CHAPTER XIV.

1. Ablative of Means: 248, 8, c; H. 420. 2. Ablative with +ūtor+, etc.: 249; H. 421, I.

1. Divitiacus intercedes for the conquered Belgæ.

2. Divitiacus begs that Cæsar will show[1] clemency.

3. Cæsar will exercise kindness toward the Belgæ.

4. By the help of the Belgæ the Ædui sustain wars.

5. Divitiacus says the chiefs had fled to[2] Britain.

6. If you show[3] clemency, you will increase our influence.

7. Whatever[4] war befalls, by means of their[5] resources we shall be able to hold out.

[NOTES.-- 1. will show: not the future in Latin. 2. to: not +ad+. 3. show: not well rendered by present indicative. 4. whatever: _if any_. 5. their: +eōrum+.]