Quintus Sertotius
had a white fawn
a tame beast given him
as a gift
He was very fond
of this white fawn
she came running to him
when he called her name
Sertotius liked to pretend
that the white fawn
was a divine messenger
of the Moon Goddess
The Keltiberians
believed she was magic
whenever she appeared
it boosted their moral
Eager for prestige
Pompey engages Sertortius
before Metellus arrives
near the river Sucro
Sertotius bests Pompey
and put his troups to rout
Pompey makes his escape
and rejoins Metellus
Before Pompey's flight
is announced to his troops
Sertotious brings out
the white fawn
His troops think she is
a divine messenger
they deem Sertotius
a favorite of the gods