And already some of the neighbouring folk were coming up, to bring in their horses or hand over their arms.

[36] The javelins were then piled in a heap as before and burnt at his command, after his troops had taken what they needed for themselves, but he bade the owners stay with their horses until they received fresh orders.

This done, Cyrus called together the officers of the Hyrcanians and of the cavalry, and spoke as follows: [37] "My friends and allies, you must not be surprised that I summon you so often.

Our circumstances are so novel that much still needs adjustment, and we must expect difficulty until everything has found its place.

[38] At present we have a mass of spoil, and prisoners set to guard it.