A very small number, who attempted to escape by a bridge, were taken prisoners, being intercepted by the enemy who had taken possession of it before them.

Here Posthumius fell, fighting with all his might to prevent his being taken.

The Boii having cut off his head, carried it and the spoils they stole off his body, in triumph into the most sacred temple they had.

Afterwards they cleansed the head according to their custom, and having covered the skull with chased gold, used it as a cup for libations in their solemn festivals, and a drinking cup for their high priests and other ministers of the temple.

The spoils taken by the Gauls were not less than the victory.