T. Now where did they go up from? C. From Greece.
T. But where did this army assemble? whence did it set out? C. is silent.
T. It is mentioned in the first book; where did the troops rendezvous? C. is silent.
T. Open your book; now turn to Book I., chapter ii.; now tell me. C. Oh, at Sardis.
T. Very right: at Sardis; now where was Sardis? C. In Asia Minor?… no … it's an island … a pause, then … Sardinia.
T. In Asia Minor; the army set out from Asia Minor, and went on towards Persia; and therefore it is said to go up—because … C. is silent.
T. Because … Persia … C. Because Persia …
T. Of course; because Persia held a sovereignty over Asia Minor. C. Yes.
T. Now do you know how and when Persia came to conquer and gain possession of Asia Minor? C. is silent.
T. Was Persia in possession of many countries? C. is silent.