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rhoskins
Dec 22, 2008
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I believe it was customary for victors in ancient warfare to hold enemy hostages for ransom.  I propose we institute something like that in our next match against the Sp**t*ns.  A side bet, if you will.

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artfizz
Dec 22, 2008
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#2

Who are these Spittoons of whom you speak?

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rhoskins
Dec 22, 2008
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artfizz wrote:

Who are these Spittoons of whom you speak?

It's a family forum.  Do you want me to spell it out?

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NotAgain
Dec 22, 2008
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#4

You're waisting your your time.

No self respecting Spartan would be caught dead, being taken alive.

 

NotAgain

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rhoskins
Dec 22, 2008
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#5

Athenians took between 300 and 400 hostages at Pylos.

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artfizz
Dec 24, 2008
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NotAgain wrote: No self respecting Spartan would be caught dead, being taken alive.
rhoskins wrote: Athenians took between 300 and 400 hostages at Pylos.

"ALL self respecting Spartans would be caught dead, NOT being taken alive."   I wonder what this means - if anything?