1Then on the following night the Volsci, relying on Roman discord, make an attempt on the camp, in case any desertion or betrayal could be brought about by night. 1The sentries noticed, the army was roused, the signal was given and they ran to arms; 2so that attempt came to nothing for the Volsci; 2the rest of the night was given to rest on both sides. 2The next day at first light the Volsci filled in the ditches and attacked the rampart. 3And already the fortifications were being torn down on every side, when the consul, although everyone everywhere, and the bondsmen above all, were shouting for him to give the signal, waited a little to test the soldiers' spirit, and when their great ardour was plain enough, at last gave the signal for a sortie and sends out his men, eager for the fight.
4At the very first charge the enemy were routed; 4as they fled, they were cut down from behind as far as the infantry could pursue; 4the cavalry drove them in panic right up to their camp. 4Soon the camp itself was surrounded by the legions and, since panic had driven the Volsci out even from there, was taken and plundered. 5The next day the legions were led to Suessa Pometia, where the enemy had fled, and within a few days the town is taken and, once taken, given over to plunder. 6By this the needy soldiers were somewhat relieved. 6The consul leads his victorious army back to Rome with the greatest glory for himself.
6As he was leaving for Rome, envoys of the Ecetran Volsci, fearing for their own position after the capture of Pometia, approach him. 6By decree of the senate they were granted peace, but their land was taken from them.