By this means he soon became possessed of all Thes'saly, except Laris'sa, which was garrisoned by Scip'io, with his legion who commanded for Pompey.25.During this interval, Pompey's officers continually soliciting their commander to come to a battle, he, at length, resolved to renounce his own judgment in compliance with those about him, and gave up all schemes of prudence for those dictated by avarice and passion.26.Advancing, therefore, into Thes'saly, within a few days after the taking of Gom'phi, he drew down upon the plains of Pharsa'lia, where he was joined by Scip'io, his lieutenant, and the troops under his command.

There, waiting the coming of Caesar, he resolved to engage, and, by a single battle, decide the fate of kingdoms.
_Questions for Examination._ 1.

How was Pompey engaged at this time?
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What advantages did he possess?
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What farther contributed to give him hopes of success?
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