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After he too had died, the sixth, a mere boy, was led in. When the tyrant inquired whether he was willing to eat and be released, he said,
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"I am younger in age than my brothers, but I am their equal in mind.
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Since to this end we were born and bred, we ought likewise to die for the same principles.
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So if you intend to torture me for not eating defiling foods, go on torturing!"
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When he had said this, they led him to the wheel.
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