in Spartan territory; then proceed to march through the same hostile territory to the assistance of the Arcadians. Upon hearing this he immediately marched for Tegea just south of Mantinea and directly in the path the Athenians would have to go to reach Arcadia. (Xenophon. 398)
             Epaminondas shows extremely good judgment in deciding to move to and take up fortifications inside the city of Tegea. Ultimately this position is safer and less revealing of his movements within the city; he was able to attain all he needed inside the city and monitor the movements of an enemy force
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