Passage 2

Question 1

ne Vorenus quidem sese vallo continet sed omnium veritus existimationem subsequitur.

Answer 1

Nor even does Vorenus keep himself within the rampart, but conscious of the high opinion of all, follows close behind.

Question 2

tum mediocri spatio relicto Pullo pilum in hostes immittit atque unum ex multitudine procurrentem traicit;

Answer 2

Then, with a small space intervening, Pullo throws his javelin at the enemy and pierces one of the multitude running up;

Question 3

; quo percusso et exanimato, hunc scutis protegunt, in hostem tela universi coiciunt neque dant regrediendi facultatem.

Answer 3

; while that man is wounded and unconscious, the enemy cover him with their shields, and all throw their weapons at the other and give him no opportunity to retreat.

Question 4

transfigitur scutum Pulloni et verutum in balteo defigitur.

Answer 4

The shield of Pullo is pierced and a short spear is stuck in his belt.

Question 5

avertit hic casus vaginam et gladium educere conanti dextram moratur manum,

Answer 5

This event turns aside his scabbard and delays his right hand as he attempts to draw his sword;

Question 6

, impeditumque hostes circumsistunt.

Answer 6

; the enemy crowd around him, thus impeded.

Question 7

succurit inimicus illi Vorenus et laboranti subvenit.

Answer 7

His rival Vorenus runs up to him and helps him as he struggles.