The Persian fleet, after crossing the open sea safely, made its base at Sepias preparatory to the attack on the Greek fleet.
"A History of Sea Power"
William Oliver Stevens and Allan Westcott
"Oh dear, no," is the reply; and then he begins, in a somewhat hesitating way, to ask indirect questions and drop hints and fish for answers, just as if this small creature, who was busy with her Sepias and olive greens, did not see through all this transparent cunning.
"Stories By English Authors: Germany"
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