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Updated: May 26, 2025
Darius called his groom, whose name was OEbases, and ordered him to have his horse ready at sunrise on the next morning, explaining to him, at the same time, the plan which had been formed for electing the king. "If that is the mode which is to be adopted," said Oebases, "you need have no concern, for I can arrange it very easily so as to have the lot fall upon you."
Darius expressed a strong desire to have this accomplished, if it were possible, and Oebases went away. The method which Oebases adopted was to lead Darius's horse out to the ground that evening, in company with another, the favorite companion, it seems, of the animal.
Singular mode of deciding which should be the king. The groom Oebases. His method of making Darius's horse neigh. Probable truth or falsehood of this account. Ancient statesmen. Their character and position. The conspirators governed, in their decision, by superstitious feelings. The conspirators do homage to Darius. The equestrian statue.
Now the attachment of the horse to his companion is very strong, and his recollection of localities very vivid, and Oebases expected that when the horse should approach the ground on the following morning, he would be reminded of the company which he enjoyed there the night before, and neigh. The result was as he anticipated.
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