city into submission.

Famine and pestilence raged within its walls.

Finally peace was purchased by a large ransom, and Alaric withdrew, but soon returned.
The city was betrayed, and after a lapse of eight centuries became the second time a prey to the barbarians (24 August, 410).
The city was plundered for five days, and then Alaric withdrew to ravage the surrounding country.

But the days of this great leader were almost spent.