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Croesus thought the Lydians would even so be better off than if they
were sold for slaves, and therefore gave the above advice to Cyrus,
knowing that, unless he brought forward some notable suggestion, he
would not be able to persuade him to alter his mind. He was likewise
afraid lest, after escaping the danger which now pressed, the Lydians
at some future time might revolt from the Persians and so bring
themselves to ruin. The advice pleased Cyrus, who consented to
forego his anger and do as Croesus had said. Thereupon he summoned to
his presence a certain Mede, Mazares by name, and charged him to
issue orders to the Lydians in accordance with the terms of Croesus'
discourse. Further, he commanded him to sell for slaves all who had
joined the Lydians in their attack upon Sardis, and above aught else
to be sure that he brought Pactyas with him alive on his return.
Having given these orders Cyrus continued his journey towards the
Persian territory.
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