09-11-2022, 09:03 AM
(09-11-2022, 06:56 AM)Renatus Wrote:(09-10-2022, 09:09 PM)MonsGraupius Wrote:Quote:Those who were chained to the spot by the weakness of their sex, or the infirmity of age, or the attractions of the place, were cut off by the enemy
The phrase "cut off", means that they were left with no escape, which is something that only happens if they are totally surrounded, or if there is a barrier like the Thames where the few crossings are blocked.
As I have explained, 'cut off' is a mistranslation.
But the fact Tacitus is talking about London and then talks about those "overwhelmed" or "Raped" is not. The narrative is referring to London and does not move away. Which means they were cut off from crossing the Thames. That is the only reasonable way to interpret it.
Oh the grand oh Duke Suetonius, he had a Roman legion, he galloped rushed down to (a minor settlement called) Londinium then he galloped rushed back again. Londinium Bridge is falling down, falling down ... HOLD IT ... change of plans, we're leaving the bridge for Boudica and galloping rushing north.
