The Gate to Cæsar

CHAPTER II.

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1. Relative Clauses of Purpose: 317, 2 and N.; H. 497, I. 2. Accus. and Infin. of Indirect Discourse: 336, 1 and 2; H. 523 and I.

1. In hither Gaul there[1] were two legions.

2. Two new legions Cæsar levies.

3. The two new legions are sent into the interior of Gaul.

4. Cæsar sends his lieutenant to lead[2] them.[3]

5. Pedius was sent to lead the new legions.

6. The Senones report that the Belgians are gathering.[4]

7. The Senones informed Cæsar about the Belgians.

[NOTES.-- 1. there: omit. 2. to lead; do not express a purpose in Latin by the infinitive. 3. them: +eas+. 4. are gathering: a passive form in Latin, because the sense is, _are being collected together_.]