Sarci

Twenty young men were at once chosen, and Boduoc and two of the older men divided the district of the Sarci among them, allotting to each the hamlets they should visit.

Beric the Briton : a Story of the Roman Invasion 1867

The Romans, as they arrived at the spot, rushed furiously upon them; but discipline was this time on the side of the Sarci, who beat off all attacks till they reached the river bank.

Beric the Briton : a Story of the Roman Invasion 1867

When within fifty yards of the enemy the Sarci raised their battle cry, and the Iceni engaged with the

Beric the Briton : a Story of the Roman Invasion 1867

I have learned their words of command, and how the movements were executed, and I hope when I become a man to train the Sarci to fight in solid order, to wheel and turn as do the

Beric the Briton : a Story of the Roman Invasion 1867

With time to teach the people, not of the Sarci tribe only, but all the Iceni, to fight in solid masses, and to bear the brunt of the battle, while the rest of the tribes attacked furiously on all sides, we might hope for victory; but fighting without order or regularity, each man for himself, cannot hope to prevail against their solid mass.

Beric the Briton : a Story of the Roman Invasion 1867

Romans in front, seeing the hedge of spears advancing behind them, hurriedly ran off at both flanks and the Sarci advanced to the attack.

Beric the Briton : a Story of the Roman Invasion 1867

We alone were able to decide the fight when there were but two thousand Roman spearmen; but when we meet Suetonius, he will have ten thousand soldiers under him, and our multitude is so great that the Sarci would be lost in the crowd.

Beric the Briton : a Story of the Roman Invasion 1867

Well, the Romans in discipline and order exceed the Sarci as much as we exceed the rest of the

Beric the Briton : a Story of the Roman Invasion 1867

The Sarci from behind the company joined in the rush, and there was confusion in the ranks, many of the men being carried away by the enthusiasm; but the shouts and exhortations of Beric, Aska, and Boduoc steadied them again, and in regular order they marched after the host.

Beric the Briton : a Story of the Roman Invasion 1867

Upon leaving his mother, Beric returned to the spot where the Sarci were lying.

Beric the Briton : a Story of the Roman Invasion 1867