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δηλαδὴ ... ὡς οὐκ shows that the sentence is not final, but records the opinion that they will be driven into the river and never return home. Logically, ὡς should precede the dependent clause ἢν φυγή, &c.

H., as usual, shows complete ignorance of tactics; he really thinks that an army should fight where no retreat is possible. Cf. Ar. Eth. iii. 8. 5, with Schol.

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