Sulla (21.1-21.2)

When the two armies had encamped near each other, Archelaüs lay still, but Sulla proceeded to dig trenches on either side, in order that, if possible, he might cut the enemy off from the solid ground which was favourable for cavalry, and force them into the marshes. The enemy, however, would not suffer this, but when their generals sent them forth, charged impetuously and at full speed, so that not only Sulla’s labourers were dispersed, but also the greater part of the corps drawn up to protect them was thrown into confusion and fled.

Then Sulla threw himself from his horse, seized an ensign, and pushed his way through the fugitives against the enemy, crying: For me, O Romans, an honourable death here; but you, when men ask you where you betrayed your commander, remember to tell them, at Orchomenus. The fugitives rallied at these words, and two of the cohorts on his right wing came to his aid; these he led against the enemy and routed them.