News from the Scene of Action.
At the fourth watch on Thursday the 13th of November, Hannibal
routed the advance guard of the Romans and led the Carthaginian
forces over the mountains into the plains of Casilinum. A cohort of
light armed Numidians engaged the infantry of Quintus Fabius
Maximus. Two battles and light skirmishing. Romans repulsed with
heavy losses.
I have the honor of being,
Your special correspondent from the front