Igitur quasi parum munimentis oppidi fidens, ante solis ortum pecuniam regiam'gazam Persae vocant'cum pretiosissimis rerum efferri iubet, fugam simulans, re vera ut praedam hosti offerret.
Therefore, feigning lack of confidence in the fortifications of the town, before sunrise he gave orders that the kings money'the Persians call it gaza'along with his most precious possessions should be brought out, pretending flight, but actually intending to offer it as booty to the enemy.
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