[1][2] The Romans, who had anticipated rash action of this sort, quickly routed the armies of Caenina, Antemnae, and Crustumerium.
[6][7][8][9] The two armies advanced toward each other along the ground between the Palatine and Capitoline hills, with the Sabine champion, Mettius Curtius, in the lead.
[10][14] Unable to control his army, Romulus vowed a temple to Jupiter Stator if his men would recover their courage, and face the enemy.
[13] The Sabine charge came to a halt, uncertain of how to proceed, and concerned for the fate of their leader, who with the encouragement of his men, managed to free his horse[iii] and escape.
[18] At his death, Hostus left a young son, who in turn was the father of Tullus Hostilius, the third King of Rome.