§8.18.1Hostes in insidiis dispositi, cum sibi delegissent campum ad rem gerendam non amplius patentem in omnes partes passibus mille, silvis undique aut impeditissimo flumine munitum, velut indagine hunc insidiis circumdederunt.
The enemy, stationed in ambush, having chosen for their operations a plain extending no more than a thousand paces in any direction, secured on all sides by woods or by a very difficult river, surrounded this place with their ambuscades as if with a hunting-net.
§8.18.2Explorato hostium consilio nostri ad proeliandum animo atque armis parati, cum subsequentibus legionibus nullam dimicationem recusarent, turmatim in eum locum devenerunt.
Having discovered the enemy's plan, our men, prepared in mind and arms for battle, since they refused no conflict as the legions were following close behind, arrived at that place by troops.
§8.18.3Quorum adventu cum sibi Correus oblatam occasionem rei gerendae existimaret, primum cum paucis se ostendit atque in proximas turmas impetum fecit.
Upon their arrival, since Correus thought that a favorable opportunity for action was offered to him, he first showed himself with a few men and made an attack on the nearest troops of cavalry.
§8.18.4Nostri constanter incursum sustinent insidiatorum neque plures in unum locum conveniunt; quod plerumque equestribus proeliis cum propter aliquem timorem accidit, tum multitudine ipsorum detrimentum accipitur.
Our men steadily withstood the onset of those in ambush, and did not gather in large numbers in one place; which is something that usually happens in cavalry engagements through some fear, and then, by their very multitude, damage is sustained.