Damon and Pythias

Sentenced to death by the tyrant Dionysius, Pythias asked permission to go home to say his goodbyes, and Damon promised to take his place if Pythias did not return. Delayed by pirates, Pythias made it back with just seconds to spare, and Dionysius pardoned them both.

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