Kitap 8
4.24
After this he brought out some articles of feminine adornment for Tigranes and bade him give them to his wife, because she had so bravely accompanied her husband throughout the campaigns; to Artabazus he gave a golden goblet and to the Hyrcanian a horse and many other beautiful presents. And you, Gobryas, he said, I will present with a husband for your daughter.
4.25
You will please present him with me, then,Hystaspas receives the hand of Gobryas’s daughter will you not, said Hystaspas, that so I may get the collection of proverbs? Ah, but have you property enough to match the girl’s fortune? asked Cyrus. Yes, by Zeus, he answered, and several times over. And where is this property of yours? asked Cyrus. Right there, said he, in your chair; for you are a friend of mine. I am satisfied, said Gobryas; and at once stretching out his right hand he added: Give him to me, Cyrus; I will accept him.
4.26
And Cyrus took Hystaspas by the right hand and placed it in the hand of Gobryas, and he received it. And then Cyrus gave Hystaspas many splendid gifts to send to the young lady. But Chrysantas he drew to himself and kissed him.
4.27
By Zeus, Cyrus, cried Artabazus, the cup which you have given me is not of the same gold as the present you have given Chrysantas! Well said he, I will give you the same gift. When? asked the other. Thirty years from now, was the answer. I shall wait for it, then, said he, and not die before I get it; so be getting ready.And thus that banquet came to an end. And as they rose to depart, Cyrus also rose and escorted them to the doors.
