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Pythias: I have spoken the truth. I am ready to die for it. God knows

that I have not done anything wrong.

Damon: I am proud of you, Pythias. Tell me, please–how can I help
you?

Pythias: Please look after my mother and my sister after I die.

Damon: Don’t worry. I will look after them well. But you must see

them once before you die.

Pythias: How is that possible? They live far away. Dionysius will never

let me go.

Damon: We will tell him that I will take your place. If you do not
return in time, he can kill me in your place.

Pythias:: (shocked) No, Damon! I can't let you do such a foolish thing!

Narrator: Damon immediately went to the king and begged him.

begged — to ask somebody for something

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