A l e x a n d e r t h e G r e a t 41 (Nothing Alexander says has any effect on the men who continue to be silent. They were counting on their commanders to speak up for then and tell Alexander they were exhausted and injured. However, the commanders also had their heads down in fear of Alexander. All of a sudden, some grumbling voice are heard, followed by sounds of pain. The men start to voice their concerns. Some cry and burst into tears. Alexander is even moved to tears himself by this and his anger turns to sympathy. Everyone present is now in tears. Coenus picks up some courage and approaches Alexander while the rest of the commanders stand where they are. He takes off his helmet and seeks permission to speak. The other commanders encourage him to speak about the state of the army). A man: Coenus, speak for us. talk about the problems we are facing in the army. Coenus: May God keep all evil intentions away from us. This is how we trust our soldiers. Your men are ready as they have always been to go with you wherever you take them: to war, to danger, to death. We will fight to raise your name high… We are ready to go anywhere you please. We will serve in your ranks with
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