Polybius claims that Hannibal's men marched for four days and three nights, "through a land that was under water", suffering terribly from fatigue and enforced want of sleep.
Polybius susține că oamenii lui Hannibal au mărșăluit timp de patru zile și trei nopți "printr-o țară care era sub apă", suferind teribil de oboseală.