| #### CHAPTER 159 |

| #### #### Syagrus, when he heard these words, was unable to contain himself, and exclaimed: #### "Surely a groan would burst from Pelops' son, Agamemnon, did he hear that her leadership was snatched from Sparta by Gelo and the men of Syracuse. Speak then no more of any such condition, as that we should yield thee the chief command; but if thou art minded to come to the aid of Greece, prepare to serve under Lacedaemonian generals. Wilt thou not serve under a leader? - then, prithee, withhold thy succours." ####  |