"On the contrary, I am thankful that Phanes has escaped.

Gyges has saved my soul from the guilt of shedding innocent blood, and thine from the reproach of having revenged thyself meanly on a man, to whom thy father is indebted." "Wilt thou then conceal the whole affair from Cambyses ?" "No, I shall mention it jestingly in a letter, as my manner is, and at the same time caution him against Phanes.

I shall tell him that he has barely escaped my vengeance, and will therefore certainly endeavor to stir up the power of Persia against Egypt; and shall entreat my future son-in-law to close his ears to this false accuser.

Croesus and Gyges can help us by their friendship more than Phanes can injure by his hatred." "Is this then thy final resolve?
Can I expect no satisfaction ?" "None.

I abide by what I have said." "Then tremble, not alone before Phanes, but before another--before one who holds thee in his power, and who himself is in ours." "Thou thinkest to alarm me; thou wouldst rend the bond formed only yesterday?
Psamtik, Psamtik, I counsel thee to remember, that thou standest before thy father and thy king." "And thou, forget not that I am thy son! If thou compell'st me to forget that the gods appointed thee to be my father--if I can hope for no help from thee, then I will resort to my own weapons." "I am curious to learn what these may be." "And I need not conceal them.