37
But to celebrate the thirteenth day of the month of Adar, called, in the Syrian language, the day before Mardochias' day.
38
So these things being done with relation to Nicanor, and from that time the city being possessed by the Hebrews, I also will here make an end of my narration.
39
Which if I have done well, and as it becometh the history, it is what I desired: but if not so perfectly, it must be pardoned me.
40
For as it is hurtful to drink always wine, or always water, but pleasant to use sometimes the one, and sometimes the other: so if the speech be always nicely framed, it will not be grateful to the readers. But here it shall be ended.