The Thebans, on their side, desiring to retaliate, marched out with their whole force into the territory of Thespiae.
After the death of Phoebidas the Lacedaemonians despatched a polemarch with a division by sea to form the garrison of Thespiae.
They had, however been received at Thespiae, whence they were recalled to Thebes and reinstated by a reaction in popular feeling.
The most celebrated statue of him was at Thespiae, the work of Praxiteles.
After this exploit he beat a retreat, retiring into Thespiae, where he fortified their citadel for them.
