That is not a slip, but a dramatic touch on the part of the author, I think.

And Cyrus is speaking of cavalry there, and anticipates the result.
C1.34 fin.

A singular feature this in ancient battles.

Is it simply and solely Oriental, or general, and Hellenic also?
Has it any analogue nowadays anywhere?
Probably with Egyptian troops in the Soudan it has (hgd.

1884).
C2.6-7.