What the description of Sphacteria has to tell us

[Paralus]

Once again you misquoting me when you suppose I said I believe the Spartans in Sphacteria were chosen from the lesser armoured men.

Giannis, I have not misquoted you; if I have misread your meaning then my apologies. I had thought that you’d implied they were selected for this job as they were less heavily armoured.

Now I would suggest abandoning that method of quoting separate phrases,as it only adds to the argumentativity and I have witnessed it many times leading to unbearable "discussions", that no one can follow,like your last one with Paul B.

You have made several points. By and large I have agreed with you and have watched the thread progress. That does not mean that I cannot disagree with one or more propositions or points: you yourself do so with Paullus – and he with you – yet this is not being “argumentativeâ€