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Nisaea (search for this): book 4, chapter 73
Megara (Greece) (search for this): book 4, chapter 73
After this Brasidas and the army came nearer
to the sea and to Megara, and taking up a convenient position, remained
quiet in order of battle, expecting to be attacked by the Athenians and
knowing that the Mehus without
bearing the burden of the day would fairly reap its honours; while at the same time they effectually served their interests at Megara.
For if they had failed to show themselves, they would not have had a
chance, but would have certainly been constheir objects had been already attained; and they would have to begin a battle against superior numbers, and if
victorious could only gain Megara, while a defeat would destroy the flower
of their heavy soldiery.
For the enemy it was different; as even the states a