... Gnei Cornelius Scipio, sent with the fleet and army to Spain, set off from the mouths of Rodan and, circling the Pyrenees, stuck in Emporia. Having landed an army here, he began with the Leetans and gradually subjugated to Rome the entire coast to the Iber River, either renewing the old alliances, or entering into new ones. Having gained the glory of a meek and fair man, he extended his influence not only to the coastal peoples, but also to the wilder tribes that inhabited the mountainous region within the country, and not only made peace with them, but also made them his allies and gained among them several strong auxiliary units. Spain on this side of Iberus was a province of Gannon; Hannibal left him to defend this country. Believing that one should meet the enemy, without waiting for a general rebellion, he stopped camp in the sight of the enemy and led his army out into the field. The Roman general also considered it best not to postpone the battle; knowing that he could not avoid a war with Hannon and Gazdrubal, he preferred to deal with each separately than with both. The battle was not particularly intense; six thousand enemies were killed, two thousand were taken prisoner, moreover, there were still guards of the camp, which was also taken, and the commander himself with several nobles. At the same time, the town of Cissis was conquered, lying not far from the camp; however, the booty found in it consisted of items of little value - mainly rough utensils and worthless slaves. But the booty captured in the camp enriched the Roman soldiers, since not only the defeated army, but also the one that served under the banners of Hannibal in Italy, left all their more or less valuable property on the other side of the Pyrenees, so that it would not be a heavy burden for the carriers [ 1] .