King Darius commands the Persians who are in Sardis to slay Oroites.” So the spearmen of the guard, when they heard this, drew their swords and slew him forthwith. Thus did retribution for the murder of Polycrates the Samian overtake Oroites.
Herodot beskriver gennem dette hvor magtfuld Darius er, selvom der angiveligt er uroligheder i Perserriget.
Richard Jay Locke Jrhas quoted4 years ago
Darius accordingly, when he had come to the throne,
en vag Tidsangivelse: Herodot beskriver hvad Darius Vil gøre Når han kommer til magten.