5 T. Herminius, one of ‘the dauntless Three,’ who kept the bridge.
7 magister equitum, i.e. T. Aebutius. The Master of the Horse, the second in command, was nominated by the Dictator.
10 veruto = with a javelin, cf. veru = a spit.
11-12 inter primam curationem = at the first attempt to dress his wound.—Rawlins.
13 dictator, i.e. Aulus Postumius. The Dictator (magister populi = master of the army) was appointed by one of the two Consuls (= colleagues) in a time of national danger to avoid the possible want of unity between the two consuls in time of war.
15 in primum = in primam aciem.
antesignanis, i.e. the first line fighting in front of the standards.
17 iuventutis proceres = the young noblemen, i.e. the cavalry are not only the younger men (in Livy often = iuvenes) but also patricians.
Reference. Macaulay, The Battle of Lake Regillus.