After receiving his orders, Attius Varus sends his orderly to the Egyptian chief asking him to report about the Egyptian Army ranks.
Than he sends a little note to his commander Ulpius:
"Ave Ulpius,
your suggestion about the "lazy" Egyptian Army is wise but I need some of my officers to let them march and battle in a "Roman" way... I'm asking you to take some of the roman officers with me,I hope you will be generous with me.
Thanks for your time and help....I'm ready to march!
Attius Varus"