A l e x a n d e r t h e G r e a t 51 Scene I Place: The Persian Coast near the entrance to the Gulf. Setting: A few miles away from the coast. Alexander meets with Nearchus who is coming from India by sea. Alexander had sent him to explore India. (Alexander enters from one side of the stage followed by rejoicing soldiers. Nearchus enters from the other side followed by rejoicing sailors. As soon as Alexander approaches Nearchus, they both run to hug each other. They embrace and look at each other in disbelief. They could hardly speak. Eventually, Alexander laughs loudly and says while standing back): Alexander: Nearchus! You smell like rotten fish!
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