But learning that he was at Chios, and expecting that he would stay there, he posted scouts in Lesbos and on the continent opposite to prevent the fleet moving without his knowing it, and himself coasted along to Methymna, and gave orders to prepare meal and other necessaries, in order to attack them from Lesbos in the event of their remaining for any length of time at Chios.
Gainera, Lesbosko uhartean Ereso desatxiki zitzaienez, bertara joan nahi zuen eta hura hartu, ahal izanez.