Q) You follow behind the men, and wait for a good time to approach them. You pass by the gymnasium, where men exercise, and practice sports like boxing, discus, and wrestling. The three men head into the gymnasium with you following closely behind. "Excuse me gentlemen. I believe you have something that belongs to my family.” you say, trying to sound brave. The men look surprised. "Hey, you're that brat from the house that we robbed!” says the smaller thief. The three men surround you. "Let's teach this youngster a lesson!” they all shout. "Help!” you cry. Sensing your distress, a group of wrestlers run to your aid. They grapple the three thieves to the floor. "Were these men bothering you, young one?” one wrestler asks. "They have stolen a golden statue of Athena from my home!” you explain. The wrestlers spin the three thieves in circles and drop them soundly on the ground. "You take this statue home, young one. The gods will punish these three.” says another wrestler. As you walk home, you think to yourself how good it will be to return as a hero.

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