I asserted that the Persians of to-day and their allies are less religious than they were of old, less dutiful to their kindred, less just and righteous towards other men, and less valiant in war.

And if any man doubts me, let him examine their actions for himself, and he will find full confirmation of all I say.
NOTES C1.

Xenophon puts into the mouth of Chrysantas his favourite theory of monarchism, the relationship strongly cemented by obedience and trust between subjects and king.
C1.4, med.

On _willing_ service.

This again is one of the best utterances in all Xenophon.