History of the Peloponnesian War

On point Leukimme they posted their land forces, and a thousand heavy infantry who had come from Zacynthus to their assistance.

Nor were the Corinthians on the mainland without their allies. The barbarians flocked in large numbers to their assistance, the inhabitants of this part of the continent being old allies of theirs.

When the Corinthian preparations were completed they took three days' provisions, and put out from Chimerium by night, ready for action.