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"But Alexander," said he, "whose kindness to my mother, my wife, and my children I hope the gods will recompense, will doubtless thank you for your humanity to me. Tell him, therefore, in token of my acknowledgment, I give him this right hand," with which words he took hold of Polystratus's hand and died.

Plutarch - Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans

But now, though I could say much more, madam, I must have compassion upon Polystratus's memory, and cease. Poly. I am not so sure I am equal to it, Lycinus, as it is. You have made it long, and exceeded your time limit. However, I will do my best.

of Samosata Lucian - Works of Lucian of Samosata — Volume 03