Sed ut armorum et togae superius, nunc etiam siderum clarum decus, divum Iulium, certissimam verae virtutis effigiem, repraesentemus, cum innumerabili multitudine et feroci impetu Nerviorum inclinari aciem suam videret, timidius pugnanti militi scutum detraxit eoque tectus acerrime proeliari coepit.
Now let us set forth the bright glory of the stars, as formerly of arms and the gown, the divine Julius, surest image of true valour. When he saw his battle line giving way before the countless numbers and fierce onrush of the Nervii, he seized a shield from a soldier who was fighting rather timidly and covering himself with it started to battle most vigorously.
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