"What you mean is..." Zantiparis asked thoughtfully, "to form our ranks and fight the pursuing Persians after passing through the gorge?"
"And the narrow road in the gorge will slow their retreat, making it easier for us to catch up. The more Persians pursue us, the slower their retreat from the gorge will be, allowing us to inflict heavier losses!" replied Cheirisophus with confidence.
"But the Persians aren't fools. If they see us prepared, why would they risk entering the gorge?" Xenophon asked, causing the group to pause.
Cheirisophus, full of confidence, responded, "That's why we won't attack near the mouth of the gorge. Instead, we'll attack whenever they catch up to us! We'll lure them into pursuing us."