Tamen ex copia quod optumum videbatur consilium capit: exercitum plerumque in isdem locis opperiri iubet, ipse cum delectis equitibus Metellum sequitur, nocturnis et aviis itineribus ignoratus Romanos palantis repente adgreditur.
Nonetheless, he adopted the plan which seemed best under the circumstances; he ordered the bulk of his army to remain where it was, while he himself followed Metellus with a select body of cavalry. By means of journeys at night and through bypaths, he suddenly and unexpectedly fell upon Romans who were roving about.
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