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[2] He spread the word that he wanted to make war on the Persians in the Greeks' behalf and to punish them for the profanation of the temples,1 and this won for him the loyal support of the Greeks. He showed a kindly face to all in private and in public, and he represented to the cities that he wished to discuss with them matters of common advantage.

1 Cp. Books 11.29.3 and 17.72.6. For the events at Corinth cp. Justin 9.5.1-2.

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