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Salammbô Chapter 8 - The Battle of the Macaras, part 2
In which a fierce and meticulously ordered battle unfolds on the plains, where the formidable Carthaginian phalanx and their war elephants confront the disordered ranks of the Barbarians amidst the tumult of arrows, javelins, and clashing steel. The aftermath reveals weary survivors grappling with defeat and despair beneath a silent sky, while two leaders, Matho and Spendius, resolve to continue their struggle despite the heavy cost.
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