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Persians (721-738)

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But how was it that so vast a land force won a passage to the farther shore?
Atossa
By a clever device he yoked the Hellespont so as to gain a passage.
Darius
What! Did he succeed in closing the mighty Bosporus?
Atossa
Yes indeed. One of the divine powers must have assisted him in his purpose.
Darius
Alas! Some mighty power came upon him so that he was not able to think clearly.
Atossa
Yes, since we can see the outcome, what ruin he wrought.
Darius
And how then did they fare that you now lament them?
Atossa
Disaster to the naval force brought ruin to the force on land.
Darius
And did the whole army utterly perish by the spear?
Atossa
Yes, and it is for this reason that the whole city of Susa groans at its desolation.
Darius
Alas for the loss of our warriors valiant force and defence!
Atossa
And the host of the Bactrians is lost, wholly destroyed: not even an old man is left.
Darius
Unhappy man, since he has brought to ruin the youth of our allies.
Atossa
But Xerxes, alone and forlorn, with scanty train, they say
Darius
Met his end, how, tell me, and where? Of his safety is there any hope?
Atossa
To his joy he reached the bridge yoking the two continents.
Darius
And reached our continent in safety? Is this certain?
Atossa
Yes, a proven report establishes this. Doubt there is none.

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