Conspicuus Siculi Tyrius subteminis arte gramineas pacem superum poscebat ad aras: ecce inter medios hostilia nuntius arma, quadrupedante invectus equo, adventare ferebat.
Every eye rested on this garment, a triumph of Sicilian embroidery, while Hasdrubal, standing before altars of turf, prayed for the favour of the gods. But suddenly a mounted messenger brought news to the assembly that a hostile force was approaching.
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