He ended by saying: [36] "All these things, gentlemen, you must consider yours as much as mine.

I have collected them, not that I might spend them on myself or waste them in my own use: I could not do that if I tried.

I keep them to reward him who does a noble deed, and to help any of you who may be in want of anything, so that you may come to me and take what ou require." Such were the words of Cyrus.
[C.5] But now that all was well in Babylon and Cyrus felt he might leave the land, he began to prepare for a march to Persia, and sent out orders to his men.

And when he had all he needed, the steeds were yoked, and he set off.

[2] And here we will explain how it was that so vast a host could unpack and pack again without a break of order, and take up a position with such speed wherever it was desired.