The text describes a scene where Entellus casts off his cloak, revealing his strong physique, and appears formidable in the arena. Both athletes bravely prepare to fight, skillfully avoiding each other's punches. In a dramatic confrontation, one stands up against a bull, delivering a powerful blow that breaks the skull.
ON THE HUMAN FIGURE.
Having spoken, he threw off the cloak from his shoulders, revealing the great joints and bones of his limbs, and stood like a giant in the middle of the arena.
Upon these words, Entellus cast aside his garment covering his shoulders, showing the strong joints of his limbs, his great bones, and his vigorous arms: he walks boldly and appears like a giant in the middle of the arena.
Both athletes immediately stand on tiptoe, raising their arms boldly to strike: each skillfully pulls back his head to avoid the furious blows of his opponent. They approach, they join, and seizing each other by the hands, the fight begins.
He spoke, and stood directly facing the bull, the reward of victory; raising his formidable arm armed with the cestus, he rushes, swinging his blow, and strikes it forcefully between the two horns: the crushed skull breaks into fragments.
Translation Notes: The term 'cestus' refers to an ancient battle glove used in boxing, typically lined with metal for greater impact.