The Wise and Ingenious Companion, French and English; / or, A Collection of the Wit of the Illustrious Persons, Both Ancient and Modern

by Abel Boyer

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Archidamus besieging Corinth, saw a great many Hares starting from under its Walls: Then turning presently to his Soldiers, These my Friends, said he, are the Enemies we are to fight withal, we ought to be more afraid of their Heels than of their Hands.

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Archidamus, assiegeant Corinthe, vit sortir plusieurs Liévres de dessous ses murs: aussi-tôt se tournant vers ses Soldats: Voilà, dit-il, Compagnons, les Ennemis que nous avons à combattre, nous devons plus craindre leurs pieds que leurs bras.