Loyalty tested from "summary" of Anabasis by Xenophon
The loyalty of the soldiers was put to the ultimate test when Cyrus fell in battle. With their leader gone, confusion and panic spread among the troops. The soldiers were faced with a decision - to stay and fight for a lost cause or to retreat and save themselves. This was a defining moment for each man, a moment that would reveal their true loyalty. Some soldiers chose to abandon the cause and flee, seeking safety in flight. Others, however, remained steadfast in their loyalty to Cyrus, refusing to retreat and instead standing their ground in the face of overwhelming odds. These loyal soldiers were willing to sacrifice everything, even their own lives, for the man they had pledged to follow into battle. The loyalty of the soldiers was not just to Cyrus, but also to each other. As they fought bravely against the enemy, they formed a bond of b...
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