He commissioned them to learn what Ariovistus had to say, and to report to him.
He had defeated the Helvetians and driven Ariovistus out of the country.
These tribes are mentioned by Csar as forming part of the army of Ariovistus.
The cavalry of Ariovistus also took their stand at an equal distance.
No doubt, at the news of the march of the Roman army, Ariovistus slackened his own, and halted in the neighbourhood of Colmar.
