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He became a target for every arrow.jpg For two days and two nights the boat was tossed hither and thitherThumbnailsHe drank the contents as though it were a draught of wineFor two days and two nights the boat was tossed hither and thitherThumbnailsHe drank the contents as though it were a draught of wineFor two days and two nights the boat was tossed hither and thitherThumbnailsHe drank the contents as though it were a draught of wineFor two days and two nights the boat was tossed hither and thitherThumbnailsHe drank the contents as though it were a draught of wineFor two days and two nights the boat was tossed hither and thitherThumbnailsHe drank the contents as though it were a draught of wineFor two days and two nights the boat was tossed hither and thitherThumbnailsHe drank the contents as though it were a draught of wineFor two days and two nights the boat was tossed hither and thitherThumbnailsHe drank the contents as though it were a draught of wine
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But it proved impossible to land. Again and again the Spartan admiral made the attempt, but each time he was forced to withdraw, lest his ships should be dashed upon the rocks.

Brasidas refused to give in, and he bade his men wreck their vessels rather than be beaten back. ‘Be not sparing of timber,’ he cried, ‘for the enemy has built a fortress in your country. Perish the ships and force a landing.’

Spurred on by his words, the men drove their ship upon the beach, while Brasidas stood fearlessly on the gangway ready to leap upon the shore. But the Athenians saw the bold figure too well, and he became a target for every arrow.

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The Story of Greece: Told to Boys and Girls
Author: Mary Macgregor
Illustrator: Walter Crane
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