Quod ubi Mario cognitum est'nam is in ea parte curabat'consulto lenius agere ac diffidentiam rei simulare, pati Numidas sine tumultu regis proelium visere.
When Marius perceived this'he was in charge in that area'he purposely slackened his efforts and pretended to be discouraged; he allowed the Numidians to view their kings battle without disruption.
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