Key to Easy Latin Stories for beginners/Part II/VII
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VII.THE FIRST WOODEN LEG.
106.There was once a certain Hegesistratus, whom the Spartans had thrown into chains. He, indeed, involved in this misfortune, with not only the penalty of death hanging over him, but also expecting many tortures before death, did a deed incredible to tell. Having by accident discovered an iron instrument, he cut off part of his foot. Having done this, he dug through a party wall and escaped from the prison, travelling by night, and by day hiding among thickets. The Spartans were astonished at the boldness of the man, for they saw the amputated foot lying on the ground, but could not find the man. But he, when his wound was healed, made (adopted) a wooden leg for himself.