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Alexander the Great, having defeated the Army of Darius King of Persia, Darius sued to him for Peace, and proffered him one half of Asia, with ten thousand Talents. Parmenio, one of his Favourites, charm’d with so advantageous a Proposal, Sir, said he to his Master, I vow were I Alexander, I would gladly accept these offers; and so would I, answered Alexander, if I was Parmenio.
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Alexandre le Grand ayant remporté la Victoire sur l’Armée de Darius Roy de Perse, celui-ci lui demanda la Paix, & lui offrit la moitié de l’Asie, avec dix mille Talents. Parmenion, un de ses Favoris, charmé d’une Proposition si avantageuse, Seigneur, dit-il à son Maître, je vous proteste que si j’ètois Alexandre, j’accepterois ces offres avec joye; & moy aussi, lui répondit Alexandre, si j’ètois Parmenion.