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You may rely upon finding every thing thus prepared for you here; come, therefore, without any delay." Cyrus was thrown into a fever of excitement and agitation on reading this letter. He determined to accede to Harpagus's proposal. He revolved in his mind for some time the measures by which he could raise the necessary force.
At length the king asked him, "Sir, how liketh you your fare?" Harpagus thanketh the king, with much praising the king's banquet. Now the king perceiving him to be merrily disposed, commanded one of his servants to bring in the head, hands, and feet of Harpagus's son. When it was done, the king showed him what manner of meat he had eaten, asking him how it liketh him.
Excitement of Cyrus. Cyrus accedes to Harpagus's plan. How to raise an army. The day of toil. The day of festivity. Speech of Cyrus. Ardor of the soldiers. Defection of Harpagus. The battle. Rage of Astyages. His vengeance on the magi. Defeat and capture of Astyages. Interview with Harpagus. Cyrus King of Media and Persia. Confinement of Astyages. Acquiescence of the Medes. Death of Astyages.
Capriciousness of Astyages. Cyrus makes great progress in mental and personal accomplishments. Harpagus's plans for revenge. Suspicions of Astyages. Condition of Persia. Discontent in Media. Proceedings of Harpagus. His deportment toward Astyages. Co-operation in Media. Harpagus writes to Cyrus. Harpagus's singular method of conveying his letter to Cyrus. Contents of Harpagus's letter.
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