The slopes of the mountains are covered with oak-woods

5. You will soon reach the spot where the Phoceans have placed an

advanced post. (48, 9.)

6. Is Leonidas informed of the plan of the Persians ? — lie is. (48, 14.)

7. You are not allowed to desert the post that your country has

confided to you ! (48, 25.)

8. Willing or not, you will have to make up your mind. (To make up

one's mind— prendre so/i part). (48, 28.)

9. Our general bade us partake of a scanty meal : ' You will soon

partake of a better one at home,' added he, (48, 34.)