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Darius soon found that he was making no progress toward gaining his end. At length he concluded to try the effect of a direct and open challenge. He accordingly sent embassadors to the Scythian chief, whose name was Indathyrsus, with a message somewhat as follows: "Foolish man! how long will you continue to act in this absurd and preposterous manner?
They establish a separate tribe. The Scythians send an embassy to the neighboring tribes. Habits of the Scythians. Their mode of warfare. Message to Indathyrsus. His reply. The Scythian cavalry. Their attacks on the Persians. Braying of the Persian asses. Scythians sent to the bridge. Agreement with the Ionians. The Scythians change their policy. The Scythians' strange presents.
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