18. These Persians then, who had been sent to Amyntas, having arrived came into the presence of Amyntas and proceeded to demand earth and water for king Dareios. This he was willing to give, and also he invited them to be his guests; and he prepared a magnificent dinner and received the Persians with friendly hospitality.
18. Bidalitako persiar horiek Amyntasengana heldu eta haren aurrera aurkeztu zirenean, Dario erregerentzat lurra eta ura galdatu zioten. Honek, eskatutakoari baiezkoa eman eta gonbidatu gisa hartu zituelarik, afari eder bat antolatu zuen persiarrentzat eta abegikortasun osoa eskaini zien.