History of the Peloponnesian War

At this time, consequently, owing both to this manoeuvre[*](ie. the attack of the two squadrons of cavalry.) and to the Thebans following them up and breaking their line, a rout of the whole Athenian army ensued.

Some hastened to Delium and the sea, others toward Oropus, others to Mt. Parnes, others wherever each had any hope of safety.

And the Boeotians, especially their cavalry and that of the Locrians who had come up just as the rout began, followed after and slew them; but when night closed down upon the action the mass of the fugitives escaped more easily.

On the next day the troops from Oropus and those from Delium, leaving a garrison at the latter place, which they still held, were conveyed home by sea.[*](It is interesting to know that Socrates fought in the battle of Delium and saved Alcibiades' life (Plato, Symp. 221 e).)