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302 He was conducted into the presence of the king, who gave him to understand that he was Apollonius of Tyre. He then commanded his attendants to carry him two hundred sestertia; with men-servants and maid-servants. Nor did his kindness stop here—he respected and honored him as long as he lived. Elamitus, who declared to him the intentions of Antiochus, fell at his feet, and said, "My lord, remember thy servant Elamitus." Apollonius, extending his hand, raised him up, and enriched him. Soon after this, a son was born whom he appointed king in the room of his grandfather, Altistrates.

Apollonius lived with his wife eighty-four years; and ruled the kingdoms of Antioch and Tyre. He wrote two volumes of his adventures; one of which he laid up in the temple of the Ephesians; and the other in his own library. After death, he went into everlasting life. To which may God, of his infinite mercy, lead us all. (84)