ambuscade; or again, on the exaggerated terror mutually inspired in
belligerents during the first few days, of finding themselves posted
in face of one another.

[17] Or, "troops."

[18] Possibly on flank. See Courier, p. 35, on Spanish cavalry
tactics.

[19] Lit. "supposing both divisions to be backed by footmen," etc.

[20] Or, "achieve a much more decisive victory." Cf. "Cyrop." III.
iii. 28.

To make these dispositions is not hard; the difficulty is to discover
a body of men who will dash forward[21] and charge an enemy as above
described intelligently and loyally, with an eager spirit and
unfailing courage. That is a problem for a good cavalry general to
solve. I mean an officer who must be competent to so assert himself in
speech or action[22] that those under him will no longer hesitate.
They will recognise of themselves that it is a good thing and a right
to obey,[23] to follow their leader, to rush to close quarters with
the foe. A desire will consume them to achieve some deed of glory and
renown. A capacity will be given them patiently to abide by the
resolution of their souls.

[21] {parelontas}, in reference to S. 18 above, {parelaunoi}, "form
squadron to the front."

[22] "To be this, he must be able as an orator as well as a man of