This was in fact the war the outbreak of which saved Greece [22,39] (nation), EuropeHellas by compelling the Athenians to become seamen. The ships were not used for the purpose for which they were built, but later came to serve Greece [22,39] (nation), EuropeHellas in her need. These ships, then, had been made and were already there for the Athenians' service, and now they had to build yet others.

In their debate after the giving of the oracle they accordingly resolved that they would put their trust in the god and meet the foreign invader of Greece [22,39] (nation), EuropeHellas with the whole power of their fleet, ships and men, and with all other Greeks who were so minded.

These oracles, then, had been given to the Athenians. All the Greeks who were concerned about the general welfare of Greece [22,39] (nation), EuropeHellas met in conference and exchanged guarantees. They resolved in debate to make an end of all their feuds and wars against each other, whatever the cause from which they arose; among others that were in course at that time, the greatest was the war between the Athenians and the Aeginetans.