Leonidas, my compliments and congratulations.You surely have turned calamity into victory.Despite your insufferable arrogancethe god-king has come to admire Spartan valor and fighting skill.You will make a mighty ally.Yield, Leonidas.Use your reason. Think of your men.I beg you.Listen to your fellow Greek.He can attest to the divine one's generosity.Despite your several insults, despite your horrid blasphemiesthe lord of hosts is prepared to forgive alland more, to reward your service.You fight for your lands.Keep them.You fight for Sparta.She will be wealthier and more powerful than ever before.You fight for your kingship.You will be proclaimed warlord of all Greeceanswerable only to the one true master of the world.Leonidas, your victory will be completeif you but lay down your armsand kneel to holy Xerxes.
