Histories

Now it may perhaps be said that I say this for my own sake, because I want to remain behind; but it is not so; I only declare publicly the opinion that I think best for you, and I will follow you and do not want to be left here.”

Darius was very pleased with this advice, and he answered Cöes thus: “My friend from +Lesbos [26.333,39.166] (island), Lesvos, Aegean Islands, Greece, Europe Lesbos, do not fail to show yourself to me when I return to my house safe, so that I may make you a good return for your good advice.”