They had now broken into the porch of the temple, when Publius Valerius is slain animating the fight at the head of his men.

Publius Volumnius, a man of consular rank, saw him falling.

Having directed his men to cover the body, he rushes forward to the place and office of consul.

Through their ardour and impetuosity the perception of so heavy a blow did not reach the soldiers; they conquered before they perceived that they conquered without a leader.

Many of the exiles defiled the temple with their blood; many were taken alive; Herdonius was slain.