By the end of August, the rebel army's numbers had reached nearly ten thousand. They had to divide into camps, which further reinforced their complete control over the northern region of Vesuvius. Towns like Napolet were suffering and constantly sent envoys to Rome for help.
"Leader, when the people here saw us coming, those overseers drove the slaves into hiding in that farm over there, but a few slaves managed to escape in time, and I brought them with us."
"Well done!" Maximus loudly praised Hagux, who was on horseback.
