Note 1 — Chapter XI · SAMOS.

“I met the Samian fleet coming from Miletus at the island of Tragia.1 Expecting my attack, they occupied a circular position to prevent my doing what I always attempt in a naval engagement—assaulting the enemy’s ships unexpectedly from one side. I sent out several bold sailers to circle around the enemy, and by means of pretended attacks and feigned flight here and there lure a vessel from its place in the hostile ranks. A tolerably strong wind also sprang up, which by raising a heavy sea, contributed to break the close circle of the Samian fleet.