Here the Greeks made a stand, and, after a fight which lasted for two
days, were victorious.

This success has put fresh heart into the nation; especially as the fall
of Larissa and the news that the army in Epirus had fallen back on Arta,
and given up the hope of taking Janina when it was almost in its grasp,
had sadly disheartened the Greeks.

M. Ralli has decided not to listen to any suggestions about making terms
with Turkey and bringing the war to a close. Instead, he has called on all
Greeks capable of bearing arms to join the army and fight for their
country.

This policy does not quite please the Powers.

Turkey is becoming a little too strong for them. They fear that if she
once takes her place as a powerful and warlike nation, she will no longer
allow Europe to tell her what to do.

For several days after the first disaster to the Greek army, the Powers
expected that Greece would apply to them for help, so they declared that
they would certainly give her no assistance unless she withdrew her army
from Crete.

Greece, however, did not ask for help.

The Powers then turned their attention to Turkey. But Turkey had tasted
the sweets of victory, and bluntly replied that she did not want any
interference.