Thucydides: Arguments. Peloponnesian War, Book III (cont'd.)-VI

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A. J. Valpy, 1831 - Greece

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Page 214 - Of warriors old with ordered spear and shield !Awaiting what command their mighty chief Had to impose : he through the armed files Darts his experienced eye, and soon traverse The whole battalion views, their order due, Their visages and stature as of gods ; Their number last he sums. And now his heart Distends with pride, and hardening in his strength Glories...
Page 214 - Anon they move In perfect phalanx to the Dorian mood Of flutes and soft recorders...

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