Book 5
5.35
By the gods, uncle, said Cyrus, interruptingCyaxares reconciled him before he had finished speaking, if I have ever done you any favour before, please do me now the favour that I beg of you: desist from blaming me for the present, and when you have proof from us how we feel toward you, if it then appears that what I have done was done for your benefit, return my greeting when I greet you and consider me your benefactor; but if it seems the other way, then blame me.
5.36
Well said Cyaxares, perhaps you are right after all; I will do so. Say then, said Cyrus, may I kiss you, too?If you please, said the other.And you will not turn away from me, as you did a little while ago? No said he. So he kissed him.
5.37
And when the Medes and the Persians and the rest saw that, for they were all concerned to see what the outcome would be, they were satisfied and glad. Then Cyrus and Cyaxares mounted their horses and led the way, and the Medes followed after Cyaxares (for Cyrus gave them a nod so to do), the Persians fell in behind Cyrus, and the rest behind them.
5.38
And when they came to the camp and hadHe holds a reception lodged Cyaxares in the tent that had been made ready for him, they who had been detailed to do so supplied him with what he needed;
