but the Cretans, when those of the Hellenes who had been appointed to deal with these endeavoured to obtain their help, did thus, that is to say, they joined together and sent men to inquire of the god at Delphi whether it would be better for them if they gave assistance to Hellas:
169. Azkenez, Kretakoek, horren ardura hartu zuten mandatariak laguntza eske joan zitzaizkienean, honako hau egin zuten: guztiak ados jarrita, Delphosera aholku-eskatzaileak igorri zituzten, ea Helade sorostea onuragarri gertatuko ote zitzaien galdetzera jainkoari.