But she had been liberal in her praise of Bartja; that was enough to disturb Cambyses' mind and prepare the way for jealousy.
As he and his brother were leaving the women's apartments, Cambyses adopted a hasty resolution and exclaimed: "You asked me just now for an opportunity of proving your courage.

I will not refuse.

The Tapuri have risen; I have sent troops to the frontier.

Go to Rhagae, take the command and show what you are worth." "Thanks, brother," cried Bartja.

"May I take my friends, Darius, Gyges and Zopyrus with me ?" "That favor shall be granted too.