Meanwhile the Lacedaemonian, Gylippus, and the ships from Corinth were now off Leucas, intent upon going with all haste to the relief of Sicily.
"The History of the Peloponnesian War"
Thucydides
The Argives began by accepting this proposal, and the Lacedaemonian army returned home from Tegea.
"The History of the Peloponnesian War"
Thucydides
In short all orders required pass in the same way and quickly reach the troops; as almost the whole Lacedaemonian army, save for a small part, consists of officers under officers, and the care of what is to be done falls upon many.
"The History of the Peloponnesian War"
Thucydides