ll descend with greater force than
the ordinary weapon.

(9) The {makhaira} (or {kopis}), Persian fashion, rather than the
{xephos}. "Cyrop." I. ii. 13.

Again, in place of the long reed spear, which is apt to be weak and
awkward to carry, we would substitute two darts of cornel-wood; (10)
the one of which the skilful horseman can let fly, and still ply the one
reserved in all directions, forwards, backwards, (11) and obliquely; add
to that, these smaller weapons are not only stronger than the spear but
far more manageable.

(10) For these reforms, the result of the author's Asiatic experiences
perhaps, cf. "Hell." III. iv. 14; "Anab." I. viii. 3; "Cyrop." I.
ii. 9.

(11) Reading {eis toupisthen} after Leoncl.

As regards range of discharge in shooting we are in favour of the
longest possible, as giving more time to rally (12) and transfer the
second javelin to the right hand. And here we will state shortly the
most effective method of hurling the javelin. The horseman should throw
forward his left side, while drawing back his right; then rising bodily
from the thighs, he should let fly the missile with the point slightly
upwards. The dart so discharged will carry with the greatest force and
to the farthest distance; we may add, too, with the truest aim, if at
the moment of discharge the lance be directed steadily on the object
aimed at. (13)

(12) Al. "to turn right-about."

(13) "If the lance is steadily eyeing the mark at the instant of
discharge."

This treatise, consisting of notes and suggestions, lessons and
exercises suited to a private individual, must come to a conclusion; the
theory and practice of the matter suited to a cavalry commander will be
found developed in the companion treatise. (14)

(14) In reference to "The Cavalry General", or "Hipparch."

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