Harassed the plains of Ceuta.—Thither I marched
Four thousand strong, besides our cavalry
And bowmen: Here and there some small encounters
Drove back the foe within the gates, and then
I made return, establishing the country
And strengthening the garrisons, nor heard
That any greater force had come afield:
When yesterday at noon our scouts espied
The flash of arms and dust of troops moving
Among the hills: thither we turned our face,