Chapter 14 Volume II

①At dawn, the palaces were gathered together, and they wondered that Cyrus had neither sent someone to tell what to do, nor had he shown himself.They therefore resolved to get all things sorted and armed, and to press forward until they might join forces with Cyrus.Just as they were about to set off, just as the sun was rising, Procles, a descendant of Damaratus the Laconian governor of Tethrania, arrived.And with him was Galus, the son of Tammos.They reported that Cyrus was dead in battle, that Arireus had fled, and was now with the rest of the Persian army where they had stopped the day before when they set out: and he also reported that he and his troops were waiting for the Greeks that day, Perhaps they were planning to join up with the Greeks.But the next day, Arireus said, he was going back to Ionia, from which they came.The generals were very sad when they heard the news.The rest of the Greek army was also sad when they learned about it.But Clearchus said, "Well, I hope Cyrus is alive! But since he is dead, bring word back to Alireus: We have defeated the king on our side, as you see , there is no enemy to fight. If you had not come, we would have come straight to the king, and pursued him. We promised Alireus that if he came here, we would make him king, because the war The victor shall also have dominion." So he sent back the messenger, and with him Cherisophus the Laconian and Menon the Thessaly; it was Menon's own wish, for he was Ali A close friend and guest of Reus.

So they got up and went away, and Clearcus waited for them to return.At the same time, the troops killed the oxen and donkeys of the convoy and prepared supplies as much as possible.As for fuel, they went a little further from the line to the place of battle, and gathered for fuel many arrows, vine shields, and wooden Egyptian shields abandoned by the Poles who had been forced to flee from the king.In addition, there are many light shields and vehicles that can be taken away, which were discarded by the Polish army.All these things they use to light the fire, cook the meat, and get through the day with it.

It is now about half noon and the market time.The king and Tisaphernes sent envoys, only one Greek named Phalinus, and the rest were Persians.He was at that time following Tisaphornes, and was put in good use, for this Phalinus claimed to be good at tactics and commanding hoplites.When these messengers arrived, they begged the leader of the Greek army, declared that the king had won and killed Cyrus, and ordered the Greek army to lay down their arms and run to the court of the kingdom to ask for the possible favor.The words of the king's messenger made the Greek army very angry.But Clearkus only said that it should not be our victors who lay down their arms.He went on to say, "But, brothers and sisters in the palace, please do what you can, and give these people the most suitable and dignified answer you think you can give. I will go and be right back." Because Clearkus happened to be in To make a sacrifice, one of his servants came to ask him to see the harem taken from the sacrifice.

Then Cliano, the Arcadian who was the oldest in the general's court, answered that they would rather die than lay down their arms.Proxinus the Thebes said: "Falinus, I want to know whether the king wants our weapons as a victory, or as a gift, thinking that we are his friends. For, as victors , why do you need to ask for it instead of taking it away? But if you want to persuade you to get it, let He explained what the soldiers would get if they rewarded the promised work. ’ To which Phalinus replied: "The king believes that he is the victor, because he has killed Cyrus. Who will contend with him now? Besides, he thinks you belong to him, because he has kept you in his borders, around you. It is an impassable river, and because he can send a large army to suppress you. The number of troops, even if it is handed over to you, you will not be able to kill." At this time Poppus, the Athenian, said: "Falinus , at this moment, you can see for yourself that we have nothing but arms and courage. If we keep our arms, we think we can also use our courage; You give up what we have; we would rather fight you and take what you have." At this, Phalinus laughed, and said, "Hey, boy, you talk like a philosopher. You speak very well, sir. But you are a fool if you think your courage is stronger than the king's strength." It is also said that several people relented and said that just as they were loyal to Cyrus, It might be good for the king if he would be kind to them.He could hire them to do various things, perhaps attack Egypt; they were happy to help him conquer Egypt.

At this point Clearcus returned and asked if they had given an answer.Fallinus interrupted: "Clearcus, these people have different opinions, please give your own opinion." Yours, and I think others as well. Because you are a Greek. We are Greeks too, and you can see for yourself how many they are. Now that we are in such a state, please give us an account of what you say an idea what to do. By the gods, please give us your best and most noble idea, so that you will be respected in the future.At that time, it was said: "Once the king sent Phalinus to order the Greek army to surrender and hand over their weapons. They listened to his opinion, and he came up with such an idea." 'You know, whatever idea you come up with must be known in Greece. "Cliercus made this cunning suggestion in the hope that the king's envoy would advise them not to lay down their arms, and that this would give the Greeks more hope. But contrary to his expectations, Phalinus also He played a trick and said: "I think, if you have a ten-thousandth chance of being saved if you fight against the king, I advise you not to give up your arms; Try to be saved. ’ To which Clearcus replied:

"Well, since you say so, please go back and say that our opinion is that if we are friendly with the king, we are more valuable friends by keeping arms than by giving them to others; It is better to leave it to others." Phalinus said: "Then, let us bring back this answer. But the king bids us also tell you that if you stay here, you can have a truce; if you go forward or If you retreat, you will fight. Therefore, please also state your position on this point: do you want to stay here for a truce, or do you want to start a war?" Clearcus replied: "Then, please go back and report that in the On this we agree with the king." Asked Phalinus, "what then does this mean?" replied Clearchus, "If we stay here, we will have a truce, and if we advance or retreat, we will start a war." Linus asked again, "Then shall I return a truce or a war?" Clearcus replied in the same way, "A truce if you stay, or a war if you advance or retreat." What he intended to do was not specified.