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The Thebans now, relying on the assistance of the Aeacidae,
ventured to renew the war; but they met with so rough a reception,
that they resolved to send to the Eginetans again, returning the
Aeacidae, and beseeching them to send some men instead. The
Eginetans, who were at that time a most flourishing people, elated
with their greatness, and at the same time calling to mind their
ancient feud with Athens, agreed to lend the Thebans aid, and
forthwith went to war with the Athenians, without even giving them
notice by a herald. The attention of these latter being engaged by the
struggle with the Boeotians, the Eginetans in their ships of war made
descents upon Attica, plundered Phalerum, and ravaged a vast number
of the townships upon the sea-board, whereby the Athenians suffered
very grievous damage.
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