CONSTANTINE. Romans defeated!
GALLICANUS. Routed.
CONSTANTINE. When was such a disaster ever known in our history!
GALLICANUS. Once again I offered those hideous sacrifices, but what god came to my help? The fury of the enemy redoubled, and great numbers of my men were slain.
CONSTANTINE. I am amazed.
GALLICANUS. It was then that the tribunes, disregarding my orders, began to surrender.
CONSTANTINE. To the enemy?
GALLICANUS. To the enemy.
CONSTANTINE. And what did you do?
GALLICANUS. What could I do but take to flight?