The Cimbri disbelieve
tales of the Teutons plight
They challenge Marius
to pick a time to fight
It is now August
Marius agrees to meet
the reckless Cimbri
in the midday heat
Sun shines from the south
Cimbri come from the North
Sunlight blinds their eyes
as they charge on forth
Amidst clouds of dust
their foes they can't see
Exhausted from the heat
Cimbri fight sluggishly
Romans defeat the Cimbri,
Learning their men have died
Their distraught families
on mass commit suicide