Book 6
3.9
AndCyrus gets information about the enemy those who made the raid into the plain had captured some people and now brought them in; and the prisoners, when cross-questioned by Cyrus, said that they were from the camp and had come out after fodder, passing out beyond their advanced guards, while others had gone after fuel; for by reason of the vast numbers of their army, everything was scarce.
3.10
On hearing this, Cyrus asked: How far from here is your army? About two parasangs, they replied. Was there any talk about us over there? Cyrus then asked.Yes, by Zeus, they answered, a great deal, and to the effect that you were already close upon us in your advance. Tell me, then, said Cyrus, were they glad when they heard we were coming? This question he asked for the benefit of the bystanders. No, by Zeus, they answered; they were not glad in the least, but were rather very much troubled.
3.11
And what are they doing now? asked Cyrus. They are being marshalled in battle array, they answered; and yesterday and the day before they were doing the same. And the marshal, said Cyrus, who is he?Croesus himself, they replied, and with him a Greek and some one else—a Mede; the latter, however, was said to be a deserter from your side. Grant, O Zeus almighty, said Cyrus, that it be mine to get hold of him, as I desire!
