Mettius Curtius

The Sabines, however, kept possession of the citadel; but though, on the following day, the Roman army, in order of battle, filled the whole plain between the Palatine and Capitoline hills, yet they did not come down to the level ground, until the Romans, stimulated by rage and eagerness to recover the citadel, advanced to an assault.

The foremost champions of the two parties, who led on the troops, were Mettius Curtius on the side of the Sabines, and Hostus Hostilius on that of the Romans.

The latter, in front of the army, by his spirit and intrepidity, enabled the Romans to support the fight, in spite of the disadvantage of the ground; but on his falling, the Roman soldiers quickly gave way, and were driven back to the old gate of the Palatium.

Romulus himself, being forced along by the flying crowd, raised his hands toward heaven, and said, "O Jupiter, by the direction of thy auspices I, here on the Palatine Hill, laid the first foundation of my city.

But do thou, O father of gods and men, from hence at least repel the enemy, remove dismay from the minds of the Romans, and stop their shameful flight.

I vow a temple here to thee, Jupiter Stator, as a testimony to posterity of the city being preserved by thy immediate aid." Having prayed thus, as if he had perceived that his supplications were heard, he called out, "Hear, Romans! Jupiter, supremely good and great, orders you to halt, and renew the fight." The Romans, as if they had heard a voice from heaven, halted; and Romulus himself flew forward to the front.

On the side of the Sabines, Mettius Curtius had run down first from the citadel, had driven back the Romans in disorder through the whole space at present occupied by the Forum, and was now at no great distance from the gate of the Palatium, crying out, "We have conquered these traitors to hospitality, these cowards in war.

They now feel that it is one thing to ravish virgins, and another far different to fight with men." While he was vaunting in this manner, Romulus attacked him with a band of the most courageous of the youths.

But though, on the following day, the Roman army, in order of battle, filled the whole plain between the Palatine and Capitoline hills, yet they did not come down to the level ground, until the Romans, stimulated by rage and eagerness to recover the citadel, advanced to an assault.

The foremost champions of the two parties, who led on the troops, were Mettius Curtius, on the side of the Sabines, and Hostus Hostilius, on that of the Romans.

The latter, in front of the army, by his spirit and intrepidity, enabled the Romans to support the fight, in spite of the disadvantage of the ground.

But, on his falling, the Roman soldiers quickly gave way, and were driven back to the old gate of the Palatium.

But do thou, O father of gods and men! from hence at least repel the enemy; remove dismay from the minds of the Romans, and stop their shameful flight.

I vow a temple here to thee, Jupiter Stator, as a testimony to posterity of the city being preserved by thy immediate aid." Having prayed thus, as if he had perceived that his supplications were heard, he called out, "Hear, Romans! Jupiter, supremely good and great, orders you to halt, and renew the fight." The Romans, as if they had heard a voice from heaven, halted; and Romulus himself flew forward to the front.

On the side of the Sabines, Mettius Curtius had run down first from the citadel, had driven back the Romans in disorder through the whole space at present occupied by the Forum, and was now at no great distance from the gate of the Palatium, crying out, "We have conquered these traitors to hospitality, these cowards in war.

They now feel that it is one thing to ravish virgins, and another, far different, to fight with men." While he was vaunting in this manner, Romulus attacked him with a band of the most courageous of the youths.

But though, on the following day, the Roman army, in order of battle, filled the whole plain between the Palatine and Capitoline hills, yet they did not come down to the level ground; until the Romans, stimulated by rage and eagerness to recover the citadel, advanced to an assault.

The foremost champions of the two parties, who led on the troops, were Mettius Curtius on the side of the Sabines, and Hostus Hostilius on that of the Romans.

The latter, in front of the army, by his spirit and intrepidity, enabled the Romans to support the fight, in spite of the disadvantage of the ground.

But, on his falling, the Roman soldiers quickly gave way, and were driven back to the old gate of the Palatium.

But do thou, O father of gods and men! from hence at least repel the enemy; remove dismay from the minds of the Romans, and stop their shameful flight.

I vow a temple here to thee, Jupiter Stator, as a testimony to posterity of the city being preserved by thy immediate aid.' Having prayed thus, as if he had perceived that his supplications were heard, he called out, 'Hear, Romans! Jupiter, supremely good and great, orders you to halt, and renew the fight.' The Romans, as if they had heard a voice from heaven, halted; and Romulus himself flew forward to the front.

On the side of the Sabines, Mettius Curtius had run down first from the citadel; had driven back the Romans in disorder through the whole space at present occupied by the Forum; and was now at no great distance from the gate of the Palatium, crying out, 'We have conquered these traitors to hospitality, these cowards in war.

They now feel that it is one thing to ravish virgins, and another, far different, to fight with men.' While he was vaunting in this manner, Romulus attacked him with a band of the most courageous of the youths.

I vow a temple here to thee, Jupiter Stator, as a testimony to posterity of the city being preserved by thy immediate aid." Having prayed thus, as if he had perceived that his supplications were heard, he called out, "Hear, Romans! Jupiter, supremely good and great, orders you to halt and renew the fight." The Romans, as if they had heard a voice from heaven, halted, and Romulus himself flew forward to the front.

On the side of the Sabines, Mettius Curtius had run down first from the citadel, had driven back the Romans in disorder through the whole space at present occupied by the Forum, and was now at no great distance from the gate of the Palatium, crying out, "We have conquered these traitors to hospitality, these cowards in war.

They now feel that it is one thing to ravish virgins, and another far different to fight with men." While he was vaunting in this manner, Romulus attacked him with a band of the most courageous of the youths.

Mettius happened at that time to fight on horseback, and on that account was the more easily repulsed.

Having prayed thus, as if he had perceived that his supplications were heard, he called out, "Hear, Romans! Jupiter, supremely good and great, orders you to halt and renew the fight." The Romans, as if they had heard a voice from heaven, halted, and Romulus himself flew forward to the front.

On the side of the Sabines, Mettius Curtius had run down first from the citadel, had driven back the Romans in disorder through the whole space at present occupied by the Forum, and was now at no great distance from the gate of the Palatium, crying out, "We have conquered these traitors to hospitality, these cowards in war.

They now feel that it is one thing to ravish virgins, and another far different to fight with men." While he was vaunting in this manner, Romulus attacked him with a band of the most courageous of the youths.

Mettius happened at that time to fight on horseback, and on that account was the more easily repulsed.