I am dying with the help of too many physicians.
I foresee a great funeral contest over me.
Are you still to learn that the end and perfection of our victories is to avoid the vices and infirmities of those whom we subdue?
There is nothing impossible to him who will try.
On their side more men are standing, on ours more will fight!
Now you fear punishment and beg for your lives, so I will let you free, if not for any other reason so that you can see the difference between a Greek king and a barbarian tyrant, so do not expect to suffer any harm from me. A king does not kill messengers.