I will next point out the contrast between his
 behaviour and the imposture of the Persian king. In the first place the
 Persian thought his dignity required that he should be seldom seen:
 Agesilaus delighted to be constantly visible, believing that, whereas
 secrecy was becoming to an ugly career, the light shed lustre on a life of
 noble purpose. In the second place, the one prided himself on being difficult of approach:
 the other was glad to make himself accessible to all. And the one affected
 tardiness in negotiation: the other was best pleased when he could dismiss
 his suitors quickly with their requests granted.