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1. The Greeks resolved to make themselves masters of the defile of

the Thermopylîe. (46, 2. )

2. It was also resolved that the Greek ships of war should await the

Persian fleet in the Eubœan sea. (46, 2-7.)

3. When the Greeks heard of this plan, they foresaw what their fate

would be. (46, 9.)

4. The Ephors represented to them that three hundred would not

suffice to (/^«r) defend the pass. (46, 13.)

5. * We are strong enough,' replied they, ' for the object that we have in

view.' (46, 16.)

6. We cannot remember without deep {profoiul) emotion what we

saw in Sparta. (46, 23.)

7. When the companions of the King left Sparta, they were followed

by their wives and children. (46, 24-28.)

8. I wish her a husband worthy of her, and children like her.

9. They want to check several tribes whose loyalty seems to be sus-

picious. (46, 33.)

10. Hardly had we completed our dispositions, when we saw the Persians advancing {s'avancer) from the neighbouring plains (46, 38.)

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