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The Greek forces at Thermopylae, when the Persian army drew near to
the entrance of the pass, were seized with fear; and a council was
held to consider about a retreat. It was the wish of the
Peloponnesians generally that the army should fall back upon the
Peloponnese, and there guard the Isthmus. But Leonidas, who saw
with what indignation the Phocians and Locrians heard of this plan,
gave his voice for remaining where they were, while they sent envoys to
the several cities to ask for help, since they were too few to make a
stand against an army like that of the Medes.
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