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such as
those of Aesop and the Libyan.1 It would be an instance of the historical kind of example, if one
were to say that it is necessary to make preparations against the Great King and
not to allow him to subdue Egypt; for
Darius did not cross over to Greece
until he had obtained possession of Egypt;
but as soon as he had done so, he did. Again, Xerxes did not attack us until he had obtained possession of that country, but when he had, he crossed over; consequently, if the present Great King shall do the same, he will cross over, wherefore it must not be allowed.
but as soon as he had done so, he did. Again, Xerxes did not attack us until he had obtained possession of that country, but when he had, he crossed over; consequently, if the present Great King shall do the same, he will cross over, wherefore it must not be allowed.
1 The Libyan fables were of African origin. They are mentioned by Quintilian (Quint. Inst. Orat. 5.11.20) and belonged to the class of animal fables.
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