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As I understand, the Massagetae have no experience of the good things of Iran [53,32] (nation), AsiaPersia, and have never fared well as to what is greatly desirable. Therefore, I advise you to cut up the meat of many of your sheep and goats into generous portions for these men, and to cook it and serve it as a feast in our camp, providing many bowls of unmixed wine and all kinds of food.