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tlien residing at Rome. They also declared their intention to remain faithful allies and obedient tributaries to the Romans. Augustus very joyfully accepted the terms which they offered, and appointed Tigranes to rule over them-

As the Persian king was engaged at this moment in many weighty affairs, and greatiy feared the power of Augustus, with whom he had a short time before concluded a peace, no resistance to the abovementioned changes could be offered on his part. Arsham was much pleased with these arrangements, and preferred seeing the country in the possession of the grand- son of Tigranes the Great, to beholding it in the hands of strangers. Arsham at length drew near his end. He died at an advanced age, having reigned 29 years, and leaving his son Abgar in iuU and undisputed possession of bis throne.

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The Reign of Abgar. This prince was ef muscular proportion, ex- 3999;

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tremely tall, of gentle manners, and amiable disposition. He was celebrated for his wisdom, and excelled all his eastern contemporaries in talents both natural and acquired. Many

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