GCSE Latin OCR Tacitus

Therefore Suetonius prepared to attack the island of Anglesey which was well supplied with inhabitants and a refuge for deserters. The infantry crossed in boats, the cavalry crossed by following them in the shallow water or by swimming alongside their horses. Standing on the shore was a hostile battle line, thick with arms and men, with women running among them. These, in the manner of the Furies, in funeral dress, with their hair dishevelled, were brandishing torches. The Druids stood round about, pouring out terrible prayers…