legionarymusic
themusicofthelegionconsistsoftrumpets,cornetsandbuccinae.thetrumpetsoundsthechargeandtheretreat.thecornetsareusedonlytoregulatethemotionsofthecolors;thetrumpetsserveedintheheatofactionshouldconstantlybepracticedintheleisureofpeace.
thedrillingofthetroops
theorganizationofthelegionbeingthusexplained,letusreturntothedrills.theyoungersoldiersandrecruitsbers.
therecruitslike.
thearchersandslingerssetupbundlesoftissileweaponsandloadedjavelinswasanotherpartofthedrillstrictlyattendedto.
tocontinuethisdrilliscertainthattheveryessenceofanartconsistsinconstantpractice.
machinesandtoolsofthelegion
thelegionopbythrowingstonesasthebalistaedodarts.
thelegioncarriesayhaveallthestrengthandconveniencesofafortifiedcity.