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The Sportsman by Xenophon
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distort the legs of a young dog, engender disease in other limbs, and
the internal mechanism will get out of order.[6]

[5] See Arrian, xxxi.; Stonehenge, p. 264.

[6] Or, "the internal organs get wrong" ({adika}). Cf. "Memorabilia,"
IV. iv. 5.

They should have short names given them, which will be easy to call
out.[7] The following may serve as specimens:--Psyche, Pluck, Buckler,
Spigot, Lance, Lurcher, Watch, Keeper, Brigade, Fencer, Butcher,
Blazer, Prowess, Craftsman, Forester, Counsellor, Spoiler, Hurry,
Fury, Growler, Riot, Bloomer, Rome, Blossom, Hebe, Hilary, Jolity,
Gazer, Eyebright, Much, Force, Trooper, Bustle, Bubbler, Rockdove,
Stubborn, Yelp, Killer, Pele-mele, Strongboy, Sky, Sunbeam, Bodkin,
Wistful, Gnome, Tracks, Dash.[8]

[7] Cf. Arrian, xxxi. 2; Oppian, "Cyn," i. 443; ap. Schneid.

[8] The following is Xenophon's list:--

{Psukhe} = Soul
{Thumos} = Spirit
{Porpax} = Hasp of shield
{Sturax} = Spike of spear at the butt end
{Logkhe} = Lance
{Lokhos} = Ambush, or "Company"
{Phroura} = Watch
{Phulax} = Guard
{Taxis} = Order, Rank, Post, Brigade
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