The Praenestean senate had met in hasty session, and the _decurions_[118] ordered the entire community under arms to hunt down the disturbers of the peace.

Not until nightfall did Dumnorix and a mere remnant of his band find themselves able, under the shadow of the darkness, to shake off the pursuit.

Gabinius was still with him.

Curio and Antonius had chased them down with their horsemen; many of the gladiators had been slain, many more taken.

For the survivors only the life of outlaws remained.
The fastnesses of the Apennines were their sole safety; and thither--scarce daring to stop to pillage for victuals--they hurried their weary steps.
[118] Local municipal magistrates.
III Lucius Ahenobarbus spent that day in frightful anxiety.