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 Rh after having first sacrificed, mark'd out his Camp between the two Rivers, and order'd the throwing up Retrenchments. The Barbarians being surpriz'd at his Success, dispatch'd Ambassadors to him, but their Proposals proving too short, Antoninus bid them sound a Charge, and drew out his Men against the Enemy. The Thunder Legion again pass'd the River first in the Emperour's Sight, and attack'd the Jazygian Cavalry with so much Bravery, that they forced them to wheel off, and Ride for't. Upon this the Romans were Masters of the Field, and Forage, and brought off a great many Prisoners, and Cattle: And all the Neighbouring Inhabitants sent their Submissions to Antoninus, and beg'd a Peace of him. He receiv'd all their Hostages, and having Intelligence that the great Men of the Country, were according to Custom met in a solitary Place for Consultation ; he order'd his Troops to march, and mov'd with so much Speed and Conduct, that he surpriz'd the Barbarians before they had any notice of his Approach. They were astonish'd at so unexpected a Sight, and being more amaz'd, than frighted, threw themselves at his Feet. The Emperour sent them off into his Camp, and advanc'd with the best of his Forces