The minds of the ravished virgins were soon much soothed, but their parents by putting on mourning, and tears and complaints, roused the states.

Nor did they confine their resentment to their own homes, but they flocked from all quarters to Titus Tatius, king of the Sabines; and because he bore the greatest character in these parts, embassies were sent to him.

The Caeninenses, Crustumini, and Antemnates were people to whom a considerable portion of the outrage extended.

To them Tatius and the Sabines seemed to proceed somewhat dilatorily.

Nor even do the Crustumini and Antemnates bestir themselves with sufficient activity to suit the impatience and rage of the Caeninenses.