His arrogance was equalled by the obstinacy of the other; who, that he might not appear to have sought any aid from an adversary, preferred being defeated by an enemy to conquering through a fellow-citizen.

His men were for a long time cut down between both: at length, abandoning their works, a very small number made their way to the principal camp; the greater number, with Sergius himself, made their way to Rome.

Where, when he threw the entire blame on his colleague, it was resolved that Virginius should be sent for from the camp, and that lieutenant-generals should take the command in the mean time.

The affair was then discussed in the senate, and the dispute was carried on between the colleagues with (mutual) recriminations.

But few took up the interests of the republic, (the greater number) favoured the one or the other, according as private regard or interest prejudiced each.
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