for so long as the Athenians were away, they defended themselves and had much the advantage over the Lacedemonians, since these did not understand the art of fighting against walls;
Izatez, athenastarrak heldu arte persiarrak nagusitasun garbiz defendatu ziren lazedemondarrengandik, azken hauek ez baitzuten esperientziarik gotorlekuak eraiste kontuan;