Res Gestae

For the laments of the besiegers, as they grieved for the death of their comrades, encouraged the defenders to hope that

they were now getting the upper hand, although they, too, had a few losses to mourn. Yet, in spite of this, no time was lost, and after a whole night, during which enough food and rest to recover their strength was allowed, the battle was renewed at daybreak at the sound of the trumpet.