Under this was worn a pair of trousers, also of leather, and tolerably tight-fitting, especially at the ankles, where they met a sort of high shoe, or low boot.

The head was protected by a loose round cap, apparently of felt, which projected a little in front, and rose considerably above the top of the head.
Round the waist was worn a double girdle or belt, from which depended a short sword.

[PLATE XXVIII Fig.

4.] The offensive arms of the foot-man were, a sword, a spear, and a bow.
The sword, which was called by the Persians _akinaces_, appears to have been a short, straight weapon, suited for stabbing rather than for cutting, and, in fact, not very much better than a dagger.

[PLATE XXIX., Fig.