Marius’ soldiers are thirsty, so he points to the river behind their enemy and tells them they can get their water there!

>He chose a place for his camp of considerable strength, but where there was a scarcity of water; designing, it is said, by this means, also, to put an edge on his soldiers’ courage; and when several were not a little distressed, and complained of thirst, pointing to a river that ran near the enemy’s camp, “There,” said he, “you may have drink, if you will buy it with your blood.” ________________________ **Source:** Plutarch, John Dryden, and Arthur Hugh Clough. "Caius Marius." *Plutarch's Lives*. New York: Modern Library, 2001. 561. Print. ________________________ **Further Reading:** [Gaius Marius](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaius_Marius) ___________________________ **If you enjoy this type of content, please consider donating to my [Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/HistoryLockeBox)!**