History of the Peloponnesian War

And on the promontory of Leucimna was their land force, and a thousand heavy-armed of the Zacynthians, who had come to their assistance.

The Corinthians also had on the mainland many of the barbarians, who had joined them to give assistance; for the people in that part of the continent have always [*]( Literally, always in former times; like the expression ever of old in the Psalms.) been friendly with them.

When the preparations of the Corinthians were made, taking three days' provision, they put out from Chimerium by night, with the purpose of engaging;