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SAMIPPUS

I shall be elected chief by all, because they think me the most able leader and administrator. This very fact is sweetto be greater than other kings, because Ive been elected commander by the army on merit, and not inherited the kingdom after someone else has done the workthat would be like Adimantuss

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treasure and not so gratifying as when you see that you have won power by your own effort.

LYCINUS

Goodness, Samippus! This is no small demand. Youve asked for the essence of every good there is, to have fifty thousand men choose you as most able to command a force like that. What a wonderful king and general Mantinea had bred and didnt know it! Never mind! Be king and lead your soldiers and muster your cavalry and your heroic shield-bearers. I want to know where you are going with an army of that size from Arcadia and who will be your first unhappy victims.

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