A l e x a n d e r t h e G r e a t 17 Drachmas just to release and old woman and two girls. In fact, their presence is obstructing the advance of our troops. It is possible to creat a wealthy kingdom through neotiations instead of wars. What benefit is there from all the land we have occupied from Phonicia to the Euphrates? Your Majesty, these are mere expanses of desert that no one has ever been able to control before you. I advise that you return to Macedonia and cease the advance to India. (Alexander looks angry at what Parmenion said and the way he spoke). Alexander: Yes. I would also prefer money tomilitary glory … if I were Parmenion! But, I am Alexander. I do not care for riches. I am a King, not a merchant. I have no goods to sell. If I want to release someone, I do it by way of a favour from me; not for the sake of a payment. (Alexander claps and the Hajib enters. Alexander instructs him): Alexander: Bring the Persian envoy back. (A while later the Persian envoy enters).
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