And she answered that she desired to do her father's pleasure in everything, but she thought it hard to leave the boy behind against his will. "Because," said he, "my teacher appointed me, on the ground that I was already thoroughly versed in justice, to decide cases for others also. "And if," said he, "these others make a move against you, I will charge upon them, so that they will be forced to turn their attention to us." [6.1.40] "Then you would return to us," said he, "with full information about the enemy's condition and plans. "And how, pray," said he, "did you discover that, my son?" Since Cyrus realized that a long time would be required for the execution of these designs, he encamped with his army in a place which he thought was most healthful and most readily accessible for conveying there everything that was necessary. [1.5.2] Assyrian Ambitions. [1.2.14] Elders & Their Duties. "Well then, grandfather," said Cyrus, "if you do not need them, please give them to me, that I may divide them among my boy friends." And that custom has survived, for so the Persians do even to this day. "And how, pray, father, could one most quickly acquire such a reputation for oneself?" In Cyropaedia Xenophon investigated leadership by presenting the life story of Cyrus II, founder of the Persian Empire. Additional online text at: Perseus Gutenberg. » Book 7 The Medes caught up with many of them; and those whom they overtook they smote, both men and horses; and the fallen they slew. The box for the driver he constructed out of strong timbers in the form of a turret; and this rose in height to the drivers' elbows, so that they could manage the horses by reaching over the top of the box; and, besides, he covered the drivers with mail, all except their eyes. [6.1.29] So he abolished this method of handling chariots, and in place of it he had chariots of war constructed with strong wheels, so that they might not easily be broken, and with long axles; for anything broad is less likely to be overturned. 354(?) [1.1.4] Cyrus: Unique as a Monarch. If you will only send me out with my uncle to hunt, I shall consider that all the animals I see were bred for me."

[1.3.17] The case was like this: a big boy with a little tunic, finding a little boy with a big tunic on, took it off him and put his own tunic on him, while he himself put on the other's.
And as Cyrus was a boy fond of beautiful things and eager for distinction, he was pleased with his dress and greatly delighted at learning to ride; for in Persia, on account of its being difficult to breed horses and to practise horsemanship because it is a mountainous country (Note: we find this description of Persia curious), it was a very rare thing even to see a horse.

[1.6.1] Divine Assistance. [1.3.1] Cyrus' Lineage & Grandfather Astyages. [6.2.7] Cyrus now had almost everything ready that he wished to have for his expedition except the engines of war. [6.2.39] "And if any merchant thinks he needs more money for the purchase of supplies, let him bring me vouchers for his respectability and identity, and sureties as a pledge that he is really going with the army, and he shall receive a certain amount from the fund we have.

Now we have heard from you what it is of the first importance for us to learn. [6.1.31] Araspas' Love for the Beautiful Panthea. [1.6.40] And again, to catch the hare--because he feeds in the night and hides in the daytime--you used to breed dogs that would find him out by the scent. Extent of the Assyrian Empire. [1.4.6] But though he was exceedingly eager to go out hunting, he could no longer coax for it as he used to do when he was a boy, but he became more diffident in his approaches. [1.6.6] "Yes, by Zeus," said Cyrus; "I do indeed remember hearing you say so, and all the more because I could not help but agree with what you said. So never fear that your father, at any rate, will turn either me or anybody else out trained under him to have too much." [1.4.19] And when Cyrus saw many horsemen over against them, he asked: "Say, grandfather," said he, "are those men enemies who sit there quietly upon their horses?" For, in the first place, they were in a small space; besides, they were lean and mangy; and one of them was lame and another maimed. [1.5.5] So Cyrus accepted the invitation, and the elders in council chose him commander of the expedition to Media. Why, then, should I tell of these things one by one? And above all I beg you to remember this: never postpone procuring supplies until want compels you to it; but when you have the greatest abundance, then take measures against want. Cyrus: Education According to Persian Ethical System. But," he added, "I, at any rate, shall not fail to provide supplies for my men, whether in a friendly or in a hostile land--you may be certain of that." "No, by Zeus," said he, "not I; I do not know what sort of fellow I have become; for I cannot speak to my grandfather or even look up at him any more, as I used to do. » Top, •  © Author: K. E. Eduljee, Zoroastrian Heritage, 2005-17 (researched from 1979 onwards)   •  Contact   •  Page validated by W3C.org, Jashan / Jashne - Thanksgiving Ceremonies. And you laughed and went through it all, explaining point by point, as you asked of what conceivable use tactics could be to an army, without provisions and health, and of what use it could be without the knowledge of the arts invented for warfare and without obedience. And what is more, he used to teach this: that it was right to deceive friends even, provided it were for a good end, and to steal the possessions of a friend for a good purpose. And in regard to provisions--I was persuaded that what Cyaxares was to furnish us was enough if it should be forthcoming; and in regard to health--as I had always heard and observed that states that wished to be healthy elected a board of health, and also that generals for the sake of their soldiers took physicians out with them, so also when I was appointed to this position, I immediately took thought for this; and I think," he added, "that you will find that I have with me men eminent in the medical profession." And when Abradatas read the cipher message sent by his wife and was informed how matters stood otherwise, he joyfully proceeded with about a thousand horse to join Cyrus. Book 1, Section 4

Moreover, the tribes that he brought into subjection to himself were so many that it is a difficult matter even to travel to them all, in whatever direction one begin one's journey from the palace, whether toward the east or the west, toward the north or the south.
But when he heard a halloo, he sprang upon his horse like one possessed and when he saw a boar rushing straight toward him, he rode to meet him and aiming well he struck the boar between the eyes and brought him down.


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