"There you see more women than warriors. Unwarlike, unarmed,
they will give way the moment they have recognized that sword and
that courage of their conquerors, which have so often routed them.
Even among many legions, it is a few who really decide the battle,
and it will enhance their glory that a small force should earn the
renown of an entire army. Only close up the ranks, and having
discharged your javelins, then with shields and swords continue the
work of bloodshed and destruction, without a thought of plunder.
When once the victory has been won, everything will be in your
power."
---Suetonius Paulinus to his vastly outnumbered Roman troops before
the final battle with Boudicca; Brittania 61 A.D.
