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In 58, hard pressed by the Germans and incited by one of their princes, Orgetorix, they resolved to found a hew home west of the Jura.

Orgetorix was thrown into prison, being suspected of a design to make himself king, but the Helvetii themselves persisted in their plan.

Orgetorix, B.G. i, 2. munitioni, B.G. i, 10.

The basso-relievo on the south front represents Cæsar's conquest of the Allobroges, and the capture of the daughter of Orgetorix, one of the most powerful men of the country, and instigator of the war.

They made great preparations for the expedition, but suddenly Orgetorix died, nor was suspicion lacking that he committed suicide.