TIMOLEON, THE FAVORITE OF
FORTUNE,

In the city of Corinth dwelt two brothers; one of
whom, named Timoleon, was distinguished alike for
his courage, gentleness, patriotism, lack of ambition,
and hatred of despots and traitors; the other, named
Timophanes, was noted for bravery and enterprise,
but also for unprincipled ambition and lack of pa-
triotism. Timophanes, being a valiant soldier, had
gained high rank in the army of Corinth. Timoleon
loved his unworthy brother and sought to screen
his faults. He did more: he saved his life at fright-
ful peril to himself. During a battle between the
army of Corinth and that of some neighboring
state, Timophanes, who commanded the cavalry, was
thrown from his wounded horse very near to the
enemy. ‘The cavalry fled, leaving him to what
seemed certain death. But Timoleon, who was
serving with the infantry, rushed from the ranks
and covered his brother with his shield just as the
enemy were about to pierce him. They turned in
numbers on the defender, with spears and darts, but
he warded off their blows, and protected his fallen
brother at the cost of several wounds to himself,
until others rushed to the rescue and drove back the

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