Meanwhile, you benefit greatly from the Gallic distraction in northern Italy as you move swiftly across Gaul and come into the territory of the Volcae, a powerful nation straddling both sides of the Rhone. They consolidate their forces on the far side of the river, to use that as a natural defense and ready for battle. Do you:

• Bribe them. Send presents and ask for help to cross the Rhone. 
• Fight. Tear down the trees and houses on the bank to build rafts to transport your army across and take the Volcae by storm.