In Persia, where men bow to the king's will as to the will of a god, this crime will be seen in all its heinousness.

The punishment of Gyges is a debt which Cambyses owes us." "But I have no intention of demanding the payment of this debt," answered Amasis.

"On the contrary, I am thankful that Phanes has escaped.

Gyges has saved my soul from the guilt of shedding innocent blood, and thine from the reproach of having revenged thyself meanly on a man, to whom thy father is indebted." "Wilt thou then conceal the whole affair from Cambyses ?" "No, I shall mention it jestingly in a letter, as my manner is, and at the same time caution him against Phanes.

I shall tell him that he has barely escaped my vengeance, and will therefore certainly endeavor to stir up the power of Persia against Egypt; and shall entreat my future son-in-law to close his ears to this false accuser.