POISON.
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Cyrus, Of Persia, when young prince, Wis
.ited his uncle Cyaxares; and to show that
there was no merit in being good cup-bearer,
took the cup from Sacas, who acted in that
capacity. a5i '91'" .'


Astyages, history informs US, admired his
skill, bu. laughingly observed, the young wal
ter has forgotten one thing 4 qI4
q What have forgotten y asked Cyrus. Al


TO taste the wine before you handed il to
me and your mother ess .b @ h..#u


4 did not forgetthat, but did not choose to
swallow poison a ,.a h.noat @oooi


Poison y exclaimed the king


Yes, there must be poison in the cup, for
they who drink of it sometimes grow giddy and
sick, and fall down. a'


Then you never drink in your country p
inquired Astyages. t.sa. ..l .a.i. ls


Yes, but we only drink to satisfy thirst, and
then little water sufices.' .ri aau ui a.u


This occurred nearly two thousand four
hundred years ago, yet it is as true as if il
were an event OF yesterday tina, intoxicating
drink is POISON t9na.