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He sacrificed a lamb and read the entrails.
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He said that there was wonderful
good fortune for both of us.
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He said that you will be the Spartan king
best remembered amongst men.
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And he said that for centuries to come,
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women will sing songs
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about my love for you.
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- This man brings an urgent message.
- What news?
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Themistocles begs us to march at once.
He says the whole of Greece is waiting.
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Ride back and tell him we march today.
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Summons from the council. The prediction
of the oracle has arrived from Delphi.
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- Alert my bodyguard.
- Yes.
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"Dwellers in glorious Sparta,
hear now the words of your fate. "
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"Either your famous city
goes down in front of the Persians,
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or, if your city is spared,
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the land of Sparta must mourn
for the death of one of her kings. "
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You may leave.
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- The priestess has spoken.
- Yes.
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And the meaning is clear.
It is either Sparta or a Spartan king.
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- I accept the challenge.
- And, in your opinion, what must be done?
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The army must march at once.
There is no time to lose.