The Cyropdia Or Institution of Cyrus And the Hellenics Or Grecian History
The Cyropdia Or Institution of Cyrus And the Hellenics Or Grecian History
Xenophon
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He then sent to them a herald, to ask σο ' " whether they all preferred to die for men that had deserted them, or to be saved with the reputation of being brave men ?" They replied, " How then can we obtain safety, and preserve our reputation as brave men?" 42. Cyrus rejoined, " Because we see that you are the only men that stand your ground, and are disposed to fight. " " But then, " said the Egyptians, " by what honourable means can we save ourselves?" Cyrus in reply said, " If you save yours...elves, without betraying any of your allies ; delivering up your arms to us, and becoming friends to those who prefer to save you, when it is in their power to destroy you. " 43. Having heard this, they asked, " If we become your friends, how will you think fit to treat us?" Cyrus replied, "I shall think fit both to do you good offices, and to receive them from you. " The Egyptians then again asked, "What good offices?" Cyrus replied, " As long as the war continues, I will give you larger pay than you now receive ; and when we have peace, I will give to every one of you that will stay with me lands, cities, women, and ser- vants.
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