5. 36

Disturbed by these things Quintus Titurius [Sabinus], when he had caught sight of Ambiorix from afar encouraging his men, sends his interpreter Gnaius Pompeius to him (Ambiorix) in order to request that he spare him and his soldiers. He having been called replied: if he should wish to speak with him, (it) is permitted; that (he) hopes (this thing) which pertains to the safety for the soldiers can be gained from the people; that to him truly no harm would be done, and that he pledged his faith to that matter.

That man [Sabinus] communicates with wounded Cotta, if it seemed appropriate that they retire from the fight and speak together with Ambiorix: [saying that he] hope to be able to have gained from Ambiorix concerning his own safety and of the soldiers. Cotta refuses to go to an armed enemy and in this (refusal) he perseveres/remains stubborn.