his iras adversa fovent crudusque ruente fortuna stimulus spem proiecisse salutis; hos dexter deus et laeto Victoria vultu arridens acuit, Martisque favore fruuntur.
The ardour of the Romans was kindled by defeat, and despair proved a strong incentive in the hour of disaster; but the foe were encouraged by the favour of Heaven and the smiling face of Victory, and they enjoyed the favour of Mars.
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