Selected WritingsCarcanet, 1984 - 294 pages |
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Page 196
... followed them ; in the tail of these Horses the Regiment of foot marched , with the Persians called immortal , because if any died the number was presently supplied : and these were armed with chains of gold , and their coats with the ...
... followed them ; in the tail of these Horses the Regiment of foot marched , with the Persians called immortal , because if any died the number was presently supplied : and these were armed with chains of gold , and their coats with the ...
Page 237
... followed this rule of a good man of war . . . If a General of an Army , by some unprosperous beginnings doubt the success ; or find his Army fearful or wavering ; it is more profitable to steal a safe retreat , than to abide the ...
... followed this rule of a good man of war . . . If a General of an Army , by some unprosperous beginnings doubt the success ; or find his Army fearful or wavering ; it is more profitable to steal a safe retreat , than to abide the ...
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... followed into the river , wading after him up to the knees . The King's men lay on the further bank ; whence a couple of Thracians ran into the water , to draw this horse over to their own side . These fell to blows , as in a private ...
... followed into the river , wading after him up to the knees . The King's men lay on the further bank ; whence a couple of Thracians ran into the water , to draw this horse over to their own side . These fell to blows , as in a private ...
Contents
Introduction | 7 |
Metrical translations from the History of | 21 |
A farewell to false Love | 27 |
Copyright | |
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