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tread in his steps. It was thus that Alexander the Great immortalized himself by following the example of Achilles; Cæsar by imitating Alexander; and Scipio, Cyrus. If we take the trouble to compare the life of the latter Roman with that of Cyrus, as written by Xenophon, we shall see that Scipio was like his model, generous, affable, humane, and continent.
It is thus a wise prince should conduct himself, and so employ his time during peace, that if Fortune should change, he may bę prepared equally for her frowns or her favours.
