99. See Zosimus, 1. ii. [c. 21] p- 93, 94; though the
narrative of that historian is neither clear nor consistent.
The Panegyric of Optatianus (c. 32) mentions the alliance of
the Sarmatians with the Carpi and Getae, and points out the
several fields of battle. It is supposed that the Sarmatian
games celebrated in the month of November, derived their
origin from the success of this war.