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[361] For this use of ὄφρα where we should rather have expected the infin. (as 9.42, 398) cf. 1.133, 4.465, 5.690. It is hardly likely that “ἐπέσσυται” is used without the object expressed (in 1.173φεύγειν” is to be supplied), in which case “ὄφρα” might indicate a purpose.

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