Finally they sent one of their number to steal softly back to the rivulet which they had crossed in their retreat, to bring them some water.

The soldier took his helmet to bring the water in for want of any other vessel.

While Brutus was drinking the water which they brought, a noise was heard in the opposite direction.

Two of the officers were sent to ascertain the cause.

They came back soon, reporting that there was a party of the enemy in that quarter.