iamque decus galeae, iam spicula saeva ligabat ductor et ad lituos hilarem intrepidumque tubarum prospiciebat equum, subito cum apparuit ingens mater; et ipse metu famulumque expalluit omnis coetus, et oblatam retro dedit armiger hastam.
And now, the leader was fastening his helmet adorned with glory and his merciless spears. He was inspecting his horse that was joyfully prancing upon hearing trumpets and wasn't afraid of bugle sounds. Suddenly, his mother appeared before him, causing him and his followers to turn pale with fear. His squire withdrew the spear that he had offered.