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Having heard these things, Cyrus obeyed and remained. Yet, being troubled and downcast, he spent his time in silence. Astyages, however, when he realized that the boy was suffering greatly, wished to please him and took him out for a hunt. Having gathered many foot soldiers and cavalry, and having driven the wild beasts into the areas suitable for horses, he created a great hunt. And appearing himself in a royal manner, he forbade anyone from throwing meaning: throwing javelins before Cyrus had his fill of the beasts. But Cyrus did not allow him to stop them, but said, "If you wish me to hunt with pleasure, grandfather, allow all those who are with me to pursue and compete, so that each one may do his very best."

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Thereupon, Astyages released them. And he watched them competing for the beasts and vying with one another, both pursuing and throwing their javelins. He rejoiced at Cyrus, who could not remain silent from the joy, but—just like a noble puppy yelping whenever it nears a beast—was calling each one by name. He was glad to see one boy laughing at another, and he perceived another praising him without any envy at all. At the end, therefore, Astyages left with many beasts, and afterward, he was so pleased with that hunt that whenever it was possible, he went out hunting with Cyrus, and he took along many others, and the boys as well, for the sake of Cyrus. Cyrus spent most of his time in this way, being a partner in pleasure and something good for everyone, and a cause of evil to no one.