Histories

Herodotus

Herodotus. Godley, Alfred Denis, translator. Cambridge, MA; London: Harvard University Press; William Heinemann, Ltd., 1920-1925 (printing).

Artabazus the son of Pharnaces was by now far on his way in his flight from Plataea [23.2667,38.2] (Perseus) Plataea. The Thessalians, when he came among them, entertained him hospitably and inquired of him concerning the rest of the army, knowing nothing of what had happened at Plataea [23.2667,38.2] (Perseus) Plataea.

Artabazus understood that if he told them the whole truth about the fighting, he would endanger his own life and the lives of all those with him, for he thought that every man would set upon him if they heard the story. Therefore, although he had revealed nothing to the Phocians, he spoke as follows to the Thessalians:

“I myself, men of +Thessaly [22.25,39.5] (region), Greece, Europe Thessaly, am pressing on with all speed and diligence to march into Thrace (region (general)), EuropeThrace, being despatched from the army for a certain purpose with the men whom you see. Mardonius and his army are expected marching close on my heels. It is for you to entertain him, and show that you do him good service, for if you so do, you will not afterwards regret it.”

So saying, he used all diligence to lead his army away straight towards Thrace (region (general)), EuropeThrace through +Thessaly [22.25,39.5] (region), Greece, Europe Thessaly and Macedonia (region (general)), EuropeMacedonia without any delay, following the shortest inland road. So he came to +Byzantium [28.95,41.0333] (Perseus) Byzantium, but he left behind many of his army who had been cut down by the Thracians or overcome by hunger and weariness. From +Byzantium [28.95,41.0333] (Perseus) Byzantium he crossed over in boats. In such a way Artabazus returned to Asia (continent)Asia.