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Damon : Sir, I’m Damon and a true friend of

Pythias. Please let him go to fulfil his
last wish. I will remain in your custody
Not to be republished
until he returns.

King Dionysius : All right Pythias, but on one condition

– I will fix the day and the hour of your
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return. If you do not return in time,

your friend Damon will have to die

instead of you.

So, Pythias was granted his last wish. He went home,
completed his work and hurried back to Syracuse. He

had to face many dangers and so he was delayed. On the

fixed day, Pythias had not returned. As a result, Damon

was taken to be hanged.

(In the court of King Dionysius. Dionysius is on the

throne. Damon’s hands are tied behind. Soldiers are on

his either side.)

King Dionysius : Where is your friend now, Damon? He
has left you here to die. I’m certain that

he will not return. You are a fool to be

here, in his place.

Damon : You are mistaken. I know that Pythias
will keep his promise. He will be back

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