A l e x a n d e r t h e G r e a t 60 Alexander: What is this? Nearchus: A dead crow. This is a bad omen! (Alexander to Nearchus): Alexander: forget this nonsence, and tell me …. (A man enters holding a letter, which he gives to Alexander. Alexander reads it and looks concerned). Nearchus: What’s wrong, my Lord? Alexander: This letter confirms that 6,000 of our troops have fled with the money and that they are on their way to Athens as we speak. Bring in the two men who had informed me of the soldiers’ fleeing a few days ago. (A group of soldiers bring in two men in shackles. Alexander reproaches the soldiers): Alexander: Removes their chains and shackles. Untie them. (The soldiers hurry up to remove the chains. Alexander addressing the two men): Alexander: At first, I did not believe you, and
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