Kitap fragments
72
He, if any one of our time has done so, has examined all that has been said scientifically on tactics.
73
Metrodorus and his colleagues, frightened at the threatening aspect of Philip, departed.
74
The Romans made no show of bearing a grudge for what had taken place.
75
But putting both spurs to his horse he rode on as hard as he could.
76
Being annoyed at the treaty, Nabis paid no attention to its provisions.
77
It was neither possible to examine the man closely in his state of physical weakness, nor to put a question to him for fear of worrying him.
78
The Pannonians having seized the fort at the beginning of the war, had taken it as a base of operations, and had fitted it up for the reception of booty.
79
But wishing to point the contrast between his policy to those who trusted and those who disobeyed him, he commenced the siege.
80
So that those in the assembly were thunderstruck and unable to collect their thoughts, sympathising with the poignant sorrow of those thus dispossessed of their all.
81
They immediately sent a courier to Perseus to tell him what had happened. (132) It was Perseus’s design to keep it close, but he could not hide the truth.
82
In other respects he was well equipped for service, but his spear was limp.
83
Publius was anxious to engage and avail himself of the enthusiasm of the barbarians. (135) He put in at Naupactus in Aetolia. (136) He escorted Publius out with great respect. (137) Having received Publius and Gaius with kindness and honour.
