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IS LOVINGLY DEDICATED TO MY BROTHER Permission to use Heritage History documents or images for FRANK LOOMIS DARROW commercial purposes, or more information about our collection of traditional history resources can be obtained by contacting us at [email protected]. TABLE OF CONTENTS A SPARTAN COMPANY .................................................... 4 THE ASSEMBLY ............................................................... 6 PREFACE FORAGING ....................................................................... 8 It has not been the intention of the author to confine THE PUBLIC TABLES ..................................................... 11 the scenes of this story to a given date, but rather to select events which are typical of the Spartan life and character, CHARTAS' HOME ........................................................... 13 and so to present a composite picture which is truly SPARTA'S LAWS ............................................................. 16 representative of a people unique in the history of mankind. The story closes during the stirring times of the THE FESTIVAL ............................................................... 18 Persian invasion, but even here the author claims some of the license of the story-teller, though with no contradiction WORK AND PLAY .......................................................... 20 of fact, nor use of the imagination not fully warranted by NEW ADVENTURES ........................................................ 22 Spartan history. One of the objects sought has been to show the true A VACANCY FILLED ...................................................... 24 nobility and rugged simplicity of the Spartan character, for A PLEDGE AND A CHASE ............................................... 26 it is scarcely credible that the citizens of the State which for so long a time was the acknowledged leader of all Hellas, THE DRILL ..................................................................... 28 could have been so wholly rude and savage as they are sometimes depicted. DAYS OF PREPARATION ................................................ 30 Acknowledgment is hereby made of the author's THE CARNEA ................................................................. 32 indebtedness to "Muller's Dorians" for the invaluable aid which Professor Muller's comprehensive treatment has THE TRUCE-BEARERS ................................................... 35 afforded. "EARTH AND WATER" .................................................. 37 JULIA DARROW COWLES A RUNNER FROM MARATHON ...................................... 39 FOR SPARTA'S HONOR .................................................. 41 Original Copyright 1914 by Julia Darrow Cowles. 3 Distributed by Heritage History 2010 CHAPTER I The boys were well matched, but the river bottom was slippery, and as Gelon gave a turn to his antagonist's arms his foot slipped and he went down. A SPARTAN COMPANY "Chartas wins! Chartas wins!" again shouted the boys, "A race! a race! Who will plunge first into Eurotas?" as Gelon came up sputtering, and shaking the water from his hair and eyes. The boy who shouted the challenge stood poised, ready for flight. His head was thrown back, his arms were extended, Gelon was not conquered, however, and he dashed and one foot, thrust before him, touched the ground lightly. once more upon Chartas. But at that moment, above the splashing of the water, and the shouting of the boys, a voice It was Chartas who called, and at the sound of his rang out from the river bank. "Back to the gymnasium; 'tis voice the whole group of boys, fifteen in number, threw time for your drill!" themselves into the same attitude, and, at a word, sped away to the banks of the river, Reaching there, they hastily threw off The voice was that of their iren, or captain,—a boy the one garment which each wore, and plunged into the himself but little past twenty years,—whose name was stream. Orestes. "Chartas won!" they cried, as the challenger, whose Instantly the wrestling stopped, and the boys turned. lithe limbs gave him an advantage in running, splashed first Not a hand went back for a final splash, for these were Spartan into the water. boys, and the first lesson they had learned was to obey. "He always wins in running," said Brasidas, "but wait In a moment they had slipped into their chitons, and till we wrestle. His speed will not count for so much then." were hurrying toward the gymnasium. The splashing water almost drowned Brasidas' words, As they started, Orestes threw his arm across the for the fifteen boys were swimming, ducking, plunging, and shoulders of Chartas, and the two followed a little more frolicking like a school of young porpoises. slowly. However, Chartas had heard. "Yes," he answered, "I "To-morrow the Assembly meets," said Orestes, "and I like to show my back in a race.’ Twould be different if 'twere a shall send you boys foraging. See how well you can acquit battle." yourself, for I want to be proud of you." "How about your back now?" asked a mischievous boy "I wish I were old enough to attend the Assembly," named Gelon. As he spoke he dived quickly, caught Chartas said Chartas, "but I know you will tell me what takes place. I by the ankles, and tripped him, face forward, into the water. should like to listen to the speeches,—but then," he added, "it is rare sport to forage, and I shall do my best." Chartas quickly recovered himself, dashed after Gelon, and a lively tussle followed. The water flew in all directions, "I know you will," said Orestes, looking with genuine and the other boys, quickly taking sides, began throwing water pride and affection at the younger boy. upon the two wrestlers, dashing it into the face of the one they When they reached the gymnasium the others were hoped to see defeated. already selecting their quoits for throwing. They paid no heed Original Copyright 1914 by Julia Darrow Cowles. 4 Distributed by Heritage History 2010 to the open preference of their captain for Chartas, since every Theognis did not hesitate: "Hyacinthus was loved by captain of boys in Sparta had his favorite pupil. The captain's the god Apollo, and they were often together. One day as they favorite was given special training and special teaching; but he were playing at a game of quoits, Apollo threw his discus. It was not saved from hardships or dangers. If he had been, he slipped from his hand, and, striking Hyacinthus, slew him. would, himself, have hated it, and his companions would have Apollo was deeply grieved. He had loved the beautiful boy, held him in contempt. Instead, he was given harder tasks, and and now he was dead, slain by his own hand. But Apollo, god was thrown into greater dangers in order that he might gain though he was, could not bring him back to life. So, where the courage and endurance, and be able to prove himself keen and blood of Hyacinthus had moistened the earth, he caused a unafraid. For these were the qualities which made the Spartans beautiful purple flower to grow, and he named the flower the the most heroic men of all Greece. hyacinth." "Now to your places," said Orestes, and, in a moment, "Your tale is as well told as your discus was well the boys were ready for their exercises. There was no donning thrown," said Orestes, and once more Theognis felt a thrill of of gymnasium suits. The chiton was their one garment, worn pleasure, for praise from one's captain was not easily gained in on all occasions. It was a sleeveless shirt of wool. Sparta. Then began the exercise of quoit-throwing, in which But though praise was not easily gained, it was a part each boy sought to send his quoit or discus with the best aim of each boy's training to answer sudden and unexpected and to the greatest distance. questions and to give his answers as clearly and as briefly as As one of the boys, named Theognis, took up his quoit, he could. This questioning taught him to think quickly and to one of the smaller boys darted out of his place. express his thoughts readily. And so, though the Spartan boys were expected to be silent when with the older men, unless "Stand back!" shouted Theognis. "Do you want to play they were addressed, they learned to listen well, and to keep the part of Hyacinthus and be struck down?" their minds alert, for a question might be put to them at the The boy retreated, and Theognis threw his quoit.
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