For six days the Persians attacked the walls, with losses on both sides; however, on the seventh day two reputable Eretrians opened the gates and betrayed the city to the Persians.
The Persians attacked the walls on the seventh day. This was with losses on both sides; however. This was for six days. Two reputable Eretrians opened the gates. Two reputable Eretrians betrayed the city to the Persians the seventh day.