He himself was to cross the peninsula by land, taking Rome in his way, and afterward to join the fleet at Brundusium.

The pirates, in the mean time, so far as they had escaped Pompey's cruisers, had retreated to the seas in the neighborhood of Cilicia, and were concentrating their forces there in preparation for the final struggle.
Pompey was received at Rome with the utmost enthusiasm.

The people came out in throngs to meet him as he approached the city, and welcomed him with loud acclamations.

He did not, however, remain in the city to enjoy these honors.

He procured, as soon as possible, what was necessary for the further prosecution of his work, and went on.