` The end came not with shoutings of joy , but , like the rest , as in a dream . The Winged Hats suddenly left us in peace for one night and the next day ; which is too long for spent men . We slept at first lightly , expecting to be roused , and then like logs , each where he lay . May you never need such sleep ! When I waked our towers were full of strange , armed men , who watched us snoring . I roused Pertinax , and we leaped up together . ' `` What ? '' said a young man in clean armour . `` Do you fight against Theodosius ? Look ! '' ` North we looked over the red snow . No Winged Hats were there . South we looked over the white snow , and behold there were the Eagles of two strong Legions encamped . East and west we saw flame and fighting , but by Hunno all was still . ' `` Trouble no more , '' said the young man . `` Rome 's arm is long . Where are the Captains of the Wall ? '' ` We said we were those men . ' `` But you are old and grey-haired , '' he cried . `` Maximus said that they were boys . '' '
`` Yes , that was true some years ago , '' said XXXXX .
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