The Gauls, although they were not able to seize the Capitol, were still besieging ____. They ____ the fields, and ____ many buildings. ____ the senators, because the citizens ____ no food were in ____ danger, ____ to offer gold ____. Brennus, the leader ____, demanded a thousand ____. The Romans therefore ____ the gold. The Gauls however had unfair weights. The Romans, when they ____ this, were ____. But Brennus laughing added ____ sword to the ____. And words ____ which the Romans ____ to bear: 'woe to the conquered!' Suddenly ____ Camillus arrived with many soldiers. He ordered ____ the Romans ____ the gold ____ the Gauls ____ the city. 'The Romans,' ____, 'defend their country with ____ not ____. I ____ dictator. Peace ____ . Prepare your weapons!' The Gauls compelled to fight were soon conquered; ____ they heard these words: 'woe ____!'

8.39 No surrender

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