Histories

In this turn of affairs, the tyrants of Cyprus [33,35] (island), AsiaCyprus called together the generals of the Ionians, and said to them: “Ionians, we Cyprians offer you the choice of engaging either the Persians or the Phoenicians.

If you want to draw up your army on land and try your strength against the Persians, then it is time for you to disembark and array yourselves on land and for us to embark in your ships to contend with the Phoenicians. If, however, you desire rather to engage the Phoenicians, do so, but whichever you choose, see to it that Ionia (region (general)), Europe Ionia and Cyprus [33,35] (island), AsiaCyprus become free.”