After invading southern Greece and receiving the submission of other key city-states, Philip turned his attention to Sparta and asked menacingly whether he should come as friend or foe. The reply was "Neither."Losing patience, he sent the message:
If I invade Laconia, I shall turn you out.
The Spartan ephors again replied with a single word:
If.
Philip proceeded to invade Laconia, devastate much of it, and eject the Spartans from various parts.
Entrancing! And perfectly composed. What a perceptive eye you have for finding subjects!
Laurna – Thank you! I must admit that I was surprised to see how perfectly the shadow and the dipping leaf came together.