For some time both parties remained on the defensive without engaging, until the Athenians at last resolved not to let themselves be worn out by waiting where they were, but to attack without delay, and giving a cheer, went into action.
Aldi batez, batak bestea zaindu eta talka egitea ekiditen dute, baina gero atenastarrak, talka ekiditen atzeratzearren nekeak gaindi ez dezan, ahalik lasterren erasoa jotzea erabakitzen du, eta, harenga baten ostean aurrera egin eta borrokari hasiera ematen dio.