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BALAUSTION'S ADVENTURE.
We drew, soon saw land rise, saw hills grow up,Saw spread itself a sea-wide town with towers,Not fifty stadia distant; and, betwixtA large bay and a small, the islet-bar,Even Ortugia's self—oh, luckless we!For here was Sicily and Syracuse:We ran upon the lion from the wolf.Ere we drew breath, took counsel, out there cameA galley, hailed us. "Who asks entry hereIn war-time? Are you Sparta's friend or foe?""Kaunians,"—our Captain judged his best reply,"The mainland-seaport that belongs to Rhodes;Rhodes that casts in her lot now with the League,Forsaking Athens,—you have heard belike!""Ay, but we heard all Athens in one odeJust now! we heard her in that Aischulos!You bring a boatful of Athenians here,Kaunians although you be: and prudence bids,
