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My mother's loveled my parents to flee Sparta...
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...lest I be discarded.
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Your shield and armor?
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My father's, sir.
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I beg you, bold king,to permit me...
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...to redeem my father's nameby serving you in combat.
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My father trained me to feel no fear,to make spear and shield and sword...
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...as much a part of meas my own beating heart.
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I will earn my father's armor, noble king...
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...by serving you in the battle.
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A fine thrust.
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I will kill many Persians.