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At the time of which we are speaking Aryandes, moved with compassion
for Pheretima, granted her all the forces which there were in Egypt,
both land and sea. The command of the army he gave to Amasis, a
Maraphian; while Badres, one of the tribe of the Pasargadae, was
appointed to lead the fleet. Before the expedition, however, left
Egypt, he sent a herald to Barca to inquire who it was that had slain
king Arcesilaus. The Barcaeans replied "that they, one and all,
acknowledged the deed - Arcesilaus had done them many and great
injuries." After receiving this reply, Aryandes gave the troops
orders to march with Pheretima. Such was the cause which served as a
pretext for this expedition: its real object was, I believe, the
subjugation of Libya. For Libya is inhabited by many and various
races, and of these but very few were subjects of the Persian king,
while by far the larger number held Darius in no manner of respect.
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