ABSTRACT
Cambyses, king of Persia, was father to Cyrus. The saying is, and reported among the Barbarians, that Cyrus by nature was of most goodly shape, in heart most gently, of learning most studious, and of honor most desirous, is so much, that for glory or praise sake, he would endure any pain, and abide any peril. Cyrus, when the children did desire or require him, of his singular humanity and desire of reknown, had no greater pleasure than to speed their suit. Cyrus being a child desirous of honesty and honor, was delighted with his robe, and glad that he learned the feat of riding, for in Persia, because it is hard to keep horses, and to use riding. Cyrus at his departure, was accompanied of all states, children, his equals, men and ancients on horseback, and Astyages himself, and as they say, there was no man, but that wept, at that departure.
