17/38 Tell Fa'bius, that AEmil'ius, while living, ever remembered his advice; and now, dying, approves it." 32. While he was yet speaking, the enemy approached; and Len'tulus at some distance saw the consul expire, feebly fighting in the midst of hundreds.33.In this battle the Romans lost fifty thousand men, and so many knights, that it is said that Han'nibal sent three bushels of gold rings to Carthage, which those of this order wore on their fingers.[2] _Questions for Examination._ 1. What measures were adopted by the Romans when they heard of Hannibal's approach? What precautions did Hannibal take? Where was the next battle fought? |