Ab urbe condita

brought up. The alarming news was sent in haste to Capua; from there horsemen galloped to the Roman camp to beg for help

from Valerius. He at once ordered an advance, and leaving a strong force to protect the camp and the baggage, proceeded by forced marches to Suessula. He selected a site for his camp not far from the enemy, and very restricted in area, as with the exception of the horses there were no baggage, animals, or camp-followers to be