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By what means he did at last make his way to the Greeks, I cannot with exactness say. If the story is true, it is marvellous indeed, for it is said that he dove into the sea at +Aphetae [23.1167,39.1167] (Perseus) Aphetae and never rose to the surface till he came to +Artemisium [23.2417,39.0083] (Perseus) Artemisium, thus passing underneath the sea for about eighty furlongs.

There are many tales about this man, some similar to lies and some true, but as regards the present business it is my opinion that he came to +Artemisium [23.2417,39.0083] (Perseus) Artemisium in a boat. After arriving, he straightway told the admirals the story of the shipwreck, and of the ships that had been sent round +Euboea [23.833,38.566] (island), Nomos Evvoias, Central Greece and Euboea, Greece, Europe Euboea.

Hearing that, the Greeks took counsel together; there was much talk, but the opinion prevailed that they should remain and encamp where they were for that day, and then, after midnight, to put to sea and meet the ships which were sailing around. Presently, however, meeting with no opposition, they waited for the late afternoon of the day and themselves advanced their ships against the barbarian, desiring to put to the proof his fashion of fighting and the art of breaking the line.