In response to their appeal , Hanno the Elder and his army moved north from Bruttium and collected provisions for Capua , and encamped near Beneventum .
This had prompted the Capuans to appeal to Hannibal for aid .
In response to Capuans ' appeal , Hanno the Elder and his army moved north from Bruttium and collected provisions for Capua , and encamped near Beneventum .
This had prompted the Capuans to appeal to Hannibal for aid .