E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Battus paieront (Les).
Væ victis! Those who lose must pay the piper. “C’est le loi du pays de Béarn que le battu paie l’amende.” Again, “C’est la coutume, de Lorris, les battus paient
l’amende.” This is certainly the general custom in law and war.
