Then the dictator flies to the cavalry, entreating them in the most pressing terms, as the foot were tired out with fighting, to dismount from their horses and join the fight.

They obeyed his orders, dismounted, flew to the front, and taking their post at the first line, cover themselves with their targets.

The infantry immediately recovered courage, when they saw the young noblemen sustaining a share of the danger with them, the mode of fighting being now assimilated.

Thus at length were the Latins beaten back, and their line giving way,[82] they retreated.

The horses were then brought up to the cavalry that they might pursue the enemy, and the infantry likewise followed.