Franguntur montes, planumque per ardua CaesarYet the simplicity of truth (Caesar, de Bell. Civ. iii. 44) is far greater than the amplifications of Lucan (Pharsal. 1. vi. 29-63).
Ducit opus: pandit fossas, turritaque summis
Disponit castella jugis, magnoque recessu
Amplexusfines, saltus, nemorosaque tesqua
Et silvas, vastaque feras indagine claudit.